The University of Texas Health Science Center Academic Learning & Teaching Center

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The University of Texas Health Science Center Academic Learning & Teaching Center (ALTC) is a technological marvel where classrooms enable real-time observation of procedures, complex surgeries and clinical simulations in a dynamic, discussion-based learning atmosphere. The ALTC building features more than 33 ultra-modern, strategic learning spaces, ranging in size of a football field that can accommodate 280 students to seminar rooms that seat 12-18, and houses a state-of-the-art digital anatomy laboratory with 3D interactive imaging capabilities. It also includes a restaurant, Panorama, to serve faculty, staff and students of the Health Science Center and their guests.

Zero/Six was contacted directly by The University of Texas System Office of Facilities Planning and Construction (OFPC) to evaluate the exterior envelope during the design and construction phases of the project. During the design phases, Zero/Six was part of the Architect/Engineer team. The ALTC project required a specialized exterior aluminum panel specified by the Project Architect. Zero/Six was required to pay close attention during the design and installation of the panel to ensure the campus would have a water tight facility. Zero/Six has been successfully providing building envelope consulting services for projects with the OFPC South Texas Region for over 8 years and continues to proactively address and resolve project issues through open communication and technical capabilities.

Additional Information

Client: The University of Texas System

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Expertise:

Drawing Review
Onsite QA/QC and Reporting
Commissioning of the Building Envelope, including
- Air Infiltration testing per ASTM E783
- Water Infiltration testing per ASTM E1105
- Roof Uplift testing per ASTM E907

Markets: Higher Education

Project Scale:

Construction cost: $50 million
Four Level, 125,000 SF

Project Status: Completed 2016

Type of Construction: New Construction

Photo Credit: Patrick C. Lew (Senior Project Manager/Architect – UTHSC-San Antonio)

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).