HFP Consulting Inc. gets an A+ on the design of another successful project and provides numerous AV / Sound systems with LynTec Power Controls for a Texas High School.
THE PROJECT To meet the educational requirements of children in a growing Texas school district, College Station identified the need for a new high school campus. Earmarked to be the first new educational building for the town since 1967, the three-story, 500,000 square foot, ground up project was a significant investment for the College Station Independent School District and the community that supported its construction.
THE CHALLENGE
Begun in late 2009, the project architect, SHW Architects out of Houston created a stunning design for the educational facility and the project had met significant completion as of July 2012. School doors are expected to open in time for the 2012 school year with a target completion date in August 2012. The project was also directed to meet the requirements to achieve LEED Silver.
The project will incorporate new technology along with sophisticated AV systems for a variety of spaces including:
The AV and Sound systems were valued at well over$1 million dollars and were connected to LynTec RPC circuit breaker panels.
The scope of work for the performance areas included the design of systems for the school’s Choir, Orchestra, Band and Drama Rooms as well as a 300 seat full performing arts center that will be used to host both school and other local College Station community events once the school is opened.
HFP worked closely with the College Station AV team along with Covenant Communications, the local Houston based AV System Integrator to ensure that all specifications were adhered to exactly. Throughout the entire project, clean power was a key prerequisite and the control of it an important element to meeting project directives.
THE PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
The HFP team selected LynTec RPC Panels with IP and RS232 control for all circuit breaker panels supporting the AV system. The panels were specified by HFP by model, size and circuit needs and carried under the M/E/P section of the master specifications for the building.
The RPC panels provide a way to access and control the AV / sound equipment and enable the proper sequencing for turning on and off systems.
Monitoring and control capabilities include connection to the Crestron control system via a touch panel and also direct connection over IP.
Specific functionality requirements were to provide the school with the ability to power off equipment as well as including the ability to shut the system down at the circuit breaker level. With this kind of power control specified, HFP was able to incorporate energy savings programming into the project and provide the client with the ability to shut systems completely off after hours and on weekends.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Of the LynTec panels specified, Bill Schuermann comments, “Whether we are designing a performing arts center or a gymnasium, music room or classroom, all of our projects are based on delivering high end performance spaces. We expect the products that we specify to not only meet our clients’ needs but to exceed them. It seems that the LynTec product never disappoints, and it is clear to see why their products and their support are a consistent part of every one of HFP’s projects involving power and lighting controls.”
Bill adds, “When people hire a consulting firm, they expect the consulting team to direct them in the right ways. After we design and specify the equipment and it is installed, the LynTec panels are rarely “seen” on a project, but the products’ functionality continues to positively impact the client and touch every part of our designs long after we’ve closed out the project.”
This paper was developed based on an interview with Bill Schuermann, Senior Design Consultant for HFP Consulting, a multi-faceted firm providing quality professional services to a variety of clients worldwide. In this case study, Bill shares his thoughts on providing clean power and per circuit level control.
ABOUT HFP
With offices in the United States and Canada, HFP provides acoustical consulting services for major industrial, infrastructure and architectural clients. Founded in 1979, HFP has successfully completed more than 2800 acoustical engineering projects in 19 countries on 6 continents.
Audiovisual, control and engineering services include:
For more information on the firm, visit their website at www.hfpconsultants.com.
ABOUT BILL SCHUERMANN
Bill Schuermann is a Senior Associate Design Consultant for HFP Acoustical Consultants, Inc. Located in Houston, Texas, Bill and the firm take pride in their extensive project experience and acoustical expertise. As an integral part of a respected independent consulting firm, Bill is committed to forging long-term, trusting client relationships. To contact Bill, reach him at
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