Hope Academy
Case study
Education
Hope Academy
Hope Academy partnered with Gilbert on a multi-phased design-build project to transform its campus with significant enhancements to support modern educational needs. By carefully coordinating construction around school operations, the Gilbert team was able to minimize disruptions while prioritizing safety. The latest phase repurposed 105,000 square feet of a former medical facility into state-of-the-art high school classrooms, showcasing innovation and adaptability in educational design.
Customer Needs
Hope Academy required a campus transformation to modernize its facilities, accommodate growth, and improve functionality. Key needs included:
- Enhanced classrooms, cafeteria, and gym to support academic and extracurricular activities • Advanced HVAC systems for efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation
- Minimal disruptions to school operations while optimizing safety
- Repurposing of the former Philips Eye Institute hospital into functional high school classrooms
Customer Needs
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Key Strategies Implemented
Gilbert addressed deployed an array of crucial strategies including:
- Interior remodeling of classrooms, cafeteria, gym addition, and existing classroom structure
- Installation of indoor air and rooftop handlers for improved heating, cooling, and ventilation
- Installation of upgraded mechanical systems
- Conversion of 105,000 square feet of a former medical facility into functional high school classrooms
- Execution of construction in phases to allow uninterrupted school operations
Services Provided
Fire Protection
Plumbing Systems
HVAC
Engineering, Estimation, and Design-Build
Impact
Location
Minneapolis, MN
project size
105,000 sq ft
Year Completed
Awards
Net Zero incentives
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