Highland Park Daycare
Additional Info
Award Winner : Innovative Modular Solutions, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : Highland Park Daycare Facility needed a time-sensitive and budget-friendly building solution. IMS provided a modular building with four classrooms (+/-700 sq. ft each) including Jack & Jill bathrooms connected between adjacent classrooms. The building is equipped with a kitchen, 2 offices and a lobby at the front entrance. A vestibule was included as a form of security for the daycare, as well as a thermal barrier for energy efficiency. The daycare required a Gross Motor room in order to develop the children’s large motor skills in which IMS included a 750 sq. ft open room for these various activities. The buildings were constructed and installed to allow for future additions.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : IMS’s partnership with Titan Manufactured Structures allowed the building to be designed and constructed to meet all current State of Illinois and IBC building codes. The project and design teams worked closely with the local municipality building department to meet the local addendums to the IBC. The building was also designed to meet or exceed the 2015 IECC compliance codes [International Energy Conservation Code]. The design included LED Lighting, CRV ventilation and insulated windows to provide an on-going energy efficient space. The crawl space was designed with a humidity regulated ventilation system to allow for a controlled crawl space environment. The construction plan was such that 90% of the building finishes were completed in the factory to speed the overall project timeline. Site planning efficiency of the installation on a permanent crawl space foundation did not require a crane to set units, resulting in a significant cost savings for the building installation.
Green Building Description : The building was also designed to meet or exceed the 2015 IECC compliance codes [International Energy Conservation Code]. The design included LED Lighting, CRV ventilation and insulated windows to provide an on-going energy efficient space. The crawl space was designed with a humidity regulated ventilation system to allow for a controlled crawl space environment.
Occupied Date : 11/1/2019
Owner Firm Name : Highland Park Community Daycare
Production Start Date : 4/26/2019
Project Location City : Highland Park
Project Location State Name : IL
Technical Innovation : The factory-built portions of the building were constructed to 90% completion level, with remaining finishes installed at the project site. Screens were mounted around the exterior wall hung HVAC units to allow for an aesthetic finish and prevent children from encountering the units. Ceramic floor tile was used in the bathrooms for durability, and vinyl enhanced tile was used as flooring in the classrooms to allow for easy clean ups. Vinyl covered gypsum interior wall finishes, with InPro corner guards in high traffic areas, were installed to reduce wear and tear. The building has a fire sprinkler system throughout and a commercial room ventilation system; a CO2 sensor in each classroom provides on demand ventilation to ensure fresh air is circulated throughout the building.
Total Square Feet : 5880