Ice Arenas & Community Centers

Sabathani Community Center engaged inBYLT to support long-range facility planning and help position this vital community asset for long-term success. Following a comprehensive Facilities Condition Assessment, multiple improvement scenarios were evaluated through a highly collaborative strategic planning process focused not only on building systems, but on how the facility could better serve the community for decades to come.

The final selected scope included installation of a two-well aquifer geothermal system connected to a new central heating and cooling plant, a new building-wide HVAC controls system, LED lighting upgrades, and targeted interior renovations of key public areas. These improvements significantly increased the usability, comfort, and functionality of the facility while reducing operating costs and environmental impact, allowing more resources to be directed toward Sabathani’s mission and community programming.

Just as importantly, the HVAC and central plant investments were designed to support Sabathani’s growing role as a Community Resilience Hub. By providing reliable, high-efficiency heating and cooling, improved ventilation, and modern controls, the facility is better equipped to serve as a safe, healthy refuge during extreme weather events, poor air quality days, or other community emergencies. These infrastructure upgrades enhance the building’s ability to remain operational during times of need, ensuring Sabathani can continue delivering critical services, resources, and gathering space when the community relies on it most. The result is a more welcoming, efficient, and resilient facility that strengthens Sabathani’s role as a cornerstone resource for the community.

The City of Lakeville partnered with inBYLT to secure a successful referendum for the construction of a 20,000-square-foot addition at Hasse Arena, featuring a new high-efficiency ammonia refrigeration system. Additionally, inBYLT completed a major renovation at Ames Arena. The renovations included improvements to over 40,000 square feet of the facility, two new ice rink floors, a building addition, and the installation of a state-of-the-art ammonia refrigeration plant.

inBYLT is leading the renovation and expansion of the Municipal Athletic Complex for the City of St. Cloud. The project includes a new refrigeration room, along with lobby and restroom renovations. The building expansion will accommodate the new refrigeration room, an upgraded ice melt and resurfacer room, additional locker rooms, a coaches’ room, and a dedicated dryland training center. As part of the City’s commitment to sustainability, the project will also incorporate solar PV for renewable energy and various energy efficiency upgrades.

This project featured a building addition that introduced a new entrance, restrooms, and concessions, along with extensive renovations to the existing rinks. A major upgrade included replacing the refrigeration system with a modern ammonia-based system. Additional improvements encompassed structural infrastructure upgrades and complete roofing replacements. As part of the City’s commitment to its Blue Zone City initiative, the project also incorporated Solar PV technology and various energy efficiency measures to reduce operating costs.

This project encompassed the renovation of the existing Forest Lake Sports Center and the addition of a new 20,000 sq ft ice rink. We also designed and upgraded the HVAC system in the district's natatorium. Alongside construction, the district pursued energy efficiency improvements, which included an LED lighting retrofit and the installation of over 2 megawatts of solar energy across six different district buildings.

The Maple Grove Community Center ice arena expansion highlights cutting-edge refrigeration technology seamlessly integrated with an aquifer-style geothermal well system. Key upgrades include a new ammonia refrigeration plant, an additional ice sheet, and a modern dasher board system. A standout feature of the project is inBYLT’s state-of-the-art ammonia refrigeration plant, uniquely paired with a geothermal system to maximize energy efficiency and leverage the Direct Pay Tax Credit. Additionally, inBYLT collaborated with the City to implement Solar PV, efficiency upgrades, and various deferred maintenance improvements, further enhancing the facility’s sustainability and performance.

The Riverview Ice House project included the design and renovation of the entire facility. inBYLT replaced two ice rink floors, installed a new ammonia refrigeration system, and renovated the lobby and locker rooms. This was a Design-Build project, with inBYLT overseeing all design, site construction activities, site safety, quality assurance, project administration, and startup; delivering a turnkey project.

inBYLT led the design and construction of the major renovation at the Hastings Civic Arena. This project included a new two-sheet refrigeration system, building and locker room expansion, roof replacements, and HVAC improvements. The project generates $200,000 in annual energy savings, which were leveraged to reduce the financial impact on taxpayers by $3.8 million.