Project Spotlight: Kensington CAPA High School, Philadelphia, PA
Client: School District of Philadelphia
Developer: BSI / AP Construction - Bensalem, PA
Architect: SMP/SRK Architects, A Joint Venture - Philadelphia, PA
Structural Engineer: Bevan Lawson, PE - Philadelphia, PA
Civil Engineer / Landscape Architect: Gilmore and Associates - New Britain, PA
Acoustical Consultant: Metropolitan Acoustics - Philadelphia, PA
Lighting Designer: David Nelson & Associates, LLC - Littleton, CO
AEI has recently completed the design of this 90,000 square foot performing arts high school to be located in the heart of the Kensington area at Front and Palmer Streets in Philadelphia, PA. The AEI Design Team led by Travis Alderson, Keith Galle, Drew McFadden and Chris DeRosa.
The project consists of redeveloping a former commercial and industrial site which once housed a railroad yard and fuel station as a “turnkey construction project” for the New Kensington High School (NKHS) for the Performing Arts.
The intention of the developer and design team is to deliver a LEED Gold Rated building to the School District of Philadelphia which would become the first school building in Philadelphia that utilizes a geothermal water source heat pump system. The building will also become a living laboratory for the students.
Sustainable features of the building will include one of AEI's premier geothermal water source heat pump systems, rain water harvesting for toilet flushing and irrigation, daylight harvesting, energy efficient lighting and occupancy control for lighting and ventilation. Ventilation and exhaust air for the classrooms and other spaces of the building will be provided by multiple 100% Outside Air Geothermal Water Source Heat Pump units with sensible and latent heat recovery. The building will also feature a building energy management system to monitor temperature setpoints, energy consumption and trending information
This building will also utilize a GS-Two Meter electric service to help lower operating costs since the building will be heated in the winter time with electric powered equipment.
A rain-water harvesting system will also be in place to limit the usage of city water and reduce the amount of water released back into the city sewer system. AEI has also designed the system to operate without having to comply with the Philadelphia Water Department's 72-hour tank purging for greywater systems.
The fire protection system will include quick-response sprinkler heads and central fire alarm system.
Directions to AEI
From Philadelphia:
- Take I-95 North to Street Road Exit (Rt. 132) West.
- Follow Street Road West; past Roosevelt Boulevard (Rt. 1) past Bustleton Pike; past K-Mart on left.
- Go under Railroad Bridge and make left at traffic light (Lakeside Drive).
- Bear right to last building, Building 400; look for our sign in the window.
From Pennsylvania Turnpike (Eastbound):
- Take Willow Grove Exit (#343); bear right after paying toll.
- Make acute right at first traffic light (Mill Road).
- Follow straight to “T” and make right onto County Line Road.
- Cross railroad tracks; Make a Left onto Second Street Pike (PA 232).
- Make a Right on Street Road (Rt. 132 East).
- Make a Right on Lakeside Drive (Before overhead railroad bridge).
- Bear right to last building, Building 400; look for our sign in the window.
From Pennsylvania Turnpike (Westbound):
- Take Philadelphia Exit (#351); bear right after paying toll to Rt. 1 South.
- Make a VERY QUICK Right on to Street Road (Rt. 132 West).
- Follow Street Road West; past Roosevelt Boulevard (Rt. 1) past Bustleton Pike; past K-Mart on left.
- Go under Railroad Bridge and make left at traffic light (Lakeside Drive).
- Bear right to last building, Building 400; look for our sign in the window.
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