Case Studies
Buckalew Elementary School Posted in: Open Space Design - In 2023, Conroe voters approved a $39 million bond to renovate two elementary schools: Buckalew and Hailey. The bond funded site improvements, classroom additions, and the construction of a dedicated gymnasium. To further support teachers and staff, the district required flexible space for instructional coaching and collaborative learning. Read More
Creekside Elementary School Posted in: Open Space Design - In May 2022, Montgomery County residents approved building the district's seventh elementary school to help address the expected 45% growth in enrollment in the next decade. To better address the needs of these young students, it was imperative to have several options for non-classroom educational spaces. Read More
University of Houston – Victoria Clock Tower Posted in: Exteriors - The City of Victoria and University of Houston – Victoria (“UHV”) partnered to redesign Ben Wilson Street, the main access road to the expanding campus, to increase walkability and safety while providing an energy-efficient, prominent focal point for the community. The clock tower blends functionality and beauty with the incorporation of Kalwall translucent fiberglass sandwich panels. Read More
Lamar Institute of Technology Workforce & Allied Health Training Center Posted in: Open Space Design - In 2022, the Lamar Institute of Technology announced plans to build a three-story, 52,000 SF building dedicated to expanding and enhancing its healthcare and career education programs. The Workforce and Allied Health Training Center provides new spaces for students, and fire shutters were needed to preserve open space design. Read More
Covenant House Texas Posted in: Open Space Design - Covenant House Texas has helped young people experiencing homelessness for over 40 years with shelter, food, clothing, education and professional development, and more. The needs of their clients drove the development of a new four-story, 120,000 SF building including elevator smoke containment curtains. Read More
The Pit Room Posted in: Daylighting - The newest location of The Pit Room - a legendary Houston BBQ restaurant - has a unique outdoor space made both energy efficient and beautiful by Kalwall's translucent sandwich panel structural skylight system. Read More
Meow Wolf Radio Tave Posted in: Daylighting - Meow Wolf - self-described as “five exhibitions; one multiverse” - offers immersive art adventures at each of their installations across the United States. The Houston theme offers guests an opportunity to imagine that a radio station has been transported to another dimension, and the design team added tubular daylights to give light to the space without adding thermal load. Read More
Berry Center Posted in: Daylighting - The Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center opened in May 2006 to meet the community’s need for a multi-purpose center. The intent was to provide a center that could host graduations, sporting events, training sessions for students and staff, and food distribution operations. After nearly 20 years of use, the existing skylight needed to be replaced. Read More
Mickey Leland International Terminal Posted in: Open Space Design - As part of ongoing efforts to tackle much-needed improvements at IAH, the Houston Airport System updated the original Mickey Leland International Terminal which opened in 1990 and now serves almost 2.5M passengers annually. To maintain the open space design of the new terminal, the City of Houston required fire-rated accordion systems at both ends of the new adjoining corridor. Read More
Grand Living at Tuscan Lakes Posted in: Open Space Design - Grand Living operates dozens of independent care communities across Florida, Iowa, and Texas that allow residents to enjoy resort-style living while ensuring they have access to the care they need. When plans emerged to bring another location to life in League City, the local codes required smoke compartmentalization at the elevators on each floor of the building. Read More