Holy Family Academy, a private PreK-8 grade school, completed a $3.5 million addition and renovation to its existing 20,971-square foot, three-story school. The 20,970-square foot addition included a gymnasium attached to a new one- and two-level structure. The one-level portion consists of an entrance vestibule, lobby, office and meeting room, and the two-level portion consists of classroom space. The addition also includes new locker rooms, restrooms and a fixed stage attached to the gymnasium.
Fire protection service was extended from the existing building to the entire new addition. Plumbing for the new addition consisted of new water and sanitary service, a water softening system, water heater and bathroom plumbing fixtures. HVAC improvements included the demolition of existing exhaust and ground-mounted HVAC equipment to accommodate the addition, as well as the installation of a new gas meter, rooftop units, hydronic variable air volume boxes, exhaust systems and a hydronic boiler, all with stand-alone controls. Alternate options included replacing the existing boiler system, providing new hydronic control valves for existing equipment throughout the building and upgrading HVAC controls.
The new addition was built around the existing electrical distribution system, which consisted of two exterior electrical switchboards. These existing switchboards and distribution systems were re-fed by a new, larger service and a new service transformer. Additionally, an existing generator in the basement required rerouting of its intake and exhaust systems during construction. The new addition features dimmable LED flat panel lighting throughout classrooms and hallways with an energy-efficient control scheme and multiple control zones. The fire alarm system was expanded as an extension of the existing system, with NAC panels and devices added as required.
Nelson-Rudie provided design-assist mechanical and electrical engineering services.
