Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex and Dell Computer Science Hall bring together all programs, faculty and students of the Computer Science Department for the first time in the department’s history. The complex facility is comprised of two buildings—Dell Computer Science Hall and a wing for research to the south—connected by an atrium. Their design emphasizes modern uses of materials found in UT-Austin’s early buildings, which largely adhere to a Spanish Mediterranean style. The 230,000-square-foot facility is comprised of two rectangular buildings joined by a five-level atrium connecting the two structures.

Like many other construction projects at University of Texas, the complex has been designed to LEED Silver standards. Green features include extensive day lighting, sustainable materials and more to create a highly energy-efficient structure.

Additional Information

Client: University of Texas at Austin

Location: Austin, Texas

Expertise:

Peer Review of Construction Documents
Onsite QA/QC and Reporting
Commissioning of the Building Envelope, including
- Air/Water testing per ASTM E1105, ASTM E783, ASTM 501.2.

Markets: Higher Education

Project Scale:

Construction cost: $120 million
234,000 SF
LEED-Silver

Project Status: Completed 2013

Type of Construction: New Construction

Bill is the managing and founding partner of W.H. Coltzer International (WHCI), Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm), Z6 Commissioning, LLC (a performance testing firm), and Coltzer Company, LLC (construction company). As the son of a general contractor, Bill grew up participating in the family construction business and after graduating from Texas A&M in 1984, became a licensed Architect in 1993. Since the creation of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC in 2003, Bill has participated in the remediation, design, and testing of numerous facilities across the Nation ranging in values of a few million dollars to over a few hundred million. The combination of construction knowledge, architectural training, and real-world experience gives Bill a unique perspective in the dispute resolution process.

Jeff is the Director of Engineering of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm). After graduating from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jeff has used his expertise in the field with roofing, waterproofing, and fenestration inspections, as well as in the office with computer-aided drafting, modeling, and engineering analysis. He has been deeply involved in the testing aspects of building envelope commissioning serving as the Quality Control Manager to ensure the Z6 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory and team are strictly following international test standards to accurately, objectively, and impartially report on the integrity of building materials and products to certify that the installed systems interface as intended. Jeff has been Appointed Qualified Inspector by The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).