Update to Fort Bend I.S.D.
Design and
Construction Standards
April 2011
Personnel
Bob Herolz (Designer)
Fernando Corrales(Architectural Intern)
Janet Spencer (Interior Designer)
Bond McCall (I. T. Specialist)
J. Gordon Spencer, AIA, RIBA (President)
Rick Adamchak, AIA (Architect)(Project Manager)
Ken Cvejanovich, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect)
Horacio Gomez, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect)
Steven Biegel, AIA, LEED AP (Project Architect)
School Experience 1967-present
• Matrix Spencer Architects has a 44 year history in the Design and Construction of K-12 Schools
• MSA has worked with 17 different School Districts throughout the Houston area
• The total completed school projects is 300 and counting.
• MSA is presently working in Beaumont ISD, Houston ISD and Klein ISD.
• MSA has worked in Fort Bend ISD since 1987
Fort Bend I.S.D. School Experience
• Miscellaneous projects: 1991 Bond Issue, Addition and Renovations to the Maintenance Facility and Additions and Renovation to The Police Facility
• Additional Projects:9 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools4 High Schools
Thurgood Marshall Stephen F. Austin L.V. Hightower High School High School High School
Education ProjectsAldine Independent School DistrictAdministration and Athletic FacilitiesBus and Maintenance Center
Learning Resource Center & Tax OfficeStadium and Field House
Elementary SchoolsCarmichael Elementary SchoolInez Carroll Elementary SchoolColonial Hills Elementary SchoolGloria Sammins Elementary SchoolHidden Valley Elementary SchoolInwood Elementary SchoolStephens Elementary SchoolThompson Elementary School
Middle SchoolsDrew Junior HighShotwell Middle SchoolMattie Teague Middle School
Senior High SchoolsCarver High School – Additions and RenovationsMacArthur High School – Additions and Renovations
Beaumont Independent School DistrictElementary Schools
Caldwood Elementary School – Opening Dec. 2011Regina Howell Elementary School – Completed 2010Sallie Curtis Elementary School – Opening Dec. 2011
Channelview Independent School District
Consulting 2003 Bond Issue
Primary SchoolsMcMullen Primary School – RenovationsCrenshaw Primary School – Renovations
Harvey S. Brown Primary SchoolMiddle Schools
Alice Johnson, Jr. High School (Phases 1,2,&3) Renovations & AdditionsSchochler Primary – Renovations & AdditionsDeZavala Elementary – Renovations & AdditionsViola Cobb Elementary – Renovations & Additions
High SchoolsAthletic Renovation Package – H.S. Football Stadium, Field House & Tennis Courts
9th Grade CentersL.W. Kolarik 9th Grade Center
Clear Creek Independent School DistrictMiddle Schools
Clear Lake Intermediate School RenovationsSenior High Schools
Clear Lake High School Addition and Renovations
Houston Independent School DistrictElementary Schools
Allen Kennedy Elementary School (LEED) – Opening Dec. 2011J. R. Reynolds Elementary School Oak Forest Elementary SchoolJudson Robinson Elementary SchoolHartsfield Elementary SchoolRice K-8 School (in association with Taft Architects)
Middle SchoolsW.I. Stephenson Middle School
Senior High SchoolsBooker T. Washington High School Additions and Renovations
Conroe Independent School DistrictMiddle Schools
Albert B. Moorhead Junior High SchoolSenior High Schools
Caney Creek High SchoolCypress Fairbanks Independent School DistrictAdministration Buildings
Main Administration BuildingMaintenance Facility
District Offices and Distribution CenterElementary Schools
Holbrook Elementary SchoolDorothy Carlton Elementary SchoolPost Elementary SchoolMatzke Elementary School Bane Elementary SchoolOwens Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary SchoolEmmott Elementary SchoolHolmsley Elementary SchoolHancock Elementary SchoolHorne Elementary School
Cypress Fairbanks Independent School DistrictJowell Elementary School
Lamkin Elementary SchoolMoore Elementary SchoolHamilton Elementary SchoolMetcalf Elementary SchoolHairgrove Elementary SchoolReed Elementary SchoolCopeland Elementary SchoolSheridan Elementary School
Middle SchoolsBleyl Junior High SchoolDean Junior High SchoolArnold Junior High SchoolCampbell Junior High School
High SchoolsCypress Falls High SchoolLangham Creek High SchoolCypress-Fairbanks High School Additions and RenovationsJersey Village High School – Additions and RenovationsCy Fair Alternative Learning Center Renovation
Dickinson Independent School DistrictConsulting
1991 Bond IssueSenior High Schools
Dickinson High School Addition and Renovation
Education Projects
Alief Independent School DistrictElementary Schools
Liestman Elementary School Addition and Renovation
Fort Bend Independent School DistrictAdministration Buildings
Police Facility Addition and RenovationMaintenance Facility Additions and Renovations
Consulting 1991 Bond Issue
Elementary SchoolsLexington Creek Elementary SchoolAustin Parkway Elementary SchoolBarrington Place Elementary SchoolColony Meadows Elementary SchoolColumbia Blue Elementary SchoolDulles Elementary School Additions and RenovationsMission West Elementary SchoolWalker Station Elementary SchoolWavertree Elementary School
Middle SchoolsDulles Middle School Additions and RenovationsMissouri City Middle School Additions and Renovations
Senior High SchoolsAustin, Bush and Travis High School RenovationsThurgood Marshall High SchoolDulles High School Additions and RenovationsL.V. Hightower High SchoolStephen F. Austin High School
Humble Independent School DistrictAdministration Buildings
Humble I.S. D. Administration Building Elementary Schools
Bear Branch Elementary SchoolElm Grove Elementary SchoolFoster Elementary SchoolHumble Elementary SchoolLakeland Elementary SchoolNorthbelt Elementary SchoolWoodland Hills Elementary School
Middle SchoolsHumble Middle SchoolKingwood Middle School
Senior High SchoolsHumble High School – Additions and RenovationsKingwood High School
Education Projects
Private SchoolsFort Bend Baptist Academy Elementary SchoolFort Bend Baptist Academy High SchoolFort Bend Baptist Academy Athletic FacilitiesSt. Pius X High School AdditionGeorge Family Development CenterYES Charter School Master PlanYES Charter School – New Gymnasium & Athletic Facilities
Kingsville Independent School DistrictBond Area ConsultingAdministration Buildings
Kingsville I.S.D. Administration BuildingConsultation
Master Plan and Bond Issue StudyElementary Schools
T.M. Colston Elementary SchoolAlice G.K. Kleberg Elementary SchoolA.D. Harvey Elementary SchoolNick Harrel Elementary SchoolLamar Elementary SchoolMcRoberts Elementary SchoolJesus Perez Elementary School
Middle SchoolsGillette Middle SchoolMemorial Middle School
High SchoolsHenrietta M. King High SchoolKing High School Natatorium
Splendora Independent School DistrictAthletic Facilities
Splendora I.S.D. FieldhouseConsultation
Splendora I.S.D. Bond Issue StudySplendora I.S.D. Master Plan
Elementary SchoolsSplendora Elementary School
Middle SchoolsSplendora Junior High School
Senior High SchoolsSplendora High School
Education ProjectsKlein Independent School DistrictElementary Schools
Benignus Elementary School # 24Frank Elementary School #25Mueller Elementary School #26Blackshear Elementary School #27 (CHPS-TX) Opening Aug 2011Bernshausen Elementary School #28 (CHPS-TX) Future
Middle SchoolSchindewolf Intermediate SchoolKrimmel Middle SchoolUlrich Intermediate School
High SchoolsNew Music Building for Klein Forest High SchoolAdditions to Klein Memorial Stadium Buildings
Magnolia Independent School DistrictElementary Schools
Magnolia Elementary School
Tomball Independent School DistrictAdministration Buildings
Tomball I.S.D. Administration BuildingElementary Schools
Tomball Elementary SchoolIntermediate Schools
Beckendorf Intermediate School – Additions and RenovationsMiddle Schools
Tomball Junior High SchoolSenior High Schools
Tomball High School – Additions and Renovations
Past Experience in Design and
Construction Standards
Klein Elementary School No. 24
• Past experience shows most District's have Standards in place or none at all, this request to update standards is unique
• MSA has extensive experience in working with District’s without Design and Construction Standards
• Without District Standards : research, experience and construction knowledge is critical
• As the design of a Building evolves the Standards evolve.
• Once the construction documents are complete the latest Standards are created
Firm’s Approach3 Step Plan
Step 1 Review existing Standards with input from School District – Identify what works and what doesn’t work
Step 2 Once issues identified utilize other School Districts and other sources to resolve
Step 3 Execute changes based on sound judgment and reason
Execution – Step 1MSA becomes a Facilitator in Department Meetings
Energy Manager Nurse
Safe and Secure Schools
Technology Department
Facility and Maintenance
Fine Arts
Athletics
Child Nutrition
Library
Matrix Spencer And
Fort Bend ISD Administration
Execution of 3 step process involves: meetings, site visits, surveys, questionnaires
and trend studies.
Child Nutrition
Codes, Standards,City Ordinance,and Guidelines
2009 International Building Code2009 International Fire Code2009 International Energy Conservation Code2009 International Plumbing Code2009 International Mechanical CodeNational Electrical Code (NEC)City of Sugar LandCity of Missouri CityCity of HoustonFort Bend CountyHarris CountyTexas Educational Agency (TEA)Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS)CHPS-TXLEED CertificationCEFPI
Corridor Floor
Corridor Walls
Gym Floor
Execution – Step 2
Example Elementary School
Terrazzo
6” Cmu
Poured-In-Place Athletic Surface
Ceramic Tile
Gyp. Board(Abuse resistant)
VCT
Terrazzo
Gyp. Board(Abuse resistant)
VCT
Carpet
Gyp. Board(Abuse resistant)
VCT
Other Sources
Tile Council of America
(TCA)
Gypsum Association
(GA)
Carpet and Rug Institute
(CRI)
Trend Considerations
• Strategies to design and construct sustainable energy-efficient facilities while balancing proven district standards and practices
• Consideration for achieving a LEED certified or Texas CHPS designed school
• Increasing building envelope efficiency as a way to minimize energy loads
• Smart Classrooms - Daylight harvesting, indoor air quality, high performance lighting, furniture and interactive white boards
• Design buildings as a teaching tool for a learning environment. Examples include: School Gardens, water harvesting tank and touch screens
• Adaptive and varied learning spaces that are responsive to new methods of curriculum delivery. The building allows for change
• Standards should look beyond 2011 and not be outdated once issued
Execution - Step 2
Execution - Step 2
Execution - Step 3
Implementation of new design standards based on sound judgment
In Closing…
Building Standards
Programming
Design
Attractive Energy Efficient Building
Strong Building Foundation
Good Classroom Design
Building Floor Plan
Elementary School
Why we need standards…
Thank you for this
opportunity