The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Passavant Spine Center brings together a team of medical experts who offer an integrated approach to restoring spine health. The Spine Center features highly advanced imaging and diagnostics and cutting-edge treatments. The two-story 24,500-square-foot medical office building provides space for orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, physical therapists, sports medicine specialists, pain management specialists, and diagnostic imaging specialists.
McKim & Creed provided design services for HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, as well as electrical systems including normal power, emergency egress lighting, lighting, and conduit and wiring for security, access systems, CCTV, and data/ telecom systems.
An energy analysis was performed in compliance with the performance rating method for rating the efficiency of a building and determined that the Spine Center was designed to U.S. Green Building Council standards.