Randolph County Schools
Elkins Middle School – Energy Star Certified

Project Cost $8,686,000; over a 50% reduction in HVAC and lighting costs; Size: 74,500 ft²

ZDS developed the initial plan and phasing strategy while providing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection engineering services and related work.  The project was developed into three phases to coincide with the funding for the project.  The 74,500 ft2 three-story school was originally built in 1952 with additions inthe 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. ZDS also assisted in securing the funding for the project through the School Building Authority. The project design addressed Indoor Air Quality and energy efficiency issues including providing compre­hensive DDC controls over all the HVAC equipment and lighting controls.  The plumbing systems were modernized to address current ADA issues and replace the 45 year old plumbing systems.  The project qualified for EPAct for energy efficient HVAC and lighting design while using over 50% less energy than schools designed using ASHRAE 90.1-2001.