

Education

​Niu Valley Middle School 4 World Language Classroom Building
Honolulu, HI
Completion Date:
2021
Client:
State of Hawaii, Department of Education
Project Value:
$16M
Project Description
Design and construct a new 4 World Language Classroom building on the Niu Valley Middle School campus to include classrooms, restrooms, data room and electrical room.
Key Design Elements Include:
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AC and ventilation systems design for the server room
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Plumbing systems to include domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage
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General exhaust systems for equipment and utility rooms
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Thermal comfort simulation
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Kihei High School
Kihei, Maui
Completion Date:
2020
Client:
State of Hawaii, Department of Education
Contact:
Robert Purdie
Project Value:
$70M
Project Description
Design a new high school campus in Kihei, Maui will be delivered for the Department of Education (DOE) through a design-build delivery process. This will be the first Design-Build project for the DOE. The high school is seeking HI-CHPS verified certification and net-zero energy strategies.
Key Design Elements Include:
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AC and ventilation systems design for the server room
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Plumbing systems to include domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage
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General exhaust systems for equipment and utility rooms
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Thermal comfort simulation

Iolani School (Phase 1)
Honolulu, HI
Completion Date:
August 2019
Client:
Iolani School
Contact:
Dr. Timothy Cottrell
Project Value:
$16M
Project Description
Design a new five-story housing complex (33,550 sf) with four levels of dormitory housing and a grade K-1/Specials building to comprise of 4 Kindergarten classrooms, 6 First grade classrooms and resource classrooms to include Dance, Music, Science, Resource rooms, Religion, Maker Space/Fab Lab and Kitchenette.
Key Design Elements Include:
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AC and ventilation systems design
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Plumbing systems to include domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage
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General exhaust systems for equipment and utility rooms
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Wet-pipe fire sprinkler design

Waimanalo Intermediate School STEM Building
Waimanalo, HI
Completion Date:
2019
Client:
State of Hawaii, Department of Education
Contact:
Janna Mihara
Project Value:
$1.1M
Project Description
Mechanical design for a new STEM Classroom building (3,800 sf) on the Waimanalo Intermediate School campus. This project has been designed to meet the HI-CHPS verified criteria.
Key Design Elements Include:
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Air conditioning system using variable refrigerant systems and mixed mode ventilation for natural ventilation and ceiling fans when outdoor conditions allow.

Assets School (Phase 1)
Honolulu, HI
Completion Date:
2018
Client:
Assets School
Project Value:
$2.2M
Project Description
Design and construct new buildings for Assets School’s grade K-8 campus. Phase I comprises of grades K-4 buildings as follows:
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Bldg F – 2,159 sf
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Bldg G – 2,479 sf
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Bldg H – 1,910 sf
Key Design Elements Include:
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Air conditioning and ventilation systems design
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Plumbing systems to include domestic water, sanitary waste and vent, storm drainage
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General exhaust systems for equipment and utility rooms
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Preliminary wet-pipe fire sprinkler system design

Waipahu High School Academic Health Center
Waipahu, Oahu
Completion Date:
Current
Client:
Group 70 International (Architect)
Contact:
Charles Kaneshiro
Project Description
Development of a primary care clinic within the Administration Building (2,400 sf) of Waipahu High School at 94-1211 Farrington Hway, Waipahu, Hawaii.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design Services Included:
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New air conditioning and ventilation system design.
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Plumbing design for hand sinks in exam rooms, restroom and sink in break room.
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Preliminary fire sprinkler design showing head locations.
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Electrical power to equipment and receptacles.
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Low voltage systems infrastructure (boxes, raceways, and backboards).
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General ambient lighting layout verification of compliance with City and County energy code requirements.
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Fire alarm system and nurse call layouts.
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Coordination and utility connections for vendors contracted directly to the owner.

University of Hawaii Maui College - Pilina Multi-Purpose Room
Kahului, Maui
Completion Date:
2023
Client:
Shimokawa + Nakamura (Architect)
Contact:
Peter Uchiyama
Project Value:
$450,000
Project Description
The University of Hawaii Maui College is seeking to renovate their multi-purpose room at 2232 Pilina Building on the island of Maui.
Electrical Engineering Design Services Included:
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Electrical power to equipment and receptacles.
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Lighting design for the renovated space.
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Fire alarm system modification.
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Conduits and raceways for telecom system

Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Diamond Head
Honolulu, Oahu
Completion Date:
2017 (through WSP)
Client:
University of Hawaii
Contact:
Maynard Young
Project Value:
$25M
Project Description
A facility that is home to the advanced professional certificate in culinary management that will articulate into a bachelor of applied science degree at the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu. The $25-million first phase of the advanced culinary facility includes two single story laboratory buildings, outdoor cooking area, landscaping, the first of two parking lots and all the offsite utility infrastructure for the entire project. Area of work included the design of the electrical systems, including coordination with electrical utility companies for service. Future phases of the project will include an administration and faculty building, auditorium, classrooms, advanced patisserie and confisserie laboratories and a teaching restaurant.
The facility plans to achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.