Mechanical and plumbing design for the reconstruction of Menifee Valley Middle School. The 71,277 SF project helps transition the campus to a magnet school focused on visual and performing arts. The project’s scope includes the addition of two new classroom buildings, restorations to the Visual and Performing Arts Center, construction of an open-concept library, renovations to existing locker rooms, reconstruction of temporary portables into new, permanent classrooms, and lab spaces that create a centralized academic courtyard and cohesive community. Other key modifications include new music and choir space as well as a renovated stage in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, introduction of outdoor learning areas, large classroom windows to allow for natural light, and active learning spaces known as Flex Labs that are optimized for use in the arts, music, and sciences.
Mechanical systems include high efficiency gas electric rooftop package units and split systems AC units for select areas with efficient air distribution serving classrooms, administration, multipurpose platform, library, and flex lab areas. Electrical rooms, flex lab, and IDF rooms are served by individual cooling only split systems. Restrooms, locker rooms, and janitor rooms are exhausted with roof mounted or inline exhaust fans.
Plumbing systems include low flow plumbing fixtures, full domestic hot and cold water, sanitary waste and vent, natural gas, storm drain systems, and high efficiency gas fired water heaters.
Sustainable features include compliance with the 2016 California Green Buildings Standards.
The design also incorporates extensive sustainability strategies that result in building performance that exceeds Title-24 energy requirements by 8.7%.
