ENGINEERING RENOVATION/REPLACEMENT PH 2-VCEA
VOILAND COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
PROJECT NUMBER: 40000287
PRIORITY: 17
Project Summary
Washington State University requests funding for the replacement of Daggy Hall as part of the second phase of the Engineering District revitalization plan. Daggy Hall sits at a prominent site on campus, adjacent to the college’s center, Carpenter Hall. Originally designed as a theater and office space, the structure does not lend itself to renovation and currently does not provide the type of space required for teaching or research. The Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture envisions this site to provide a link to the center of the Pullman campus while showcasing the college’s advancement in the industry it supports. This proposed major replacement project will follow the replacement of Dana Hall with the goal to complete design and demolition in 2029–31 and new construction to follow 2031–33.
Project Description
This project is to demolish Daggy Hall on the Pullman campus of Washington State University. This demolition would be a second phase of the planned revitalization of the Engineering District on the Pullman campus of WSU for the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, which will be outlined in the 2021–23 Predesign study for the college. Plans will focus on optimizing space by creating flexible teaching spaces and collaborative research consortiums which in turn, improves the recruitment and retention of talented faculty and students. Replacement of outdated, inefficient buildings signifies the commitment from the university and contributes to the overall goal of reducing our carbon footprint, while providing a safe and environmentally friendly space to create and learn.
Growth Management Impacts
WSU Pullman’s physical planning policies are coordinated with many agencies and government units. The Growth Management Act and its companion Traffic Demand Management legislation and the State Environmental Policy Act, however, are applicable to WSU’s physical facilities and programs. Growth Management Act (GMA) – WSU will coordinate with Counties and Municipalities throughout the State to ensure compliance with GMA. WSU will avoid construction or activities which would permanently impair “critical” areas on its campuses as they are defined in the GMA. Transportation Demand Management – A companion piece of legislation sets forth a policy for Transportation Demand Management in which the State of Washington will provide leadership. The Director of the State of Washington Department of General Administration (DGA) is required to develop a commute trip reduction plan for state agencies which are Phase I major employers. WSU will conform to the plans developed by DGA. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) – WSU has adopted procedures set forth in the State Environmental Policy Act Handbook December 1988 and the State Environmental Policy Act Rules Chapter 197-11 Washington Administrative Code Effective April 4, 1984. Adherence to these procedures will be one of the principal means by which WSU coordinates its compliance with Growth Management requirements.