Seismic evaluation and upgrade design for a seismic improvements program of 5 historic Bellingham Public School facilities totaling over 281,000 SF. Facilities included 2-story Columbia Elementary (1925), 3-story Larrabee Elementary (1915), 3-story Lowell Elementary (1914), 3-story Whatcom Middle School (1916), and the 3-story Roeder District Administration building (1920).

Need

Seismic improvements program for district school and administrative buildings.

Result

Design, permitting and construction work phased over a 5-year implementation program to minimize disruption to school staff and students.