EHTSD - Swift School
Additional Info
Award Winner : Modular Genius, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : Swift Elementary School (SES) in need of additional and better space opted to replace three old dilapidated trailers and an adjoin deck with a new upgraded 3,000 sqft modular structure to house everyone under one roof. The new modular building would serve staff and students during and after school. The building would house the administrative and guidance offices during school hours and support their Kids Klub Program after school. Open work areas, restrooms, child study rooms and registration offices are also included for both time periods. Concrete sidewalks and wooden ADA ramps connect the modular to the main building.
SES took advantage of the accelerated modular delivery and installation process, using the latest in construction technology, modern manufacturing methodology, and off-site concurrent construction. This enabled SES to reduce their construction schedule by 25-30% versus conventional construction; and minimized their downtime and disturbance on site.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : Completing the new modular building as quickly as possible was important for SES, especially since it was replacing existing space. Modular construction enabled this to happen by building the balance of the facility off-site, while the existing old trailers were being removed from the site at the same time, to include the site preparation and foundation construction. This concurrent construction saved the school time and money.
Energy efficiency was accomplished by constructing the building with (a) R-19 Insulation in the floor, (b) R-13 Insulation in the exterior walls, (c) R-13 in all interior walls, (d) R-60 Insulation in the roof, and (e) energy efficient wall-hung HVAC system units with programmable thermostats. Additionally, High Performance Double Insulated Low E-Clear Windows installed to provide additional efficiency. To ensure further heating and cooling efficiency, all exterior doors were Commercial Steel Insulated Doors with Aluminum Insulated Frames.
Occupied Date : 3/31/2014
Owner Firm Name : Egg Harbor Township Board of Education
Production Start Date : 10/28/2013
Project Location City : Egg Harbor Township
Project Location State Name : NJ
Technical Innovation : With this being an auxiliary building, the exterior had to blend in with the campus and not deviate from the main school’s presence. This was accomplished by designing the exterior to include a combination of finishes such as vinyl lap siding, vinyl trim accents, 24 gauge hi-ribbed aluminum steel and simulated stacked stone vinyl skirting panels.
To gain architectural style and a permanent feel, the building was constructed to include a 24” high 24 gauge hi-ribbed aluminum mansard roof with a 24” overhang at each outside wall. The exterior siding includes a section of vertical lap siding installed at the bottom of the mansard roof and above the skirt wall, with horizontal vinyl lap siding installed as the main exterior. Simulated stacked stone vinyl skirting panels were installed at the bottom portion to grade.
The site was excavated and a retaining wall system with 6x6 timbers was installed in conjunction with the foundations, grade and the stacked stone vinyl skirting panel
Total Square Feet : 2947