Loudoun County Public Schools Lightridge High School

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Loudoun County Public Schools Lightridge High School

Aldie, VA

Owner

Loudoun County Public Schools

Timeframe

2017– 2020

Size

306,000 SF

Cost

$94 M

2RW provided MEP/FP engineering for this new 305,000 SF, two-story high school prototype design which serves 1,800 students in grades nine through twelve. The sustainable MEP systems include high-efficiency condensing water heaters, low-flow fixtures, and natural and LED lighting with daylight sensors. The school complex is comprised of classrooms, a media center, cafeteria, auditorium and theater, gymnasiums, site utilities and lighting, parking, athletic fields with lighting and grandstands, concessions, and field facilities.

Project Goals

A rapidly growing student population in Loudoun County is driving the need to build high-quality schools quickly and efficiently. In response, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has developed school prototypes that can be easily adapted to the requirements of different sites and communities. Lightridge High School was based on the LCPS two-story high school prototype design and will serve 1,800 students in grades nine through twelve.

Services

2RW provided MEP/FP engineering for this new high school, which is scheduled to open in 2019. Services included the design of low-voltage and audio visual/information technology systems. The MEP/FP design incorporates environmentally sustainable best practices while meeting the requirements of educational facility guidelines and standards.

The sustainable systems include high-efficiency condensing water heaters, low-flow fixtures, and natural and LED lighting with daylight sensors. The facility is comprised of classrooms, a media center, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasiums, site utilities and lighting, parking, athletic field with lighting and grandstands, concessions, and a field house.

Results

Basing new schools on a prototype allows LCPS to standardize on equipment, parts, and maintenance procedures. This helps significantly reduce operations, maintenance, repair, inventory, and training costs.
The sustainable systems incorporated into the design improve energy efficiency, comfort, and occupant productivity while further reducing operations and maintenance costs.

*Image courtesy MTFA Architecture

Partners

MTFA Architecture

Urban LTD

Bennett & Pless

Awards

Team