AIT Barracks, Phase II - Ft. Eustis

The AIT Barracks Facility Complex, Phase 2 consists of two Barracks Buildings and two Covered Assembly structures.

Each three-story barracks building is designed to house 300 single trainee soldiers (100 per floor) under normal operations, and up to 450 soldiers (150 per floor) under serge conditions. Administrative, training and command operations, which meet the functional and operational requirements are also included in each of the two 92,932 SF buildings (barracks).

Each building consists of sleeping units, multi-purpose classrooms, storage and company operations components. Under normal circumstances, each wing houses soldiers in two-person, equally sized sleeping units with a private bathroom and personal storage. Each bathroom contains a water closet and shower. Entry into each sleeping unit has three lockable built-in closets and a lavatory with an integral solid surface vanity countertop. Under serge conditions, an additional person can be accommodated within each sleeping unit.

Day rooms, computer learning rooms, and a laundry room are located on each floor in the central core area, easily accessible from each housing wing. Each is designed to accommodate required furnishings and equipment.

Vertical circulation, common use spaces, and building services are centralized for efficient and convenient function. First floor building mechanical rooms are also centrally located and is provided with exterior access for efficiency.

At completion, the project will achieve a LEED Silver rating per the LEED-NC Application Guide for New Construction and Major Renovations Project Checklist (Version 3.0). Project will also follow the Department of the Air Force new policy on Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) Implementing Guidance dated June 2, 2011 and the Federal High Performance Sustainable Buildings (HPSB) Requirements as applicable to the extent specifically specified in the RFP. The result will provide a high performance sustainable building that is environmentally and socially responsible, profitable, and a healthy place to be, thus improving the quality of life for its occupants.