University Park Elementary School
Additional Info
Award Winner : Silver Creek Industries
Architectural Excellence : The project consists of a single-story STEAM classroom building. The building contains 8 instructional classrooms, a flexible learning and collaboration central core area, restrooms, and support spaces. The building exterior features a stucco exterior finish with overhangs on all sides of the building. Parapets are provided to screen the roof top mechanical equipment. Alcoves were created at each exterior door to facilitate safe and efficient egress around the building. All instructional spaces feature vinyl plank flooring and upgraded wall coverings. All classrooms have direct access to the central core which is used for small group learning and collaboration.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : Based on previous experiences with modular buildings the project owner determined early in their planning process that modular construction was the most cost-effective construction method for the construction of their classroom buildings. By utilizing off-site construction methods, they were also able to realize significant schedule advantages as compared to traditional construction. During the design process the interior spaces were carefully planned to maximize the work that could be performed in the factory. The restroom facilities were designed and located to be fully contained within a module to allow those spaces to be completed in the factory. Utility system routing was designed to maximize installation in the factory.
Green Building Description : N/A
Occupied Date : 8/19/2021
Owner Firm Name : Irvine Unified School District
Production Start Date : 2/22/2021
Project Location City : Irvine
Project Location State Name : California
Technical Innovation : A series of 12’x36’ modules were utilized in an end-to-end configuration. Cantilevered floor and roof structure was provided to create the 12’ wide central core which runs the length of the building without obstructions. All classrooms utilize windows to provide natural daylighting. High efficiency LED lights with occupancy sensing controls and automatic daylighting controls were used in all classrooms. Manual dimming controls were provided for all classroom lighting to allow the teachers to adjust the light levels for specific learning exercises. Low-VOC materials were used throughout the project to provide a healthy learning environment. Low-flow plumbing fixtures were used throughout the project. High efficiency space conditioning systems were utilized along with highly insulated assemblies and cool roof systems.
Total Square Feet : 9516