Deep Creek Middle School
Chesterfield, Virginia
Square Footage
145,500 SF
Building Type
K–12 Education
Project Type
New Construction
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
New construction of a 145,500-square-foot middle school in Chesterfield, Virginia, delivering flexible learning spaces and high-performance building systems. Thompson Consulting Engineers provided full MEP design services, Construction Administration and Commissioning.
Challenges
- Varied occupancy conditions across classrooms, labs, and gym spaces.
- Stringtent comfort and air quality requirements for K-12 students.
- Complex arcchitectural coordination with dense MEP routing.
Goals
- Enhanced comfort and indoor air quality for students and staff.
- Reduced operating costs due to efficient system selection.
- MEP systems designed for long-term durability and maintainability.
Project Team
- Owner: Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Architect: RRMM
- Structural: Lynch Mykins
- Civil: Timmons Group
- Contractor: Gulf Seaboard
Results
- High-efficiency VRF cooling/heating system with dedicated outdoor air units.
- LED lighting with daylighting controls for energy reduction.
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures meeting district water usage goals.
