MEP/FP engineering for this adaptive reuse and addition project, transforming the historic Delano Hall building into a modern shared campus serving approximately 1,400 students in grades 6 – 12. The project included integration of new building systems within the existing historic structure and construction of an addition housing a gymnasium and other program spaces. Sustainable MEP/FP strategies incorporated low-flow fixtures, daylighting systems, LED lighting, a highly efficient HVAC system, water re-use, two-stage energy recovery in outside air units, demand-control ventilation, and connection to the campus thermal utility microgrid.
The project involved adaptive reuse of the historic building and construction of a new addition housing a gymnasium and other programmatic spaces that could not be accommodated within the existing structure. 2RW provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and low-voltage engineering services, including assessment and replacement of core building systems and coordination with architectural and structural design to integrate new systems within the historic facility. The sustainable MEP/FP design incorporated green-building strategies such as low-flow water fixtures, daylighting systems, LED lighting, a highly efficient HVAC system, water reuse, two-stage energy recovery systems in the outdoor air units, demand-controlled ventilation, and connection to the campus thermal utility microgrid.
The project achieved LEED Gold certification and successfully combined historic preservation with high-performance building systems. The upgraded infrastructure supports energy efficiency, improved indoor environmental quality, and long-term operational sustainability while creating a cohesive educational environment for both schools.
Energy modeling at the design phase projected an EUI of 67 kBtu/ft²/year, representing a 55.5% reduction compared to the median K–12 school baseline.
Perkins Eastman
Bowman Consulting Group
SK&A Consulting Engineers
MCN Build
