Haley School
Additional Info
Award Winner : Triumph Modular
Architectural Excellence : The Dennis C. Haley School in Roslindale, part of Boston Public Schools had run out of space. The middle school students and teachers were separated from the rest of the K-5 grades for over a year, spending their days on 2 separate campuses miles apart. Triumph Modular was tasked with constructing an efficient 8,000 square foot modular school addition to bring the students back together. The 8,000 square foot modular building was comprised of 18 modules. The new building houses 4 classrooms, a double all purpose room and restrooms for occupants. Triumph also built a beautiful glass connecting corridor and vestibule to welcome visitors and connect the existing space with the new space. The exterior finishes were chosen for their visual appeal and durability and the coloring was designed to complement the existing buildings brick exterior.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The Dennis C. Haley School addition project was accomplished in a 6 month from design to occupancy time table. Triumph was able to limit the site disruption spending only 8 weeks on site. This was important for the comfort and convenience of the teachers and student who were occupying the existing school as well as a mechanism to save time and therefore cost. The Dennis C. Haley School is an excellent example of building designed with an eye towards sustainability while focusing on affordability at the same time. The project made material choices that were both eco and cost conscious which resulted in a building that is an excellent example of green affordability.
Design Firm Name : Non - City of Boston Designed
Engineering Firm Name : Francis P Harrigan
Green Building Description : The Dennis C. Haley School has many green and sustainable elements including high efficiency HVAC units that exceed current code energy efficiency rating by 30 percent. The design incorporates spacious windows of high quality and low-emissivity. The lighting features LED bulbs controlled by occupancy sensors which trigger use only when the room is occupied to help conserve energy. Rain water collection system, FSC woods and low VOC paints and adhesives were incorporated. The project design gave consideration to the origins of the materials as well as the durability. Vinyl gypsum walls and vinyl tile floors give the building an element of durability to withstand the daily rigors of middle school age children. The thoughtful green design by the City of Boston went beyond the specification of the buildings mechanical systems and finishes while looking at modular construction methods as a means towards the goal of controlling the overall impact on the environment.
Installer Firm Name : Triumph Modular
Occupied Date : 1/5/2015
Owner Firm Name : Boston Public Schools
Production Start Date : 8/25/2014
Project Location City : Boston
Project Location State Name : Massachusetts
Technical Innovation : The overarching goal for the classroom addition project was to create classroom space that was comfortable for the occupants while incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability principals. Adding this additional square footage to the site significantly increased the impervious surfaces. In an effort to counterbalance some of that outcome the project team incorporated a rainwater collection system to capture runoff from the structure. Rainwater collection systems serve a dual purpose in that they help reduce water consumption and help with storm water management. As part of the project scope Triumph also built an infiltration system under the parking lot as another storm water management measure. Space is at a premium, even in this new building therefore a Kwik-Wall® movable wall system to allow 2 typical classrooms to combine to create a large multipurpose space.
Total Square Feet : 7490