One of the biggest challenges faced by schools today is handling increased student attendance within the school. Population numbers change each year as people move in and out of communities. A school may find they have a need for extra building structures on campus to accommodate their larger population. Fabric structures can help to lessen these issues, providing a solution in the form of semi-permanent or permanent structures.
These fabric buildings can be customized to each school’s needs and offer a solution that is energy-efficient and cost-effective.
With budget cuts affecting most schools today, fabric structures can offer the perfect solution for extra space, without taking too much out of the school’s budget. There are many benefits to using fabric structures as a solution for growing schools.
Main Benefits Of Fabric Structures
- Buildings are customizable for individual needs
- Construction is easy and costs less than traditional building structures
- Buildings can often be shipped out of supplier’s inventory, saving time over traditional construction time
- Fabric structures can be relocated to personalize them for each school’s needs
Needs Are Met With Fabric Structures
Fabric structures are versatile and can be customized to meet many different needs a school may have. In the past, fabric structures have been used for these purposes:
- Extra gymnasium space
- Library space
- Additional space during school renovation projects
- Lecture halls
- Tech halls and room for shop classes
- Food court styled areas for colleges
- Extra space for office and administrative needs
Other Benefits Of Fabric Structures
Many of today’s fabric structures are built with specialized panels near the top to allow natural daylight to come in. This is helpful to students by providing proper light for reading and helps to create a better learning environment for them. It also decreases the school’s need for artificial light, which can help the school to save money on energy bills.
Fabric structures also feature some of the latest technology in insulation, which helps to increase energy-efficiency. Many structures feature name brand insulation products, which are often made from technologically advanced insulating compounds like fiberglass that is formaldehyde free. The insulation used can be up to nine inches thick and is normally covered with foil material to deflect heat and cold. These buildings are often airtight, and can be crafted to withstand any severe weather they may be exposed to.
Traditional Buildings Are Expensive
In a report issued in 2012, the amount of money spent on school construction projects was expected to be over $10 billion dollars for the year. Schools find that they need more space because of increasing populations, but they also find that there is a lack of funding to build that extra space. The recession in 2008 had a lot to do with school construction funds decreasing, along with people not wanting to see their taxes increase to pay for school addition projects.
This is where fabric structures have become a very practical solution to the extra space needs of schools. They offer a lower cost option, yet one that will fulfill the needs of many schools. They also offer the flexibility for additions to be used for many purposes and the purpose of the addition can be changed in the future.
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