Modular buildings are the perfect solution to temporary building needs, including temporary housing and offices. Modular buildings also make great school campuses. Aries Building Systems provided a temporary modular campus for the students and faculty of Austin High School in Houston, TX, while the main campus underwent a 2-year, full renovation.
The temporary campus encompasses 140 modules, providing a full campus of large-pack relocatable classrooms. Most of the buildings were 10- or 11-plex, allowing adjacent rooms. Ezra Lyon, Aries Buildings Systems Houston Branch manager states of this building style: “Schools are leaning more towards going with large pack buildings to keep more classrooms under one roof for safety, security, and maintaining a genuine classroom feel.”
The campus was scheduled to be constructed and delivered in 8 weeks. Aries had the job done in 6, despite initial delays in paperwork. In addition to more than 50 classrooms and a cafeteria, Aries provided rooms for band, welding, maritime activities, and a multipurpose building.
Electing for a modular, temporary campus saved the High School time and money, without sacrificing a real and close-knit campus feel. “The key to making this deadline was building and coordinating with the architect, school district, and general contractor in a way that worked. There was a lot of players involved, so getting everybody on the same page was a crucial to getting the job done in the time frame allotted. That’s what Aries does best,” adds Lyon.
Whatever your modular building needs, Aries is here to help. Contact us today: 888-995-8560 or [email protected]