Founded in 1993, Design Learned, Inc. has been a crucial component of hundreds of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and noise control engineering and interior planning projects for veterinarians, kennels and animal shelters across the United States and internationally. )) ) All content 2017 Design Learned, Inc. No part of these materials may be reproduced without written permission.
Smart Design for the Animal Care Industry The Design Learned group is a highly specialized, exceptionally knowledgeable team of engineers, interior planners, and design professionals collaboratively developing detailed, comprehensive, and complete building system designs for the animal care industry. The firm is uniquely qualified in animal care facility planning and engineering possessing unparalleled experience in this highly specialized field. We continuously fine-tune our design philosophies and educate ourselves in the requirements of the veterinary, shelter, and kennel industry. This ongoing research is incorporated into all our designs. SPCA of Texas: Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, Dallas, Texas
)) ) Engineering and Planning Services We serve: Veterinary Hospitals Animal Shelters Municipal Animal Control Facilities Kennels Groomers Trainers Therapy Providers Architects Contractors We design and provide for: New construction Renovation of existing buildings Remediation of existing problems Consultation on proposed projects Planning and Zoning Board testimony Expert witness services We deliver animal care specific: HVAC, electrical and plumbing engineering Fire safety and fire suppression engineering Noise control design and engineering Design management Interior planning and design Interior design support for architects and contractors Recommendations and specifications for materials, flooring, finishes, equipment and caging Stamped (sealed) Construction Documents for building permits, financing and construction Expert opinions, building reviews and consultations All of our work is performed to promote the highest level of sustainable, responsible and humane animal care facilities
CASE NOTES SPCA of Texas: Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center Dallas, Texas Design Learned was an integral part of the design team which transformed a former industrial complex into a unique 39,000 square foot shelter more than doubling the space of the previous SPCA facility. The Design Learned team worked with Dallas-based firm, Hinojosa, Architecture & Interiors on this innovative $8.5 million renovation project and designed the intricate mechanical and plumbing features for the new SPCA of Texas Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas. DLI designed all of the mechanical and plumbing features for the new shelter, with its healthy environment and a fun retail-style atmosphere calculated to attract attention and increase the adoption rate for a humane organization which has previously found homes for nearly 4,000 displaced animals each year. Learn more about the shelter at: www.spca.org SPCA of Texas 2400 Lone Star Drive Dallas, TX 75212 214-742-7722
CASE NOTES Oldwick Animal Hospital Oldwick, New Jersey Design Learned Inc. collaborated with local architects and geothermal engineers from project conception through construction to design for LEED Certification this state-ofthe-art veterinary facility. The interior has three levels of lighting so that the staff and patients can adjust the wattage to the task at hand. This facility has been built for superior energy efficiency by utilizing a vast amount of natural light and geothermal technology. Learn more about the hospital at: oldwickanimalhospital.com Oldwick Animal Hospital 130 Oldwick Road Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 908-439-2470 Our mechanical design includes many zones which have dedicated heat pumps so that the geothermal system can deliver heating and cooling only where necessary. A separate system cleans, filters, and adds fresh air to ensure the building keeps the staff and patients healthy. The exterior of the hospital had to conform to strict local ordinances, so the DLI team employed soft lighting to maintain the residential feel necessary for the area.
CASE NOTES Bemidji Veterinary Hospital Bemidji, Minnesota Design learned, Inc. provided the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, noise control and indoor air quality engineering for the beautiful Bemidji Veterinary Hospital. The veterinary staff is equipped with digital radiology, underwater treadmill and cold laser therapy, oxygen caging and an on-site crematory. A fenced-in walking area for dogs adds to the accommodations. The13,500 square foot facility is a fully equipped hospital and boarding kennel with state-of-the-art technology and separated air zones to safely accommodate the Surgery, ICU, Isolation, Physical Therapy and Radiology areas. The heat zones use a geothermal system with quick delivery and a separate system cleans, filters, and adds fresh air to ensure the building keeps the staff and patients healthy. Learn more about the hospital at: bemidjivethospital.com Bemidji Veterinary Hospital 3610 Comfort Dr NW Bemidji, MN 56601 218-751-2753
CASE NOTES Austin Animal Services Center Austin, Texas This beautiful 41,000 square foot campus, opened in November 2011 as the new municipal no-kill animal shelter for the city of Austin, Texas. The distinctive $13M building project has achieved LEED Silver certification. DLI engineered systems include water-sourced heat pumps with advanced zoning and airborne biopathogen controls. The innovative building was designed with both solar water heating and photovoltaic electricity production. Learn more about the shelter at: austinanimalcenter.org Austin Animal Center 7201 Levander Loop Austin, TX 78702 512-978-0500
CASE NOTES Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center Virginia Beach, Virginia This modern animal care facility was designed with plumbing and cleaning systems to mitigate diseases. The floor plan and areas for animal caging also help to control diseases, odors, humidity, lighting, noise and increase operational effectiveness. The HVAC system incorporates a sustainable design that effectively processes the increased fresh air requirements. Hot water is provided by a solar water system capable of meeting the entire demand of the facility. Water use is reduced through a rainwater harvesting system for rinsing and flushing. Learn more about the facility at: beachpetpals.org Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center 341 South Birdneck Road Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 757-385-4444 #2
CASE NOTES LA Dogworks Los Angeles, California LA Dogworks Los Angeles first exclusive dog Mecca recruited Design Learned and other leading industry professionals to create a pleasant and contemporary kennel equipped with ultra-modern technology to ensure the highest level of health and safety for dogs of all shapes and sizes. LA Dogworks has been recognized as one of the best dog care centers in the world. Advanced technology features include a high tech drainage and flushing system throughout the facility that moves dirty water out of the building in a timely manor. The HVAC system rivals most hospitals, assisting in the prevention of bacteria, mold and control pathogens. Learn more about the kennel at: ladogworks.com LA Dogworks 1014 North Highland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 323-461-5151
CASE NOTES Paws and Claws Humane Society Rochester, Minnesota This state-of-the-art shelter, completed in July 2013, is located on nearly two acres and provides a spacious 7,800 square foot interior with all the amenities in which to house the dogs and cats including a vet room with all necessary animal care equipment and a separate area for grooming and baths. The shelter rooms and housing are designed to keep noise and stress to a minimum. Separate air exchange and HVAC systems are in place to keep disease spread to a minimum. High pressure power washers equipped with disease preventing disinfectants keep the space clean. Learn more about the shelter at: pawsandclaws.org Paws and Claws Humane Society 3224 19th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 507-288-7226
CASE NOTES Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society Gloucester, Virginia Design Learned worked with both animal care architects and local architects to create this beautiful, state-of-the-art shelter for the community of Gloucester, Virginia. Completed in 2009, this 3.2 million dollar, 14,293 square foot facility has both comfort and luxury. The building contains individually conditioned dog suites as well as cat condos that are continuously exhausted from the litter areas. Learn more about the shelter at: gloucestermathewshumanesociety.org Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society 6620 Jackson Lane Gloucester, VA 23061 804-693-5520
Santa Barbara Animal Hospital Cape Coral, Florida Design Learned provided environmental design consulting to this innovative clinic featuring digital radiology, an underwater treadmill, an ICU, and an isolation area.
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Animal Shelter Adopt-A-Dog, NY Fairfield Animal Shelter, CT Farmington Animal Shelter, NM Feline Friends, FL New Orleans SPCA, LA Noah s Ark Animal Welfare Association, CO Northeast Animal Shelter, MA About the Company Founder C. Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, LEED AP is Anderson County Animal Shelter, SC Animal Care & Control of NYC, NY Animal Lovers League, NY Animal Rescue Fund, NY Animal Rescue League of Boston, MA Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire, NH Animal Welfare Center, GA Attleboro Animal Shelter, MA Austin Animal Shelter, TX Bitter Root Humane Association, MT Brookhaven Animal Shelter, NY Burlington Animal Shelter, NC Calvert County Animal Care & Adoption Center, MD Carson City Animal Services, NV Cat Care Society, CO Cedar Bend Humane Society, IA Cedar Rapids Animal Control, IA Charles County Animal Shelter, MD Chesterfield County Animal Services, VA City of Burlington Animal Shelter, NC City Of Norman Animal Shelter, OK City of Tyler Animal Care Center, TX Concord New Hampshire SPCA Shelter, NH Dallas SPCA, TX DeKalb County Animal Shelter, GA Denver Dumb Friends League, CO Foothills Animal Rescue, AZ Forgotten Felines, CT Franklin County Animal Shelter, KY Frederick County Animal Shelter, VA Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society, VA Greenwich Animal Shelter, CT Helping Hands Humane Society, KS Humane Society, Fairfax County, VA Humane Society for Greater Nashua, NH Humane Society of Parkersburg, WV Humane Society of Port Jervis, NY Huntington Animal Shelter, NY Idaho Humane Society, ID Kalamazoo County Humane Society, MI Kansas Humane and City of Wichita Animal Shelter, KS Kentucky Humane Society, KY LaPorte Animal Shelter, TX Lawrence Humane Society, KS Lexington Police Canine Facility, KY Loudoun County Animal Shelter, VA Louisiana SPCA, LA Maricopa County Animal Shelter, AZ McPaws Regional Animal Shelter, ID Memphis Animal Shelter, TN Metro West Humane Society, CT N E A D S, MA New Haven Animal Shelter, CT Norwich Animal Control, CT Paws and Claws Humane Society Hackensack, MN Paws and Claws Humane Society Rochester, MN Prince Edward Island Humane Society, Canada Richmond Animal League, VA Riverhead Animal Shelter, NY Ross County Humane Society, OH Salt Lake County Animal Shelter, UT San Francisco Animal Care & Control Facility, CA Santa Cruz SPCA, CA Smithtown Animal Shelter, NY Societe protrectrice des animaux de l Estr, Canada South County Animal Shelter, CA SPCA of Westchester, NY St. Hubert s Animal Welfare Center, NJ St. Joseph County Animal Control, MI Tallahassee-Leon Animal Service Center, FL The Animal Foundation, NV The Animal Haven, CT Town of Southold Animal Shelter, NY Virginia Beach Animal Shelter, VA Western Arizona Humane Society, AL Windham County Humane Society, VT president of Design Learned, Inc., supervising the engineering of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and air and noise control aspects of animal care facilities. In addition, he provides consultation, floor planning recommendations, and the specification of animal caging, animal equipment, and finishes. Scott possesses a vast knowledge of animal facility requirements inspired and informed by his extensive experience caring for pets and rescued animals. Scott Learned is Board Certified, both as a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer (PE) and a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). He is registered with the NCEES and holds Professional Engineering registrations throughout most of the United States. Scott is also Principal Member, NFPA Standards Committee 150.
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