Category: Educational

Philadelphia, PA – 70,000 GSF – Renovation and New Addition.  The scope of the project involved renovating the existing 35,000 SF facility and building a new 35,000 SF class wing.  The HVAC design concept included a two pipe unit ventilator system utilizing the existing steam boilers, a new air cooled chiller, an energy recovery ventilator and building automation system.  Electrically a new 480 volt, 3 phase service with a pad mounted transfer was provided.  Our design included a new automatic wet sprinkler system for the entire facility and water saving plumbing fixtures.

PA School for the Deaf, Philadelphia, PA – 22,000 GSF, New Early Childhood Learning Facility. Mark Ulrick Engineers, Inc. was responsible for complete electrical design and construction administration for the facility.  Our services included, power and lighting, with coordination of special systems, including security and tele-data.  Special consideration was provided for exit sign placement (high and low), fire alarm strobe intensity and fluorescent light fixture ballast.

Philadelphia, PA – Mechanical design/build in conjunction with Accord Mechanical Contractors for existing 80,000 SF, eight story facility. Mark Ulrick Engineers, Inc. responsibilities included design of central chilled water system with roof mounted air cooled chillers, central hot water heating system with basement boiler room with pumps, stairwell pressurization system for smoke relief, baseboard radiation system, toilet exhaust system and air handling units with exposed ductwork layout for the classroom and administrative spaces.

Philadelphia, PA – Facility Assessment – Mark Ulrick Engineers, Inc. was responsible for the survey and assessment of the mechanical, plumbing and emergency lighting systems of 40 schools totaling over three million square foot for the School District of Philadelphia.  As part of an architectural/engineering team, the assessment was completed using data sheets for electronic information gathering.  MUEI’s assessment responsibilities include the condition with prioritization for repair or replacement for central plant equipment, terminal equipment, temperature controls, air handling equipment, piping systems and emergency lighting.

Lancaster, PA – Ross Elementary School will be substantially renovated with a new addition.  Total square footage is approximately 51,000.  Project includes substantial renovation of an existing 1930’s building facility totaling 41,000 with a new addition totaling 10,000 SF.  The budget was tight for this facility, therefore, the building structure renovations were selective.  The project is scheduled to be LEED silver.  Our responsibilities included the design and construction administration of the HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.  The HVAC system is chilled beams, with Direct Outside Air System energy recovery units, high efficiency condensing boilers and a medium temperature concept air cooled chiller. This design concept implemented significant energy saving measures that will provide LEED points for indoor air quality, energy usage and potentially innovation in design.

Philadelphia, PA – 120,000 GSF built in 1949 – Additions and renovations of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.  Our renovation scope of the project included replacement of unit ventilators in approximately 25% of the facility, adding cooling to new unit ventilators for the library and upgrade of the toilet facilities for ADA compliance.  The addition scope of services included conversion of two classrooms into science laboratories.  Our work included steam/condensate piping rework, replacement of steam traps, addition of electronic control valves, routing of new gas piping to the science labs, addition of fume hood type roof exhaust fans, design of split system cooling for the library unit ventilators and re-piping of toilet room fixtures and trim.   The electrical work was completed by another engineering firm as part of the design team.

Philadelphia, PA – 165,000 GSF – New construction.  Facility included central ice storage system for peak shaving and cooling demands, central boilers and air handling systems and unit ventilators for cooling and heating of class rooms.  Our responsibilities included mechanical and electrical construction documents and construction administration.

Lancaster, PA – Wharton Elementary School will be a complete renovation of the oldest building currently in use by the district (1895).  Total square footage is approximately 48,000.  Project includes complete renovation of  an existing building 24,000 with a new addition totaling 24,000 SF.  The addition includes a multi-use space that will serve as a cafeteria and gymnasium.  The addition will also include the main administrative spaces.  The project is scheduled to be LEED silver.  Our responsibilities included the design and construction administration of the HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems.  The HVAC system is chilled beams, with Direct Outside Air System energy recovery units, high efficiency condensing boilers and a medium temperature concept air cooled chiller. This design concept implemented significant energy saving measures that will provide LEED points for indoor air quality, energy usage and potentially innovation in design.