{"id":9333,"date":"2026-02-17T00:13:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T00:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/portfolio\/structural-mepf-engineering-for-the-masters-university-centennial-campus-santa-clarita-ca\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T00:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T00:13:53","slug":"structural-mepf-engineering-for-the-masters-university-centennial-campus-santa-clarita-ca","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/portfolio\/structural-mepf-engineering-for-the-masters-university-centennial-campus-santa-clarita-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Structural &amp; MEPF Engineering\u00a0for\u00a0The Master\u2019s University \u2013 Centennial Campus,\u00a0Santa Clarita, CA\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Total Area: 112,293 ft\u00b2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S3DA Design is providing full Structural and MEPF (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection) engineering services for the Centennial Campus expansion at The Master\u2019s University. This multi-building academic development enhances science education, mathematics, athletics, worship facilities, and campus life. The project is currently in Design Development (DD) following completion of Schematic Design (SD).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Campus Buildings<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building A \u2013 Biological &amp; Physical Science (20,556 ft\u00b2)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Academic science building with laboratories, instructional classrooms, and faculty support areas.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building B \u2013 Math &amp; Kinesiology (13,041 ft\u00b2)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Academic and movement science facility with classrooms, offices, and collaboration spaces.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building C \u2013 Chapel (40,612 ft\u00b2)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>High-occupancy worship and assembly building designed for large gatherings and campus events.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building D \u2013 Practice Gym &amp; Cafeteria (33,442 ft\u00b2)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Athletic training facility and dining space supporting student life and recreation.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building E \u2013 Welcome Center (4,642 ft\u00b2)<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Administrative and admissions facility serving as the campus entry and reception hub.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEPF Works<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S3DA delivered fully coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems across all buildings:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HVAC systems with detailed heat load analysis and duct layout<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electrical power distribution, lighting layouts, panel schedules, and SLDs<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domestic water, sanitary, stormwater, and gas systems with riser diagrams<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fire sprinkler layouts with hydraulic 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integration<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete calculation packages and construction documentation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design Challenges<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited ceiling plenum space in academic buildings restricting HVAC routing<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large mechanical system demands in the Chapel due to high occupancy and mixed-height spaces<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dense coordination of MEP systems in laboratory environments<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integration of large athletic and assembly spaces requiring long structural spans<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maintaining architectural aesthetics while routing major 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