Garcia, Galuska, DeSousa Consulting Engineers, Inc., Project Examples

PUBLIC MEMORIALS

Logan Airport 911 Memorial

The Logan 911 Memorial project included electrical engineering and lighting design services as well as construction administration and coordination with the memorial structure designers and architects.

GGD's main focus on the project was to provide adequate power to serve the site and the memorial structure as discretely as possible to maintain the integrity of the memorial site. This was accomplished by paying close attention to the site layout and strategically locating equipment in places not easily visible to the public while maintaining requirements necessary for a properly operational and code compliant system.

The site lighting design incorporated contemporary low level bollards that followed the winding walkway around the site and provided an evenly lit walkway for the visitors. The lighting control solution gave Massport the ability to seamlessly operate and control the memorial structure lighting and site lighting through their existing control system.

Architect: Moskow Linn Architects

PUBLIC SAFETY

North Attleborough Police Department, North Attleborough, MA

The historical restoration and renovation of a 32,582 sq. ft. former industrial factory into a new Police Facility for the Town included HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical & Technology. The existing structure was renovated to meet current code regulations and to effectively house the high-tech equipment associated with communication and evidence processing. The exterior presence of the building was restored respectful of its historical significance.

North Attleborough Police Department
Construction Cost: $6,913,000
MEP/FP Construction Cost: $1,882,000
Completion Date: 7/2004
Architect: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.

LIBRARIES

Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library, Harrisville, RI

Burrillville's new 24,700-square foot Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library sits on the site of a former mill complex beside the Clear River and is Phase II of the Stilwater Mill Master Plan, a Brownsfield redevelopment project downtown. Striking and efficient, the complex design pulls in views and light. Theres ample space for any number of activities, including town meetings. And there's also a public walk to take advantage of the locale. But if blending with the surroundings and mastering the technological challenges of a modern library aren't enough, the dynamite building was finished four months early on budget

Architect: Newport Collaborative Architects
Structural Engineer: Odeh Engineers Inc
Contractor: E.W. Burman Inc.
Landscape Architect: Gates Leighton & Associates inc.

SCHOOLS

Dedham Middle School, Dedham, MA

Design for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & Fire Protection Systems for 129,000 sq. ft. (800 pupils) Middle School. Design included rain water harvesting & photovoltaics. New school on existing site, replacing the old Middle School.

Town of Dedham Public Schools
Construction Cost: $21,000,000
MEP/FP Construction Cost: $4,977,000
Completion Date: 2/2006
Architect: Dore & Whittier Architects, Inc.

Clarke Middle School, Lexington, MA

Mechanical system upgrade and improvements to the Clarke Middle School. Improvements include adding new condensing hot water boilers, distribution piping, and new classroom unit ventilators and roof mounted heating and ventilation equipment.

Owner: Town of Lexington
Consulting Architect: HMFH Architects, Inc.
Contractor: CAM HVAC & Construction, Inc.
Construction Cost: $1,977,777

Bourne Elementary School

The Bourne Elementary School located in Bourne Massachusetts, represents a dramatic departure from the traditional mechanical and electrical design approach typically represented in elementary school design. The design responds to high humidity conditions typical in ocean boundary communities and to the owners desire to provide air-conditioning. The solution presented challenging design opportunities while maintaining reasonable construction cost. In addition, the design achieved the importance of maintaining simplicity in maintenance and control, as well as the extremely conservative noise levels recommended by ANSI, presented additional design challenges.

The system selected includes low wall displacement ventilation utilizing 100% outside air discharged at an extremely low dew point condition. The low moisture capacity air results in a perception of air conditioning due to the dryness of the air. The noise levels are below 25 DBA and the distribution equipment requires no maintenance whatsoever.

Additional mechanical systems include high-efficiency boilers, energy recovery air handling equipment, chilled beams for direct air-conditioned spaces, and direct digital monitoring control systems.

Electrical Green Design includes: occupancy sensors, day-lighting controls, variable speed drives and high performance lighting.

The Construction Cost of the HVAC systems was $23.60/sq.ft. representing an approximate 27% reduction in construction cost as compared to conventional mechanical system design. Preliminary observations of the installation indicate clearly that the design goals have been met.

Architect: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
Estimated Construction Cost: $20,500,000.00
MEP Construction Cost: $3,739,000.00
Estimated Completion Date: 4/2009

CLUBS and PARKS

Trum Field Sommerville, MA

The Trum Field house was designed as a two level multi functional recreational facility. With its trellis roof, the upper deck provides a sheltered viewing/stage area while the lower level offers team rooms and toilet facilities. Low level lighting provides a safe and comfortable path to and from the facility and ball field.

Architect:Design Partnership of Cambridge
Completion Date: 8/2008

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Strathmore Condominiums, Brockton, MA

The project focus was on the restoration of a 83,448 square foot historic mill building. The renovation converted the building from a vacant mill to a 72 unit condominium building.

Each unit boasts amenities such as a full kitchen and two full baths as well as high speed internet access. The building itself hosts a fitness center and function room and is located in downtown Brockton, MA.

Architect: BKA Architects, Inc.
Completion Date: 10/2006

OTHER FACILITIES

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Bourne, MA

The project focus is the construction of a new 10,000 square foot Veterinary Hospital located at the base of the Bourne Bridge over looking the Cape Cod Canal in Bourne, MA.

The facility is a complete Veterinary hospital for domestic animals. Services range from routine pet care to advanced surgical procedures.

Architect: Strekalovsky Architecture, Inc.
Completion Date: 12/2006