Lexington Elementary School

Additional Info

Award Winner : Meehleis Modular Building Inc

Architectural Excellence : The modular portion of the construction was designed to match the accompanying site built multi-use building. The exterior finishes of cement plaster (stucco), and HardiePanel siding were chosen to maintain consistency. Additionally, all of the custom guardrails and stair systems were fabricated at the Meehleis Modular plant allowing for ease of access and safety while keeping the desired aesthetic. The administration building boasts an expansive glass fascia, wood textures, and clean lines. Creating a stunning focal structure for the campus.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : Constructed in our grid neutral facility with a 190kv photovoltaic system, the project shaved off the normal operating costs associated with construction as well as being environmentally conscious. With the site built multi-use building occupying the campus our off-site process allowed all structures to be constructed simultaneously. Reducing not only construction cost versus the site built building but also minimizing the total construction time.

Design Firm Name : HMC Architects

Engineering Firm Name : EXL Structural

Green Building Description : These buildings are considered “high Performance” by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools, also known as ‘CHPS’, for improved acoustics, high efficiency lighting & plumbing fixtures and HVAC systems. Efficient and sustainable materials were also incorporated in the building’s construction including; highly efficient thermally broken windows, recycled steel and lumber from sustainable forests. Further reducing the project’s environmental impact, all modules and prefabricated components were built in our grid neutral facility utilizing the plant’s solar array to generate electricity. The plant also maintains a landfill diversion rate of 85 to 95 percent per month providing a quality structure with a low impact.

Installer Firm Name : Meehleis Modular Buildings, Inc.

Occupied Date : 3/31/2014

Owner Firm Name : Los Gatos Union School District

Production Start Date : 7/15/2013

Project Location City : Los Gatos

Project Location State Name : California

Technical Innovation : Located just 10 miles from the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake epicenter, Lexington required a hefty, 20 inch thick, slab-on-grade design to acount for the possibility of large scale earthquakes. Additionally our unique sher wall construction and use of sound deadening materials produced quiet classrooms. Receiving a CHPS (Collaberative for High Performance Schools) certification for background noise under 45 dBA.

Total Square Feet : 25767