Morgan State University – Center for the Built Environment & Infrastructure Studies

The scope of this project includes a $1.3 million dollar design to budget for educational technology systems to include: video production and recording, digital/analog audio recording, videoconferencing, audiovisual presentation and recording, along with a specialized digital annotation and documentation system. The new building will support both undergraduate and graduate programs that address the physical aspects of the built environment. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual presentation systems include: CAD lab, computer lab, open lab studio, Architecture Studio, Landscape Architecture Studio, Research Lab Studio, Geotechnical Lab, Environmental Lab, Fluid Mechanics Lab, Structures Lab, GIS/Civil Engineering Lab, 30- seat classrooms, 15-seat seminar rooms, 60-seat sub-dividable classrooms that also double as distance learning spaces, conference rooms, and sub dividable conference spaces. Unique jury rooms were created especially for the presentation of projects prepared by architecture students. Scope of design work includes complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control for all acoustically sensitive spaces within building, the development of acoustical criteria for HVAC equipment noise levels and sound isolation, and recommendations for room layout, shaping, and acoustical finishes. The project went to full construction documentation in December 2009. Construction is expected to be complete in July 2011.

 

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Hord/Coplan/Macht: Baltimore, Maryland

The Freelon Group: Durham, North Carolina

CONSTRUCTION COST: $54 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 124,800 gross square feet

LEED CERTIFICATION: Target Gold

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Montgomery County – Strathmore Performing Arts Center

[col3]Convergent Technologies Design Group (CTDG) was asked by Washington Professional Systems (WPS) to conduct an analysis of proposed audiovisual systems for the Strathmore Performing Arts Center located in Bethesda, MD. The analysis included quality control review of signal flow, control flow, furniture details, and plan and elevation details provided by WPS. Founded in 1981, Strathmore is located on a scenic 11-acre site and is committed to providing multi-disciplinary arts programming. It maintains a resident partnership with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the national Philharmonic, and the Washington Performing Arts Society.[/col3]

[col3]LOCATION: Bethesda, MD

SERVICES PROVIDED FOR: Washington Professional Systems

SYSTEMS VALUE: $120,000

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Montgomery County – County Council Chambers

The objective of this project was to mediate the debate between technological advancements and historical elegance. CTDG accomplished this by assimilating state of the art technology seamlessly into the Third Floor renovations of the Montgomery County Courthouse, located in Rockville, Maryland. This allowed for modern technological flexibility and acoustical qualities while maintaining the classic visual aesthetics of the council chambers. CTDG provided design services for the telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure, access control/video surveillance systems, room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control. CTDG’s responsibilities included blending the new system with existing technology. This included audio, video and remote control feeds to and from equipment located in the existing Audio Visual Remote Control Room, enabling integration of AV elements and support of recording and monitoring functions to preexisting systems. The new AV systems included the Meeting Room, Lobby, Ante Room, and Conference Room spaces. The new AV systems can be used for presentations, collaboration, video teleconferencing, audio/video recording and broadcasting, local sound reinforcement and digital signage. This project was successfully completed in 2009.

 

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

MEP ENGINEER: Gipe Associates

PROJECT BUDGET: $3 million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 15,000 gross square feet

Montgomery College – New Science Center

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LOCATION:
Rockville, Maryland

ARCHITECTS:
Burt Hill and Cho Benn Holback + Associates

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$40 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
142,100 square feet

 

The scope of this project includes the design of educational technology systems to include: distance learning, audiovisual presentation and recording, program/speech audio reinforcement, custom instructor’s stations, as well as building-wide telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video) systems and acoustics, noise & vibration control. The types of spaces to receive educational technology systems include: a rooftop observatory, 30 & 50-seat General Classrooms, Biology Laboratory, Environmental Science Laboratory, Anatomy and Physiology Lab, Microbiology Lab, Genetics Laboratory, General Chemistry Laboratory, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, and Conference Rooms throughout the facility. Design responsibilities include program verification, drawing documentation, specification preparation, and construction administration for all audiovisual systems, telecommunications cabling systems, and acoustics, noise & vibration control analysis. Specifications include procedures and methods for connecting existing campus telecommunications networks and expanding campus infrastructure. Additional responsibilities include the review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control for all acoustically sensitive spaces and mechanical systems. The project is currently in the Construction Administration phase with an expected completion date in fall 2010.

 

 

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Montgomery College – Bioscience Education Center

[col3]The Bioscience Education Center is part of a larger process to upgrade the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, in an effort to better meet the demands of thegrowing bioscience fields, and increase student capacity. Offering both degrees and certificates in Biotechnology and Life Science, the emphasis of the Biotechnology program is on applied laboratory skills relevant to the biotechnology industry. Introductory coursework in biotechnology, biology, chemistry and mathematics will be available in the new facility. For Convergent Technologies, the scope of this project includes telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, and audiovisual systems infrastructure design services for additional classroom and laboratory space supporting students who wish to pursue bioscience courses (including biology, chemistry, biotechnology, etc). This project ensures that students have state-of-the-art facilities, housing new classrooms and laboratory spaces.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland

ARCHITECT: The Lukmire Partnership

PROJECT BUDGET: $83 million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 127,000 gross square feet

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Mercy Medical Center – Telemedicine Systems

The Bioscience Education Center is part of a larger process to upgrade the Germantown campus of Montgomery College, in an effort to better meet the demands of the growing bioscience fields, and increase student capacity. Offering both degrees and certificates in Biotechnology and Life Science, the emphasis of the Biotechnology program is on applied laboratory skills relevant to the biotechnology industry. Introductory coursework in biotechnology, biology, chemistry and mathematics will be available in the new facility. For Convergent Technologies, the scope of this project includes telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, and audiovisual systems infrastructure design services for additional classroom and laboratory space supporting students who wish to pursue bioscience courses (including biology, chemistry, biotechnology, etc). This project ensures that students have state-of-the-art facilities, housing new classrooms and laboratory spaces.

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Ellerbe Becket

CONSTRUCTION COST: $292 million

MILLION GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 672,000 gsf

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Mercy Medical Center – Mary Catherine Bunting Center

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LOCATION:
Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT:
Ellerbe Becket

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$292 Million

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
672,000 gsf

 

The scope of this project includes complete design services for telecommunications (voice/data) cabling systems, cable antenna television (CATV) systems, closed circuit video systems (CCTV), and acoustics, noise & vibration control for the new Mercy Medical Center replacement patient tower located in downtown Baltimore. The new 160-bed tower will house an emergency department, surgery department, intensive care unit, orthopedic medical/surgical units, obstetrics, neo-natal ICU, post-partum unit, imaging department, and out-patient services. Project opportunities include the design of a universal patching approach for voice and data station cabling to accommodate Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), an IP addressable CCTV system monitored over the hospital’s Local Area Network (LAN), and interface wiring for CATV control through the nurse call system in patient rooms. Additional responsibilities include the development of acoustical criteria for isolation of the building structure due to structure-borne vibration including traffic vibration along St. Paul Street, HVAC equipment noise control, sound isolation, as well as, interior room acoustics for various spaces throughout the facility. The project was completed in spring 2011.

 

 

McDonogh School – St. Johns Student Center & Math and Science Building

The McDonogh School is a co-educational kindergarten through twelfth grade day school with approximately 1,300 students enrolled. The new Edward St. John Student Center and Naylor Building are being constructed as part of the McDonogh Forever Campaign which will fund priority construction projects included in the campus master plan and raise money for the annual fund and endowment. Convergent Technologies is providing audiovisual systems with associated supporting infrastructure design services for both buildings. The St. John Student Center will provide meeting and activity space for the entire K-12 student population. The building features a 500-seat sub-dividable formal dining hall (the Deborah A. Paterakis Hall), visual arts studios and galleries, dance studios, an infirmary, meeting rooms, and the Brass Eagle Cafe. A 175-seat lecture hall with a stage will also be included in the student center to provide a venue for smaller scale performances, lectures and meetings. Spaces throughout the student center will be flexible to accommodate meetings, lectures, grade-level gatherings and special events. The Naylor Building is programmed to provide space for the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) departments for the Upper School, grades 9 – 12. This building will replace old science labs and classrooms currently located in Allan Building and provide a physical connection between the math and science programs. Spaces throughout the building include custom classrooms for math, science labs customized for the various disciplines (physics, chemistry and biology) and a greenhouse on the third floor. CTDG is tasked with designing audiovisual systems for the two buildings that are transparent, flexible and cost-efficient. Infrastructure for audiovisual systems is being designed to support future systems functionality. This project is currently in the Construction Documents phase with completion scheduled for 2012.

LOCATION: Owings Mills, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Bowie Gridley Architects

CONSTRUCTION COST: $26 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 60,000gsf

Maryland School for the Deaf — Elementary School & Family Education/Early Intervention Center

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LOCATION:
Frederick, MD

ARCHITECT:
Hord Coplan Macht

CONSTRUCTION COST:
$20 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE:
75,000 gross square feet

 

The scope of this project included educational technology systems that enhance the teaching and learning process for the hearing impaired including: visual paging/messaging systems, interactive whiteboards that allow teachers to write on the boards with their fingers freeing up their hands for sign language, video broadcasting, three-dimensional (3-D) induction loop assistive listening systems, and audiovisual recording and playback for use in therapy sessions. The types of spaces to receive audiovisual presentation systems included: classrooms, Cafeteria, media center, conference rooms, TV broadcast room, and assisted listening systems throughout the building. Scope of design work included the complete specifications and project management for all audiovisual and telecommunications cabling for voice, data and RF video signals into the new building. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing campus telecommunications networks. The new building has been complete since January 2009.

Marble Bar – Acoustics Report

Convergent Technologies provided all room acoustics, noise and vibration control consulting for this 750-occupant live venue nightclub. Designed to meet a variety of music types, the club includes a dance floor, seating areas, billiard room, and support facilities. Design schedule included involvement in design development and construction documents preparation. Responsibilities included review of building criteria as they apply to acoustics, noise and vibration control. Convergent Technologies developed acoustical criteria for noise levels, sound isolation, room acoustical finishes, and floor slab vibration properties throughout the facility. Space plan included a nightclub space equipped with a high-output audio-reinforcement system to support live and DJ playback events. Design challenges included the specification of adequate room finishes to properly treat the open areas that are involved with the aforementioned audio system.

LOCATION: Baltimore, Maryland

ARCHITECT: 2fortyone Architects/ K.Lechleiter Architect

CONSTRUCTION COST: $800,000

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 8,000 gross square feet