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The chips have fallen for this landmarked townhouse to day school conversion... Over the past few days we have looked at the #design process we go through early in the planning process. After working through tens of combinations of #core elements, especially the stairs and elevators, we have settled on an optimal arrangement. By shifting the elevator to the center of the floorplate, we freed up more valuable square footage at the front and rear of the building, maximizes the amount of available classroom space. More square footage means more students, which serves the client's core mission, and also improves the financial viability of the instruction. By placing the elevator in the center, we also avoid excessive excavation on the property line, which could require complex access agreements and legal negotiations. From the first sketches we make, we keep in mind all the steps in the process, focused on getting to the finish line. #zoninghacks

📰 Our CEO Marty Burger was recently featured in Building Design+Construction Media-design-construction-media, sharing his insights about what it means to build a healthy school environment in 2024. Check out the story at the link below to learn more about K-12 construction trends and how our schools positively impact students' mental and physical well-being. https://lnkd.in/gVz85Bg5

When a building is constructed faster and trades are more efficient… everyone wins! Particularly in the world of skilled labor challenges the AEC industry faces daily. This is a great school project testament to how SIPS can positively impact the entire project. Premier Building Systems

From Classrooms to Labs: A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Educational Spaces Against Life Safety Risks With educational facilities being known as “the incubators for our current and future generations”, it is crucial to understand why passive fire protection plays such a significant role in these facilities. In Tenmat’s latest blog post, we delve deep into the significance of passive fire protection in academic buildings, highlight the applications where passive fire protection is relevant, and the available solutions on the market to protect the lives and properties in our communities. Interested in learning more? Click here to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ecuFfGCh.  #tenmat #passivefireprotection #k12 #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #primaryschool #secondaryschool #intumescent #intumescenttechnology #education #academic #newconstruction #architect #contractor #builder 

Architects are transforming classroom design to keep our kids SAFE in SCHOOL! They are incorporating safety features to keep armed intruders out and to facilitate the work of first responders. Masonry plays an IMPORTANT PART of this planning! 👀 Learn more from this short article and video: https://lnkd.in/e9uuqVCm

Modular Classrooms v Typical Construction: Pro’s and Con’s in a recent blog we compiled - what’s the preference at your school? #education #schoolinfrastructure #schooldesign #schoolclassroom #modernschooling #NSWAIS

today I learn how to do township layout

Lesson #1 - Don’t don stupid stuff Lesson #2 - If architects did their job there wouldn’t be any need for building science Lesson #3 - Don’t eat these mushrooms. Head to Joe & Betsy’s for some fantastic food and drink. This is from a job today. We actually had to pass on. This was an old unit with R22 gas and was way beyond cleaning and sanitizing. The sad thing about this picture is that a family was living with this unit inside their closet. This has to be one of the worst we have seen. This was in a multifamily apartment community and unfortunately, we find this quite often. We need more education for kids growing up. We need to have programs starting in elementary school going all the way through high school to educate on how to take care of a home and have better indoor environments. It is far too often we meet people who have no idea where the filter is. Only if this house came with a manual. We also need better design. The AC cannot be an afterthought. We must look at the holistic picture. The building science community is pushing for better.

Hard60dayschallanege Day01 Today we learnt about Unit Conversion & Township layout. #civilguruji #civilguruji_ranchi #training #civilengineer #hard60daychallenge

One of our client's campus had outgrown its facility, and a replacement was necessary due to existing site grades and other complications. Below is an example of planning for successful phasing to allow an elementary school to function while construction is being completed. * Phase 1 - Relocation & Removal, Add Core Facilities: Set a temporary playground on the ball field and remove four portable buildings to provide a two-story facility with core spaces and ten classrooms. * Phase 2- Demolition & Removal, Add New Classroom Wing: Begin demolishing gymnasium, cafeteria, kitchen and portables, and relocate users to the existing structure. Core functions can transfer to the new facility. * Phase 3- Demolition, Add New Playground: Demolish the existing building to leave space for a new playground. Expand the north parking lot to provide parking for visitors on the south side, along with a kindergarten drop-off. New buildings will tie in with the existing kindergarten building to create a well-organized and safe environment for students teachers while keeping the neighborhood aesthetic.     #VA_Architects