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New Construction

Scope

$39-million new construction of a 233,000 sq. ft. combined high and middle school building with adjacent cafeteria, gymnasium and performing arts building for Atlanta Public Schools.  The 1,400-student school is the first single-gender all Boy’s school in the system.  Major spaces include a four- story classroom building with technology suite, full commercial kitchen and cafeteria, practice and performance gymnasiums, two-level media center, and 500-seat theater.  Project facility has achieved a Silver rating under the LEED green building program.

Owner
Atlanta Public Schools

Construction Cost
$39,000,000 (total)
$5,000,000 (mechanical)

Special Circumstances

• Classroom HVAC system utilizes high-efficiency water-source heat pumps (WSHPs) with eco-friendly R410A refrigerant. 

• Rooftop dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) units provide a de-coupled 100% outside air system with desiccant-type energy recovery wheels. 

• Outside air is modulated at each classroom based on energy-saving, demand control ventilation control scheme using carbon dioxide (CO2) sensors.

• Fast-track design build contract with general contractor under CM at-risk contract.

• Phased opening of the school during completion of the high-school wing, main gym and auditorium package