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Bethune-Cookman University is fully renovating the two-story, 16,452-square-foot Helen Kottle Memorial Building in Daytona Beach, Florida. InnoDez Engineering was engaged to furnish complete mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs plus energy-code compliance calculations, ensuring the updated academic space meets today’s standards. Construction is in progress.
Owner: Bethune-Cookman University
Architect: MJS Designers Group
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Primary Use: Educational / Business (B)
Construction Type: IIB with sprinklers
Stories: 2
Total Area: 16,452 sq ft
Design Occupant Load: 429 persons
Modernizing a mid-century structure demanded restroom reconfiguration for ADA and Florida Building Code compliance while minimizing cost and structural impact. InnoDez began with a thorough field survey, then collaborated with MJS Designers Group to craft precise MEP layouts aligned with the new floor plan and egress requirements. Limited ceiling and wall cavities required meticulous coordination to route services near the planned elevator shaft and new west entry.
HVAC systems resized for revised occupancy and designed to satisfy ASHRAE 90.1 efficiency targets.
Electrical scope includes new panelboards, re-routed circuits and upgraded lighting with emergency and egress coverage.
Plumbing design completely rebuilds restrooms for ADA access and required fixture counts.
Energy modeling and envelope calculations follow the Florida Building Energy Code, focusing on lighting power density and mechanical efficiency.
A future phase will introduce a north-side elevator and a new west-façade main entrance. Current infrastructure is being arranged so these additions can be integrated smoothly when Phase 2 commences.
Through detailed coordination and technical expertise, InnoDez produced a design that delivers a safer, more efficient and fully code-compliant learning environment, reinforcing the university’s commitment to educational excellence.
