August is a month of K-12 education (web link) project completions and one of our own reaching a lifetime goal. It doesn’t feel like the end of summer yet, but it’s time to go back to school! For the kids, teachers and administrators that are “hitting the books” – we salute you! These three great stories highlight some of this month’s activities in this month’s edition of flaSH [PDF].
RUBY DUNCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS READY FOR KIDS
The first SHARCHITECTURE 2 story elementary school prototype is ready for the start of school. The two story plan, arranged around a central outdoor courtyard learning area, uses less land than conventional 1 story facilities with additional value added classroom area. The two story plan also facilitates grade separation and passive security opportunities. The use of color is important in the design to provide a more “kid friendly” environment and an individual identitiy for the school. The facility is also designed to meet the CCSD (web link) 30,000 BTU/sf/yr energy budget.
TAYLORSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPDATED FOR 2010
The administration area and classroom remodel at the Taylorsville Elementary School (web link) is ready to welcome students and parents for the start of the new school year in the Granite School District. The design of the remodel focused on improving the efficiency and security of the reception office, administrative and lobby areas of the school.
The new administrative area has improved visibility to help staff control access to the school. Low VOC finishes and recycled materials help make the Taylorsville ES more green!
CONGRATULATIONS, ERIC ROBERTS!
There are lots of things to say about Eric Roberts (web link). On August 26, 2010, we’ll be able to say all those things about
Eric Roberts, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP. Please send your congratulations (and words of wisdom) to our newest architect, and spread the word! We searched for a funny joke about architects to put in this space, but guess what? The internet does not seem to have funny jokes about architects. Guess the internet hasn’t met Eric Roberts 
July is a month of project completions and reaching out to help our community. These three great stories highlight some of this month’s activities in this month’s edition of flaSH [PDF].
SHARCHITECTURE and CORE Construction Sponsor Christmas in July Food Drive
We are honored to continue our affiliation with Catholic Charities and CORE Construction in supporting the Christmas in July Food Drive. Through July 28, 2010, SH will be collecting non-perishable food items, canned goods and cash or check donations at our office. Help us make this year a little easier for the many families in southern Nevada who struggle with the basic necessities of life. We are open Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for collections or please call Kathy for more info.
DAQEM and Air Quality
SHARCHITECTURE Cashman Equipment, Burke Construction and the Clark County Dept of Air Quality and Environmetnal Management hosted the first of three seminars targeting air quality issues in Clark County. Issues addressed on July 13 were regulations, permitting, compliance, enforcement and small business assistance. The meeting focused on the County’s new Air Quality Regulations. Richard Beckstead, Permitting Manager for DAQEM presented an overview of the new regulations and processes. Visit: DAQEM Website for more info.
CSN Engelstad Health Sciences Building
Glass enclosed Sim Rooms at Englestad Health Sciences are part of a two story expansion that includes multipurpose and computer classrooms, pulmanary/ blood/ stress lab, invasive training lab, general sim lab, polysom lab, observation rooms and staff offices. SimCenter Design was the lab programming consultant. CORE Construction teamed for an early delivery through CMAR and was able to return a savings of $300K in contingency costs to the owner.
June is a month of new beginnings and continued success for our clients. A triumvirate of great stories highlights this month’s edition of flaSH [PDF]. Enjoy the benefits of being green and sustaining our communities through medicine and historic renovations.
Granite School District Taylorsville Elementary School
SHARCHITECTURE and Onyx Construction have commenced the renovation of historic Taylorsville Elementary School in West Valley, Utah. This renovation to the 50 year old school will create a better learning environment for the students. SHARCHITECTURE applauds Granite School District’s commitment to established schools. “Preservation-based community development not only protects our heritage, but also …increases civic participation, and bolsters a community’s sense of place,” according to the Trust for Historic Preservation
Reaping the Financial Benefits of Going Green
SHARCHITECTURE has helped our clients obtain over $3,000,000 in tax rebates and cash rebates in the first half of 2010. Working with clients to identify financially viable programs to maximize the payback of going green is part of our ongoing analysis of building and system design and life cycle assessment for projects. Existing buildings have some of the same opportunities as well, and can be retrofitted and upgraded with positive financial returns. Contact Eric M Roberts for more info.
VMSN Moves One Step Closer to Realization
Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada was approved for their new flagship location on Martin Luther King Boulevard in the City of Las Vegas. The non-profit medical group is building a 12,000 SF facility to provide access to health care to the Southern Nevada’s working families. The care center will initially focus on primary care, pediatrics, prenatal care and social services with additional services added in the future. Occupancy is planned for December 2011.
Check out our conceptual fly-through for the Interdisciplinary Studio complex at the College of Art and Architecture
Check out this great fly-through of our conceptual model for the University of Idaho, College of Art and Architecture Interdisciplinary Studio complex. This is going to be a great facility! It is in the fundraising phase now.
