After a comprehensive preliminary analysis of its facilities, leaders at the School District of Menomonee Falls saw an opportunity to modernize its buildings—not just to replace aging systems but to provide students and staff with more reliable, comfortable, and functional learning environments. With aging mechanical infrastructure and inefficient systems creating daily challenges, the district made a strategic decision to reinvest in its buildings for the long term.
Their focus was clear: Improve the learning environment while ensuring minimal disruption to instruction.
Transformative Improvements
From 2018 to 2020, the district executed a comprehensive, multi-phase facility upgrade plan. Work was carefully scheduled over breaks and summer months to avoid impacting students and staff.
Across multiple buildings, the district replaced or modernized critical building systems and created brighter, quieter, more responsive learning environments. Key improvements included:
- New HVAC equipment and mechanical upgrades to enhance temperature control and indoor air quality
- Modernized ceilings and LED lighting for improved visibility and energy performance
- System-wide control upgrades to provide better building management and comfort
These improvements not only addressed current operational needs but also positioned the district for better long-term maintenance, energy use, and classroom comfort.
Focused on Student Experience
Menomonee Falls prioritized upgrades that would directly benefit learning. By improving indoor air quality and lighting, reducing system noise, and providing more consistent temperatures, students and teachers can focus on learning—not distractions.
In addition to classrooms, updated HVAC and lighting systems in spaces like weight rooms, libraries, and administrative areas help support the full school day experience—before, during, and after class.
Project Scope
Indoor Air Quality:
- Installed 17 VAV boxes at Community Center
- Installed 7 administrative office VAV boxes and associated HVAC Controls at Riverside Elementary
- Digital Controls Upgrade
- Replaced administrative offices rooftop unit at Riverside Elementary
- Replaced rooftop unit at Community Center with 11 variable speed RTUs
- Installed vertical classroom unit and associated ductwork at Riverside Elementary
- Installed variable frequency drive on Library air handling unit at Riverside Elementary
- Installed weight room air handling unit
Other project improvements:
- New overhead coiling and doors in kitchen/café at Valley View Elementary School
- New ceilings and LED lights at Riverside and Valley View Elementary Schools
- Removed wall between music room and café at Valley View Elementary School
- Modify piping to hot water pool heat exchanger; connect to existing hot water loop
- Installed new high-efficiency boilers
- New variable frequency drives installed on pumps
- New automated control valve on pool hot water loop
- Installed new air cooled chiller
- Installed new chilled water pumps
- Installed chilled water glycol heater
