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SBSC-Suncoast Polytechnical High School
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Location: Sarasota & Venice, Florida
Square Footage: 65,000
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This facility improves education for students by consolidating their studies in one location, and eliminating the need for time-consuming commutes between schools.This project was the first of five phases of the Sarasota County Technical Institute master campus plan. The building is two stories with a soaring entrance consisting of four, 30 feet tall concrete columns that lead into a “forum” area with a second floor balcony that overlooks the main entry. One of the technical highlights of the building is the raised access floor that contains all the electrical and mechanical wiring. This allows for flexibility and adaptability in moving electrical outlets around and further enhances the concept of spatial flexibility and technology connectivity. The north and south wings are connected by a 2-story gathering space forum. This is a multi-functional space filled with natural day- lighting and serves as the main entry and circulating space as well as space for various student activities. The four windows shaped in a circle, trapezoid, ellipse and square on the first and second floor, help identity the four school wings. The high school consists of:
- 16 classrooms (~1,500 SF each room) (Capacity of 600 students)
- Four science labs
- Three technical / discovery labs
- Administrative areas
- Resource Room / Teacher Planning Room
- Clinics
The Central Plant houses the chill-water loop, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for the school. The chillers will be upgraded as the others phases are erected and will eventually support the HVAC for the 43 acre campus. A concrete walkway will connect all buildings in the future phases. An important principle in the SPHS construction was sustainability. The school takes advantage of maximum natural light, which fill the classrooms throughout the day. Other sustainable features include energy efficient lighting with daylight sensors and the preservation of mature trees on site.
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