Gelb Science Center, Phillips Academy

Project: Gelb Science Center, Phillips Academy

Client: Phillips Academy

Location: Andover, Massachusetts

Description:
The new Gelb Science Center is being built on granite that is only a few feet below the ground’s surface. Due to the extensive granite on the site, the radon emission levels were at dangerous levels and needed to be controlled. Resicon was hired by the architect and the Academy to design and monitor the construction of the radon barrier system to completely mitigate the penetration of this gas into new building space. The innovative design saved long-term energy and mechanical equipment costs by guaranteeing a completely radon-free space requiring no powered underslab venting.

• Building: 57,000 g.s.f. four-story science center built on granite ledge
• System: Radon barrier system
• Scope: Seal foundation walls, slab-on-grade/wall, seal all electrical and plumbing penetrations
• Resicon Services: Provide design for radon barrier system, quality assurance inspection and certification, contractor sourcing for required materials