Higher Education

Client/Owner: Envision Architects

Location: Schenectady, NY

Contact: James Maguire, PE, LEED AP

Description: GPI provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and structural engineering design for this major renovation of the Begley Building to create a new “Learning Commons”. The renovated first floor includes a Learning Center, Tutoring Center, Meeting Rooms, Café, and the Center for Excellence in Teaching. Library functions were relocated to the second floor. The stack area was consolidated and a large reading area created, surrounded by library offices, quiet study rooms, and group study rooms. Renovations included space in Elston Hall for the permanent relocation of the Educational Opportunity Program. To create a connected space between the two floors, a large portion of the second-floor structure was removed while the widows were widened and expanded to two stories requiring structural steel to support the existing masonry. Additionally, steel roof girders were reinforced with bottom flange WTs to support a new roof top HVAC unit. GPI also provided Commissioning Services.

Category: Higher Education

Client/Owner: Bucknell University

Location: Lewisburg, PA

Contact: Stephen Daiute, PE, LEED AP

Description: GPI has provided mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for many task orders at the University. Examples of specific projects include: Dana Engineering Building: GPI evaluated various alternatives to replacing existing HVAC systems. Trax and Kress Hall Dormitories: GPI conducted a Humidity Study to determine the cause of high humidity levels in two existing 100-year old dormitories. Langone Hall: GPI conducted an HVAC study to evaluate building pressurization problems and ineffective kitchen exhaust systems serving the main campus dining hall. Rooke Chemistry Building: GPI provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services for major renovations, which included converting an existing constant volume fume hood exhaust system to a variable volume system to significantly reduce energy consumption.

Category: Higher Education

Client/Owner: Hemmler + Camayd Architects

Location: Scranton, PA

Contact: Stephen Daiute, PE, LEED AP

Description: The project consisted of renovations to approximately 110,000 sq ft of two existing office buildings and a two-story addition to one of the buildings. The project included façade improvements and renovations which consisted of concrete remediation to the façade of the building and plaza stairs. The project incorporated a structural steel addition into an existing concrete precast design. Alterations to the office buildings include the mechanical spaces and dining areas, storage rooms, and the addition of two elevator shafts. The project also included support for additional rooftop equipment and an architectural screen wall. A plaza was renovated between the buildings to include seating and green space.

Category: Higher Education

Client/Owner: The George Washington University

Location: Washington, DC

Contact: Lew Brode, PE, LEED AP

Description: GPI provided design services for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for The National Churchill Library and Center. The scope of work included re-opening the entrance on H Street NW and engineering design of a reception area, exhibit space, special events/reading room, storage, server room, offices, workroom, kitchenette, security, and restrooms. Located on the first floor of the Gelman Library, this is the first major research facility in the Nation’s capital dedicated to the study of Winston Churchill. The bright, welcoming space accommodates up to 150 people who can view memorabilia and artifacts, conduct research, and participate in seminars, classes, and special events.

Category: Higher Education

Client/Owner: Bloomsburg University

Location: Bloomsburg, PA

Contact: Stephen Daiute, PE, LEED AP

Description: Two-phase project to complete an HVAC Replacement to add cooling to each room in the Columbia Hall Dormitory. Columbia Hall was constructed in 1970 and is a nine-story structure that houses almost 400 students on two separate wings. The cooling system was tied into the new District Chilled Water Plant. The project was completed over the course of two summers and added new HVAC equipment and included a two-story facility addition. The scope of work also included civil and topographic survey services to accommodate the new addition.

Category: Higher Education

Client/Owner: Marywood University

Location: Scranton PA

Contact: Stephen Daiute, PE, LEED AP

Description: The project was a new 17,000 sq ft natatorium that included a pool, spectator stands, team rooms, and other supporting spaces. The project included a pool dehumidification unit that is capable of heating the pool with reclaimed heat from the dehumidification unit, low-flow plumbing fixtures, daylight harvesting, a high efficiency thermal envelope, and energy recovery for ventilation systems. GPI also served as the commissioning authority for this project. *Pending LEED Silver

Category: Higher Ed