On Grade Eight Classroom Complex
Additional Info
Award Winner : Tyson OnSite
Architectural Excellence : This modular classroom consisted of five 14’x76’ and four 16’x76 modules installed together to form a eight classroom complex with a large restroom section in the middle of the complex. The building was installed with the threshold of the doors at grade. This method of installation eliminated the use of ADA decks, ramps and steps. The exterior siding color is Designer Beige with Navajo White mansard, to match the existing school, on a transverse roofline using an EPDM rubber roof. The classroom was designed to have 926 square feet of unobstructed space which surpasses the state requirement of 900 square feet. The interior walls are vinyl-covered gypsum and 26oz commercial carpeting that provides first-class acoustical treatment for a teaching and learning environment. The addition of an acoustical drop-ceiling using standard 2x4 acoustical tiles provides enhanced sound control within the space. The adjacent central corridor has VCT tile to ease maintenance upkeep.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : As the high school building ran out of classroom space, this modular building provided the most cost-effective solution with the speed of delivery without compromising the quality of the building. A 30 ga. Galvanized steel underbelly installed beneath the floor aided as a moisture, air infiltration, and vermin barrier for the building. The insulation values are R-19 floor, R-11 sidewalls and R-30 ceiling. The use of perimeter frames allowed us to install the building on a permanent block foundation. By setting the building on a foundation this eliminated the need for ramp system and the children no longer had the hazards of slipping on a wet or snowy ramp. This lowered the maintenance cost of the building. On the exterior we utilized James Hardi Stucco Panels, along with Tyvex© house wrap and 7/16” OSB sheathing over R19 insulation. By using these four products, we lowered the infiltration of sound entering in the classrooms from all extraneous sources.
Occupied Date : 7/13/2008
Production Start Date : 3/13/2008
Project Location City : St. John
Project Location State Name : IN
Technical Innovation : During the manufacturing process for a 60’x76’ classroom, we used five 14’x76’ and four 16’x76 units with 12” Jr. I-beam perimeter steel frames and 8” Jr. I-beam cross members 4’ on center. Every classroom is clear-span, there are no support columns to impede any visual lines. Each classroom came equipped with a wall hung HVAC unit with a CRV to aide in the fresh air requirements, all elec EMT. The demising wall between each classroom has a double-layer of R-19 insulation installed to abate extraneous noise for an optimum learning environment. We also designed a large restroom module to accommodate 240 students and 10 facility personnel. The central corridor has a one-hour fire rated and solid core one-hour rated doors. The rating of the corridor serves two purposes: (1) fire protection, (2) reduction of sound transfer from the central corridor. This classroom also had insulated DIG glass windows that allow a generous supply of natural light with high-energy efficient values.
Total Square Feet : 10032