Portfolio: Project Details
Washington Elementary School
Modernization and Expansion
Richmond, CA
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This $8 million project includes the addition of a new 4,800 square-foot
kindergarten and a 8,200 square-foot administration building, which will
replace existing portables on the site. Modernization measures will
include a full interior remodel, the replacement of mechanical, electrical, and
data systems, and new accessible toilet rooms. Site work is extensive.
Sustainable design measures include:
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Landscape design to reduce heat island effect by minimizing paved areas and
planting drought-tolerant native species around perimeter of all buildings.
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Coordination and collaboration with students’ parents to create a “Landscapes
for Learning” environment on campus, promoting resource conservation, ecology,
and green space.
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Clerestory windows and skylights for daylight maximization.
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Replacement of old incandescent fixtures with new, highly efficient lighting.
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Replacement of old mechanical units with new, highly efficient units.
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Installation of new low-e glazing and operable windows.
