NEW MEXICO TECH BROWN HALL BUILDING RENOVATION

SOCORRO, NM

New Mexico Tech’s historic Brown Hall was first constructed in 1929 and was formerly occupied by the “Old Main” building from 1893. Over the decades, the building faced several renovations, including HVAC replacement, interior partition additions, and an infill project connecting Brown Hall with "Old Main." Today, a portion of "Old Main" survives and can be seen as the west face of Brown Hall.

M+Y’s 2019 undertaking of the building's renovation included the following updates:

  1. Selective reconfiguration of building interiors to satisfy code

  2. Replacement of building interior finishes

  3. Replacement of exterior windows and doors with high-performing, energy-efficient systems

  4. Replacement of HVAC systems with 1 high-efficiency system

  5. Replacement of lighting fixtures with energy-efficient LED