Project Type: K-12 Schools

North Country School Performing Arts Center, Lake Placid, New York

The North Country School Walter Breeman Performing Arts Center is currently under construction, but will soon be a centralized space for students to develop, practice, and showcase their blossoming talents. The building will house a theater for about 300 people, with a series of catwalks, practice rooms, a workshop, and a grand entryway. Engineering Ventures

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Putney School Field House, Putney, VT

Structural services were provided for a 15,000 sf, multi-purpose field house adjacent to the Dining Hall with a Pedestrian Link. The facility, is a net zero building, which will produce more energy than it consumes. The high-performance building envelope was carefully detailed to avoid thermal bridging and air infiltration. This project received a LEED Platinum Certification.

Hilltop Montessori School, Brattleboro, VT

Structural engineering services were provided for   approximately 7,000 sf of renovation to an existing house and barn at this not-for-profit, non-sectarian educational facility.  The new structure is a 10,000 sf. single story building with a partial mezzanine.

Enosburg Falls Middle and High Schools, Enosburg, VT

Structural engineering services were provided for a $ 12M, 47,000 sf, 2-story addition which included; a gymnasium, auditorium, and cafeteria.  The project also included 60,000 sf of renovations.

Dresden Schools, Hanover, NH

Structural engineering services were provided for extensive renovations and additions to Hanover High School and Richmond Middle School in the Dresden School District of New Hampshire. This district dating back to 1934, required reframing and re-use conversion for the gymnasiums, auditoriums, kitchen and cafeteria areas, and entry.  A new 12,000 sf gymnasium was constructed, as

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Brattleboro Union High School, Brattleboro, VT

This $55M school expansion was completed in 2007 and included multiple additions as well as renovations and improvements to meet current seismic codes.

Springfield Public School System, Springfield, VT

Civil and structural services were provided for additions and renovations at three elementary schools.  Improvements include drainage issues, wetland disturbance, stormwater attenuation and treatment, water pressure upgrades, new bus loop and parking, repairs to retaining walls, foundation improvements, and interface between additions and existing buildings.

Oxbow High School

Civil and structural engineering services were provided for an existing conditions review, and Master Planning for facility improvements.

Charlotte Central School, Charlotte, VT

Civil and structural evaluations were performed on the existing site and school buildings, to advise on concept options and cost estimates for the development of a conceptual design by the architect. Capital improvements included renovations and construction of a new south wing. Recommendations were made for bus circulation to address safety concerns.