Rice & Gardner is currently serving as the Commissioning Authority (CxA) for the renovation and addition of Lamar High School, Houston ISD. The scope of work includes 179,700 SF demolition of an existing 279,000 SF campus and an addition of 334,000 SF for a combined space of 434,000 SF. The addition includes learning spaces, classrooms, science labs, CTE centers, auditorium, black box, music learning center, ROTC learning centers, gymnasium, and natatorium. The project is seeking LEED certification.
Rice & Gardner was responsible for assessing the following systems: Building Envelope, HVAC System, Chiller system (including controls, chillers, piping, pumps, and variable speed drives), Pumps, Variable speed drives, Hydronic piping, cleaning and flushing (CHW), Chemical treatment of hydronic piping (CHW), Ductwork, Air handling units, Energy Recovery Units (ERU), Split systems, Terminal units, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing work, Building automation system (controlled devices, control loops, and system integration), Electrical Systems: Sweep and scheduled lighting controls, Plumbing, and Domestic hot water system.
