Burnside Elementary
Shrout Tate Wilson served as the MEP design lead for Burnside Elementary, a modern learning environment serving more than 500 students and staff just off US Highway 27. Designed to support collaborative learning and long-term performance, the facility features flexible educational pods, a multifunctional cafeteria, storm shelter, geothermal HVAC systems, LED lighting solutions, and Zero […]
Woodlawn Elementary School
The mechanical design included adding two new hot-water VAV boxes to the addition of two new classrooms. New multipurpose rooms and classrooms required relocating existing VAV boxes. New air devices and ductwork were designed for the media center. The electrical design included a full renovation of the reception area, various classrooms, and the media center. […]
Wilkerson Elementary School
The new Dixie Corridor Elementary School combined the student population of Wilkerson Elementary School and Watson Lane Elementary School. With the capacity to serve 700 K-5 students, the new school included an outdoor classroom, a full-size gymnasium, a cafeteria, a full commercial kitchen, a media center, an art room, and a music room. This school […]
West Perry Elementary School
The 76,000 sq. ft. and $16,000,000 new facility serves preschool through eighth graders in the Perry County School District. Designed by STW, the HVAC system is a variable refrigerant flow heat pump system. The HVAC is controlled by a remotely accessible automated control system. Additionally, energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures with automatic controls are integrated throughout […]
The Providence School
The HVAC design included a combination geothermal water-source heat pump serving the new addition and a geothermal water-source variable refrigerant volume (VRV) system serving the renovated portion. The facility has dedicated outside air energy recovery systems to serve ventilation requirements. Variable speed pumping is provided to reduce energy consumption. The building is complete with a […]
Steeplechase Elementary School
This building’s mechanical system was a geothermal water-source heat pump served by a well field consisting of 192 wells, each at a 400’ bore depth. The design included centrally located mechanical rooms to house all air-side equipment, while a separate mechanical room housed the primary-secondary pumping system to achieve additional energy savings by reducing pump […]
Montgomery County High School Athletic Complex
STW Engineers provided mechanical and electrical engineering and technical services for the construction of Montgomery County High School Gym. The new HVAC system consists of a highly efficient geothermal system with water-source heat pumps. Energy recovery units were provided to supply fresh air for the building occupants. The electrical system includes an emergency generator, metal […]
Magoffin County High School
This 120,363 sq. ft. $39,000,000 school fronts the Mountain Parkway with the rear of the building facing a new elevated football field complex. An amphitheater built into the site’s natural topography provides an exterior gathering space for student collaboration. The building is designed to meet Energy Star standards and exceed energy code requirements and includes […]
Lincoln Trail Elementary
The primary focus of the MEP design at Lincoln Trail Elementary was to reduce energy consumption through the use of building controls and highly efficient equipment. Fresh air is provided by energy recovery units and VAV boxes, which modulate based on space CO2 sensors to reduce energy use by avoiding over-ventilation. This approach reduced the […]
Laurel County Schools Center for Innovation
This net-zero achievable college and career-readiness facility accommodates 900 students pursuing degrees in Health Sciences, Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and Media Arts Technology. Students can earn college credit in several areas of study at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College and Hazard Community & Technical College. A classroom located in the mechanical room provides […]