Football Performance Center (2014)

 Certified LEED NC v2009 Gold

The $34.5 million, 55,000 S.F., Football Performance Center was designed to revitalize the aging McGuirk Alumni Stadium, provide a center of excellence for the football program, and enhance both game and everyday experience for the football team and entire university community. The project began in spring of 2013 and happened just in time, given that the UMass Football team joined the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the NCAA in 2012 with construction finishing just two years after that.

The new center consolidated all of the team’s needs into one location and serves as an important recruiting tool. The expanded facilities include a new press box, strength and conditioning areas, a sports medicine facility with ten treatment tables and plunge pools, an auditorium for team meetings, a player’s lounge, faculty and coaching offices, locker rooms, equipment storage, and laundry facilities. The new building provides student athletes with a state-of-the-art facility to hone their athletic and academic performance, positioning the football team for present and future success.

Building Information

Address: 290 Stadium Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9397
Completed: Summer 2014
Size: 55,000 GSF
Designer / Architect: Perkins+Will
Construction Manager: Consigli Construction Co., Inc.
Owner's Project Manager: NV5
UMass Project Manager: Joe Balzano
UMass Project Planners: Thomas Huf

Sustainability

Resources

LEED Project Scorecard
LEED Project Dashboard
Green Building Brochure

Indoor Air Quality

• Developed and implemented an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan during construction
• Low-VOC flooring, paints, adhesives, and sealants
• Indoor chemical and pollutant source control via floor mats and air filters
• Individual lighting and thermal comfort controls enable occupants to make adjustments for maximum comfort

Materials + Resources

• Dedicated areas for recycling collection and storage
• Diverted 97% of demolition and construction wastes from landfill
• 30% of new construction materials utilize recycled content
• 21% of building materials were extracted, processed, and manufactured regionally
• 79% of new wood is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified

Innovation in Design

• Green Housekeeping Program incorporates staff training of cleaning processes, chemicals, and occupant feedback
• Green Public Education Program includes guided tours and project website

Water Efficiency

• Achieved a 40% reduction in potable water use via low-flow plumbing fixtures

Sustainable Sites

• Located within walking distance of several basic community services, including a park, restaurant, and retail establishments
• Access to multiple PVTA shuttle and bus routes
• Staff bike storage with shower and changing facilities onsite
• Discounted parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles
• Stormwater Management Plan reduced site runoff quantity by 30%
• 55% of site hardscaping surfaces are light-colored to reduce the heat island effect

Energy & Atmosphere

• Reduced energy use by 24% through:
  • high efficiency boilers and chiller,
  • thermal envelope,
  • high performance glazing,
  • occupancy sensors,
  • demand-controlled ventilation,
  • and energy recovery
• Utilized energy modeling to develop and implement a building Measurement and Verification Plan

Photo Gallery

All images courtesy of Perkins+Will.

Media

Videos

Groundbreaking Ceremonies Of UMass Football Performance Center And Basketball Champions Center
Massachusetts athletics - 5/2/2013

UMass Football Performance Center Construction Tour
Massachusetts athletics - 10/8/2013

UMass Football Performance Center Construction Time-Lapse
Massachusetts athletics - 6/23/2015

University of Massachusetts Amherst Football Performance Center and Press Box
Perkins+Will - 1/15/2025

Articles

UMass Amherst Celebrates Groundbreaking for $34.5 Million Football Performance Center
MassLive - 4/26/2013

A New Era for UMass Football
HOK - n.d.

University of Massachusetts, McGuirk Alumni Stadium Renovations + Additions
Perkins+Will - n.d.

UMass Football Performance Center
Omnis Panels, Inc.  - n.d.