WELL Building

John Lewis Elementary School (formerly West Elementary)

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John Lewis Elementary School

Engenium Group provided plumbing engineering design and fire protection services for the renovation and modernization of John Lewis Elementary School (formerly West Elementary) in Washington, DC. Located in Ward 4, the modernization of the 90,000 SF school serves more than 350 students in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 5.

John Lewis Elementary is among the first Net Zero Energy-Ready and WELL Certified Schools in the District. The design and layout of the school combines a focus on indoor environmental quality variables and other components that promote health and well-being.

Net-Zero plumbing design elements include:

  • Energy efficient hot water system utilizes a water-cooled heat pump connected to a geothermal system
  • Condensate drainage water recovered from air handler units supplies the irrigation system
  • Hot water recirculation system optimized to reduce energy consumption

1901 L St, NW

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1901 L St. NW

Engenium Group provided MEP services to develop the existing “B Class” commercial office building into a “Trophy Class” building, including addition of three new levels and all new exterior facades, MEP systems, roof terrace, elevators, lobby, streetscape, amenities and reconfigured central core and restrooms. The renovated building totals 261,500 SF (a 65,000 SF expansion).

1901 L Street is the first WELL(v1) building in DC certified by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

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  • Mechanical
    • New DOAS Air Handling Units with sensible and latent energy recovery, low-temperature discharge, and fan array supply and exhaust fans with independent variable frequency drives
    • DOAS fan-powered terminal units with sensible only hydronic cooling, hydronic heating, and electronically commutated fan motors
    • Centrifugal Chillers with low-temperature chilled water, magnetic levitation compressors, and variable capacity with low turndown
    • Condensing Boilers with low design return temperatures for max efficiency
  • Electrical
    • Complete replacement of electrical distribution
    • New 4,000 Amp service
    • New 2,500 Amp bus duct riser
    • New branch distribution panels
    • LED lighting in common areas with programmable multizone dimming system
  • Plumbing
    • Extend new domestic water distribution, sanitary waste, and vent piping to devices within the building core
    • New domestic hot water heater as needed
    • Demolition and replacement of existing base building plumbing systems
    • Design and layout the storm water system including roof drains, and distribution within the building