ACADEMIC WORK
Holten-Richmond Middle SchoolConstruction of the Holten-Richmond Middle School involved the gut renovation of two 80 year-old buildings, totaling over 90,000 square feet, and addition of a 59,000 connector building, to create a 149,000 square foot state-of-the-art academic complex. The facility, containing classrooms, cafeteria, full kitchen, media center, gymnasium, and administrative offices, was designed to achieve energy savings of almost 25% over current energy code requirements. Teaming with DiNisco Design Partnership, RDK investigated numerous “Green” building systems alternatives for the project, many of which were integrated into the school’s final design. RDK was also responsible for commissioning of the HVAC and electrical systems, and additional Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Grant credit was attained by extending RDK’s services to include commissioning of facilities management. The Holten-Richmond Middle School project resulted in a contemporary and comfortable educational environment that is saving the town thousands annually as a result of the high-efficiency building system designs championed by RDK Engineers. |
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