Redwood Shores Phase II

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Award Winner : Meehleis Modular Building Inc

Architectural Excellence : This phase was the second of the original construction we provided. The site was a challenge due to the proximity of the San Francisco Bay being adjacent to the site. A complicated floating slab was engineered to meet the conditions for this project. Exterior finishes are Hardi plank siding with clerestory façade on the roof. This is a slab on grade building with a metal raised seamed roof. Four-foot overhangs in the front and back were incorporated into the roof designs. The side by side arrangement of modules was the most efficient configuration for this project.

Cost Energy Effectiveness : The method of installation was an important cost saving component to the client. To help keep cost down, Meehleis Modular science classroom design was re-used at additional district sites. Due to the high cost of traditional site built construction, permanent modular buildings were the logical choice. Due to restricted site conditions (access of equipment and active classes), the district chose permanent modular construction for its accelerated schedule. The overall quality of the buildings matches that of existing site construction and longevity, making this project more appealing to the client.

Occupied Date : 10/31/2012

Production Start Date : 4/16/2012

Project Location City : Redwood City

Project Location State Name : CA

Total Square Feet : 7296

Category : Permanent: Education: 5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft.

Technical Innovation : This project was one of many new buildings within the district’s new construction master plan. Materials used included low-E windows, recycled steel and lumber from sustainable forests. The modules and all of the prefabricated components were built in a net zero plant utilizing the plant’s solar array to generate electricity. The plant also maintains a landfill diversion rate of 85 to 95 percent every month, thus minimizing the impact to the environment.