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 Sarah J. Rawson SchoolHartford, CT This project was a “Renovate to New” complete with a new gym, media center, full service commercial kitchen, and new classrooms for grades pre-K - 8. CES provided all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. A new McQuay 300 ton air-cooled chiller plant facilitates full air conditioning throughout the school, and heating is provided by two new HB Smith dual fuel boilers. |
 Regional School District 16Woodland Regional High School Prospect/Beacon Falls, CT This new high school includes a 530-seat auditorium, two gymnasiums, a natatorium, cafeteria, kitchen and administration spaces. This project was awarded the Grand Prize for Outstanding Design by American School & UniversityMagazine in 2003. |
 Samuel StaplesElementary School Easton, CT Rooftop mounted air handling units, including two units with heat recovery wheels, are nestled between the peaks of the barn roofs, out of view from nearly every angle of the building. Each room is equipped with a CO2 monitor, and radiant ceilings were designed throughout the building’s corridors. Energy saving design features included daylighting controls and motion sensors for lighting. |
 Regional School District 15Pomperaug Regional High School Middlebury/Southbury, CT The lab areas were outfitted with exhaust hoods, gas lines and acid waste piping. A Mammoth® 60,000 cfm air handler provides ventilation to the new gym. The new front entrance is augmented by new energy-efficient architectural lighting. Modifications to existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems were also provided for all of the renovated spaces throughout the school. |
 Colchester Pre K - 2 SchoolColchester, CT To accommodate the growing population of young families in the Colchester community, CES worked with The Lawrence Associates to design this new Pre K - Grade 2 school. All elements of the building’s composition, including climate controls, programming and interiors, were design for the specific needs of young children. |
 Trumbull Regional Center for the Arts Trumbull, CT Serving up to 275 students, the school will include a 250-seat modern stage theater, a black box theater, six dance studios and a multimedia lab with broadcasting capabilities. Mechanical systems for this project were carefully chosen for their acoustical properties, reducing ambient noise for drama, vocal and instrumental instruction. Lighting and security design plus 100% sprinkler coverage were part of the scope of this project. |
 Manchester High SchoolManchester, CT Additions at this high school include a new “Freshman Academy” wing to offer students a smoother transition into the high school environment. Renovations include many building system upgrades to address air quality and life safety issues. A new steam boiler was added to service the addition, with new air handling equipment to provide adequate ventilation. Electrical upgrades include new energy-efficient corridor lighting and power upgrades to meet the needs of today’s technology. An addressable fire alarm system services the existing school and addition. A new sprinkler system for the entire facility is serviced by a new diesel-fired fire pump to maintain water pressure and flow requirements. |
 Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School Hartford, CT This unique adaptive reuse project has transformed a former insurance company building into a dynamic new high school facility. The Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School is one of many new learning opportunities stemming from the landmark Sheff vs. O’Neill ruling for school desegregation. This high school focuses studies on “classical” education, including the arts, literature and philosophy. Complete “renovate as new” status design and construction includes a new chiller plant, air handlers, and new electrical and plumbing distribution. A new gymnasium and state-of-the-art black box theater were key elements in the project design. |
 Tiverton School DistrictTiverton, RI A new 37,000 s.f. elementary school headlines this town-wide school facilities upgrade program. Once built, two of the town’s existing elementary schools will be completely gutted and renovated with additions. All three schools will be completely sprinklered and outfitted with an NFPA 13 compliant fire protection systems. |
 Bennet Sixth Grade AcademyManchester, CT Set along the tree-lined streets of downtown Manchester’s historic district, this 1924 school remains as a local architectural treasure as well as a viable educational building for the 21st century. Now redesigned as a 6th grade only school, the building will be completely gutted and renovated as new with whole-building sprinklers and air conditioning. A new 300-ton water-cooled electric screw chiller is supported by a cooling tower located across the street. As there were no other site options for the cooling tower, a larger than average pump moves the water from the chiller to an underground tunnel under the street. Lighting usage will be controlled through occupancy sensors to reduce long-term energy costs. |
The Sage School is an independent non-profit day school serving academically gifted children in the greater Boston and Providence region. CES will be providing MEP engineering services for the additions and renovations to the existing facility. The 6,000 SF addition will include athletic space adjacent to a stage for physical education and recreational use as well as new classrooms for arts and languages. The existing gym space in the school will be converted into a new library. Mechanical design will include replacement of a steam system with a new gas-fired hot water boiler system and DDC controls. Other building system modifications will bring the school into code compliance with current IAQ, ADA and life safety requirements. |
The coastal community of Waterford is constructing this new K-5 school with optimum energy-efficiency and environmental controls. An expansive geothermal well system consisting of 96 standing column wells will deliver constant 55 degree temperature water for heating and cooling, thereby reducing the demand for other energy sources by well over 35%. CES is serving as Commissioning Agent and LEED™ Consultant for this project, the first project in the State of Connecticut to be seeking certification as a LEED™ for Schools project. |
The Sage School