Zukeran Elementary School, Okinawa

DODEA MILCON Project,
Replace Zukeran Elementary School

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA

Our portion of the work included the mechanical and electrical engineering design work for this Design-Bid-Build project to construct a new elementary school to replace the existing Zukeran Elementary School.  The new school is designed to achieve LEED Silver.

Our scope of work includes the following:

Mechanical:

• Provide ventilation and air conditioning for the new building.
• Provide energy simulation modeling for LEED compliance and for EA Credit 1.
• Prepare and upload the required LEED documentation for the mechanical system enhancements and LEED prerequisites for USGBC/GBCI LEED Silver certification.

Electrical/Telecom:

• Provide new electrical and telecom/data service to the new building.
• Provide new interior electrical power distribution for building.
• Provide new exterior and interior lighting and daylighting controls.
• Provide pathways for telecom/data from the main admin building to the new admin building.
• Provide additional conduits for CCTV, CATV, security and access systems if required.
• Prepare and upload the required LEED documentation for the electrical system enhancements and LEED prerequisites for USGBC/GBCI LEED Silver certification.

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Joan K. Mendel Elementary & Yokota High School

Joan K. Mendel Elementary School Addition and Replace Yokota High School Facilities

YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN

InSynergy Engineering, Inc. is providing the mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering design work for plumbing, ventilation, heating and air conditioning, fire protection, power, lighting, telecom/data, and fire alarm/mass notification for the new elementary school addition and the new high school facilities at Yokota Air Base.  Our scope of work includes the following designs for both the Joan K. Mendel Elementary School addition and the Yokota High School facilities:

Mechanical:

• Provide plumbing for the new building.
• Provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning for the new building.
• Provide heating connected to the base high temperature hot water system.
• Provide energy simulation modeling for LEED compliance and for EA Credit 1.
• Prepare and upload the required LEED documentation for the mechanical system enhancements and LEED prerequisites for USGBC/GBCI LEED Silver certification .

Electrical:

• Provide new electrical and telecom/data service to the new building.
• Provide new interior electrical power distribution for building.
• Provide new exterior and interior lighting and daylighting controls.
• Provide pathways for telecom/data from the main admin building to the new building .
• Provide additional conduits for CCTV, CATV, security and access systems if required.
• Prepare and upload the required LEED documentation for the electrical system enhancements and LEED prerequisites for USGBC/GBCI LEED Silver certification.

Fire Protection:

• Conduct a hydrant flow test to confirm the available pressure and flow.
• Provide a new fire sprinkler system for the new building.
• Provide and coordinate the locations for new fire extinguishers.
• Provide a new fire alarm/mass notification system for the building and connect to the main fire alarm panel for the campus.

We are also providing mechanical support for the emergency generator at Yokota High School, as well as a new emergency power system for the fire pump and life safety loads and a fire pump to provide water for the fire sprinkler system.

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Punahou School K-1 Campus

Punahou School Kindergarten and 1st Grade Building

HONOLULU, HAWAII

Provided the mechanical and electrical engineering design work for plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, power and lighting to support the renovation of the existing Wilcox Kindergarten Building and construction of the new 1st grade complex.  The new K-1 complex is the largest buiding in the islands with platinum certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, standards.

The new 1st grade building’s mechanical scope of work included providing plumbing to all plumbing fixtures throughout the building; providing DX split system air conditioning units and natural ventilation features for all classrooms; incorporation of LEED features including the use of Carbon Dioxide demand controlled ventilation, occupancy sensors, water saving fixtures, and renewable energy sources; coordinating site utility connections with the prime contractor’s civil engineer; and providing fire sprinkler protection in each building if desired by the school.

The Wilcox Building had both mechanical and electrical engineering design work.  The mechanical scope of the project included removing the existing DX split systems and all existing plumbing features; providing new DX split air conditioning and natural ventilation features for all classrooms; providing new plumbing throughout the building; providing fire sprinkler protection throughout the building; and incorporating LEED features.

The electrical scope of work included removing existing lighting, receptacles, conduits, and electrical systems throughout the existing Wilcox Building; providing new power/telecommunication devices, fire alarm, and lighting to support the renovation of the Wilcox Hall; providing new power and telecommunications distribution to the Punahou K-1 campus; providing power/telecommunication devices, fire alarm, and lighting systems to the new classroom buildings as well as the Amphitheater and exterior site areas on the Punahou K-1 campus; and incorporating LEED features as much as possible.

In an effort to provide for as much as 60% of energy costs with on-site renewable energy, approximately 1,350 solar photovoltaic modules will be installed on the Punahou K-1 campus for a total system size of 270 kW.  Solar modules will be installed on the roofs of all buildings on the Punahou K-1 campus with the exception of Wilcox Hall, as well as on covered walkway canopies.  Additionally, electrical systems will be individually monitored and metered in order to track energy usage and savings on campus.

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Kaimuki Christian School

HONOLULU, HAWAII

We provided the mechancial and electrical engineering design work for the new middle school expansion at Kaimuki Middle School. Our scope of work included the following:

• Plumbing for the new building and renovation of the restroom in the main building.
• Ventilation for the restroom areas.
• Air conditioning for the classrooms and computer lab.
• Energy simulation modeling for LEED compliance and for EA Credit 1.
• LEED documentation for the mechanical and electrical system enhancements and LEED prerequisites.
• Fundamental commissioning.
• New interior electrical power distribution for the building with new electrical service.
• New interior lighting and daylighting controls.
• Pathways for telecom/data fromt he main building telecom/data room to the new building classroom and computer lab spaces.
• Modification and expansion of the fire alarm system for the new building.
• Additional conduits for CCTV, CATV, security and access systems.

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Maui Community College New Science Building

Kahului, Hawaii

Currently providing the mechanical and electrical engineering work for a new two level, 50,000 sf science building being designed for LEED silver.  The scope of work includes providing the following:

Plumbing to all of the new plumbing fixtures throughout the building.  Plumbing fixtures will be ultra-low flow type to maximize LEED credits.

Acid-waste plumbing to all acid handling plumbing fixtures that will drain through a central neutralization tank.

Support for the new generator including a fuel tank and ventilation.

Hot water system consisting of solar water heating panels with gas back up.

Evaluate air conditioning options for the new Science Building.  Options would include providing a standalone air conditioning system for the building (air cooled or water cooled), connecting to the existing campus central loop and expand the central plant as required to accommodate the new load.

• VAV air conditioning throughout the existing building with central station air handling units.
• 24 hour air conditioning for data and telecomm rooms.
• Exhaust ventilation for the laboratory hoods, hazmat storage and restrooms.
• Specialty ventilation for the machine shop and shop operations.
• Heat recovery for laboratory hood exhaust to pre-cool outside air intakes.
• Evaluate and implement a wind turbine on the grounds of the facility if deemed feasible.
• DDC system to monitor and control all HVAC equipment.
• Demand control ventilation for maximum energy savings.
• Fire sprinklers throughout the building.
• LEED alternatives to the greatest extent possible.

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Kamehameha Schools East Hawaii Campus

KEAAU, HAWAII

InSynergy Engineering, Inc. provided the design to provide 12 kv primary distribution system serving substations to each of three utility buildings for elementary, middle school, high school and supporting buildings and 480 volt distribution from each of the three utility buildings to 24 classroom buildings. Construction will be accomplished in phases. In addition provided design of interior power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, public address and fire alarm systems.

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Ka'iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center

Kamehameha Schools Ka'iwakiloumoku Hawaiian Cultural Center

HONOLULU, HAWAII

The portion of work completed by InSynergy Engineering, Inc. included the mechanical engineering design work for plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire protection.

The scope of work included the following:

• Provide plumbing to all new plumbing fixtures.
• Provide gas piping / LPG tank system to support the new kitchen.
• Provide storm drainage for open areas and area drains.
• Provide grease interceptor system to support the new kitchen space.
• Provide air conditioning for administrative, dining, classroom, and assembly utilizing chilled water from a central plant, or DX split / packaged air conditioning systems (to be determined based on further studies). The Kahua area will be an open area that will not be air conditioned.
• Provide 24/7 air conditioning for the new signal and telecomm rooms.
• Provide fire protection for the telecomm equipment rooms consisting of a gaseous or pre-action fire sprinkler system.
• Provide support ventilation for workshops and general ventilation for restrooms, and enclosed areas.
• Provide kitchen ventilation so support kitchen hoods and dishwashing equipment.
• Provide fire sprinklering if desired by the school.

Engineering design services included a field survey of the existing site to observe conditions; new water and sewer coordination with the prime contractor’s civil engineer; a preparation of the cost estimate; review of substitution requests during bidding, review of shop drawings and equipment submittals; and site visits during the Design, Construction, and Final Observation stages.

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UH Hilo New Student Services Building

HILO, HAWAII

We have provided the electrical engineering design work, as well as the new Photovoltaic (PV) system design, for the new UH Hilo Student Services Building. This new center includes a three-story high building divided into two wings with covered walkways in between them. The two wings, called East Wing and West Wing, will contain offices, conference rooms, open office areas, as well as bathrooms and electrical/mechanical building support rooms. The third floor of the East Wing is entirely designed for electrical/mechanical support and cannot be used for other purposes. New PV system will be roof mounted and will include (416)-PV modules, (4)-combiner boxes,(1)-75 kW PV Inverter and associated PV electrical apparatus, metering equipment and wiring. UH Hilo Student Services Building PV system is designed to generate approximately 8,700 kWh of energy per month.

The electrical systems provided were designed and installed based on applicable NEC guidelines and standards, the IES design criteria, and State of Hawaii Energy Efficiency Standards. The following systems were provided:

• Exterior electrical service, including the relocation of existing pole lights within parking lots and providing new compact fluorescent bollards along the new walkways.
• Exterior Communications, including data and telephone service.
• Interior power distribution, telephone, data, and CATV service.
• Addressable, programmable fire alarm system including manual pull stations, smoke detectors, heat detectors, control and monitoring modules.
• Security system, including equipment such as card readers, electric door strikes, and security cameras.
• Interior and exterior lighting and branch wiring as recommended by the IES Lighting Handbook, incorporating energy efficiency, lighting zone capabilities, occupancy sensors, photocell sensors with daylight control capabilities, etc.
• Photovoltaic system with roof mounted, high-efficiency solar modules and 75kW commercial utility interactive DC to AC PV inverter (with associated electrical apparatus).

The electrical systems were designed to ensure energy efficient operations with the goal to achieve LEED Silver.

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Maui Lani Elementary School

MAUI, HAWAII

We provided the mechanical engineering design work for plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, and sprinkler protection for a new 88,496 sf elementary school campus.

Our scope of work included the following:

• Central air conditioning for the classrooms and admin/library wing using single packaged air-cooled ducted air conditioning units for the classrooms, and split system dx variable air volume units for the admin/library area.
• Separate dx AC systems for the telecom rooms.
• Exhaust ventilation for the restrooms, bathrooms, and janitor closets.
• Grease exhaust system with make-up air ventilation for the main cafeteria kitchen.
• Plumbing for the restrooms and kitchen, and janitor closets, and main cafeteria kitchen.
• New grease interceptor sized to accommodate the main cafeteria sanitary waste system.
• Gas distribution system for the water heaters and kitchen appliances.
• Complete fire sprinkler system for the classrooms and admin/library buildings.

Our engineering design services include:

• Coordination of air conditioning design with the acoustical consultant.
• New water and sewer coordination with the civil engineer.
• New electrical coordination/service with the electrical engineer.

In addition, we prepared a commissioning plan to monitor and document the commissioning phases, and assisted in a three week commissioning of the various systems.

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Naalehu Elementary School

New Six Classroom Building

NAALEHU, HAWAII

We provided the mechanical and electrical design work for plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, power and lighting. The mechanical scope of work includes providing air conditioning throughout the entire building from either a central chilled water air conditioning system or individual packaged through the wall air conditioning units; designing the mechanical systems around High Performance School Guidelines and DOE standards; providing plumbing to all plumbing fixtures; providing acid waste piping to support the lab facilities; provide LPG tank and gas piping to support the lab facilities; providing ventilation for science room hoods and restroom facilities; and integrating heat recovery for hot water heating or solar water heating system. LEED requirements including waterless urinals, low-flow plumbing fixtures and commissioning requirements were integrated to meet the LEED silver requirements.

The electrical scope of work included integrating LEED energy saving requirements, including occupancy sensors and lighting controls, to meet LEED silver requirements; providing site power to receptacles, equipment, and lighting to support the addition of the new classroom building; providing telecomm infrastructure, telephone, and CATV systems, and providing a fire alarm system throughout the building.

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Baldwin High School

WAILUKU, HAWAII

InSynergy Engineering, Inc. provided the mechanical engineering design work to expand the new library. Our scope of work included providing plumbing to all new plumbing fixtures; roof storm drains and area storm drains as required; central air conditioning consisting of a high efficiency chilled water system and C02 demand control ventilation; general ventilation for restrooms and outside air relief; and ensuring compliance with Hawaii High Performance School Guidelines.

Sustainable design features incorporated into the project include the following:

• Dual flush toilet and waterless urinals to reduce consumption of potable water
• Additional commissioning of mechanical systems to ensure all systems are operating per the design intent
• High efficiency air cooled chillers or air conditioning packaged systems to reduce energy consumption
• No CFS will be used in air conditioning equipment
• Ventilation rates and indoor air quality will comply with ASHRAE 62

We are also providing mechanical and fire protection engineering services to convert the existing library into a Classroom and Counseling Center. Our scope for this portion includes providing new sinks in the classrooms; replacing one water cooler and providing an additional new water cooler; and providing new air conditioning for the counseling area only.

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