{"id":10049,"date":"2019-09-11T21:08:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T21:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eosa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=10049"},"modified":"2019-09-12T22:25:30","modified_gmt":"2019-09-12T22:25:30","slug":"2019-grand-oaks-high-school","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/texasschoolarchitecture.org\/?page_id=10049","title":{"rendered":"2019\u2014Grand Oaks High School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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Conroe ISD\u2014Grand Oaks High School
\nArchitect: PBK<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Stretching into a heavily wooded, virgin site & establishing the flagship campus for a 6th Feeder Zone, this new high school serves as a visual precedent for regional affiliation, community identity & educational character. With an educational program showcasing best practices in safety, sustainability & NextGen Learning applications, this timeless icon is proudly poised to guide the Next Generation of learners into the Next Century.<\/p>\n

Design<\/strong><\/p>\n

New campus responds to growth in rapidly developing quadrant of district; Collegiate exterior respects district\u2019s \u201cbrand\u201d & compliments residential architecture; Traditional exterior paired with progressive interior; Educational program infuses project-based learning with active learning spaces; Diverse learning spaces, adaptable furniture arrangements & campus-wide technology deliver a wholly responsive active learning environment; Environment encourages spontaneous interaction & collaboration<\/p>\n

\"Value\u2014StarValue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every surface comprised of durable, low-maintenance materials that reduce life-cycle costs; Interior circulation spaces serve multiple functions catering to active learning while reducing footprint; Daylight introduced in every classroom; LED lighting, occupancy sensors, water conservation fixtures & efficient HVAC systems lower operating costs; Parking & clearly marked entrances to Fine Arts & Athletics wings enable access for community use; School constructed on time & under budget<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Durable, low-maintenance building materials & construction applications; LED lighting, occupancy sensors, water conservation fixtures & efficient HVAC systems contribute to lower operating costs; Daylight in every classroom; Permeable synthetic running track mitigates drainage challenges; Building orientation, energy-efficient envelope, window placement & insulated materials contribute to reduce heat gain & optimize energy performance; Turf fields for athletic programs eliminate life-cycle costs<\/p>\n

Community<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iconic high school serves as centerpiece of rapidly expanding community; Design team proactively involved community business, educators, parents & students; Campus community enhanced by peer-to-peer & student-to-teacher interactions via formal & informal spaces; Campus \u201cownership\u201d enhanced through customizable social & educational spaces; Community connection enhanced by shared fine arts, extracurricular & commons venues; Community values reflected in Collegiate-inspired character<\/p>\n

Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heavy inclusion of community businesses, educators, parents & students to generate goals, establish vision & build consensus; Designated planning activities were conducted to strategize mixed-use gathering spaces & define program adjacencies; Intensive educator & student input was maximized to articulate the new & progressive interior themes & function<\/p>\n

School Transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collegiate-inspired exterior speaks visually to high academic aspirations & life-long learning; Plan represents a complete transformation & new paradigm for district\u2019s interior educational environment; Shifts educational program from traditional departmentalization to NextGen Learning nodes with teaming & project-based learning (PBL); Infuses PBL with active learning spaces; Culture enhanced by peer-to-peer & student-to-teacher interactions in agile\/flexible\/adaptable spaces arranged by students<\/p>\n

\"Stars Star of Distinction Category Winner<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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