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Wakefield School – Science & Technology Building Addition

[col3]The scope of this project included design services for audiovisual presentation systems in eight (8) laboratory/ classroom spaces and two (2) meeting room spaces as well as telecommunications cabling systems (data, voice, RF video) throughout the building. Telecommunications cable systems design included both inter-building cable and cables with associated infrastructure connecting the addition to existing telecommunications utilities. Classrooms were outfitted with a LCD data/video projector mounted from the ceiling. Separate program and speech audio reinforcement systems were also included in the design. Audiovisual systems control was achieved from the room’s touch screen controller, located at the instructor’s station. Wakefield has a fully functioning videoconferencing system used in several application areas throughout the school. The Polycom VSX 8000 system provides integrated video, voice, data, and web capabilities allowing collaboration worldwide. The system provides the faculty with opportunities for virtual field trips, virtual class collaboration projects, streaming video, and podcast. Specified rooms contain custom AV floor I/O panels for system access and all the facilities are linked by fiber optic and Cat 5 data cabling. This project has been successfully completed since July 2006.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Geier Brown Renfrow Architects
Location: The Plains, Virginia
Construction Cost: Approximately $5.8 Million
Project Size: 19,500 gsf[/col3]

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West Shore School District – Washington Heights Elementary School Building

[col3]This scope of this project included assessment of a noise disturbance emanating from a nearby chiller plant, with disruptive tonal components. Research of local jurisdiction codes governing acceptable outside sound levels were researched for West Shore County to provide input for calculations determining possible barrier construction. Acoustical measurements were performed at the school to assess property line noise and close-in equipment noise emissions. Calculations were made to determine noise levels transmitted to the exterior due to use of the chiller unit. These noise levels were compared to ambient noise level and property line noise criteria stipulated by the local building authority. Recommendations to solve the noise disturbance were in the form of barrier construction details, sound absorption treatment on the building walls, and chiller silencing techniques such as duct attenuators and compressor caps. The project has been successful complete since March 2002.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: Hayes Large Architects
Location: Harrisonburg, Pennsylvania
Construction Cost: $6 Million
Project Size: 35,000 gsf[/col3]

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Friends School of Baltimore – Dining Hall Renovations

[col3]The Friends School of Baltimore, founded on Quaker values and ideals, serves approximately 960 co-ed students grades Pre-K through 12. The scope of work for this project includes the complete renovation of the school’s dining hall. Convergent Technologies provided complete design services for audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure to include large format presentation displays and a new sound system. System features include speakers placed within columns throughout the space. Existing skylights in the facility presented challenges with regards to contrast ratios and image quality. Additionally, budgetary constraints limited the ability to select equipment designed to address these difficulties. The unique shaping of the ceiling design also presented a challenge for the attachment of drop down audiovisual screens. Convergent designed a solution that addressed the unique challenges presented in this space. This project has been completed since September 2009.[/col3]

 

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LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Ziger /Snead Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST: $1 Million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 7,500 gross square feet

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Frederick County Public Schools – West Frederick Middle School

[col3]The scope of work for the Frederick County Public Schools, West Frederick Middle School Renovation/Addition, consists of noise and vibration control design consulting through the review of the 50% construction documents package along with the octave band sound power levels for one chiller tower to be installed adjacent to an existing air cooled chiller. The facility’s seasonal shutdown of the existing cooling system posed a problem for onsite acoustical measurements to be gathered, but a direction for design was developed through the acquired data of the specified series of existing air cooled chiller, the noise ordinance information from the City of Frederick and the variety of noise control options available. Project responsibilities also include an outlined period for deliverables, with RFI responses and recommendations for suitable substitutions to specified solutions, as well as Fall construction administration services.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: Frederick, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Bushey Feight Morin Architects, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $30 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 10,600 gross square feet

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Elizabeth Seton High School — Center for Sports & Fine Arts

[col3]The scope of this project includes complete design services relating to acoustics, noise and vibration control, as well as, audio recording and presentation systems to supplement the music, dance and athletic programs planned to reside in the new building. Space plans includes Band/Choral Rooms, Music Practice Rooms, Dance Studio, Music Classrooms, and a Gymnasium. Acoustical criteria was developed for all musical spaces outlining recommended room reverberation times, room shaping, proportions, and adjacencies, and specialty acoustical finishes. Responsibilities also included the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels, sound isolation, and room acoustical and floor slab vibration properties for all acoustically sensitive spaces throughout the facility. Project challenges included the design of an integrated music and athletic center to support both programs independently. The project has been successfully complete since September 2007.[/col3]

 

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LOCATION: Bladensburg, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Geier Brown Renfrow

CONSTRUCTION COST: $5.8 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 26,300 gross square feet

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Baltimore County Public Schools – Perry Hall Middle School

[col3]The scope of this project included complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated infrastructure and audiovisual systems infrastructure as they pertain to the systematic renovations at Perry Hall Middle School. The two-story building, constructed in the mid-1960s, required upgrades to general and specialty classrooms and building systems to support the renovation. This project also provided upgrades to the school kitchen. Project responsibilities include identifying wireless access points, and planning audiovisual systems infrastructure to support ceiling mounted projectors, equipment racks and instructor’s stations. Systems infrastructure was designed to future proof the renovated spaces and their programmed uses. This project was a two-year design and construction effort completed in October 2008.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: Colimore Thoemke Architects
MEP Engineer: Burdette, Koehler, Murphy & Associates, Inc. (BKM)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Construction Cost: $11 Million
Project Size: 228,000 gsf[/col3]

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Baltimore County Public Schools – Kenwood High School

[col3]The scope of this project for Baltimore County Public Schools included complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated infrastructure for voice/data/video, audiovisual systems infrastructure and acoustics, noise & vibration control. The purpose of this project was to upgrade the existing Technical Education Wing and add classroom space for this and other programs. The types of spaces to receive technology education systems include classrooms, engineering labs, technology labs, construction education labs and classrooms, JROTC classrooms, a Satellite Cafeteria for Seniors, graphics and printing labs, communication technology labs and a video production control room. Specified systems include custom instructor’s stations and wireless networking systems. Design responsibilities commenced from the schematic design phase through construction administration of the installed systems and finishes. Additional responsibilities include recommendations for room shaping and finishes for all acoustically sensitive spaces. This project has been successfully complete since Fall 2007.[/col3]

[col3]Architect: GWWO, Inc.
Location: Essex, Maryland
Construction Cost: $10 Million
Project Size: 60,000 gsf

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Baltimore County Public Schools – Cockeysville Middle School

[col3]The scope of this project included complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated infrastructure and audiovisual systems infrastructure as they pertain to the systematic renovations at Cockeysville Middle School. The one-story building, constructed in the mid-1960s, required upgrades to general and specialty classrooms and building systems to support the renovation. Renovated spaces include seven science classrooms and laboratories. Project responsibilities include identifying wireless access points, and planning audiovisual systems infrastructure to support ceiling mounted projectors, equipment racks and instructor’s stations. Systems infrastructure was designed to future proof the renovated spaces and their programmed uses. This project was a two-year design and construction effort completed in August 2007.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: Colimore Thoemke Architects
Location: Cockeysville, Maryland
Construction Cost: $11 Million
Project Size: 186,000 gsf[/col3]

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Baltimore City Public School System – Frederick Douglass High School

[col3]Frederick Douglass High School (known locally as Douglass), is the second oldest historically integrated public high school in the United States. Course and Program highlights include AP Biology, Statistics, Drawing, English Literature and Spanish, Career & Technology Education, JROTC, 9th Grade Success Academy; Business, Finance and Management Academy; and Cab Calloway Music Careers and Cultural Arts Center. The scope of this project includes complete design services for audiovisual systems with infrastructure for the Frederick Douglass High School Television Recording Studio. The TV Studio includes capabilities for both a two camera system and a one camera system. Responsibilities include specifications for all audiovisual equipment, project management inclusive of construction administration, training and testing. Specified systems include remote controls, program and speech audio reinforcement and video production systems. A custom instructor’s station includes touchscreen capabilities for full function control of all room source and system functions (including a light dimming system) with one button operation. Wallmounted video cameras in the studio control room are also provided for use during presentations. The editing/audio room, used for educational television production editing, utilizes audiovisual broadcasting and recoding system technology. This space also provides an assisted listening system for the hearing impaired. This project was completed in Summer 2011.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: JRS Architects
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Systems Value: $250,000[/col3]

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Baltimore City Public School System – District Boardroom

[col3]The scope of this project included complete design services for audiovisual presentation/broadcast systems electronics and associated infrastructure in an existing boardroom in the Baltimore City Public Schools headquarters building. Responsibilities included complete specifications for all audiovisual equipment, project management inclusive of bidding, construction administration, training/testing, detailing the demolition of existing systems, and providing telecommunications connectivity between the renovated spaces and an existing server room. Additional project responsibilities included the design of CATV (RF) head-end electronics for one location and a video editing station. This project presented the challenges of integrating with existing systems and a fast-track design/deliverable schedule. The project has been successfully complete since 2006.[/col3]


[col3]Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Construction Cost: $280,700
Project Size: 2,000 gsf[/col3]