Transcript Project Name

2010 Exhibition of School
Planning and Architecture
Clark County School District Virtual High School
and Vegas PBS
Las Vegas, Nevada
Project of Distinction
New Construction
JMA Architecture Studios
Clark County School District Virtual High School
and Vegas PBS
Main Exterior Image
Clark County School District Virtual High School
and Vegas PBS
Site Plan
Exterior Photo
Community Environment:
The Clark County School District and
Vegas PBS joint venture, the Vegas
PBS Educational Technology Campus
is a model for the green building
process and public/private
partnership. The prime objective of
the project was to construct an
integrated facility providing seamless
interaction between both institutions
and allowing the electronic
distribution of educational tools.
The result is a LEED Gold Certified ,
108,000 square foot building that is
home to Clark County School Districts’
Virtual High School, a homeland
security and emergency response
hub, and the first TV station in the
United States built to meet both LEED
standards and Media Security and
Reliability Council security guidelines.
Interior Photo – Virtual Lab
Learning Environment:
The building is home to Clark County
School District’s Virtual High School,
which broadcasts classes to 5,000
students and serves as a central
location for up to 200 students and 40
faculty members.
The building offers classrooms with
computer-instruction stations, a
science laboratory with broadcasting
capabilities, four mini-studios
designed to create educational
courses, and an advanced technology
hub for the entire school district.
This interface produces live classroom
instruction which can be distributed
live throughout the district and
recorded for future district wide
viewing.
Exterior Photo
Physical Environment:
The campus is LEED Gold Certified.
202 Geothermal wells installed below
ground will keep water temperatures
going in and out of the cooling
towers at a 55 degree ambient
temperature.
The lead free electrical control
systems have been designed to
minimize power consumption and
mechanical equipment has been
designed with intricate controls and
the highest efficiency ratings.
Outside lighting is being transmitted
into the building using SolaTube
skylights throughout the roof. The 180
KWDC photovoltaic system installed
on the roof will produce 17.5% of
energy demand. Additional features
ensure that the campus will have an
average energy savings 35 percent
below current Clark County building
codes.
Interior Photo - Lobby
Planning Process:
The Clark County School District and
Vegas PBS worked together
representing the Virtual High School
and the Public Broadcasting Stations’
interest. The planning process of the
two agencies created an unique
business model for public/private
partnerships. The partnership has
allowed the flexibility to meet and
exceed expectations for higher
education, private sector and the
public sector.
In order to manage the process of this
complicated project CCSD assigned
one of their own project managers to
facilitate dialogue with all parties,
including the contractor Martin-Harris
Construction.
The design and construction process
was recorded by Vegas PBS forming
the backbone of a future six part
documentary to be aired on Public
Broadcasting Stations.
Floor Plan – Level 1
Floor Plan – Level 2
Floor Plan – Level 3
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
2010 Project Data
Submitting Firm :
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Joint Partner Firm:
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Other Firm:
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Construction Firm:
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JMA Architecture Studios
Architect
Thomas J. Schoeman, AIA, LEED AP
President and CEO
10150 Covington Cross Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-731-2033
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Martin-Harris Construction
General Contractor
Frank Martin
President
3030 South Highland Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-385-5257
Exhibition of School Planning and Architecture
2010 Project Details
Project Name
Clark County School District Virtual High School and
Vegas PBS
City
Las Vegas
State
Nevada
District Name
Clark County School District
Supt/President
Dr. Walt Rulffes
Occupancy Date
2009
Grades Housed
High School, 9-12
Capacity(Students)
125 students On-Site Campus, 5000 students Virtual
Campus
Site Size (acres)
10 acres
Gross Area (sq. ft.)
108,000 sq. ft.
Per Occupant(pupil)
gross/net please indicate
Design and Build?
Design Bid Build
If yes, Total Cost:
$44,500,000
Includes:
If no,
Site Development:
Building Construction:
Fixed Equipment:
Other:
Total: