F.J. Linehan & Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
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Lewis Music Library
MIT, Music Library
Melanie Brothers, MIT Staff Architect
Shawmut Construction
Hayden Building, 1st Floor

Assignment:

Construct new music library with mezzanine featuring audio study work stations, conference facility, acoustically-isolated practice room, circulation desk, and rare book special collections room. 

Challenges:

Upgrade deficient building systems including building air handling system, sprinkler electrical and fire alarm systems.

Implementation:

Provided new HVAC, sprinkler and electrical systems throughout including all new network distribution, ADA compliant fire alarm and energy efficient RP1 fluorescent lighting--utilizing UV filters to protect rare documents.  Installed environmental control system to maintain critical temperature and humidity control for rare book room. 

 

 

 

 

F.J. Linehan & Associates, Inc.
 
Consulting Engineers
18 Washington Street, Suite 304, Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781.344.8100 x11 • Fax: 781.344.8103
Email:
paul@fjlinehan.com