Bolsa Knolls Gen7 demonstrates
a cost-effective approach to green
Project Highlights
The Bolsa Knolls Gen7 classrooms are a model of energy efficiency, costing less
to build and less to operate, while delivering more direct savings and occupant
satisfaction than traditional schools.
- 60% reduction in energy use
- 1st CHPS® Verified modular school
- Zero additional cost to District for CHPS®
Project Background
California schools are facing unprecedented challenges with skyrocketing student
populations and demands for improved student performance, coupled with shrinking
budgets and aging, overcrowded school buildings. When Bolsa Knolls Middle School
found itself in this predicament, The Santa Rita Union School District turned to
American Modular Systems (AMS) for an environmentally-friendly solution.
Challenge:
The Bolsa Knolls Middle School needed more space for its sixth- and seventh-graders.
Goal:
The Santa Rita Union School District wanted to provide students with a healthy,
comfortable learning environment that would enhance performance and make education
a more enjoyable experience, while maximizing their limited funds and minimizing
on-campus disruption.
Solution:
Install six Gen7 eco-friendly classrooms that would meet both the District's goals
and the students' needs, while saving time, money and energy. Over summer break,
AMS custom-built six Gen7 modular classrooms that make learning more rewarding for
students, while meeting the District's tight budget and time constraints. For less
than 30% of the cost of similar conventional construction, Bolsa Knolls gained 5,760
sq. ft. of sustainable, state-of-the-art facilities with the same lifespan as a
traditional building.
Designed, delivered and installed in 70 days
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June 1
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June 1 - July 14
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July 15
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July 16-August 10
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August 11
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Start Design
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Manufactured on
AMS factory
assembly line
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Delivered 90% complete
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Add final details
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Ready for students
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