The Haring Center aims to support early learners who are neurodivergent, have disabilities, or would otherwise benefit from different teaching methods. The facility houses research and development; professional development; and a center that educates students ranging from pre-K to kindergarten. Glumac is supporting the renovation of this 42,000 sf, 1964 facility. The spaces includes classrooms, offices, a kitchen, and an auditorium– all in need of an update.

The original space had no cooling and used energy intensive constant volume ventilation and heating systems. Glumac assisted with the retrofitting of these systems to add active cooling throughout the facility and upgrade to variable volume, dramatically improving building energy performance. Glumac’s Team also supported envelope upgrade compliance to align with modern energy code targets.

Further, as the Haring Center currently uses campus steam and chilled water as the primary means of heating and cooling today, Glumac designed mechanical systems such that the Haring Center can seamlessly integrate with future campus utility electrification and decarbonization upgrades. Architectural features include expansive views of the Montlake Cut off of Lake Union, complete with boats passing through; covered courtyards in the center for the facility, for the students to engage in outdoor play; and daylighting throughout the corridors, to boost mood and learning.

Awards/Certifications

• Targeting LEED Gold

Size: 42,000 sf
Construction Cost: $38 million
Start/End Date: September 2021 / Early 2024
Delivery Method: Progressive Design-Build
Architect: Mithun
Contractor: Lease Crutcher Lewis
Owner: University of Washington
Services: Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Analysis

Rendering of Haring Center © Mithun