Washington, DC
Scope/Solutions
The District of Columbia Public Schools undertook a project to modernize Eaton Elementary School. The project included renovating two existing buildings and demolishing two structures to make way for a new 45,000 sq ft, three-level building with a new gymnasium, library, and cafeteria. SGH consulted on the enclosure design for the project, including the new building and improvements to the existing historic buildings.
SGH assisted the design team by analyzing the hygrothermal performance of the historic 1920s mass masonry walls to evaluate the effects of adding insulation to the assembly, and helping select and detail replacement windows for the existing buildings.
We also consulted on the design of waterproofing, air barriers, cladding, windows, storefront, curtain walls, low-slope roofing, and vegetative roofing for the new addition. Our work included:
We provided construction phase services, including reviewing contractor submittals, evaluating material substitutions, observing ongoing construction and performance testing, and helping address unforeseen field conditions.
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