Browsing Category: Sustainability

HVAC Technology Advancements: A Game Changer for Energy Reduction and Indoor Air Quality

Exterior elevation of the front entryway of a new elementary school

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…

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Designing 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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