January 26, 2012
THOMAS EDISON HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION
SCHEMATIC DESIGN MEETING NO. 1
21202.20/075
ATTENDEES:
See attached sign in sheet.
Meeting Notes:
NEW BUSINESS:
1.1
Grimm + Parker provided a Powerpoint presentation which gave a quick overview of the
schematic design process, a brief review of the Feasibility Study process that was conducted
last year, and a review of the selected design concept. Following is a list of summary points:
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The role of the architect during the schematic design process is to align the values of
the program with the facts of the program.
The feasibility study process included many meetings over 3 months and included
students, community, parents, educators, staff and MCPS and Facilities.
Input from these stakeholders was summarized in a draft of Design Guiding Principles
as follows:
o A student centered facility that celebrates learning while providing a
sustainable contemporary learning environment with future flexibility.
o Must have a “WOW” factor – the building and educational programs are so
exciting that they attract students from all over the County.
o A state of the art facility that provides students, educators, and community
stakeholders with cutting edge programs and technology
o A beautiful, inspiring, sustainable facility that everyone can be proud of and
bring out of town visitors to see.
o Two Schools, Two Identities, both of which are a source of Community and
School Pride.
Numerous schemes were studied and evaluated and ultimately presented to the
Board for selection.
Grimm + Parker presented the scheme that was selected by the Board. It was noted that
the site plan indicates the general location of the buildings, fields, parking, and other site
elements, but that the building plans will be subject to study and development during the
Schematic Design Phase. Schematic phasing plans were also presented.
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The remainder of the schematic design work session meeting dates are as follows:
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February 9, 2012, 4:30 pm at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
(Note that 4:30 meeting time for this session is a change from the original schedule)
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February 23, 2012, 2:30 pm at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
3.
March 8, 2012, 6:30 pm at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
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March 22, 2012, 2:30 pm at Wheaton High School.
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April 12, 2012, 6:30 pm at Thomas Edison High School of Technology.
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May 15, 2012, 7:00 pm at Thomas Edison High School of Technology. This meeting will
be a presentation to the community of the final schematic design solution.
1.4
The overall project schedule was discussed. This project will take a minimum of six
years. Two years will be required for design. The design phase will consist of
schematic design, design development, construction documents and bidding.
Approximately 5 years can be anticipated for construction; the new Wheaton HS will
be occupied Year 3, the new Edison HS will be occupied Year 5.
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The Architect asked for input from the meeting attendees regarding the feasibility study.
Following is a synopsis of the comments:
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What about future programs?
Locate programs on first floor that require at4grade deliveries, some programs
can moved to 2nd floor and use freight elevator for smaller deliveries
The layout needs to be adaptable / flexible to accommodate new and
changing school programs
Spaces need to be able to grow to meet needs
Vegetative roof – can this be accessed / used by students?
Provide space for gardening if roof is not feasible
Need more meeting rooms / space for awards ceremonies and student
organizations
Future addition – could this be planned so the second floor level could be
expanded?
The Architect asked the meeting attendees to respond to three questions in writing on index
cards that were handed out. Responses to each question were discussed, and the Architect
collected the index cards at the end of the meeting. The responses have been transcribed
and are included in these minutes. The questions were as follows:
1. What 3 things would make your new school/teaching experience more
successful?
2. What are 3 new & exciting ways your new school can embrace technology
effectively?
3. Please list 3 key design features that you believe could contribute to the “WOW”
factor of the new Wheaton HS.
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Following are the responses to the questions above:
QUESTION #1
Note: Answers are grouped by card
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Cross pollination – means for students to get together collectively, present & share, work
in teams; open crits, halls/public spaces
Means to display student work and show process! And design production…views into
spaces + display cabinets/electronic display screens, etc.
Building should educated – understanding scale, material, structural systems, mechanical
systems, etc.
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New updated facility
Flexible spaces
Increased sense of school pride
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Renewable energy components: solar panels, windmills, rainwater catches
Multi4purpose use of malls with good looks
Green house for food, growth for pest management
Moveable storage for Netops stations (pods) w/access from class/freight
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A large meeting area
Attractive façade that invites into programs such as restaurant management, cosmo
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Have the culinary arts and classroom not across the hall from each other – often students
are in both at the same time. Being adjacent and visible from one to the other
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Having room for expansion and ability to transition as new technology advances are
available to increase ability to teach/learn the programs/courses offered
Room to have new programs
Reduce odors /exhaust systems
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Meeting rooms (for large and small groups) to grow with
Store to sell/fundraise with storage areas
More staff bathrooms on both floors
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Have a street front restaurant to serve the community
Have a street front beauty shop to serve the community
Have a street front design studio to serve the community – etc. for many programs
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More natural light/windows in classrooms
A ventilation system that would allow chemical /automotive related odors to not side
inside of the building
Promethean boards in all classrooms and updated computers that support all the
software at the school
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Facility is adaptable for future program changes and career opportunities
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Facility / program meets the needs of the students and the school is fully enrolled
School provides community services that are easily accessible such as restaurant and
cosmetology – become part of the community – “center of the community”
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Need a compound for auto programs to operate properly (could look like a car
dealership)
Need a lot of fenced parking area for automotive
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QUESTION #2
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Means to see equivalent professional practice and product
What are next steps beyond the school of how the career clinics manifest itself
themselves
Question: Will there be afterhour use of the facility by community – vo4tech program?
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Through green building – lighting, energy, recycling
Wireless network / iPad textbooks
Windmill
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Promethean boards
Blast4chiller for cooling
I4pads for student use (ha!)
Comfort flooring – not concrete, non4skid
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Renewable energy features
Video on demand in class for MCPS & parents (secure)
Wireless school4wide
Distance learning tools for teachers to provide content for student off4site
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Upgrade computers
All program have state of the art technologies used in their fields (e.g., auto computers
for diagnostics)
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Having the electrical capacity to power the needed devices/equipment
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Automotive facility up to date with repairing cars that are equipped with high4end
systems (hybrids, etc.)
Thinking about training facility for high4tech jobs (manufacturing)
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Laptops/tablets for student & staff
Broadcast ability to all rooms (like TV shows, etc.)
Technology that is updatable and current
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Wireless technology throughout the building and less hardwired computers
Using video/TV monitors to highlight programs in lobby showing what the student can do
in the building
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Produce products
QUESTION #3
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Windmill (energy & design)
Open, welcoming facades
Similar yet distinctly different school buildings (Edison/Wheaton)
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Wow – show off technology, show off systems to give an understanding of how things put
together
Pride of product that students have produced = showcase
Latest sustainable features – energy saving/recycling
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Greenhouse
Covered screen in “outdoor area” for use adjacent to the café for staff use, student use,
customer use
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Windmill (large on campus, visible)
Solar farm on non4vegitative roof (visible)
Front windows double as OLED message/PIC board
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A new buiding
School identity clearly visible
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Good grounds and landscaping “curb appeal”
Non4traditional look for a school – services mall concept – ability to meet community
needs for good and services
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A micro of the real world
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When I walk into a building – bright, clean looking, colorful with student artwork; ways to
showcase student work/programs
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Exciting architecture outside and inside
Labs that support the program
A school that is fully utilized and students are excited to and “fighting” to get into
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Lots of light
Restaurant/salon being showcased in a “front4window” pedestrian friendly way
Ways to advertise cars and computers for community sales
NEXT MEETING:
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The next feasibility meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 4:30 p.m.
at Thomas Edison High School of Technology, Room 2206. (Note that 4:30 meeting time for
this session is a change to the original schedule)
THESE NOTES ARE THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THE MEETING AND REPRESENT THE UNDERSTANDING OF
THE WRITER OF ITEMS DISCUSSED AND DECISIONS MADE DURING THIS MEETING. WE SHALL ASSUME
OUR UNDERSTANDING TO BE CORRECT UNLESS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CONTRARY IS BROUGHT TO
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