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CASE STUDIES--HIGH SCHOOL BUILDINGS NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific high school facilities projects. 
Belmont: The World's Most Expensive High School. [Video]
http://www.fulldisclosure.net/belmont_learning_center_and_LAUSD.htm (Full Disclosure Network, Marina Del Ray, CA, 2007)
This webpage features videos of a series of investigative reports concerning the Los Angeles Unified School District's notorious Belmont High School, sited on a former oil field, halted during construction, partially demolished, and ultimately renamed and completed as "Vista Hermosa High School."
Kindergartens, Schools and Playgrounds.
Canizares, Ana; Fajardo, Julio, eds. (Loft Publications, Barcelona, Spain , 2007)
Presents an international collection of recently built school facilities selected for their successful learning environments, promotion of togetherness and the exchange of ideas, and community use. The buildings all attempt to maximize energy savings, natural light, and ventilation. Each example is richly illustrated with plans and photographs. 255p.
ISBN-978-84-95832-85-6 TO ORDER: http://www.loftpublications.com
Schools and Kindergartens: A Design Manual.
Dudek, Mark (Birkhaeuser Verlag, Basel, Switzerland , 2007)
Illustrates the specialized field of school design with over 70 case studies from Europe, North America and the Pacific Region. The design of schools according to varying educational theories is explained in the context of varying national and regional approaches. Among the key themes analyzed are aspects such as the impact of modern communication technology, urban integration or internal circulation. Various authors contribute chapters on spatial configurations, acoustics, lighting, sustainability, outdoor spaces, nursery design, and facilities under reconstruction. 255p.
ISBN-103-7643-7053-X TO ORDER: P.O. Box 133, CH-4010 Basel, Switzerland http://www.birkhauser.ch
Designing the Sustainable School.
Ford, Alan (Images Publishing Group, Melbourne, Australia , 2007)
Profiles 45 K-12 Schools from around the world that combine good aesthetics, sustainability, and high performance design. The projects represent a wide range of design solutions, location, and scale, ranging from a three-room schoolhouse in Burkina Faso to a 2500-student high school in California. Plans and photographs accompany each example. 256p.
ISBN-978-186470-2378 TO ORDER: http://www.imagespublishing.com
Case Study: Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, Colorado
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2060 (U.S. Green Building Council, 2006)
A project of the Poudre School District, this gives the project background, strategies, and results. 2p.
Denver School of Science & Technology: Sam Miller Interview.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/articles/dsst/ (Designshare, Minneapolis, MN , 2006)
Presents an interview with one of the designers of this school, in which he describes the facility's inception and creation, as well as how it's spaces were ultimately used by the students and teachers. Advice on creating similar facilities is offered, as well as ideas for developing future learning environments that help create ways for students to learn. 7p.
Old Laundry Turns Charter School.
http://howdesignworks.aia.org/casestudy-school.cfm (American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C., 2006)
A team of clients, architects, and a contractor discuss how they worked together to turn an abandoned laundry building into a vibrant new charter high school. The process created a school that feels like home to the students, and helps revitalize their New Jersey community. The different phases of the project are explained using a series of online videos, models of the project, photographs of the before and after, and photographs of the final project.
Schools Designed for Learning: The Denver School of Science and Technology, Video and Resource Guide
http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/gsbd/Video.Denver.Intro.htm (American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC , 2006)
Profiles the innovative design of the Denver School of Science and Technology and how it supports learning. The 17-minute video and accompanying resource guide provide background information, design strategies, and additional resources for viewers, and introduces school design concepts that can help improve student achievement. The text describes concepts of flexible and inspiring learning spaces, community participation in design, a healthy school indoor environment, security through design, thorough technology integration, a building that is part of the learning process, personalized attention in a small school environment, access to the natural environment, and use of the school as a community center. 27p.
EpiCenter. Headquarters for Artists for Humanity. Demonstrating Low-Cost Sustainable Building Strategies and Integrated Design Process.
http://www.tufts.edu/tie/tci/pdf/AFH.pdf Kollmus, Anja; Neely, Dona; Kambli, Shubhada (Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Sep 27, 2005)
This LEED-platinum rated arts school for at-risk youth in Boston makes the connection between sustainability and the arts. The three story, 23,500 square foot building is comprised of studios, a large gallery, and offices. This describes the design process, the construction process, site, energy, water, building materials, financial aspects, education and outreach. 32p.
Bozeman High School: A Great School for a Great Community.
http://www.bozeman.k12.mt.us/bhsfacilitiesteam/BHS_Final_Book/Complete_BHS_Final_BookV2.pdf (Bozeman High School Facilities Team, Bozeman, MT , May 2005)
Presents the finding of the Bozeman, Montana, facilities team concerning their overcrowded high school. Growth predictions for the district, future facility needs for individual areas of instruction, options of one or two new high schools, various combinations of renovation and new construction, possible grade reconfiguration, results of community meetings and surveys, and several local newspaper articles are included. 193p.
Retrofitting the American High School Campus: Thinking Green at Corcoran.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060923032246 Gordon, Samuel (Master's Thesis, SUNY, Syracuse, NY , May 2005)
Explores the integration of the school curriculum with school grounds through the creation of a new environmental education center with associated outdoor learning areas within the Corcoran High School campus in Syracuse, New York. The project identifies specific precedents and programs and explores the application of these to the Corcoran site. The outcome of the project was the selection of a site for the new environmental education center, the development of program elements for the new center, initial site design explorations for the center, as well as a conceptual look at the future of the Corcoran campus. 70p.
Picturing School Design. A Visual Guide to Secondary School Buildings and Their Surroundings Using the Design Quality Indicator for Schools.
http://www.cabe.org.uk/AssetLibrary/1921.pdf (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, London, UK , Jan 2005)
Presents seven British case studies that illustrate solutions to overcoming recurring pitfalls in school design, using the Design Quality Indicator for Schools, which was developed by the DfES in partnership with the Construction Industry Council. The publication illustrates various approaches to key design issues within the school site and building, and share best practices as well as identifying common problem areas. 28p.
The Disney Celebration School-Ten Years of Celebrating the Future.
http://www.schoolfacilities.com/cd_1536.aspx Cohen, Sarah (www.schoolfacilities.com, Orange, CA , 2005)
Reviews strategies that set the Celebration School outside of Orlando, Florida apart and are now being emulated by other systems: small schools within schools, integrated curriculum, personalized learning, offsite learning, and mainstreamed special education. Design examples that correspond to these concepts are provided. Celebration was funded by the Disney Development Corporation. 5p.
Magnet and Specialized Schools of the Future: A Focus on Change.
Merritt, Edwin; Beaudin, James; Cassidy, Charles; Myler, Patricia (Fletcher-Thompson, Inc., Lanham, MD , 2005)
Offers guidance on construction of a new building, addition, or renovation of a magnet or charter school. Twelve exemplary projects are described, followed by guidance on funding, finding a home for the charter school, designing for autistic students, specialized school design, technology, site design and landscape architecture for urban schools, acoustics, indoor air quality, sustainable design, and design-build project delivery. A draft charter school operations plan and 36 references are included. 228p.
ISBN-1-57886-180-2 TO ORDER: Rowman Education, 4501 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD, 20706 http://www.rowmaneducation.com/
Schools for the Future. Transforming Schools: An Inspirational Guide to Remodelling Secondary Schools.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/docbank/index.cfm?id=7991 (Department for Education and Skills, London, England , 2004)
Presents recent British school renovation case studies that illustrate the benefits of refurbishing some facilities, and replacing others. Also described is how each school's budget will be set, with guidance on how to make the best use of those funds according to the vision and ethos of the school. Project statistics, floor plans, and photographs are included. 95p.
The High School of the Future: A Focus on Technology.
Merritt, Edwin; Beaudin, James; Sells, Jeffrey (Scarecrow Education, Lanham, MD , 2004)
Offers guidance to ensure that high schools built today serve tomorrow's educational needs, use technological advances to control burgeoning square footages, and accommodate community groups and other after-hours users. It is written for boards of education, school building committees, district superintendents, and other decision-makers. Methods for involving stakeholders in the specifications, design, and project management are detailed. General and curriculum-specific design issues are covered along with conceptual drawings. Indoor air quality, technology, and accessibility considerations are covered in individual chapters. (Includes 11 references.) 151p.
TO ORDER:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD, 20706; Tel: 800-462-6420http://www.rowmaneducation.com/Catalog/
Concept Plan for Relocation to the Nichols Avenue School.
http://www.21csf.org/csf-home/Documents/TMA/TMA_CP.pdf (The 21st Century School Fund, Washington, DC , Dec 29, 2003)
Presents a conceptual plan for locating a law-related charter high school to a small, historic neighborhood school building. The deficiencies described include lack of administrative, physical education, cafeteria, and assembly spaces, and sufficient classroom space. Site plans illustrate the design remedies and are accompanied by cost estimates. 59p.
New Perth Amboy High School Design Competition: Community Research.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060524060219 Shoshkes, Ellen (New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation, Trenton , Oct 2002)
Presents the report from the research phase of this competition. The report begins with a synopsis of the
state and federal policies that serve as the impetus for the Perth Amboy School District’s Long Range Facility Plan and the framework for the new high school planning study and design competition. The district’s long range facilities plan, a profile of existing conditions district wide and at Perth Amboy high school, and existing educational programs district wide and at the high school are then described. A pictorial overview of the city’s development, situating the current school
construction program and redevelopment initiatives in their historical, current, and future context follows. Includes 154 references and additional resources. 98p.
Myth and Reality: A Study of Excess Space in the District of Columbia Public High Schools. A Case Study of Cardozo and McKinley Technology Senior High Schools.
http://www.21csf.org/csf-home/publications/pubs.asp#myth (21st Century School Fund; Senior High Alliance of Parents, Principals, & Educators, Washington, D.C. , May 2002)
This study involved an in-depth floor space analysis of Cardozo Senior High School, and a review of design plans for a modernized McKinley Tech High School (both in Washington, DC), in order to prompt District of Columbia public schools to develop accurate measurements of useable (i.e., net) floor space, thereby allowing design standards flexible enough to accommodate old and historic schools. Detailed findings from the floor space analyses led to the following recommendations: (1) revise the standard specs to allow greater flexibility so that existing high schools will not face a complete demolition of their interiors at extremely high cost; (2) change the floor space design standard value or eliminate its use altogether; (3) calculate the quantity of net floor space by measuring instructional and administrative space, thereby helping with the determination of enrollment capacities; (4) reexamine the quantity of total existing gross floor space, which is critical to the determination of excess space; and (5) undertake site studies to determine whether structured parking or other improvements are possible to alleviate site constraint problems. (Contains several tables of floor space analysis. Appendices contain floor plans, a list of rooms measured at Cardozo, and a comparison between Cardozo and standard specs of net floor spaces and student capacities.) 43p.
ERIC NO: ED469148 ;
Veteran's Park Educational Campus.
http://www.aia.org/SiteObjects/files/veterans_park_ed_campus.pdf Black, Susan; Everhart, Chad; Johnson, Jessica; Wilson, Mark (American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC , Dec 06, 2001)
Presents a case study of this campus that hosts a 1,600-student high school and a 1,000-student middle school, with land remaining for a 600-student elementary school. The two schools are connected to allow for a single HVAC system, with a community-use auditorium as their connector. 26p.
Morphosis: Diamond Ranch High School. Source Books in Architecture No. 1.
(Monacelli Press, Inc., New York, NY , 2001)
This book represents the first installment in a series based on the Herbert Baumer seminars hosted at the Knowlton School of Architecture at Ohio State University. These publications will focus on a single work by a particular architect and on special topics in contemporary architecture. The book opens with an interview with Thom Mayne, principal of the California architecture firm Morphosis. The interview outlines Mayne's working methods and chronicles his development as an architect from his years as a student through the realization of such influential projects as the Crawford House. This is followed by a detailed presentation of a single project, Diamond Ranch High School, outside of Los Angeles. Every crucial architectural decision is illustrated with conceptual sketches, models, renderings, working drawings, and photographs of the project under construction and after completion. 204p.
ERIC NO: ED472378 ; ISBN-1-58093-079-4 TO ORDER: Monacelli Press, Inc., 10 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128; Tel: 212-831-0248 http://www.monacellipress.com/
Phillips Academy Andover.
Montgomery, Susan; Reed, Roger (Princeton Architectural Press, New York, NY , 2000)
Discusses the history and design of the buildings and gardens at Phillips Academy, Andover, describing the work of administrators and designers who have shaped the campus from its founding to the present. Plans and numerous photographs are included 132p.
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37 East 7th St., New York, NY 20002; Tel: 212-995-9620http://www.papress.com
Century High School: Better Than Accessible. [Videotape]
(Century High School, Rochester, MN , 1999)
This 6-minute videotape shows ways that one newly built high school (Century High School, Rochester, MN) accommodates the needs of people with disabilities. Various building and room designs are detailed showing both poor and good design provisions. Rooms and amenities detailed include accessibility and usefulness of the auditorium control room, emergency exits, elevators, science labs, and toilets.
ERIC NO: ED434505; TO ORDER: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd., NE, Rochester, MN 55906; Tel: 507-287-7150
The Condition of School Facilities as Related to Student Academic Achievement and Behavior.
Cervantes, Rachel P. (Doctoral Disseration, The University of Alabama at Birmingham , 1999)
Examines the relationship between the condition of school buildings and the academic achievement and behavior of students. The school facilities were assessed using Hawkins and Lilley’s Guide for School Facility Appraisal Instrument (1992) in six major areas: 1) school site, structural and mechanical; 2) plant maintainability; 3) school building safety and security; 4) educational adequacy; 5) environment for education; and 6) overall building condition. Study findings indicate a relationship between math and reading achievement and the building category of school site. An inverse relationship existed between the number of suspensions and the building category educational adequacy. The author concluded that providing school facilities that are well maintained and safe and that promote quality learning conditions is an issue that needs to be addressed. 153p.
Report NO: 9956728TO ORDER: Proquest, 300 North Zeeb Road, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106-1346; Tel: 734-761-4700, Toll Free: 800-521-0600, email: info@il.proquest.com http://wwwlib.umi.com/dxweb
A High School for the 21st Century [Videotape]
(Shuller, Ferris, Lindstrom + Associates, Architects, Fayetteville, NC , 1998)
A 10-minute videotape digitally describes a North Carolina prototype high school designed to serve as a model for the 21st century schools. Design emphasis is placed on providing an educationally equitable facility that is secure, efficient, and flexible for multiple uses. The two-story building is composed of core academic and learning resource pods that allow for educational clustering and sharing of information and resources of interrelated functions. Pods, cafeteria, performing arts theater, and gymnasium surround a naturally lighted two-story atrium that allows for multiple functions including a commons area.
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Shuller, Ferris, Lindstrom + Associates, Architects, 214 Burgess Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301; Tel:910-484-4989http://www.sfla-architects.com.
A Study of the Architecture and Curriculum of Virginia High Schools.
Worner, Scott Charles (Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg , Apr 1995)
Provides a written and pictorial history of the architectural and curricular features of Virginia high schools. 284 high school buildings which best represented an architectural period, beginning with the oldest high school building still in use to the most recently constructed schools, were surveyed. Seventeen schools were chosen based on: 1) date of original construction; 2) completeness of original structure; 3) overall rating by the building principal; 4) noteworthy architectural or unique educational features; and 5) subjective comparison of floor plans and photographs. Each building was visited to obtain data relating to curricular emphasis in the design. Each architectural period was researched for significant educational and curricular trends that may have influenced high school design. 251p.
Report NO: 9529882TO ORDER: Proquest, 300 North Zeeb Road, P.O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, MI, 48106-1346; Tel: 734-761-4700, Toll Free: 800-521-0600, email: info@il.proquest.com http://wwwlib.umi.com/dxweb
Five Open Plan High Schools. A Report.
http://archone.tamu.edu/CRS/engine/archive_files/EFL/6000.0504.pdf (Educational Facilities Laboratories, New York, NY , Sep 1973)
Offers examples of five high schools that operate open curriculums in open spaces. Photographs and floor plans illustrate each school's design. The text relates the history of the educational program and community response to open plan schools. A separate section emphasizes the importance of retraining high school teachers in the use of open plan learning facilities and describes a program operated by the District of Columbia Public Schools for training those teachers. 53p.
Lakeside High School.http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU080930 Design Cost Data; v52 n5 , p30,31 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Profiles this Ashtabula, Ohio, school that can accommodate four independent "houses," and also functions as a center for community arts, athletic, and library functions. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Lycoming Career and Technology Center.http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU080950 Design Cost Data; v52 n5 , p50,51 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Profiles this Hughesville, Pennsylvania, career and technology education facility offering automotive, food service, health occupations training, as well as general classrooms. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
St. Agnes Academy Center for the Sciences and Student Services.
http://www.d4cost.com/pdeliver.cgi?sub_id=free&token=RH535273 Design Cost Data; v52 n4 , p29,29 ; Jul-Aug 2008
Profiles this college preparatory school facility that houses student services, conference facilities, and science instruction laboratory/lecture rooms. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Access for All.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNMJ08.pdf School Construction News; v11 n4 , p18,19 ; May 2008
Profiles Greenville County (South Carolina) Schools' J.L. Mann High School, a magnet math and science facility that can accommodate the districts entire special needs student population. The design, construction, and special features of the school are discussed, emphasizing spaces and furnishings dedicated to the needs of special students and the teaching of single-gender classes in the future.
Model Behavior.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1780 Hoffman, Paul School Planning and Management; v47 n4 , p54,56,58,60,32 ; Apr 2008
Profiles Wisconsin's Northland Pines High School, a LEED Gold-certified facility, discussing the coalition of school, community, and designers that created it, and the influence of its sustainability features on the community.
Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU080338 Design Cost Data; v52 n2 , p38,39 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Profiles this facility housing an alternative high school, career/technical center, and adult instructional programs. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
St. Raphael Academy Alumni Hall Athletic and Wellness Center.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=RC080323 Design Cost Data; v52 n2 , p23,24 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Profiles this private secondary school athletic center, which accommodates competitive athletics as well as programs for those who are athletically challenged. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, and photographs are included.
Presidential Treatment.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNMA08.pdf Mason, Craig School Construction News; v11 n2 , p22-24 ; Mar-Apr 2008
Profiles the renovation of Tacoma's Lincoln High School, a landmark 1913 structure that was thoughtfully renovated along with a recreation and restoration of significant architectural features.
Cleveland High School.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_CLE-1.asp Architectural Record; , p56-59 ; Jan 2008
Reviews a design charrette for this St. Louis historic landmark. A plan for conversion of the facility into small learning communities was the outcome.
High Schools.
Learning by Design; n17 , p108-157 ; 2008
Profiles 42 secondary school facilities cited in this competition. For each project, a description, list of project participants, costs, and photographs are included.
Jefferson High School.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_TJO-1.asp Architectural Record; , p48-51 ; Jan 2008
Reviews a design charrette for this Portland, Oregon, high school. The once handsome facility is now reduced to a utilitarian maze, which the charrette suggested be replaced by four academies surrounding a mall.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_TJV-1.asp Architectural Record; , p52-55 ; Jan 2008
Reviews a design charrette for this Fairfax County, Virginia, high school hosting one of the nation's premier college preparatory programs. Attention to an already-established budget resulted in a design that demolishes only the center of the building, replacing it with a open core that promotes social learning.
Building Green for Better Education.
Hoffman, Paul Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p17-19 ; 2008
Discusses the positive impact of sustainable school building features on learning, attitudes, staff morale, and attendance, illustrated with a profile of Wisconsin s LEED Gold certified North Pines High School.
Building as Teaching Tool.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_FOS.asp Novitski, B. Architectural Record; , p90-93 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 1,800-student school is divided into three semi-autonomous institutions of 600 students each, and architectural energy-saving features are incorporated into the curriculum. A list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included
High Performance Environment for the Future.
Porta, Matthew Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p20,21 ; 2008
Profiles the high performance feature's of Denver's Valor Christian High School, which was designed and built in only 21 months.
A Community Campus.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNJF08.pdf Wasserman, Sue School Construction News; v11 n1 , p21,22 ; Jan 2008
Profiles the Lawrence, Massachusetts, high school, built under controversy and consisting of six separate thematic schools organized thematically, rather than by grade.
2007 Architectural Portfolio: High Schools.
http://www.schooldesigns.com American School and University; v80 n3 , p102-138 ; Nov 2007
Profiles 32 outstanding new high school facilities selected for their innovation, sustainability, security, aesthetics, and life-cycle costs. Project information and photographs are included. (The URL for this citation links to the searchable database of American School and University Magazine's school design awards.)
2007 Architectural Portfolio: Main Winners.
http://www.schooldesigns.com American School and University; v80 n3 , p14,16-19 ; Nov 2007
Profiles the two main winners in this competition, Corvallis High School and The Kaleidoscope Center for the Performing Arts at Pennsylvania's Ursinus College. These projects were selected for their innovation, sustainability, security, aesthetics, and life-cycle costs. Project information and photographs are included. (The URL for this citation links to the searchable database of American School and University Magazine's school design awards.)
Form Follows Function.
Copeland, James School Planning and Management; v46 n11 , pS12-S15 ; Nov 2007
Profiles basic security design features for high schools, illustrated with the new T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. These include creating small "academies" within the larger school and abundant daylighting.
State-of-the-Art High School Gets an A+.
Hoffman, Paul Facility Management Journal; , p66-68 ; Nov 2007
Profiles Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The school is the first LEED certified school in the state, and the first LEED Gold certified public high school in the United States. A variety of design, construction, and materials details that helped earn the LEED status are included.
North Dakota High School Champions Education, Environment Over Aesthetics.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Perry, Amy School Construction News; v10 n7 , p18-20 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles Turtle Mountain Community High School, a Chippewa Indian reservation facility that maintains a very low profile, "blank" design into which the occupants intend to incorporate the tribe's iconic program. Challenges of meeting the LEED Silver standard in a remote area near Canada are also discussed, and a list of suppliers is included.
Schooling Sustainably.
http://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/ISarticle.asp?id=192409&story_id=565071457 45&issue=10012007&PC= Theodore, David Canadian Architect; v52 n10 , p19-22 ; Oct 2007
Profiles a new combination gymnasium/cafeteria/theatre at the College Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Longueuil, Quebec. The suburban facility displays urban sensibilities, maximizing space, respect for the surrounding scale, and attention to the environment.
Main Winners.
http://www.schooldesigns.com/Interiors_Showcase.html American School and University; v79 n13 , p14,16-19 ; Aug 2007
Profiles the two main winners in American School and University Magazine's Educational Interiors Showcase. St. Louis' Maplewood Richmond Heights High School and Middlebury College's new library were selected for their high performance principles, innovation, functionality, contextual relationship, humanism, and building quality. Photographs and building statistics accompany a brief description of each project.
From Warehouse to Schoolhouse.
http://www.modernsteel.com/Uploads/Issues/July_2007/30767_bathgate_web.pdf Heaphy, Charles Modern Steel Construction; v47 n7 , p36-40 ; Jul 2007
Profiles New York City's Bathgate Education Complex, a warehouse space converted into three high schools. The article focuses on how the one-story structure was reinforced with exposed structural steel to support a second floor.
Camino Nuevo High School, Los Angeles, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/07_CNCAHigh/default.asp Lubell, Sam Architectural Record; v195 n7 , p130-135 ; Jul 2007
Profiles this school built on a peculiar site that was essentially a traffic island bounded by four busy streets. The solution was to create the common area on the interior of the building, as an open courtyard between two two-story wings. Building statistics, a list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
L.A. County Schools Embracing Density: Panorama High School Stacks Four Levels Around a Quad.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek07/0622/0622d_wwcot.cfm Livingston, Heather AIArchitect; v14 ; Jun 22, 2007
Profiles this four-storey, 2,100-student high school designed to work on an urban site half as large as is typically indicated for a school of that size.
Central York High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU070540 Design Cost Data; v51 n3 , p40,42 ; May-Jun 2007
Profiles this high school in York, Pennsylvania, with arts and recreation facilities for community use. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
The "Greening" of Whitmore Lake High School.
School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , pG42-G44 ; Apr 2007
Profiles the planning and design of this Michigan high school, representing a collaboration of district staff, community members, and the design and construction professionals. Site design, relocation of an historic farmhouse, stormwater management, and a geothermal system are highlighted.
Education Makeover.
http://www.newyork.construction.com/features/archive/2007/04_feature1E.asp Parsons, Jim New York Construction; Apr 2007
Profiles the new facility for the Daylight Twilight School in Trenton, New Jersey. The innovative school teaches school age children by day, and adult high school dropouts by night. The new facility also includes space for the local community college, public library, and a YMCA. A list of project participants is included.
Much-Needed High School Built on Navajo Reservation in Eight Months.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1347.shtm Walley, Catherine School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , p30,32 ; Apr 2007
Reviews the creation of this Arizona reservation school, featuring culturally significant design elements derived from trips through the surrounding landscape, and then incorporated into a cost-saving modular construction.
Mountain Range High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU070330 Design Cost Data; v51 n2 , p30,32 ; Mar-Apr 2007
Profiles this Colorado low-energy use school that boasts an 80% reduction in potable water consumption by irrigating with reclaimed water provided by the city. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
High Tech High.
http://www.edutopia.org Edwards, Own Edutopia; v3 n2 , p30-33 ; Mar 2007
Profiles Los Angeles' High-Tech High, a new charter school that shares a campus with an existing public high school that was renovated as part of the building project.
Signs and Symbols.
Fisher, Thomas Architecture Minnesota; v33 n2 , p36-39,66 ; Mar-Apr 2007
Profiles the St. Croix Lutheran School Chapel in St. Paul, Minnesota. The striking design is clad inside and out with copper. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Light Box.
Koski, Phillip Architecture Minnesota; v33 n2 , p48-51,71 ; Mar-Apr 2007
Profiles an addition to Golden Valley, Minnesota's, Breck School. Abundant glazing helps illuminate a minimal palette of wood, etched metal, and stone. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
A New High School, Natrona County School District, Natrona County, Wyoming.
Architectural Record; Supplement , p74,75 ; Jan 2007
Presents the design of this new high school, which abandons halls in favor of a central courtyard populated with diverse "in between" spaces for gathering or independent research.
Central High School, Carroll County Schools, Carroll County, Georgia.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CH4_georgia.asp Architectural Record; Supplement , p76-79 ; Jan 2007
Presents the design of this high school which accommodates phased demolition and replacement of the existing building.
Grand Prize Award.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n16 , p4,5 ; 2007
Describes Detroit's Cass Technical High School, Grand Prize winner in this competition. The seven-story urban school was selected for the effective manner in which collaboration is promoted between teachers and students in the school's seven "curriculum pathways."
High Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n16 , p99-140 ; 2007
Describes the award-winning designs of 36 high schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, and photographs are included.
School of Entrepreneurship, Buffalo School District, Buffalo, New York.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CH2_buffalo.asp Architectural Record; Supplement , p70-73 ; Jan 2007
Presents the design of this small, specialized learning environment within an historic 1930's high school. 12-hour use, security, accessibility, and the division of the building into three academies are discussed.
South Los Angeles High School No. 3, Los Angeles USD, Los Angeles, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CH1_southLA.asp Architectural Record; Supplement , p66-69 ; Jan 2007
Describes a design team's response to an environmental problem at the site that prohibited building this high school as planned, as well as changes in enrollment projections. The team combined two planned high schools on one site, retaining the small learning community organization, amenities, and daylighting.
The Sum of Smaller Parts.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS2_blythewood-1.asp C. Sullivan Architectural Record; Supplement , p106-109 ; Jan 2007
Profiles the new Blythewood High School in Columbia, South Carolina. The wooded site features wetlands and a 10-acre pond, and the building is organized into four zones on the themes of business, health, engineering, and the humanities. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
A Learning Community.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS4_denver-1.asp Gonchar, Joann Architectural Record; Supplement , p116-119 ; Jan 2007
Profiles the The Denver School of Science & Technology, a charter school with open and flexible spaces that accommodate collaborative learning, team teaching, and small learning communities . The extremely energy-efficient building boasts thorough technology integration and functions as a part of the learning process. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Instruction Drives Construction: Spaces to Support Teaching and Learning.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1289.shtm Kelly, Frank School Planning and Management; v46 n1 , p86-88 ; Jan 2007
Reviews the planning, financing, and design of the new Carl Wunsche Senior High school in the Spring, Texas, Independent School District. The futuristic school consists of three academies housing 500 students each, and responds to a renovated "vision" of educational programming in the district.
Alternative Energy.
O'Donnell, Thomas Iowa Architect; n261 , p26-29 ; 2007
Profiles this Iowa City high school for at-risk students, featuring a common kitchen where students prepare food together, communal laundry room, and daylighting.
Culture Club.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS3_detroit-1.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; Supplement , p110-115 ; Jan 2007
Profiles the new Detroit School of Arts. The small site compelled an unusually tall six-story structure that is scaled down at the edges to acknowledge the low-scale neighborhood. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
2006 Architectural Portfolio: High Schools.
American School and University; v79 n3 , p110-137 ; Nov 2006
Profiles 25 outstanding high school facilities selected for their innovation, image, function, flexibility, maintainability, sustainability, security, community use, balance of aesthetics and function, and "spirit." Project information and photographs are included.
Grand School: A New Design, A New Year.
http://www.edutopia.org/grand-school-new-design-new-year Edutopia
Profiles Chicago's new North Grand High School, featuring a state-of-the-art theatre, four computer labs, a math and science wing, commercial teaching kitchens, engineering and medical career classrooms, two garden courtyards, abundant natural light, and numerous security cameras.
Where Big-City Schools Meet Microsoft Smarts.
Borja, Rhea Education Week; v26 n4 , p32-35 ; Sep 20, 2006
Profiles Philadelphia's School of the Future, a high school created through a partnership of the school district and Microsoft. The innovative school in a distressed neighborhood features rainwater collection for toilet operations, photovoltaic panels, a green roof, an energy-efficient HVAC system, and an innovative educational program.
Abbeville High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU060931 Design Cost Data; v50 n5 , p31,32 ; Sep-Oct 2006
Describes this new high school designed as sections that can be locked off for after school and weekend use. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Building Blueprints: Alternative Learning Spaces.
Montgomery, Terry School Planning and Management; v45 n8 , p44,45 ; Aug 2006
Describes the Toronto campus of the Greenwood College School, a grade 7-12 institution that maintains an urban campus and a rural Summer camp. The urban campus features a "camp" atmosphere with a central "lodge" commons that permits high visibility for activities within the building, a climbing wall, and state-of-the-art learning technology.
Indian River High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU060730 Design Cost Data; v50 n4 , p30,31 ; Jul-Aug 2006
Profiles this school that features an ice storage cooling system and whose use of Agent Construction Management eliminated an anticipated budget shortfall. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Art and Design Studios.
Cromer, Greg School Planning and Management; v45 n7 , p54,55 ; Jul 2006
Describes the extensive additions and renovations that the Denver School of the Arts made to the higher education fine arts center that it bought, making it a highly sought-after venue for study. Proper adjacencies for performing arts spaces are discussed, as are lessons learned from the creation of this school.
King David High School.
http://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/ISarticle.asp?id=175971&story_ Weder, Adele Canadian Architect; v51 n6 , p31-35 ; Jun 2006
Profiles this Vancouver private Jewish high school, citing its open plan and natural interior finishes. Referencing various plantings found in the Bible, the overall landscape strategy is designed to cultivate an awareness of plants while creating a sense of ceremony. Plans, photographs, building statistics, and a listing of project participants are included.
Profiles of Successful Schools.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1093.shtm School Planning and Management; v45 n3 , p20,22-25 ; Mar 2006
Details three national award-winning schools. The two high schools and one K-6 school were selected for their comprehensive educational specifications, flexible designs, healthy interiors, and connection to the community.
El Segundo High School Renovation: Design and Redesign.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/article.cfm?ItemNumber=2566&parentid=2542 de la Cal, Jorge Facilities Manager; v22 n2 , p50-53 ; Mar 2006
Details the renovation of this landmark high school building that involved restoration of the notable 1935 original structure, demolition of insensitive and educationally inadequate additions, and the creation of state-of-the-art facilities for science, the arts, and community recreation.
Is This the School of the Future?
Hogan, Kevin Scholastic Administrator; , 2p. ; Feb 2006
The leaders behind Philadelphia and Microsoft’s grand experiment in education want to create the definitive 21st-century learning laboratory. This discusses the project, and includes a sidebar with a floor plan and "factors for success."
2006 Notable Projects: Schools.
http://www.architypereview.com/ar_v01_i01_schools.html Architype Review; v1 n1 ; 2006
Case studies, including project description, project team, and photographs, of the following schools: Perspectives Charter School, Chicago, IL,
Perkins+Will; Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ, John Ronan Architect;
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, CA, Mark Cavagnero Associates;
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kirkland, WA, Mahlum Architects; Lick Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA,Pfau Architecture, Ltd; Clifton Middle School, Monrovia, CA
Osborn; Building 9, Wildwood Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA, Cigolle X Coleman; Architects; and Bronx Charter School for the Arts, Bronx, N.Y.,Weisz + Yoes Architecture;
Designing Schools with the Future in Mind.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n15 , p163 ; 2006
Cites the growth of career-based learning in high schools, using Detroit's RETC as an example of a facility planned and designed with business and industry input.
Grand Prize Award 2006: High-Tech Design Charters a Course for the Future.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n15 , p4,5 ; 2006
Describes the Denver School of Science and Technology, grand prize winner in this competition. The charter school building was selected for its well-thought out floor plan, with open and flexible spaces that accommodate collaborative learning, team teaching, and small learning communities.
High Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n15 , p93-139 ; 2006
Describes the award-winning designs of 37 high schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, and photographs are included.
Smart Growth.Glitsch, Val Texas Architect; v56 n1 , p38-43 ; Jan-Feb 2006
Profiles significant improvements at Dallas's Hockaday School, including a new academic research center, additions to the lower school, renovations to existing structures, and a new master plan. The new structures and additions feature enhanced transparency and more curved exteriors to "soften" the campus. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
Wise Investment.Lewis, Rick Texas Architect; v56 n1 , p44-47 ; Jan-Feb 2006
Profiles San Antonio's new Byron P. Steele II High School, featuring a cohesive design with considerable attention to interior details and finishes. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
A.E. Stevenson High School.
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_stevenson/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this new atrium entrance to an existing high school that unites five floor levels, and houses a student union with meeting spaces, bookstore, and credit union. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Alpharetta High School. [Alpharetta, Georgia]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_alpharetta/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this large high school that is divided into three "houses." The building maximizes valley views from its perch on a ridge, incorporating sustainable design, daylighting, and mitigation of impact on the stream environment below. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Artists for Humanity EpiCenter. [Boston, Massachusetts]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_artists4humanity/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this private art-oriented school for at-risk teens that was constructed on a small site in an industrial zone requiring environmental remediation. The resulting LEED platinum-certified school is able to sell surplus electricity from its photovoltaic arrays. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Berkeley High School. [Berkeley, California]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_berkley/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this daylit addition that includes a gymnasium, pool, library, cafeteria, and offices, and presents a welcoming connection to the downtown and public transportation. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
School of the Holy Child. [Rye, New York]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/ Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this girls' school addition, which was built on top of the existing school to preserve the landscape and views. A series of variously sized and configured spaces encourage social interaction. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
2005 Architectural Portfolio: High Schools.
American School and University; v78 n3 , 89-138 passim ; Nov 2005
Presents 39 high school projects cited in this competition. Selection was based on security, innovation, cost-effectiveness, timelessness, community use, functionality, and sense of place. Project information and photographs are included.
ECHO Academy, Tiffin, Iowa.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU051134 Design Cost Data; v49 n6 , p34,35 ; Nov-Dec 2005
Describes this alternative high school that features a geothermal well field for heating and cooling, a wetlands septic system, and landscape plantings grown by the students. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan and photographs are included.
Aberdeen High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050926 Design Cost Data; v49 n5 , p26,27 ; Sep-Oct 2005
Describes this new high school that accommodates community use and houses a federally-supported advanced science and math program. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Thom Mayne's Diamond Mind.
http://www.edutopia.org/thom-maynes-diamond-mind Edutopia; v1 n6 , p32 ; Sep 2005
Presents a short interview with Diamond Ranch High School architect Thom Mayne.
Can a School Be Too Cool?
http://www.edutopia.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=Art_1331&issue=sep_05 Pogash, Carol Edutopia; v1 n6 , p28-31 ; Sep 2005
Reviews teacher and student reactions to Diamond Ranch High School, whose bold design draws positive and negative responses. Landscaping that was cut out of the budget and lack of color are among the negatives, but the school's users are generally pleased with the affect that the building has on student interaction and its singular, unorthodox design that inspires school pride.
Pope John XXIII High School and Gym.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050737 Design Cost Data; v49 n4 , p37-39 ; Jul-Aug 2005
Describes this new Catholic high school evoking historic Catholic collegiate architecture. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Emc2Group Designs First LEED High School.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek05/tw0408/0408pw_desertedge.htm AIA Architect; Apr 2005
Descibes Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona, which is obtaining LEED certification through the use of low-emitting building products and occupancy sensors to control lighting and HVAC.
High School Projects.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n14 , p87-124 ; 2005
Describes the award-winning designs of 36 high schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, plans, and photographs are included
Martin Luther King, Jr. High School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050122 Design Cost Data; v49 n1 , p22,23 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Describes this facility set away from the main highway and compactly designed to minimize disturbance of the wooded site. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Perth Amboy High School.
Architecture; v94 n1 , p38-41 ; Jan 2005
Describes this large high school, combining school and community center functions, which features six "learning academies" that are geared toward the region's growth industries.
Special Needs Facilities.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n14 , p132 ; 2005
Describes the design of the Devereux Living and Learning Center Integrated Treatement Unit, where adolescent males with substance abuse disorders and mental illnesses are educated. A list of the project participants, costs, and photographs are included.
Chicago Public Schools Project. Big Design Ideas Suit Little Village High School.
http://midwest.construction.com/features/archive/0501_feature1.asp Barner, Craig Midwest Construction; Jan 2005
Several groups have had a dramatic impact on the design of the $51 million Little Village High School on Chicago's Southwest Side. They included residents of the Little Village neighborhood, the Chicago Public Schools, and the design and construction team itself. The "small schools" concept is driving the layout of the facility. Even though the structure will house 1,800 to 2,000 students, the 287,000-square-feet, two-story building will accommodate four separate schools. Each 450- to 500-student school will have its own administration, identity and principal, who will report to a master principal. But some spaces will be shared among the four schools, including the library and media center, two gymnasia, pool, cafeteria and 500-seat auditorium, as well as baseball and soccer fields outside.
Microsoft High.
http://www.districtadministration.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=680 D'Orio, Wayne District Administration; v41 n1 ; Jan 2005
Describes a new Philadelphia high school being built in partnership with Microsoft. The 750-student neighborhood anchor will feature one-to-one computing, a completely wireless environment, and broadband school-to-home connectivity. LEED principals are being observed in the design and construction of the school as well.
Bolstering the Community.
O'Connell, Kim Inform; v16 n3 , p22-25 ; 2005
Describes the Langston High School Continuation/Langston-Brown Community Center in Arlington, Virginia. The LEED silver-rated facility anchors the neighborhood, hosting educational programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Extensive sustainable features include rainwater capture for landscape irrigation, daylighting, porous asphalt, and a charging station for electric vehicles. A listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Tapping into Technology. O'Connell, Kim Inform; v16 n3 , p28,29 ; 2005
Describes Richmond, Virginia's Deep Run High School, which took design cues from nearby high tech office buildings and features adjacent teaching spaces for different subject areas, reflecting the school's | ||
