Renovation of Fremont High School Original Building - Sunnyvale, CA

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Category: Education

Overall Area: 40,000 ft²

Completion Date: 2021

Owner: Fremont Union High School District

Architect: CAW Architects

Contractor(s):

• Construction Manager: Blach Construction

• General Contractor: Lathrop Construction

• Mechanical: Aire Sheet Metal

• TAB: NABCO

• Controls: Syserco

• Electrical: Pacific Metro Electric

• Plumbing: Ciari Plumbing

Project Description

The Fremont High School Original Building project involved the renovation of an existing 2-story building, including updated classroom spaces and a theater with a new addition comprising two new classroom spaces with a rooftop mechanical system. This project, classified under occupancy types A-1 and E and construction type III-B, was completed in 2021, 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 the classroom spaces and theater. Key features of the project include:

• HVAC System: Installation of VRV heat recovery units, heat pumps, fan coils, air handler unit, air conditioning units, energy recovery ventilator, cooling-only split systems, and exhaust fans.

• Lighting Control System: Implementation of Wattstopper controls.

• Plumbing System: Installation of electrical water heaters.

This project aimed to enhance the operational efficiency and functionality of the original building, providing modernized educational and performance spaces.