Parkway Elementary School Geothermal Conversion
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Square Footage
SF
Building Type
K-12 Education
Project Type
Mechanical, Sustainability
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.
