Tight budget and schedule play role in new high school project

by Jonathan McGaha | October 25, 2010 12:00 am

The new 160,000-square-foot (14,864-m2) Chanute High School in Chanute, Kan., main school building includes two gymnasiums, a state-of-the-art auditorium and a large commons area that connects all the public spaces, including two large classroom wings.

Columbus, Kan.-based Crossland Construction Co. Inc. used a Rigid Frame system and SSR roof in Tahoe Blue from Memphis, Tenn.-based Varco Pruden Buildings. The exterior walls are red brick.

PBA Architects, Wichita, Kan., were faced with a bare-bones budget and a tight schedule and selected a metal building system because it was cost effective and because of the quick construction time. The project began in May 2007, and the exterior was completed before the arrival of severe winter weather. The building was completed in July 2008-before the opening of school.

Green building techniques were utilized and aspects were recognized as a LEED qualified project because of the natural daylighting and the inclusion of waterless urinals.

Varco Pruden Buildings, www.vp.com

Source URL: https://www.metalarchitecture.com/projects/tight-budget-and-schedule-play-role-in-new-high-school-project/

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