For Immediate Release
Contact: JoAnn Dugas
504.636.3434
New Orleans, La. (October 25, 2010) – HMS Architects, a New Orleans-based firm, is recognized in the SchoolDesigner On line Magazine for high-quality K-12 school design in the renovation and addition to Andrew H. Wilson Charter School.
HMS Architects was responsible for the design and construction contract administration for the complete renovation of 48,060sf flooded building and the addition of a 50,786sf new building. The school features an environmentally friendly site design, high performance building envelope, enhanced classroom acoustics, daylighting design and many additional elements that function as teaching tools. The project was designed using LEED for Schools 2007 standards and is anticipated to achieve LEED for Schools Gold certification by the US Green Building Council.
Follow link to http://www.schooldesigner.com/architects/HMS-architects.asp
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Andrew H. Wilson Elementary School was chosen as one of the New Orleans Recovery School District’s Quick Start Schools after Hurricane Katrina flooded the Broadmoor neighborhood. As a showcase green school, the Wilson Elementary School building incorporates more than 40 specific green measures to enhance the building’s energy efficiency and student performance.##
HMS Architects was founded in 1996 and is recognized for providing sound, creative and enduring design through a collaborative process. Using the very latest technology, talented and experienced staff, and a commitment to collaboration and teamwork, HMS offers accessible communication both within the firm as well as with clients, contractors and consultants. ##
SchoolDesigner.com is the #1 resource for K-12 School Design. Here you will find creative school designs, high quality school design products, talented school design professionals and LEED Certified school profiles.##
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