Herbert Hoover High School Temporary Modular Campus
Additional Info
Award Winner : Innovative Modular Solutions, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : On 6/23/16, a deadly flood hit areas of West Virginia, including the cities of Clendenin and Elkview in Kanawha County, just a few miles northeast of the state capital. Flooding was a result of up to 10 inches of water falling in a 24 hour period and resulted in numerous deaths. The area was declared a federal disaster area, allowing federal funds to be used to assist victims and rebuild. In Clendenin, the Elk River rose to record levels and over 7’ of water destroyed the Herbert Hoover High School. Hoover students spent the entire school year on a split schedule with the Elkview Middle School. In 2017, an entire campus, consisting of 11 modular buildings, connected by elevated, covered, and lighted walkways was constructed to provide Hoover Students their own temporary school, until the permanent replacement is constructed. The campus design is based on standard building elements, grouped in clusters based on educational programming components.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : To minimize overall project costs, IMS utilized a standardized module layout and incorporated its standard specifications for K-12 educational projects. This includes Hardiepanel exterior siding, EPDM rubber roofing, wall-hung HVAC units, VCT flooring, VCG/FRP interior walls, suspended ceilings, and a full technology package. The resulting classrooms are bright and inviting and provide an environment conducive to the education of students. Additionally buildings were coded to be used in numerous states, thereby increasing their future value. The modules were completed to 95% finish at the manufacturing facility and are designed to be used in smaller components for future use. The campus includes administrative space, restrooms, storage rooms, standard classrooms, and specialized classrooms for band, choir, art, industrial arts, technology, special education, food science, locker rooms, and physical education.
Design Firm Name : ZMM Architects and Engineers
Engineering Firm Name : ZMM Architects and Engineers
Green Building Description : IMS utilized a standard set of specifications for the project, which provide a comfortable environment for education use. The specifications include features such as energy-efficient lighting fixtures with electronic ballast and T-8 lamps. Interior lighting is controlled by occupancy sensors which turn off when the rooms are not occupied. Windows provide daylight to every classroom, and are double insulated with low-e glass. The thermal envelope insulation package is appropriate for the climate of West Virginia and will translate well to the surrounding states. Use of low-emitting building materials throughout ensures the indoor air quality meets the highest standards. Mechanical systems provide appropriate levels of fresh air through the use of commercial room ventilators and are controlled with digital programmable thermostats for efficiency and ease of use. All of the downspouts were connected to the storm water system to prevent runoff and erosion.
Installer Firm Name : Alan Clayton Enterprises, Inc.
Occupied Date : 8/10/2017
Owner Firm Name : Kanawha County Schools
Production Start Date : 1/9/2017
Project Location City : Elkview
Project Location State Name : WV
Technical Innovation : Modular construction was the only method considered for this project because of the desired completion schedule. However, a difficult, oddly-shaped, and constrained site presented difficulties to the project team. IMS revised the initial project layout and completely standardized the modules to include only 14’ wide by 30’ or 60’ modules. Exterior circulation space in the covered walkway system was required because the site was not large enough to accommodate interior corridors. A large site-built canopy provides a central gathering place for students and staff. The standardization of the modular layout simplified the manufacturing process and helped expedite production. Additionally, it simplified the foundation design which required concrete piers, up to 9’ above grade, to elevate the buildings out of the flood plain. Foundation construction and factory production of the modules were coordinated and sequenced to streamline the installation process.
Total Square Feet : 55244