DALLAS - When one thinks of a traditional 19th or 20th century school, one might picture a rectangular articulated masonry structure filled with classrooms and desks. "In today's 21st century, those of us who design and build learning institutions aspire to enhance not only learning, but also fulfill the on-the-go, multitasking, electronically connected needs of students, faculty and staff within education systems," says
The Dallas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recently held their 2011 Best in Class Bronze Quill award banquet. KAI Texas is honored to announce that we received an “Award of Excellence” for our website, designed by Tripp Co. Creative.
The Bronze Quill awards are sponsored annually by each chapter, and entries are judged by other chapters around the nation. Recognizing the best communication efforts in the region, the Bronze Quill is one of the
KAI Texas has been chosen as the architect for major renovations and additions to Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, TX, a high school within the San Antonio Independent School District. Sam Houston will receive a total of $16.9 million of major renovations funded by bond 2010. The project is currently in the planning phase and construction is expected to be complete by late 2014.
"Our relationships with ISD's throughout Texas mean so much to us," says KAI Texas' President and
KAI Texas has been selected as the architect for renovations and additions to Sam Houston High School in the San Antonio Independent School District. The school will receive a total of $16.9 million of major renovations funded by a $515 million bond that voters passed in November 2010. Improvements to the school will include creating collaborative learning environments throughout the campus, updating fire, emergency, security, lighting and alarm systems, creating teaching spaces for new
Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary (Dallas Independent School District) is the first new school in the area for over 30 years. On the first day of classes, KAI Texas provided assistance to the school staff helping to get the students to the right places to begin their school year. To see the news video of the students first day, click the link below.
KAI Texas has opened an office in San Antonio, Texas! This is KAI's third Texas location, with offices also in Dallas and Fort Worth. As we have recently won projects with San Antonio ISD, and will be completing the renovation and addition to Sam Houtson High School, we are excited to have a presence in San Antonio and to continue our growth in Texas.
KAI Texas- San Antonio office:
1100 NW Loop 410
Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78213
210.366.8833 (p)
817.288
We are pleased to announce that KAI Texas has been chosen to be part of the architecture team for the Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) for the redevelopment of several former public housing sites. The purpose of the project is to redevelop between 282 and 479 public housing units in vibrant mixed-income communities on multiple sites on Galveston Island.
The City of Galveston is located on a barrier island along the Gulf of Mexico, 50 miles south of Houston. With a population of
KAI Texas will be perfoming architectural and MEP services for renovations and an addition to Sam Houston High School in the San Antonio Independent School District. Total construction cost for this project is $16.9M. The addition and renovations are a part of the 2010 Bond Capital Improvements Program for the district.
Whether constructing a fire station, renovating a city hall, or adding space to a library, the design and construction of a municipal building requires cost-efficient planning, design, and construction. Like a three-legged stool, these elements must work together to provide city officials and their constituents the very best value for their tax or bond dollar investment. Here are three suggestions to help ease the process of creating excellence for your next project:
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