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October 7, 2010 I The Lovell Chronicle J Rocky Mountain Middle/High SchoolI 3
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BY BRAD DE~EREAUX es made to the plaJa will be updated in ..... =We can Show them many different light on the lower portion of the window
Every piec6~of building material that the many different documents associated options, they tell us what they like, and with blinds, while light shines in through
makes up Rocky Mountain Middle/High with the project, including all different then we merge all the different aspects the upper bank of windows near the ceil-
School was first planned on paper, perspectives of the building, subcontrac- into one design. We then present it back ing. Light is allowed to come in while stu-
Architects from Plan One Architect's tor scheduling and materials lists, to them to make sure they like it," dents don't spend the entire class day-
Cody office spent many hours drawing ev- "It alleviates a lot of the guess workWhile designing the school, Plan One dreaming of being outside, Duff said.
ery nuance of the new school before any in putting construction documents to- must also consider guidelines set out by Plan One also, made an effort to use
construction began. Once finished, they gether,'- Duff said. "It gives us the op- the School Facilities Commission, a state local materials, which score higher on a
supplied Big Horn County School District tion we didn't have before to spend more agency that provides funding for school LEED score sheet.
No. 1 a vital part of the school - the blue- time on design, where our time should construction. Large boulders from outside of Cowley
prints, be spent." As project manager, Duff Sees the will be placed in the round dirt area in the
Plan One Project Manager Mick Duff Plan One also used three-dimension-project through to completion, attending front of the school to serve as a platform
was involved with the RM school project al modeling software to create a virtual pre-cofistruction meetings and weekly for the metal Grizzly sculpture, which
since the beginning stages of planning, version of the school, contractor meetings during construction, will be brought over from the former
Duff worked on the project with principal "We feel compelled to offer any client Duff held pre-construction meetings with high school in Byron. The Deaver Grizzly
architect Dan Odasz and architect Dave the opportunity to do a digital model," all subcontractors before they went towasn't forgotten either, and was brought
Wellington. he said, noting that the industry has work to make sure they understand the over from the former middle school to
While each member of the staff has changed vastly in the past 12 years that drawings and answer questions, adorn the new school's front lobby.
different responsibilities, everyone gets a he has worked for Plan One. Groathouse Construction used the doc- Plan One also worked with the district
hand in designing the building and pro- In the past, architectural firms did uments to submit a bid and hire subcon- on the Burlington High School upgrade
ducing construction documents, Duff said their best to supply hand drawings andtractors and referred to the plans through-, and the Rocky Mountain Elementary
in an interview with the Chronicle last plans, "but a lot of times the client would out construction, school, both of which began in 2002. The
week. Several other staff members also be scratching their head, trying to visu- district requested a campus feel for the
helped with the process, he said. alize the final product." THE DESIGN new building and the existing elementary
In the modern age, plans are no lon- "But that doesn't happen anymore," Plan One tried to implement as manyschool, so Plan One did their best to make
ger drawn by hand, but they are instead Duff said. "On the final project, everyone Leadership in Energy and Enviromental the buildings work well together.
done with computer software. Once archi- including the client has had input andDesign (LEED) design aspects as possible Signage and color schemes are similar
tects input the shape of the building, they has had their hand on the design." in the new school. LEED concepts include at both schools and the front entrance was
add everything from electrical outlets to Members of the school district werewindows that provide sufficient day light- designed with the same styling as the ex-
windows and roof vents to drinking foun- able to sit down with the architects to ing and using building materials with low isting school.
tains, change colors and other options on theamounts of volatile organic compounds. '%Ve sure enjoyed working on the proj-
Using sophisticated new software, ar- building and switch around things like The windows are designed to provideect," Duff said. "The district and Groat-
chitects can shift walls, doors, windows or parking lot configurations until they classrooms with ample light from outside, house Construction were great to work
other aspects of the building. Any chang- were happy. The L shape allows teachers to control the with. I'm proud to be a part of the project."
FEBRUARY 2010 .... APRIL 2010
Windows, doorframes, case work and Nearly completed items include
learning boards are being installed ........ polished floors, locker room
in classrooms. Wallboard has been dividers, the stage, a tile work
placed in the administration area and and welding stations, The wood
details are being finalized for mailboxes shop dust removal system is
and cabinetry. A drop ceiling has been being installed. The district is
installed in most of the building and asking for and implementing
contractor is beginning to set ....... ideas from teachers about
rigging, Simmons said. changes to the facility.
DECEMBER 2009
::~:~!:~ Wallboard is being installed, some walls have been
- ,~ textured and painting is beginning. The classroom
~ i~li:f: wing is in the most advanced stage of Construction
.............. ;'::: and crews are beginning to work on the commons
area, framing walls and roughing in plumbing and
'ii!i!i!i HVAC. The gymnasiums are ready for paint and tile is
being installed in bathrooms. :~:~,
:!ili~:~; Exterior masonry work is being done until the building
ii~ is closed to the elements at the end of Decemeber.
The bus loop is under construction and sod is laid at
the football field and practice field.
::: ~ ;:: : : :: MARCH 2010
Electricians and mechanical
are busy insulating
pipe, installing classroom
returns, installing mechanical
equipment, preparing for
permanent power and
?:~ installing lighting fixtures.
3ase work is being installed,
: walls painted, floors polished,
window and door frames
lied and tile set.
JULY 2010
A large crowd turns out
for the RockyMountain
Middle/High School
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Friday, July 23.
JUNE 2010
Large finish details are
installed including gym
floors, student lockers and
bleachers.
JULY 2010
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