Braeburn Elementary School
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Award Winner : M Space Holdings LLC
Architectural Excellence : A modular classroom building designed for the Braeburn Elementary School consisting of two classrooms and storage space, was delivered to West Hartford, Connecticut and connected to the existing school building using a site-built corridor. A pitched roof with a 20 year warranty was installed on site and electric/gas HVAC units were roof mounted. The exterior was sided with Hardi-panel, which was painted to compliment the brick exterior of the existing school. The perimeter foundation with intermittent piers allowed entrance at grade. Interior classroom finishes include painted gypsum walls, carpeted floors and suspended ceilings. The building has Anderson vinyl clad tilt-up windows, a 200 amp main electrical panel, solid core classroom doors, two 4’ x 10’ maker boards and four 4’ x 4’ aluminum framed tackboards.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The modular classroom addition provided a quick solution to the elementary school’s need for additional space and was able to meet the strict Connecticut acoustical requirements of ANSI S12.60. The HVAC system utilized gas heat in an attempt to reduce operating costs. An oversized gas line and an increased main electrical panel were provided to allow for future expansion. Modular construction made it possible for the building to be manufactured and installed in 61 days enabling occupancy by the start of the school year.
Design Firm Name : Oak Park Architects
Occupied Date : 8/26/2008
Production Start Date : 6/27/2008
Project Location City : West Hartford
Project Location State Name : CT
Technical Innovation : This project required the building to meet the strict Connecticut acoustical sound requirements (ANSI S12.60). This building was only the third modular building in the state to meet this strict code requirement. This is a demanding code that requires interior sound to be no greater than 35 decibels adjusted (dBA) when measured with all mechanical systems operating. To accomplish this, special attention was given to ensuring that windows and doors had a higher sound transmission class (STC) rating and ceiling tiles had an increased acoustical absorption. Increased insulation was used throughout and special roof mounted HVAC equipment was mounted on uniquely designed isolation curbs to reduce reverberation. A site-built two-hour fire wall was constructed to separate the existing school from the modular addition. Classroom sprinklers were installed at the factory and corridor sprinklers were installed on site.
Total Square Feet : 1728