Santa Monica-Malibu USD, Malibu High School

Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District is modernizing the Malibu Middle School and High School campuses. Phase 1 of this project includes the improvements at Malibu High School, which involve both modernization and new construction projects including replacement of the existing library and administrative building with a new library, three science labs, two computer labs, and four general classrooms. In addition, ten classrooms in Building E have been renovated and reconfigured to provide two additional classrooms and a new IT room to support significant technology upgrades. Ventilation improvements and a new fire alarm system occurred in the gymnasium locker rooms. Phase 2 will follow and consist of the Malibu Middle School project.

The Malibu High School reflects the District’s commitment to sustainability and building safe and healthy learning environments for their students. CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) criteria was followed through improved day lighting, integration of sustainable design principles, improved indoor air quality and natural ventilation, maximized energy efficiency, reduced water use and upgraded storm water management system.

In line with the District’s goals, 3QC performed CHPS commissioning to all major building systems as well as paging system and building enclosure. During construction, commissioning focused on the installation and performance of the following systems: Chilled & Heating Hot Water Systems, Variable Refrigerant System, Split System Cooling Units, Exhaust Systems, Building Automation System, Domestic Hot & Cold-Water System, Radiant Floor Systems, Lighting & Lighting Control Systems. 3QC was retained for commissioning services at the end of construction of Building E to commission the newly designed Chiller Plant that served Buildings A and B.

A key result of this project’s completed commissioning process was our involvement during scheduling and coordination of the equipment start-up, control system testing, and TAB work. Through 3QC’s efforts in working collaboratively with the entire construction team, the commissioning process has contributed to a more efficient and complete building, and building system operation, especially as it relates to the heating/cooling systems, and the building automation system.