May 27, 2016 11:22:18 AM
PBA provided MEP engineering design and architectural lighting design for the first, second and third phase of the Hillel Day School renovation project, which included a new classroom wing and renovations to the heart of the school on the first floor.
Topics: K-12, MEP, Renovation, Architectural Lighting, Technology
May 27, 2016 10:30:51 AM
PBA provided MEP engineering and architectural lighting design services for the construction of Plymouth-Canton Public School's new Liberty Middle School. The project was part of a $114 million bond that passed in 2013.
Topics: K-12, Education, Energy, HVAC, MEP, Innovative Solutions, Electrical Engineering, Middle School Design, Architectural Lighting, MEP Engineering
Nov 9, 2015 12:30:00 PM
Some of the most challenging areas confronting the designers of HVAC systems for K-12 schools are the high occupant load areas such as Cafeterias, Gymnasiums and Auditoriums. Code dictates a very high occupant load which must then be accounted for in the heating/cooling calculations, but that occupant load also translates into a code-prescribed outside air ventilation rate.
Apr 23, 2015 2:11:00 PM
As part of Consumers Energy's plan to provide K-12 school districts in Michigan with an Energy Management Plan (EMP) based on recommendations from building assessments, PBA was brought on board to provide energy audit level 2 commissioning services including Whole Building Energy Assessments, beginning with Consumers Energy’s pilot district, Delton Kellogg Public Schools.
Topics: Recent News, Electrical, K-12, Commissioning, Education, Energy
Apr 22, 2015 11:54:00 AM
If you're planning to attend the MSBO conference at Cobo Center don't miss PBA's K-12 market leader, Bob Roop speaking from 8:30 am -11:45 am on April 30, at his clinic titled: D02 - Systems – HVAC, Electrical & Technology.
Topics: Electrical, K-12, Education, Mechanical, Conference MSBO, HVAC
May 28, 2014 12:06:48 PM
Battle Creek Central High School is located in the heart of Michigan’s third-largest city, Battle Creek. The 250,000 square foot existing facility, originally built in 1908 has since been recognized as a landmark within the community. In 2008, the district sought the need to both extensively renovate the landmark structure and to expand. The 160,800 sf expansion provided much needed additional educational space for the high school and district.
Topics: K-12
May 28, 2014 11:13:00 AM
To ease overcrowding at Tempe Preparatory Academy, Peter Basso Associates provided MEP engineering for the 5,000 sf addition to the existing campus. Included were three new stand-alone buildings, or “pods.” Pod A has two science classrooms/labs and associated preparation room, Pod B has five seminar/classrooms, and Pod C has an art classroom and two offices. Cooling is provided by rooftop units and a variable air volume system for control within each classroom. Power and lighting were designed for the interior spaces, along with building-mounted exterior lighting.
Topics: K-12
May 28, 2014 11:11:00 AM
Engineering the right building environment for Marine City Middle School included replacement of the existing electric heating and direct expansion packaged terminal air conditioning units with hot water heating and direct expansion cooling unit ventilators; removal of the existing unit ventilator louvers, replacing with new; addition of two Roof Top Units with DX cooling, providing heating via duct mounted hot water tempering coils; revision of the hot water heating system configuration in the main boiler room and throughout most of the building; removal of all pneumatic controls - replacing with DDC controls and lastly, providing new electrical branch circuits to the new mechanical equipment.
Topics: K-12
May 28, 2014 10:48:00 AM
Whitmore Lake’s new high school is a model for sustainable design and innovation. District personnel and school board members provided guiding vision and commitment, and maintained close involvement with the design team throughout the project. The combined efforts of the team delivered a LEED® Silver rating for the project from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Topics: K-12