FCCPS Community Visioning The Schools of the Future Report to the Community Everyone is a Stakeholder When You are Building Community Schools
November 2015
Table of Contents
Project Overview
Project Overview..................................................................................1
The Falls Church School Board and Falls Church City agreed to a boundary adjustment with Fairfax
Information Gathering Activities..................................................3
ment brought the school and city-owned land under the jurisdiction of Falls Church City instead of
County of 34.6 acres of land at the intersections of Route 7 and Haycock Road in 2013. This agreeFairfax County. This land includes George Mason High School, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Outreach to Community....................................................................4
and athletic facilities. Under the terms of the agreement, the School Board and the City may use up to 30% of the total acreage for commercial development and the remainder of the site must be used
Summary of Community Forum Input........................................6
for school purposes for the period of 50 years from the date of the agreement.
Summary of Online Comments................................................... 10 Summary of School Staff Input................................................... 12 Project Timeline................................................................................. 14
Appendices Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix
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Community Forum Powerpoint and Panelist Presentations Community Forum Drawings & Buildings School Staff Report Student Meeting Report
Video The Community Forum was recorded by FCC-TV. Video of the program is online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m88pWwV7nu8&feature=youtu.be
Email additional input To submit additional input, send email to
[email protected].
The School Board and City identified the opportunity to use the proceeds from the commercial development to help fund replacement of the High School and expansion of the Middle School to meet future capacity needs. The School Board and City performed preliminary analysis of potential configurations of the parcels to help consider options for future development.
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Following this initial analysis, the School Board engaged a team led by Cooper Carry Architects to implement a George Mason High School/Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (GM/MEH) Vision-
Information Gathering Activities
ing process to gather feedback from the Falls Church community and adjacent property owners to
Meetings with School Staff
support and guide the next steps of the development process. Cooper Carry Architects submitted a
More than twenty meetings led by Bob Jones of Arcadis, contracted as FCCPS Owner’s Representative and Dr. Toni Jones, FCCPS School Superintendent, were held for teachers and school staff in October 2015. Meetings were grouped by school departments to hear the specific needs of teachers in every discipline, as well as food services, guidance, office and building service staff. Participants reviewed images of new schools and learning spaces, and identified essential elements in a new school. School Principal Ty Byrd and Assistant Principals Kevin Clark and Matt Hills attended most of the meetings. Meeting groups included
Report in July 2015. This report informed the work of City & School Staff as well as the School Board and City Council as they decided on the elements that are essential for successful redevelopment of the school campus into academic and commercial components.
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English Department Math Department Science Department Social Studies Department World Language Department Library/Media Services Inter-Disciplinary Visual Arts Performing Arts
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Cross Disciplinary Innovation Physical Education Special Education Food Service Technology/Security Administration/Health Guidance/Counseling Building Services/Maintenance Hybrid Classroom (HY-C) MEHMS staff meeting (to be held in Nov. 2015)
• A walk-through meeting was held with Performing Arts teachers regarding performance and practice spaces
On July 30, 2015 the Falls Church School Board and Falls Church City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) pursuant to the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) to include a New or Renovated George Mason High School, Expansion of the Existing Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School and Commercial Development. Two proposals were received on October 30, 2015, and extensive community review will occur in November and December. City and School Board will issue a Request for Detailed Proposals (RFDP) to the proposers, if their proposals meet all submission criteria. In order to determine the school design details to be included in the RFDP, Falls Church school and city staff engaged in community information gathering activities that include:
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Meetings with teachers and school staff Community Forum led by school design experts Online submission of comments Meetings with GMHS students
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Meetings with Students • Ten students attended the community meeting. • GMHS students met in two sessions in December 2015. Report is in Appedix 4. Page 3
Online Comment Option • The invitation to the Community Meeting included the option for those who could not attend the meeting to provide their comments. Fifteen comments were received, and are summarized on page 10. The email address
[email protected] remains open to receive additional input.
Video The Community Forum was recorded by FCC-TV. Video is available to all with further opportunity for input. http://youtu.be/m88pWwV7nu8
Outreach to community In order to reach a large cross-section of community members, outreach efforts for the Community Forum included: • email invitations to all school employees and City employees • personal and email invitations to leaders of community groups, with request to share with their membership • personal email invitation to School Board and City Council members • email invitations to members of FCCPS School Board Advisory committee members and members of Falls Church City Boards & Commissions • email invitation to all who attended previous FCCPS visioning events • email invitation to GMHS alumni • inclusion in FCCPS Morning Announcements (six announcements) • newsletter invitations sent via FCEPTA, Middle School PTA, GMHS PTSA and Falls Church Education Foundation • newsletter invitations sent via school principals • invitations sent to local preschools • social media posts on Facebook and Twitter • prominent location on www.fccps.org • two half-page advertisements in the Falls Church News-Press
Community Forum Agenda
October 17, 2015
9:00 a.m. Call to Order/Welcome/ Schedule Justin Castillo, Falls Church School Board Chair 9:05 a.m. Introductions - Toni Jones, FCCPS Superintendent 9:15 a.m. Panel Doug Gehley, VMDO on School Design Ty Byrd, GMHS Principal, on 21st Century Learning Josh Lasky, U.S. Green Building Council on USBGC Initiatives Bruce Beddow, EMx Energy on Energy Alternatives & Academics Michael Mondshine, WSP I Parsons Brinkerhoff on District Energy 10:00 - Q&A 10:15 Break 10:30 Table discussions on what we just heard. • Sustainability/Energy Efficiency/Solar/LEED • Learning Spaces/Furniture/Technology • Large Interior spaces - theater, commons, cafeteria, gymnasium • Indoor/Outdoor - Green spaces • Connections among whole campus, including commercial • Community Use of School Building 11:15 Wrap up & summary of what’s been said/heard. 11:30 - Hands-on activity - Building & Drawing 11:50 - Wrap up/ thank you/next steps 12:00 As people leave, discussion notes will be on walls. You are welcome to add additional comments via post-it notes. Before & after the meeting, please enjoy the display provided by the American Institute of Architects Sigal Gallery - School Design Now!
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Summary of Community Forum Input Attendees selected the groups that they wanted to join. • • • • • • •
Longtime residents Students High School Parents Parent of Young Children Parents of Elementary & Middle School Students Community members Staff
Common themes across the table conversations • Many were concerned about giving up any land for commercial use. Community wants to know if there is a way to do this project without selling or leasing land. • There was universal agreement that schools should build for the future, making sure that all spaces and technology are adaptable so that we are not limited by architecture when teaching styles and enrollment and technology change. • Almost every table noted that those most qualified to talk about classroom needs are the teachers and administrators who are there every day. The student group noted that no matter what happens to the building, good teachers are the most important element in good schools. • Our high school should be an inspirational design, a community landmark. These schools will provide a visual representation of what this community wants to be known for. Building a high-quality school is an opportunity to continue FCCPS history of innovative educational leadership i.e. IB, daycare, all day kindergarten, inclusion. • There are many great examples out there, and we don’t have to reinvent the wheel because we can use elements from other schools that we like and avoid those we don’t.
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Questions that need to be addressed going forward. Although participants were reminded that this forum was not focused on the PPEA process or the costs associated with building schools, those issues are clearly on the minds of many citizens. • • • • • • • •
How will we pay for this? How do upfront costs result in future savings on energy? Can long-term efficiency pay off in tax savings later? How will information be shared with community as we go through the process? Where will students go to school during construction? Does it all have to happen at one time? Can we stage the building process over 30+ years or does it have to be done at one time? Do we have to give up greenspace for commercial development?
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency/Solar/LEED • High level of interest in the Net Zero, District Energy, Solar, Geothermal wells and US Green Building Council Information about what it really means to be a green school • LEED certification is a minimum standard, but not what is most important. • Buildings should be built with sustainability as priority - more than LEED. • Symbolic importance to having LEED Certification, but is it worth it? Can we do more? • This is important because it shows community values (in addition to saving money). • The actual school buildings can be part of the curriculum and model for career prep. • Interest in green walls and a green roof • Plan for solid waste recycling, composting, wastewater recycling • Incorporate natural light/ solar tubes • Use daylight-controlled LED lighting • Concern about air quality in buildings: Proximity to I-66 and urbanizing area mean that indoor air quality needs to be addressed.
Learning Spaces/Furniture/Technology • Important to ensure that new schools are not built based on trends or fads (like open classrooms of 1970s) • Very important to design flexibile, reconfigurable walls and spaces • Learning pods with capacity for multiple classrooms • “Ballroom” flexibility with spaces that can be separated or shared • Build space for Career & Technical Education into plan. • Connect culinary classes and cafeteria with real-world education. • Build Special Education spaces very strategically. • School security needs to be reflected in internal design as well as ingress/egress. • Upgrade science labs to incorporate technology. • Important to plan for future technology, not just current • Connection to projector and reliable Wifi are very important in every classroom. • Music practice rooms - sound-proofed rooms • Are lockers needed? • Standing desks • Stools • Adjustable furniture • Nooks and spaces for students to gather informally out of class Page 7
Large Interior spaces - theater, commons, cafeteria, gymnasium
Connections among whole campus, including commercial
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Space needed for the entire student body to gather Upgraded theater & performing arts space Addition of black box theater Shared or more usable MEHMS performance space Centrally located student union/commons areas - with a coffee bar or gathering place where students will congregate after school • Gymnasium/training/health areas should be state-of-the-art. • If this is to be a multi-level school, elevators and stairs need to be together. • Incorporate academics into school design/wall art/stairs.
Indoor/Outdoor Connections • • • • • • • •
Secure green spaces - accessible courtyards important Courtyards and roof spaces could provide outdoor spaces that are secure, too . Outdoor classroom space for all students Outdoor exercise and athletic space Multiple turf fields and tennis courts, possibly on top of buildings or parking structures Dedicated garden and outdoor classrooms Natural lighting Retractable or glass roof over common area
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Security is important. Especially if commercial is nearby, it is important to maintain a green, peaceful campus. Incorporate healthy boundary between school and commercial. Keep advertising out of schools. Link middle school and high school for student, teachers and space-sharing, but each should maintain separate identity. Important to consider parking for all constituencies - teachers, students, community, commercial Incorporate Bike/Walk infrastructure to reduce need for parking. Build a pedestrian bridge across Haycock Road. Greater collaboration with Grad Center property to combine facilities, parking. Ideal if commercial space included business that would partner with schools for internships, classroom visitors Some community connections can be made virtually with technology, not only physically.
Community Use of School Building • Secure design so that most spaces are reserved for students during school hours, but some spaces could be accessible to community • Careful study needed to decide cost/benefit of community pool • Fields are important community spaces. • Tech space/Maker Labs • Meeting spaces • Are there revenue-generating rental opportunities with large spaces like pool & auditorium? Could pool and auditorium be in commercial space or shared with UVA/Virginia Tech? Page
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Summary of Online Comments Community Input • Continue to gather community input. • Engage students of all ages in the design process, especially elementary, since they will be attending the school. • Falls Church needs to build big enough schools to accommodate future growth. • Minimize taxpayer burden.
Successful Models to Imitate • Discovery Elementary in Arlington used a multi-stakeholder process in designing and building a school that FCCPS should use as a model. • Design a safe and secure common and classroom area; Yorktown High School in Arlington has a wonderful model of a Town Hall, along with model school security. • Use research-based best and promising practices, and US Dept of Ed recommendations.
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency/Solar/LEED • • • • • • • • • •
Incorporate natural light. Onsite energy generation with ability to sell energy back to the grid Include a rain garden. See-through beehive built into the side of the building Exterior sunshades to allow or block natural light Water bottle filling stations Green roof Motion switches for lighting Recycling Composting
Large Interior Spaces • • • • •
Community spaces like gyms, pool, sports fields, tennis courts must be considered. Tuned piano for in public space for ad hoc gatherings Incorporate art into building design. Sufficient library space and storage to maintain collection Art classrooms with space to store and work on long-term projects.
Indoor/Outdoor Connections • • • • •
Think outside the bricks and mortar box to have outdoor learning spaces. Allow more hands-on project-based learning opportunities. Native species plantings Creative and appealing architecture Campus should be source of pride for community.
Connections among whole campus, including commercial • • • •
Think carefully about the traffic patterns and accessibility. Enhance connections to W&OD Trail and encourage options for biking and walking. Pedestrian bridge across Haycock Rd. Keep separate identity for MEHMS & GMHS.
Community Spaces • Include adequate parking and bus space. • Build performance spaces that accommodate parent/family audiences.
Learning Spaces • • • • • • • • •
Spaces that encourage collaboration among students Mix of areas for different uses within a classroom Make use of all spaces - wall and rooftop gardens Moveable walls Shared classrooms Microwaves and refrigerators in classrooms Bilingual signage Built-in exercise opportunities in classrooms Provide easy access for classes to study the architecture and systems of the building itself. The design should be flexible so that students and staff can interact with it and change it as desired (both indoors and out) and there should be invitations for spontaneous creative expression both indoors and out. • Include adequate space for instrument storage and rooms for instrument practice.
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Summary of School Staff Input Teachers and staff provided input during department meeting held in October and November 2015 The detailed report is included in Appendix 3 Every department expressed different requirements for configuration and furniture. The following ideas were common across several meetings.
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency/Solar/LEED • Solar panels for both energy efficiency and academic use • NetZero Ready • Geothermal
Testing Spaces • Small isolated sound rooms for IB and other testing • Space for future online IB testing for 45-300 students
Large Interior Spaces • Soundproof panels in corridors • One large, flexible community space = Town Hall • Part of Media Center with hard floor for Cafe Space
Learning Spaces • Small quiet areas for breakout spaces in classrooms and in pod areas • Flexibility - Ability to open wall between two classrooms • Sound isolation between classrooms, especially those that are able to be connected through a moveable wall • Everything in classroom should move including whiteboards and furniture. • Cross-disciplinary opportunities among departments • Strategic locations of adjacent spaces and departments. (i.e. English near theatre.) • Teacher team rooms with bookshelves, projectors • Science Room types - Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Black-out shades instead of blinds (science) • Pencil sharpening block in every classroom • Special location for MakerSpace/Design labs
Technology/Furniture • • • • • • • • • • •
Standard classroom technology that includes Skype, camera, microphone, and display Sound systems Rotating projectors to be able to project on more than one surface Large sliding whiteboards Some standing desks Operable windows Print station in Media Center Flexibility in room layout Comfortable seating for small groups Adequate electrical outlets
Indoor/Outdoor Connections • Outside Wifi • Outdoor storage for maintenance equipment, near PE department • Easy access to roof for outdoor classroom
Connections among whole campus, including commercial • Bike Storage • Staff Showers • Secure interior courtyards for secure outdoor access
• See Appendix 3 for Performing Arts, Food Services and PE details.
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Project Timeline Issue RFP for Conceptual Proposals Non-mandatory Project information meeting Deadline to submit questions on RFP Issue responses to questions Conceptual Proposal submission deadline Public portions of proposals released Community Meeting Community Meeting Announcement of Shortlist Issue Phase Two RFDP for Detailed Designs Responses to Phase Two RFDP for Detailed Designs Due Public hearing on Detailed Proposals Selection of preferred Proposer Negotiate Comprehensive Agreement key terms City authorizes public referendum Finalize Comprehensive Agreement Public referendum Bond sale Notice to proceed
July 30, 2015 August 25, 2015 September 23, 2015 October 7, 2015 October 30, 2015 By November 15, 2015 December 5, 2015 December 12, 2015 December 2015 December 2015 March 2016 April 2016 June 2016 June-July 2016 July 2016 November 2016 November 2016 December 2016 December 2016
American Institute of Architects’ School Design Now! travelled to GMHS in November & December 2015 for all to see inspirational school design. Architects from QuinnEvans Architects and Stantec presented their visionary school design projects to a community meeting on December 7, 2015. Students enjoyed the exhibit, and an article in the student newspaper, Lasso Online, contains student thoughts on school deisgn.
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Appendices Appendix 1 - Community Forum Powerpoint and Panelist Presentations Appendix 2 - Community Forum Drawings & Buildings Appendix 3 - School Staff Report Appendix 4 - Student Meeting Report
Appendix 1 Community Forum Powerpoint and Panelist Presentations (used with permission of presenters)
Planning for New/Renovated GMHS & Expanded MEHMS October 17, 2015
Justin Castillo, Falls Church School Board Chair
Today’s Schedule 9:00-10:00 - Presentations from Panel 10:00 - Q&A 10:15 - Break 10:30 - Table Discussions 11:15 - Wrap-up 11:30 - Hands-On Draw & Build 12:00 - Dismissal or Opportunity to read and comment on ideas.
What Happens After Today? ● ● ● ●
We’ll gather your input and generate a report. The input we receive today will be shared with public, and stakeholders will have additional opportunities to comment. Your ideas and the report will be used to inform the Request for Detailed Proposals that is issued by School Board & City Council in early January. An AIA exhibit called “School Design Now!” will be coming to Falls Church in November/December so many more can see what is possible and provide input.
Logistics ● ● ●
Bathrooms are nearby The back of the room is often colder than the front, so if you are cold, feel free to change seats. Coffee, water and snacks at table. Help yourself throughout the morning.
Toni Jones, FCCPS Superintendent
Site Map
Panelists Doug Gehley, VMDO Architects Tyrone Byrd, GMHS Principal Josh Lasky, US Green Building Council Bruce Beddow, EMx Energy Michael Mondshine, WSP l Parsons Brinkerhoff
Doug Gehley, VMDO
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
A LASTING LEGACY
19th century model
vs.
21st century skills
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
A LASTING LEGACY
Critique
Place Bound Bland, sturdy, standardized rooms with rigid lecture furniture
Time Bound 50 or 75 minute time blocks 2 to 5 days a week
Efficiency Bound Factory model designed for mass production Role Bound Teacher with sole responsibility for transferring knowledge
Traditional Classroom Model
Terry O’Banion A Learning College for the 21st Century, 1997
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
“The Sage on the Stage”
Critique
Only TWO roles exist: STUDENT Sits, listens, takes notes, raises her hand, answers teacher-directed questions & does her homework
TEACHER Sets the agenda, delivers the lecture, writes on the board, hands out assignments & grades the results.. Michael Schoop From Classroom to Learning Spaces: Teaching by Design, 2007
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
Putting Learners First
The teacher can ‘work from the center’ and increase his/her ‘effective reach’ “Guide on the Side” versus “Sage on the Stage” ‘Cognitive Apprenticeship’ Students are asked to assume tasks, roles & responsibilities that are authentic professional practices
RETHINKING THE CLASSROOM
Classrooms become Laboratories for Learning Enhanced, Rich Roles… STUDENT •From audience to: Creator, Collaborator, Designer & Cohort
TEACHER •From performer to: Guide, Analyst, Researcher & Critic
Creates substantive change in individual learners.
Principles of Learning Theory The Learning Theory Approach….
Engages learners in the process as full partners who must assume responsibility for their own choices. Creates & offers as many options for learning as possible. Assists learners to form and participate in collaborative learning activities. Terry O’Banion A Learning College for the 21st Century, 1997
THE LEARNING CLASSROOM
PLACE BOUND & TIME BOUND
Tutoring
Study
Chance Encounter
Conversation
Research Debate Food
SITUATED NATURE OF LEARNING
TIME & PLACE-SPECIFIC LEARNING
Breaking down the box…..
Tutoring
Study
Every space in the building, from the cafeteria to Chance the corridors, Encounter should be designed to support a 21st century educational mission Get this to occur… and magic will happen!
Conversation
Research
Debate Food
ANYPLACE, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME
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21st CENTURY DESIGN STRATEGIES
XQ SUPER SCHOOL PROJECT
DESIGNING THE NEXT AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
XQ SUPER SCHOOL PROJECT
DESIGNING THE NEXT AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
XQ SUPER SCHOOL PROJECT
DESIGNING THE NEXT AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
XQ SUPER SCHOOL PROJECT
DESIGNING THE NEXT AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
WINCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HISTORIC LEGACY
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
BREAKOUT SPACES
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
CIRCULATION AREAS
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
LIBRARY
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
DINING COMMONS
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ACADEMIC SPACES
JOHN HANDLEY HIGH SCHOOL
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
FAUQUIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LEARNING SPACES
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING SPACES
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING SPACES
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
OUTDOOR LEARNING SPACES
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
FAUQUIER HIGH SCHOOL
QUANTICO MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
SITE PLAN
Concept One: Learning Neighborhood • • • • •
4 Shared Learning Studios Shared Learning Hub Group Learning Area One-to-One Learning Area Staff Collaboration Hub
QUANTICO MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD
Concept One: Learning Neighborhood • Option for Lecture Style Arrangement
QUANTICO MIDDLE / HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD
Concept Two: Learning Neighborhood • 5 Learning Studios • Shared Learning Hub as “Open Studio” • Group Learning Area • One-to-One Learning Area • Staff Collaboration Hub • Connections to Nature • Neighborhood Setting Optimized
QUANTICO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD
QUANTICO MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
MODEL
BUFORD ENGINEERING DESIGN ACADEMY
STEM LEARNING
BUFORD ENGINEERING DESIGN ACADEMY
STEM LEARNING
BUFORD ENGINEERING DESIGN ACADEMY
STEM LEARNING
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNING
QUESTION 1: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS?
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNERS
QUESTION 1: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS?
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNERS
QUESTION 1: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS?
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNERS
QUESTION 1: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS?
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNERS
QUESTION 1: HOW DO YOU EDUCATE AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS?
BUCKINGHAM PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY
A REIMAGINED LANDSCAPE FOR LEARNERS
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NET ZERO ENERGY (NZE) FAST FACTS 1st NZE Elementary School in the Mid-Atlantic Largest NZE School in the U.S. EUI: 23 PV Array: 1,706 Solar Panels / 496 kW - Cost: $1.5m - Payback: 7 years - Annualized Return: 6% over 20 yrs. - Year 1 Savings: $52K - Year 20 Savings: $1.4m Other Features: - Geothermal Well Field - Solar Pre-Heat of Water - 100% LED Lighting - Ideal Solar Orientation - High Thermal Mass Walls - Bioretention Areas that Clean Water
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NET ZERO ENERGY SCHOOL
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NET ZERO ENERGY SCHOOL
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ENCOURAGING DISCOVERY
Principal Ty Byrd, GMHS
We are excited about the academic growth that will occur when our building catches up with the 21st Century teaching and learning that is already happening at Mason
Even in our old GMHS building, we are creatively teaching in a 21st century way.
Teachers are working shoulder to shoulder with students.
Our Media Center is well-used, and students our collaborating throughout the day.
These are MEHMS students. The addition to this building will provide even more opportunity to expand and enhance inquiry-based learning.
We are all excited in both buildings about the possibilities of new/renovated & expanded buildings, and look forward to working with the community.
Josh Lasky US Green Building Council
Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council
Our Mission
Measuring Progress
Gaining Momentum
Our Work
Three Pillars
It’s about community.
Bruce Beddow EMx Energy Management
THE ENERGY CONCEPT INTEGRATING RENEWABLE ENERGY WITH ENERGY EFFICENT HVAC SYSTEMS REDUCES OPERATING COST AND EMISSIONS PRESENTED BY: BRUCE E. BEDDOW, PE, CEM EMX CORPORATION
Table of Contents
❑ PART 1: The Energy Concept for Low Energy Buildings ▪ Design Energy Target ▪ Renewable Energy Opportunities ▪ Low Energy Buildings
❑ PART 2: City of Falls Church Development Opportunity
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Branch Circuit Controller Outdoor Heat Pump Unit
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III: Low Energy Buildings
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Solar Panels with Geo-Heat Pumps – Renewable Energy
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Solar Panels – Renewable Energy
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ACPS - James Polk ES (LEED GOLD) – Geo-Solar
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Long Bridge Recreation Center (LEED Gold Design) - Solar
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MCPS - Paint Branch High School (LEED Gold) – GeoThermal
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MCPS - Paint Branch High School (LEED Gold) – GeoThermal
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DCPS – Catherine Watkins ES (LEED Gold)
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Energy
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• Energy Efficiency: 1. More work done from same amount of energy used -Reduce, Reuse, Recycle 1616 H Street NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006
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What is District Energy? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAVczZPePG4&feature=youtu.be
Providing a Model for Sustainable Urban Development While Creating a Laboratory for Students Thriving in the New Energy Economy Presented by WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Michael Mondshine Vice President, Sustainability and Energy Director, Urban Futures Initiative PMO
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WE ARE…
→ A leading global infrastructure, buildings, power, and environmental engineering company → One of the fastest growing firms in our industry → A firm rich with a tradition of innovation and leadership → The engineer behind award-winning projects One World Trade Center - New York, NY
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Sustainability and Energy Team Supports Clients across the Sustainability Spectrum Sustainability Strategy
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Sustainable Energy Assessing the technical and financial feasibility of the full spectrum of renewable energy technologies to support investment decisions and designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive energy management programs GHG and Resource Management
Developing strategies and programs that enable ongoing cost savings, product and service innovation, enhanced recruiting and retention, and improved relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Climate Adaptation
Quantifying and reporting GHG emissions and other resource impacts, establishing meaningful goals and targets, and identifying, evaluating, and implementing cost-effective means to achieve reductions Sustainable Products and Supply Chain
Identifying assets at risk and quantifying potential impacts to develop remediation plans that are practical to implement and target finite resources at the most critical vulnerabilities.
Managing complex environmental data, improving the performance of individual products, mitigating risk throughout the supply chain, and reporting progress
What is District Energy? ❖ Provides Heating and Cooling ❖ Serves Multiple Buildings from A Common Stem
Source: International District Energy Association, http://www.districtenergy.org/what-is-district-energy/
❖ May Use Combined Heat and Power ❖ Electric Generation ❖ Waste Heat Recovery
Benefits of District Energy
Commonly Used in Campus Settings
➢ Enhance Reliability ➢ George Mason University ➢ Increased Efficiency – Use of Waste Heat
➢ William and Mary
➢ Reduced Operating Costs
➢ James Madison University
➢ Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
➢ Virginia Tech
➢ Increased Marketable Space in Buildings Due to HVAC Removal
➢ INOVA Fairfax Hospital Source: Northern Virginia Regional Commission, http://va-nvrc.civicplus. com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3068
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Envisioned but not Realized Example of 18-Acre Campus with Microgrid and District Energy
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Not Your Grandparent’s Power Plant
Source: Northern Virginia Regional Commission, http://va-nvrc. civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3068
A 300kW Gas Mircroturbine, Source: http://www.dg.history.vt. edu/ch1/introduction.html
Source: Northern Virginia Regional Commission, http://va-nvrc.civicplus. com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3068
Developing a District Energy Project Critical Considerations 1.
Is it Economic? A. B.
2.
Is there sufficient energy demand? Combined electric and thermal provision likely more economic
Regulatory A.
Permitting i. ii.
Can we get necessary air and environmental permits? Will generation and thermal distribution be regulated by State Corporation Commission (SCC)1 i. ii.
SCC does not have right to regulate utility services provided by (or to) municipal utilities except for certificate of public convenience for electric generation Private entity may only be able to generate for wholesale or provision behind the meter (no retail customers) i.
3.
May not cross public thoroughfare
Infrastructure 1Mcguire Woods, LLP, District Energy Systems, An Analysis of Virginia Law, Prepared for Northern
i. ii.
Space for piping Electric Utility Collaboration
Virginia Regional Commission, http://www.novaregion.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3050
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Notional Project High-Level Money Flow(s) District Energy with Microgrid EPC EPC Solar, Wind & CHP EPC Microgrid Infomatics EPC Thermal Distribution Wind Electrical Offtake
SPE Electric PPA CHP Electric PPA Solar Electric PPA Wind
Thermal PPA CHP
Dominion
Falls Church
Developers
Electric Microgrid Owner
Thermal Microgrid Owner
Meter Aggregator
Electric Bill Thermal Bill
CHP Electrical Off-take
Solar Electrical Offtake
CHP Thermal Off-take
Land Buyer & Microgrid Recipient
Fixed Price EPC
Net Meter
MGaaS O&M
Tenants
Elec Usage Thermal Distribution O&M
HVAC Cap-Ex Reduction
O&M Themal Usage Real Estate
Land Seller
A Myriad of Advanced Sustainability Measures to be Taken Comprehensive Sustainability Plan for a 32 acre-site
Many Opportunities for Advanced Sustainability Measures
Clear and Tinted Versions of Electro-chromatic Glazing Partially Installed Geothermal Loop
Solatubes at the Beijing Olympics Installed, Modular-size, Membrane Bio-reactor plant
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Questions?
Table Discussions ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sustainability/Energy Efficiency/Solar/LEED Learning Spaces/Furniture/Technology Large Interior spaces - theater, commons, cafeteria, gymnasium Indoor/Outdoor - Green spaces Connections among whole campus,including commercial Public use of school buildings
Write ideas and concerns on large tablet paper.
Hands-on Draw & Build Everyone has opportunity to draw or build the element of your choice. ● What was the thing that stood out most to you in the conversation today? ●
What would you definitely like to see in our schools?
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What is essential and how would you like to see it incorporated?
Further Review of Discussion Notes The formal program ends at noon. If you have a few more minutes, you are invited to: ● Review the discussion noted from other tables. ●
Leave comments via post-it note.
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Enjoy the AIA School Design Now! Exhibit.
Thanks for coming!
Appendix 2 Community Forum Drawings & Buildings
Community Forum Block and Lego Buildings
Appendix 3 School Staff Report
GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL Program Confirmation Meetings # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Meeting Group English Department Math Department Science Department Social Studies Department World Language Department Library / Media Services Inter‐Disciplinary Visual Arts Performing Arts Cross Disciplinary Innovation Department Physical Education Special Education Food Service Technology / Security Administration / Health Guidance / Counseling Building Services / Maintenance High C Community Meeting Students
Date 10/9/2015 10/8/2015 10/13/2015 10/9/2015 10/8/2015 10/8/2015 10/14/2015 10/14/2015 10/8/2015 10/14/2015 10/9/2015 10/8/2015 10/28/2015 10/21/2015 10/13/2015 10/8/2015 10/9/2015 10/17/2015
Time 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:00 PM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 9:00 AM
Complete X X X X X X X X X X X ??? X X X X X Schedule X Schedule
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT 1. Reading spaces in building. Small quiet areas in English Department and scattered around school building. 2. Classroom casework and storage – 12 LF of Base Cabinets, Countertop, and Wall Cabinets. Teacher Wardrobe. 8 LF of full height adjustable open bookshelves. 3. Ability to open wall between two classrooms – must be convenient and provide sound isolation when closed. 4. Small breakout spaces viable in classroom. 5. Skype capabilities in classrooms. Camera, microphone & display for easy teleconferencing and recording. 6. Charging Student computers???
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7. Ceiling projector should rotate in order to use different walls. 8. Large, sliding whiteboards 9. Include some standing desks. 10. Secure outside space – courtyard 11. Bike Storage / Bike Racks 12. Shower facilities for staff 13. Close proximity to Auditorium and Media Center 14. Cross Disciplinary Opportunities – Social Studies MATH DEPARTMENT 1. Classrooms 8 LF of Base Cabinets, Countertop, & Wall Cabinets. Teacher Wardrobe, 4 LF of full height bookcase. 2. Pod configuration with central workspace 3. Flexible Classroom Space – open two classrooms for one large room 4. Teacher Team Room with projector 5. Staff showers 6. Standard storage room shelving – some bins 7. Outside wireless access 8. Cross Disciplinary Opportunities with Science Department SCIENCE DEPARTMENT 1. Classrooms – 6 movable science tables – 6 fixed workstations around the perimeter with 3 electric duplex, gas & water/deep sinks – casework around perimeter. 2. May prefer individual tables/desks that can be assembled into larger tables ‐ flexibility 3. 6 duplex electric ceiling reals in center area of classrooms 4. Small fixed teacher demonstration table with gas, electric, & water at center front of room (may be off‐set to one side) – movable side demonstration tables 5. Provide fume hood in each classroom – 4 additional movable fume hoods for chemistry and prep rooms
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6. Base and Wall Cabinets around perimeter except at windows – provide under counter knee space for work stations – mix in tall cabinets with adjustable shelving – ½ of wall cabinets with glass in doors. 7. Central distilled water unit and icemaker 8. Science prep room shared between two classrooms – storage casework – dishwasher – refrigerator – microscope storage ‐ ventilation 9. Chemical Storage Room and chemical storage cabinets – biology explosion proof refrigerator ‐ ventilation 10. Science Room Types – Biology, Chemistry, Physics 11. Central Room for Analytical Equipment – STEAM Lab 12. Safety showers and eyewash – classrooms & prep rooms 13. Cubbies for backpacks (24) 12”x18” cubbies – place to hang aprons 14. Bookshelves in team room 15. Rough‐in for solar panels and weather station on roof 16. Greenhouse – access to outside 17. Cross Disciplinary Opportunities – Math Department 18. Dishwasher in each classroom and prep room. 19. Standard refrigerator in each classroom and prep room – emergency circuit – one explosion proof refrigerator. 20. Microwave in each classroom – build into casework 21. Goggle Cabinets (36) – sterilizing 22. Large Whiteboards – prefer sliding 23. Prefer blackout curtains on windows in lieu of blinds 24. Pencil sharpening block in classrooms SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT 1. Would like ability to open two classrooms for one room for large groups. Must be convenient and isolate sound when closed. 2. Classroom casework and storage – 8 LF of base cabinet, countertop, and wall cabinets. 8 LF of lockable full height bookcase, glass display case with lock. 3. Large whiteboard wall – “tactile” 4. Operable Classroom Windows
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5. Suggested sound panels in corridors 6. Cross Disciplinary Opportunities – English and World Languages WORLD LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT 1. Would like a large 40 person room for larger groups – open wall between classrooms – must be convenient and provide sound isolation 2. Classroom casework 12 LF of base cabinet, countertop, & wall cabinets – locked display case for cultural displays. 3. Would like 5 small sound isolated rooms for IB testing – no PA speakers 4. One large flexible community space – commons area LIBRARY / MEDIA SERVICES 1. Provide shelving for 15000 Titles – low movable bookshelves 2. Media Center should be flexible – easily movable furniture 3. Circulation Desk – Built‐in Casework – 2 people – near main door – book drop through circulation desk and corridor wall. 4. Workroom – bookshelves for unpacking, supply storage, sink, counter space, work area for repairing books, no copier 5. Offices behind circulation desk with visual control over Media Center – work room behind and accessible from offices 6. Print Station in Media Center 7. Media Center Seating Areas – flexible – different types of seating 8. Sound System with microphone jacks – Presenters station with permanent computer, audio system, speakers, projector for quick & easy use – zoned speakers 9. Digital Tech Storage – charging facilities 10. Collaborative Classrooms open to Media Center 11. Provide Café Space‐ hard floor 12. Media Center charging stations 13. Fireplace
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INTER‐DISIPLINARY RESOURCES 1. Move Design Lab and Design Studio from Media Center to Inter‐Disciplinary in program. 2. Design Labs should be adjacent Media Center with sound isolation – windows for visual control of space 3. Electric and ventilation for equipment 4. Flexibility in room layout – work tables – Large whiteboard areas 5. Design Lab – Some Casework – material storage 6. Design Studio – Casework & countertops on two walls – Coordinate with TV Studio 7. Presentation Arena 8. Hybrid Learning Center – comfortable seating – small groups 9. Designate one Design Lab as Robotics Lab 10. Design Studio (Recording Studio) VISUAL ARTS 1. Two of the Design Labs should be open to each other with a separation wall ¾ the length of the space – like the current design lab layout 2. Provide power strips along the casework countertop – place monitors with lap top docking stations for digital art – one large screen with printer 3. Teacher Team Room of 800 SF should be divided into two 400 SF Team Rooms – one for visual arts and one for performing arts 4. Kiln – include one kiln – provide rough‐in and space for two kilns 5. Art Storage – place art storage rooms between design labs and accessible from both labs. 6. Requested Darkroom – students prefer to keep film photography – need 400 SF for 22 enlarging stations, large sink, and drying table.
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PERFORMING ARTS 1. Auditorium a. Fixed Seating Type – comfortable folding cloth seats b. Ceiling and Room acoustics for music c. Stage Configuration – stage should be as deep as wide – 50’ wide d. Orchestra Pit – would like hydraulic pit – can be used as a stage extension – include trap door e. Stage Curtains – Grand Curtain, Middle Curtain, Back Curtain, Cyclorama, 4 leg curtains, 4 teaser curtains f. Stage Rigging – Double Purchase Fly System – Catwalk system for accessibility g. Stage Lighting – 100 light circuits with dimmer on each circuit – light bars on stage and in front – include light trees on side of stage – 120 lights – two spot light positions ‐ h. Sound System – 48 channel – “base” speakers mounted – ability for mobile speakers – microphone connections – separate simple “one click” system that someone can plug in microphone, flip a switch, adjust volume and speak. i. Control Room – 3 people – lighting control, sound control, & stage director – provide large operable sliding window – control room should not contain storage j. Broadcast Facility / Equipment – Coordinate will Falls Church Public Television – Need space in building for TV Studio k. Large electric projection screen and projector l. Stage – wood floor painted flat black m. Flexible Power – many 20A receptacles around state – in center of seating areas n. Loading Dock – exterior garage door – access to stage area o. Small secure storage area in stage support space 2. Dressing Rooms – 20 students – counters on each side with makeup mirrors and good lighting – toilet room sink is adequate – room for costume rack ‐ 3. Scene Shop & Work Room – 700 SF may be too small – include slop sink (painting) ‐ 4. Auditorium Storage – Add costume storage and costume shop – near dressing rooms 5. Auditorium Lobby – lobby display case 6. Drama / Black Box Requirements a. Black Box Configuration – open room, share storage with stage, no windows, sound panels ‐ flexibility b. Black Box Finish Materials – Black VCT, CMU, Black Acoustic
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c. Black Casework one wall for storage – alternate would be black casework costume storage around room under catwalk d. Lighting – 4’x4’ pipe grid from ceiling, lighting control, LED lighting – alternate configuration would be a catwalk system around perimeter of the room with lights mounted on the railing and costume storage below – 32 circuit lighting system (8 circuits per side) e. Sound System – 12 channel sound system – speakers mounted on stands f. Uses folding chairs g. Would like ceiling higher than 12’‐6” for lights (16’) h. Secure Office – window to Black Box Room – window outside – storage space (Teacher Team Room will be office) i. Are emergency lights necessary – can’t turn them off 7. Band Room Requirements – next to Auditorium – Flat floor – display cast for trophies – acoustic ceiling – recording capabilities – large double sink – sound panels – increase band room to 2000 SF for 75‐80 students 8. Choral / Strings Room Requirements – Flat Floor – provide portable risers for 200 students (200 on stage / 60 in chorus room) – sound panels 9. Uniform Storage – Rolling Racks – 100 band tux, 100 chorus robe, 100 other – move racks out of storage room for changing – provide ventilation 10. Music Library – revise to one room – high density storage system – small countertop work area 11. Need costume shop and additional storage near dressing rooms for costumes. Would like rough‐in for washer/dryer. 12. Provide 3 instrument Storage Rooms – Percussion, Wind, Strings – Instrument Storage Shelving (Bins) – adjacent band room. a. Percussion storage – double door – 400 SF – two walls deep shelves – open shelving casework b. String storage – double door – open shelving two walls c. Instrument storage – two doors, in & out – open casework shelving with limited lockable units 13. Split the 800 SF Teacher Team Room into two 400 SF Rooms between Visual & Performing Arts. The Team Room will be the office with exterior window and visual control over the band room and Black Box.
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14. Practice Rooms – 2 small 100 SF practice rooms with acoustic isolation – 2 sectional rooms 600 SF for 15 students – computer space for IB testing – look at modular practice rooms CROSS DISCIPLINARY INNOVATION DEPARTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Electric and Ventilation for equipment – John will forward list of equipment Some Casework – large sinks Work tables – flexible space – easy to reconfigure – wheels on equipment Material Storage – wall mounted racks Large whiteboards Breakout spaces between labs with windows to labs
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Loading Dock access to Gym Storage – roll up door to outside – clear access to gym Adjacent outdoor vehicle storage Provide space for staff showers Gym – Roll up door to storage rooms Locker Rooms should be in close proximity to both gyms
SPECIAL EDUCATION 1. Need a home base – central office space with individual workstations & common area (combination common area / lounge / work room) 2. Like to stay close to their content area – space already provided in each content area 3. Sensory Room ??? 4. Second teacher desk in classrooms they work in 5. Need Itinerant Area 6. Separate toilet changing room – separate room with door to corridor 7. Change name – Speech / OT/PT Lab
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FOOD SERVICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Serving Line – Revise (2) Portable Hot Food Table to Portable Induction Hot Food Server Serving Line ‐ Add (4) Pass Through Refrigerators with glass doors to the Serving Line Serving Line – Add Salad Bar (1) to one side of serving line Serving Line – Add Deli Bar (1) to one side of serving line Serving Line – Increase to (4) Portable Cashier’s Tables and (4) Computerized Point of Sales. Two cashiers per line for increased capacity. 6. Serving Line – Provide overhead electric reals above serving line table. 7. As feasible, all equipment and tables should be on wheels. 8. Equipment – Change Pot Sink with Booster Heater to 3 Compartment Pot Sink with Booster Heater and Garbage Disposal. 9. Equipment – Add 2 Compartment food prep sink 10. Equipment – Add (2) 4 burner grills 11. Equipment – Add (1) 2 burner open flame unit 12. Equipment – Add (1) Microwave Station in Kitchen 13. Equipment – Add (8) Microwave Stations in Cafeteria 14. Equipment – Add (1) 80 quart Mixer 15. Equipment – Add (1) Slicer Station 16. Equipment – Add (1) Ice Maker 17. Equipment – Add (1) Double Decker Steamer 18. Equipment – Add (1) Kettle 19. Kitchen – Provide overhead electric reals at work table locations 20. Revise (3) Work Tables and (4) Portable Solid Top Tables to (7) Portable Solid Top Work Tables. 21. Kitchen – Delete Tackboard and Add 4’x4’ Whiteboards around Kitchen 22. Kitchen – Provide Temperature Alarms for Walk‐ins 23. Provide clocks in Kitchen and Serving Line 24. Loading Dock – Provide ramp to grade at loading dock 25. Provide (2) Offices in Kitchen with windows into Kitchen. Provide Whiteboards in Office. 26. Provide Kitchen Staff Breakroom with Lockers 27. Provide Catering Storage Room with Washer/Dryer
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28. Provide TV locations in Cafeteria – Provide menu TVs above serving line entrance and inside serving line. 29. Provide Cafeteria charging stations 30. Provide space for (6) Vending Machines in Cafeteria 31. Projector and retractable screen in Cafeteria 32. Provide (2) Water Coolers in Cafeteria 33. Provide Phone outlets in Kitchen 34. Kitchen must be keyed separate from the building. TECHNOLOGY / SECURITY 1. Servers / Communications Room Equipment – Rik will forward a list of equipment for the new Server Room 2. Cox Fiber Connection (Merryfield) Fiber INet (City Backbone) / Coax Cable from Cox Communications for VOIP / (2) Verizon Fiber connections for internet 3. Classroom Technology – Smartboard / Projector ‐ Wireless Access Point 4. Skype type service in each classroom – LED Smart TV with camera – wire speakers to TV – HDMI Cable from Teachers Desk to TV – Data connection to TV 5. Sound System – Mounted Speakers with volume control – (2) wall mounted speakers wired to TV 6. Central Control Panel – Teacher can plug in one point – HCMI Cable to TV would control video, volume, camera 7. All CAT6 Cable 8. IT Office next to Server Room – window in office 9. Halon or Dry Sprinkler System in Server Room – Emergency Backup Power 10. Intercom System – Dukane tied to VOIP system 11. Phone System – Cox Communications VOIP 12. Card Reader Door Access 13. Security System 14. HVAC Control System
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ADMINISTRATION / HEALTH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Provide room for deliveries off reception. Health Clinic should be connected to Admin Provide office for School Resource Officer Provide office for Parent/Teacher liaison Wall mounted TVs in office and reception Provide numerous electrical outlets – charging stations Workroom – Mailboxes 100 – sink/casework Single unisex student toilet rooms – each floor – near media – control questions (maybe use card reader access?) 9. Outdoor eating space from cafeteria GUIDANCE / COUNSELING 1. Guidance Reception – waiting for up to 10 people – electronic sign‐in station – pamphlet rack ‐ Wall TV in reception. 2. Registrar / Secretary – should be separate office from reception area 3. Sound control between offices is important – walls should extend up to structure with sound isolation provisions. 4. Offices – requested window to exterior (in Ed Spec) – Would like a window door from office to corridor and counseling suite. 5. Provide internal door from Counseling area to Administration Area. 6. Provisions for TV in Main Counselor’s Office and Conference Room. 7. Projector in Conference Room 8. Space for refrigerator in Workroom 9. Where can IB testing be held for 45‐300 students – going to on‐line testing 10. Need large storage area for 75 years of student records – High Density storage for archived records and file cabinets for current records – fire protection needed – how many files? – need length of required high density shelving and number of file cabinets. Will be converting to electronic files in the future – what type of protection is needed for electronic files? – Card Access to Records Room 11. Special Education / Parent Liaison space should be relocated to Special Education 12. Separate outdoor space for staff
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13. Save terrazzo mustang from original school outside Media Center (New Main Lobby) BUILDING SERVICES / MAINTENANCE 1. Loading Dock facilities are needed for the Kitchen, Building Services, and Physical Education. Loading dock must be adjacent facility but can be shared. 2. Storage Room adjacent loading dock. Doors should accommodate pallets. Provide lockable storage room or secure storage cage inside room. 3. Combine offices and locker room into one 560 SF Room (Should be larger for workroom equipment). One room for office / workshop. Garage Door to outside. Provide Toilet Room. Provide card reader from interior door to school for security. 4. Outlets for shop equipment in workroom. 5. Parking for (6) maintenance vehicles outside workroom. 6. Outdoor storage room for plows, gators, golf carts, tractor, lawn equipment, snow blowers, gas etc.. Structure does not require climate control and can be separate from school. Should be convenient for physical education department. 2000 SF ? COMMUNITY MEETING 1. Self‐guided education 2. Every space should provide an opportunity to learn 3. Windows to Corridor – use as “whiteboards” 4. Flexibility – “everything” in classroom should move – sliding whiteboards 5. Connectivity – “skype” type capabilities in classrooms 6. Net Zero Ready Building? 7. Outdoor courtyard spaces 8. Breakout spaces – sound isolation 9. Easy access to roof 10. Large common space – “Town Hall” 11. Geothermal – include test well and evaluation
Appendix 4 Student Meeting Report
CONFIDENTIAL Student Interview Meetings 9:30 AM Need more community spaces where you can work, present, maker spaces, etc.
Library Community Space o
For Presentations
o
For Quiet Activities such as reading and studying
o
Move Chess games ( and other noisy activities to other community spaces)
Large Common Area that is not Cafeteria or Library for socializing o
Open central area with high ceilings (like National Portrait Gallery atrium)
Cafeteria o
Reduced number of lunch periods but more lunch lines
o
Salad Bar for Vegetarians and fallback on lunch days that are not popular
o
Multiple options for food
o
Two levels separated by grade or subjects
Classrooms
Classrooms should have details that are specialized to the subject matter and give meaning to the students. Students should know what class they are in based on surroundings
An example would be desks that are easy to move in English to arrange in circles or u-shapes
Lighting and huge windows looking out on beautiful landscaping like at Potomac School in McLean
Grouped by subjects such as Languages (including English), Science, History and Social Sciences
Restrooms
Doors that close (many broken locks in current restrooms)
Layout in Boy’s Locker room restrooms keeps people from using those restrooms (privacy)
Showers that are useable before school for early morning practices. Current light switches are in gym office so have to shower in dark if teacher has not arrived.
More efficient hand dryers, less paper
Better faucets that you do not have to hold on while you wash.
Flooring
Carpet in quiet spaces like Library only
Carpet gets dirty and smelly in band rooms and corridors
Other ways to promote acoustics in bandroom
Band/Chorus/Orchestra
Soundproofing to keep from distracting nearby classrooms
Lockers
Currently too narrow
Many students use only for winter coats and sport bags
Recycling
Important –students want to understand what happens to recycled items
Sometimes bins have an X and are now regular trash
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GMHS 12/08/15
CONFIDENTIAL Visual Announcements
On TVs in Common Areas, Cafeteria, Security Desk
Also use to show LEED information
Alternative Energy
Solar
Building to LEED Silver
School Height and connection to Middle School
3-4 floors maximum – no higher than MEHMS
Need student elevators
Bridge connecting the two schools with chairs/benches and carpet (good study space) similar to otomac School in McLean
Athletic Facilities
Would like a pool – Wakefield has salt-water pool – Do not like pool at Yorktown
Pool could be used for school and to rent out, and could be used for injured athletes
Want gym for Basketball at High School
Turf fields are good for football, soccer and baseball (though up-kept grass good for baseball too)
Like the idea of 2nd gym with raised running track
Need a School Sign at entry Student Interview Meetings 3:15 PM Classrooms
Windows and Natural Light
Desk Flexibility (including lab tables in science rooms)
Larger sinks that could be used to fill a bucket
Storage for large items students need to carry around (cubbies)
Easier access to present (platforms)
Tiered classrooms (smaller auditorium type spaces) for movies, guest lecturers, presentations
o
Auditorium seating with fold away desks
o
100 students max.
Use of color in classrooms to keep students engaged and awake instead of white walls o
Blue, light orange, yellow will help with institutional lighting
o
Pleasant – lift spirits
Bigger gathering Places
Rent out to public
After school competitions and events
Music Practice rooms that double as meeting spaces
Auditorium that can be split for multiple performances (current has dividing partition)
Screens that students can connect personal computer to (maybe HDMI) to present videos
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GMHS 12/08/15
CONFIDENTIAL Collaboration spaces in corridors
Large chalkboard for students to write on
Lockers that are large enough for winter coats and backpacks for sports (rackets too)
Charging stations throughout school
Screens that students can connect personal computer to (maybe HDMI) to present videos
Similar spaces to Junior and Senior alcoves in current school o
At least one per grade
o
Easily cleaned
o
Good ventilation
o
Near a water source for spills
o
Windows or sun-therapy lamps
Entire building should have
Grander Entry so people know where the school is and where to enter
Galleries for Art Display
Tall trees block school so keep trees and make building taller
Atrium Spaces (radio telegraph on top) like Woodrow Wilson HS
Natural lighting
Good Climate control
Let outdoors in
Green roof
Courtyards
Garden Plots
Skylights or light tubes
Good ventilation that is adjustable in places like science, art and technology and shop rooms to minimize particulates
Band and Cafeteria should be separated and acoustically separated from classroom spaces
Indoor Sporting Facility with Pool
Healthful living spaces and gyms (natural light in health classrooms and gym offices)
Glasgow Middle School has stage in cafeteria where students perform and hold talent shows
Blackbox Theater for smaller performances and practices.
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GMHS 12/08/15
