Our team has a long history of performing Facility Assessments for both state funded Technical Assistance Program (TAP) grants and those independently commissioned by school districts. We are accustomed to navigating the required forms and processes.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K-12 education in Washington State. We help school districts access funding, tools, and resources offered by OSPI.
We work with districts to develop a utilization plan for each school building that identifies room use, teaching spaces, and student capacity. Using that data, we provide a capacity analysis for future projected growth by year.
Through interviews, listening sessions, and surveys, we evaluate existing school facilities to see how well they meet the current educational needs of the school community.
Our team helps districts develop plans and strategic goals that align facility needs to growth projections and educational delivery. We complete state-required forms needed to apply for potential grants or fund matching.
We work with school districts to facilitate discussions with community members before, during, and after, bond measures are put on the ballot. This is a key component in ensuring trust in stewardship and support for new projects is maintained.
We help Districts develop a clear picture of how bond dollars will be spent to improve their portfolio of facilities. This helps voters visualize the proposed measure and facilitates transparent, constructive community dialogue.
We work with districts to compile, articulate, and record how they want their facilities to support learning in accordance with their district standards to the highest level possible. These generalized principles are then translated into reality at the project level.
Operating as we do in an active seismic zone, we undertake assessments to support grants that help leverage funding to implement corrective measures. We then team with structural engineers to design and implement seismic upgrades to buildings.
Our practice team is pleased to provide the full range of architectural and interior design services, working with clients to develop bespoke solutions to unique challenges. Our documentation is highly regarded within the design and construction communities of Oregon and Washington.
In collaboration with educators, landscape architects, and community stakeholders, we develop engaging outdoor learning environments that facilitate student’s connection to, understanding of, and respect for nature.
We work with the contractor throughout the construction process, so the project design is realized to the expected standard of quality. We ensure that our designated CA has been part of the design team to provide continuity of knowledge.
Our design process is evidence-based. Evaluating the performance of the building from the student and educator perspective post-occupancy enables us to gather more data and thereby continually improve.
InForm is an asset management platform we provide that with a series of modules to help users track asset and financial information, manage maintenance events, issue work orders, plan and optimize space, and streamline daily operations.
Getting to school is the first step in learning. Our team works with schools to improve the effectiveness of bus transportation, implement advanced technology, and design safe and healthy routes to school from the surrounding neighborhoods.
We provide workshops for educators to help them understand design elements that can enhance teaching and learning. This is an interactive, fun process that allows teachers to explore the space before students occupy the building.