- Who is the client, and what do they do? Kimball Union Academy
- Private Boarding School since 1813
- What is this specific building/project’s purpose?
- Two new High-Performance Energy Efficient Dormitory Buildings
- Net-Zero Ready Buildings
- Describe the services you provided to this client.
- Developed design for the geothermal HVAC system
- AutoCAD Revit 3D design for mechanical systems
- Plumbing, HVAC installation and shop fabrication, insulation, service
- Subcontractors: Geothermal drilling and looping, automatic temperature controls
- Any challenges to overcome?
- Less than 12 months construction duration
- Tight spaces to run mechanical systems infrastructure
- Multiple crews working on both buildings at the same time
- What resources were needed?
- In-house engineering
- Experienced geothermal drilling and looping subcontractor
- Expert planning and communication with Construction Manager and other subcontractors
- Any interesting details about this project? Size of facility, # of crew members, etc.
- 22,000 SF
- Project partially funded through Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 relative to the geothermal HVAC system
- This project is a model for more building to come at KUA
