Waconia Laketown Elementary

Challenge:

Waconia Public Schools had tight budgets, but needed to meet lofty efficiency goals for its mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology engineering services at the district’s new Laketown Elementary.

Approach:

Energy Efficiency
Energy modeling offered the most accurate way to determine the best fit for the school, and most value for the district. The model provided a detailed comparison of various mechanical systems, plug loads, glazing types, roof types and insulation levels – along with calculations for energy use, cost savings, and system paybacks for each system combination.

Technology Design
The district also needed technology design for advanced security, communication and AV systems – including cabling, patching, outlets, jacks, pathways, conduit, boxes and power. The AV system design featured infrastructure for video walls and projection in the cafeteria, media center, gymnasium and a divisible classroom. The building also has a power-over-ethernet clock system (no batteries to replace), a paging system, and a complete 10G to the desktop cabling infrastructure using category 6A cabling, as well as wireless throughout the building.

Outcome:

The final installation included budget-friendly high-efficiency condensing boilers and chillers, energy recovery air handling units, chilled beam systems and LED lighting. Induction displacement units were placed throughout the cafeteria, and in-floor radiant heat was installed in the classrooms. The result is a tech-savvy new school operating at maximum energy efficiency.