Los Altos High School Classroom & Gym Project - Los Altos, CA
Image Credit: Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
Category: Schools
Overall Area: 42,275 ft²
Services Provided: Commissioning
Completion Date: July 2021
Owner: Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District
Architect: Quattrocchi Kwok Architects
Contractor(s):
Construction Manager: RGM Kramer
Mechanical: Marina Mechanical
Controls: Syserco
TAB: McGoldrick Test & Balance
Electrical: General Lighting Service
Plumbing: Ciari Plumbing
Landscape: Scapes
Project Description
The Los Altos High School Classroom & Gym project involved the construction of a new 2-story classroom building with a fully equipped culinary arts classroom, an engineering lab with a clean room, additional classroom spaces, and an auxiliary gymnasium. Classified under occupancy types A-4, E, and S-2, and construction types II-B and V-B, this project was completed in July 2021 and is certified LEED Silver, adhering to Title 24 Commissioning and CALGreen codes.
Pragmatic Professional Engineers managed the commissioning through Eichler Associates Inc. for the HVAC, lighting controls, plumbing, and irrigation systems for buildings R, S, T, and L. Key features of the project include:
HVAC System: Installation of packaged rooftop heat pump units, ductless split system cooling-only air conditioning units, ductless split system heat pump unit, make-up air unit, dust collector, and exhaust fans.
Lighting Control System: Implementation of Wattstopper controls.
Plumbing System: Installation of an instantaneous electrical water heater and an electric tank water heater.
This project aimed to provide state-of-the-art facilities for various educational and athletic activities, enhancing the learning environment for students and staff.