Arlington, VA
Arlington Public Schools McKinley Elementary School Addition and Renovation
Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
Energy Modeling
A $23 million expansion and renovation of McKinley Elementary School helped Arlington County better serve its rapidly growing student population and create a more-sustainable building and environment. The need for the expansion was identified during a district-wide capacity and facilities study.
Services
The project included a renovation of administrative offices, classrooms, media center, kitchen and cafeteria and the addition of 14 classrooms and a new gymnasium, entrance lobby, and support spaces.
2RW performed energy modeling to enable data-driven comparisons of HVAC alternatives. The data facilitated design decisions that minimized heating and cooling loads and reduced HVAC system requirements. Sustainable MEP/FP design features included:
- HVAC systems equipped with energy recovery
- Efficient building automation control systems
- LED lighting
Results
New systems enhance the educational experience, promote student and staff health and well-being, and reduce energy usage and operating costs.
Scope of Services
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineering
Energy Modeling
OWNER: Arlington Public Schools
TIMEFRAME: 2013 – 2017
SIZE: 57,300 SF Renovation; 35,000 SF Addition
COST: $23 million
Highlights
- The project was completed in phases over 18 months while the school was fully occupied
- The school was designed to LEED Silver standards