K-12 Buildings

Utilizing Tate's underfloor service distribution, the classrooms at Watkinson School are flexible to accommodate lecture, seminar and lab-style instruction, and are healthy, living ecosystems capable of demonstrating superior energy performance, environmental responsibility and stewardship.

The new interim home for Crissy Field Center demonstrates model practices in sustainability which further advances their environmental education programs for local youth.

This innovative new center consists of almost 10,000 square feet of classrooms and administrative space. Design elements directly benefiting the health and comfort of the building occupants include a raised plenum access floor system with low/no volatile organic compound carpet tiles, excellent acoustical properties and an abundance of natural light.

Raised flooring is used throughout this 162,000 sq. ft. educational facility to distribute computer and networking wire and cable, quickly gaining recognition as one of the most technologically sophisticated high schools in the country.

In a capital improvement effort to attract residents back to the district, they sought to find a quick, turnkey developer to fulfill their aggressive time schedule and requirements.

The first Kansas elementary school to include raised access floors in all classrooms, library and administrative offices, creating a more comfortable, cost-eefective and flexible environment for students and faculty.