Educational
“Educational Facilities for Learning….A Commitment to Excellence”
The goal of each local Board of Education should be to make certain that their district is following a plan to ensure compliance while meeting the needs of the students and not overburdening the local taxpayers. Architectural Design Studio can provide guidance and assistance, or prepare Facilities Maintenance Plans, Long Range Facilities Plans and Educational Specifications on behalf of our clients to meet State reporting requirements.
The demands placed upon school districts by changes in population, federal and state government mandates, local governments, local property owners, and parents can easily bog down the planning process. We have found that accurate information is the key to successful planning. Architectural Design Studio is adept at information gathering. We then analyze the data, draw conclusions and present our report in a clear and concise manner. We take the time to outline all available options and then present our recommendations to the Board.
Being prepared, planning for the future, is the best way a school board can serve the children in their community. Architectural Design Studio can provide a blueprint for the future of your district. We can assist your school district in providing school facilities which offer both satisfactory space for all core curriculum programs and provide safe environments conducive to learning.
As new directives and mandates continue to flow from Federal and state governments, educational and curriculum standards change. Local school boards are charged with the task of implementing these changes. A review of the district facilities is a good first step to determine if your existing space meets the needs of the curriculum and the anticipated population changes in your district.
Each school district has unique needs and should consider all options. The renovation and re-design of a facility can often bring it up to code and offer the district a greater degree of flexibility and functionality at considerable savings over building a new facility.
Classroom change in us e projects are one of the most common projects we handle. Architectural Design Studio is experienced in converting space into new uses such as kindergarten classrooms, science labs, and computer labs. Modernization of classrooms, upgrading electrical and plumbing systems, and renovating existing classrooms, may be all that is necessary to satisfy the current needs of a district.
The final decision to build new facilities or embark on major capital improvement projects is the culmination of a great deal of work and planning. The driving force behind the decision should be: “What will best serve the needs of the children in the community?” Along with the best interests of the children, consideration must also be given to the local taxpayer. Implementing the decision requires delicate balance. When this is achieved, it can bring a community together for the common good of all.