HVAC Technology Advancements: A Game Changer for Energy Reduction and Indoor Air Quality
O’Connell Robertson is designing two new elementary schools for Austin Independent School District (AISD). “Austin ISD recognizes that it is uniquely poised to balance the needs of the environment, the diverse community we serve, and available financial resources through sustainable practices. Since the 2004 bond, all new schools and major renovations have adhered to sustainable…
Read MoreFrom Blocks to Rockets: Special Spaces for Children to Discover and Explore at San Antonio College
This building brings together two of San Antonio College’s (SAC) cherished programs: The nationally accredited Early Childhood Center and the STEAM-focused Santikos Micronaut Center. Early Childhood Center (ECC) The ECC provides SAC students, staff, faculty, and the community with childcare services for children four years of age and younger. It also functions as a training…
Read MoreScience Students Receive First-Class Educational Experience
The new Science Building at San Antonio College offers contemporary laboratories to support the college’s multiple science education programs with a focus on biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology. The purpose of the building is embedded in every detail. Organized into seven labs and three rooms that were combined into a single linear prep room, the…
Read MoreReimagining the Student Experience from the First Impression
The San Antonio College (SAC), award-winning Fletcher Administration Building (Fletcher) renovation, rejuvenated the heart of the campus. SAC reimagined and revolutionized the way administrative student services are delivered by creating a space that puts students first and allows staff members to serve as expert guides. SAC’s student population is primarily non-traditional students varying widely in…
Read MoreDesigning Transformative Educational Spaces
by: Jarrod Sterzinger, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Director of Architecture The role and responsibilities of the K12 educational setting are growing increasingly complex for an exponentially developing world. Students’ success requires education of the whole child. Districts across Texas are working each day to support the teacher and learner at the highest level, evolving curriculum…
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