3S provides total MEP designs for a Guidepost Montessori School in Ohio

Location:  Dublin, Ohio
Services: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Category: Education/day-care center
Area: 11,000 sq. ft.
Software: Bluebeam, HAP 5.11, Revit

Guidepost Montessori School in Dublin provides day care for infants and toddlers and educational services through high school. Spaces include classrooms, Nido rooms for infants from six weeks to 16 months, toddler rooms, children’s houses, kitchenettes, classrooms, restrooms and more.

In designing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for the school, 3S MEP + Structural had to integrate the systems to work together to meet the varied needs of the facility. The focus of the design was on occupant comfort, proper ventilation, and the efficient delivery of heating, cooling, plumbing, lighting, and power services.

The HVAC system designed by the 3S team uses a combination of furnaces, condensing units, and economizer systems to provide adequate heating, cooling, and ventilation. Gravity hoods are used for efficient air intake and exhaust and to maintain proper pressure within the building.

The design also addressed the specific requirements for an early childhood education facility.

Electrical design was based on a photometric analysis to determine appropriate lighting levels, and attention focused on the selection and placement of electrical fixtures to ensure sufficient lighting for all areas.

The overall electrical power system was also designed by 3S MEP.

The plumbing design encompassed the water supply and sanitary waste disposal for the building and a grease disposal system for the kitchen. The focus was ensuring proper supply, efficient drainage, and adherence to plumbing codes and regulations. Plumbing equipment and fixtures were selected to meet the specific requirements of the people using the various spaces.

With all 3S MEP projects, a primary focus is integrating MEP and structural designs with the construction and architectural partners and the end-users to minimize the need for design adjustments or revisions during the construction process. Design teams from 3S MEP actively engage with all stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and optimize overall system layout. Our teams are exceptionally proficient at harmonizing essential building elements for successful outcomes.