University Research Facility

Colorado State, Fort Collins, CO

  • 65,000 square-foot energy-efficient research facility
  • Uses only 25% energy of comparative facilities
  • LEED® Platinum building

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Products Used

  • 157,000 feet of Uponor AquaPEX ® pipe
  • ½"-2" ProPEX® fittings
  • Engineered polymer (EP) fittings, multi-port tees

"CPVC or copper could not be utilized for a system like this, and PEX was the perfect application, and it was fast and easy to install."

Jeff Makepeace,
Owner

Lind’s Plumbing and Heating

Colorado Sate Research Facility Features Uponor PEX plumbing, radiant heating and cooling and hydronic piping

In 2014, Colorado State University built a 65,000-square-foot energy research facility with sustainability and energy efficiency. Featuring 157,000 feet of Uponor AquaPEX® pipe and ProPEX® fittings, the decision to use PEX over traditional copper ensured easier installation and long-term durability. The facility's innovative design enables it to consume only 25% of the energy used by comparable buildings, setting a benchmark for efficiency and earning LEED® Platinum certification.

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