Engineering for Higher Ground School meets needs for variety of ages, spaces

Location: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Services: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Category: Education/day-care center
Area: 11,740 sq. ft.
Software: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, COMcheck, HAP 5.11, McQuay Duct Sizer

Sun Prairie’s Higher Ground School tends to the care and educational needs of children from infants up through high school. In meeting the mechanical, electrical and plumbing needs for this facility, 3S MEP + Structural had to account for a wide variety of spaces used by people in ages from infant to adult.

Higher Ground schools provide day care and educational services. Spaces in the schools include classrooms, Nido rooms for infants from six weeks to 16 months, toddler rooms, children’s houses, kitchenettes, classrooms, restrooms and more.

The designs for heating, cooling, plumbing, lighting, and power services emphasized functionality, safety and comfort.

The HVAC system that 3S designed used rooftop units with  economizer systems as needed for adequate and efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation.

The plumbing team designed the domestic water supply and waste disposal systems, and the installation of a grease disposal system for the kitchen. The primary emphasis was on designing adequate water supply and drainage systems while complying with plumbing codes and regulations.

Electrical designs considered both functionality and energy efficiency for lighting and power. The team conducted load calculations to determine the demand and developed an SLD to provide a map of the electrical connections and distribution network within the facility.

The overall MEP design and implementation aimed not only to meet functional requirements but also to contribute significantly to the holistic well-being and development of the children within the school.

Throughout the MEP project, strict adherence to ICC codes was paramount, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guaranteeing the highest standards of safety and quality.

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.