Case Study: Engineering Services for Soaring Heights School

Erie, Colorado | K-12

Saint Vrain Valley School District Soaring Heights New K-8 School

$25 M | 130,000 SF

Cator, Ruma & Associates was selected to provide the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology design and contract administration services for the St. Vrain Valley School District's Soaring Heights K-8 School. The new 130,000-square-foot community based 900-student school is helping to alleviate overcrowding issues at existing Erie schools.

Efficient HVAC with flexible zone control, high-efficiency condensing boilers, sustainable lighting system

Services:

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Technology

The mechanical systems feature state-of-the-art high efficiency systems with flexible zone control, providing optimal reduced energy consumption. System features include demand control ventilation, high efficiency condensing boilers, and low NC values to provide optimal learning environments.

LED lighting fixtures provide high-performance illumination throughout the school, delivering energy efficiency 35% better than code. The lighting control system provides further energy-reducing measures, including automatic vacancy shutoff, output reduction for daylit areas, and dimming opportunities for users.