Parkway Elementary School Geothermal Conversion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Square Footage
SF
Building Type
K-12 Education
Project Type
Mechanical, Geothermal Conversion
Team
Services Provided
Mechanical Design
Overview
The Parkway Elementary School Geothermal Conversion project modernized the school’s mechanical systems by transitioning from conventional HVAC equipment to a geothermal-based system. The project included installation of a geothermal well field and integration with new high-efficiency heat pump equipment to improve system performance and energy efficiency. The upgraded system enhanced long-term operational reliability while reducing overall energy consumption.
Challenges
- Replacing existing HVAC infrastructure within an occupied school facility.
- Integrating a geothermal well field and hydronic distribution system with existing building conditions.
- Coordinating installation and system changeover to minimize disruption to school operations.
Goals
- Improve energy efficiency through implementation of a geothermal HVAC system.
- Enhance system reliability and long-term performance of the school’s mechanical infrastructure.
- Provide modern controls and system integration to support efficient operation.
Project Team
- Owner: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Architect:
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- Contractor:
Results
- Replaced conventional HVAC systems with a geothermal well field and heat pump-based system.
- Installed new distribution and mechanical infrastructure to support geothermal operation.
- Enhanced system performance through upgrades to controls and supporting mechanical systems.
