Holten-Richmond Middle School, Danvers Public Schools
(Holten-Richmond Middle School)
Overview
- Location: Danvers, MA
- Building type(s): K-12 education, Campus
- 60% new construction, 40% renovation of a historic 1927 building
- 148,000 ft2 (13,700 m2)
- Project scope: 3-story building
- Suburban setting
- Completed September 2005
Project construction was scheduled to accommodate the beginning of the 2005/2006 school year. - Rating: Massachusetts Collaborative for High Performance Schools --Level: Certification with 28 points
Due to overcrowding, poor environmental conditions, and exceptional operating costs, the Dunn Middle School was no longer considered to be a fit educational setting for Danvers students and faculty. After briefly considering renovating the Dunn School, the town opted to renovate the Holten-Richmond former middle school. The renovation added a new building structure that merged two exiting buildings. Construction began in May 2004 and the school began operating in September 2005. The project was completed at a cost of $29.7 million.
Environmental Aspects
The Holten-Richmond Middle School (HRMS) design incorporates several green systems, including high-efficiency lighting, lighting controls, daylight harvesting controls, high-efficiency condensing units, demand ventilation for selected spaces, energy-efficient domestic hot water heating and increased piping insulation, premium efficiency motors, high-efficiency boilers, variable frequency drives for hot water pumping, energy recovery, occupancy sensors for control of VAV terminals (variable air volume cooling system), and building envelope enhancements. The school also has a small demonstration-scale photovoltaic system and a stormwater reuse system.
Owner & Occupancy
- Owned by Town of Danvers, MA, Local government
- Occupants: Individual(s)
- Typically occupied by 1,100 people, 35 hours per person per week; and 20 visitors per week, 1 hour per visitor per week
Most areas of the school are used from Monday through Friday. The media center and administrative areas are also used on Saturdays, and the gymnasium area is used seven days a week.
Building Programs
Indoor Spaces: |
Classroom (40%), Circulation (30%), Gymnasium (16%), Cafeteria (5%), Public assembly (3%), Restrooms (3%), Office (3%) |
Outdoor Spaces: |
Pedestrian/non-motorized vehicle path, Playground, Garden—decorative, Athletic field, Parking |
Keywords
Integrated team, Green framework, Green specifications, Stormwater management, Water harvesting, Massing and orientation, Insulation levels, Glazing, HVAC, Lighting control and daylight harvesting, Efficient lighting, On-site renewable electricity, Recycled materials, Connection to outdoors, Daylighting, Natural ventilation, Low-emitting materials
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