Walnut Unified School District High School
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Award Winner : Comark Building Systems, Inc.
Architectural Excellence : A state-of-the-art, two-story modular high school was designed for the Walnut Valley United School District to blend visually with the existing, conventionally-built campus buildings. Utilizing brick veneer, stucco, and extender parapets to enhance its appearance, this two-story, 10,112 sq. ft. building is equipped with stairwells and elevator access. The five classrooms on the second floor are equipped with 20' teaching stations, modern projectors, multi-media connectors, as well as upgraded window and door features. Concrete floors are on both levels with carpet and tile coverings. A full-fledged state-of-the-art dance studio with wall-to-wall mirrors, ballet bars, resilient vinyl flooring, projectors, sound equipment and costume storage, comprises the first story. The building also includes a fitness laboratory equipped with the latest machines and athletic equipment. A build-out on the north side of the first floor has ticket sales booths to accommodate the adjacent stadium.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : Accelerated modular construction results in cost efficiencies by producing a building in a fraction of the time as traditional construction. The factory environment creates minimal waste and produces efficiencies in time and materials, resulting in faster delivery time. While the foundation work is underway on site, the building is being constructed at the factory reducing down time and disruption for the client. An installed cool roof membrane and Solo lighting was utilized for energy efficiencies along with roof mounted HVAC units. Room occupancy sensors with energy efficient P8 fixtures were installed to reduced energy costs. Each room utilizes individual temperature control. Modular second story construction contributes greatly to cost savings for the client. The addition of a second story provides double the occupancy with half the land use requirement. Savings are realized in less time and money spent in site preparation. The building meets Title 24 requirements.
Design Firm Name : Burgess and Niple Architects
Occupied Date : 5/14/2009
Production Start Date : 9/19/2008
Project Location City : Walnut
Project Location State Name : CA
Technical Innovation : The Moment frame structure, complete with concrete floors, creates a stackable two-story system that cuts site disruption and usage in half, while doubling the usable interior space. The steel structure and roofing allows the HVAC units to be roof mounted to the roof. The modular elevator is built in the factory and installed on site.
Total Square Feet : 10112