[one_half] JOB NAME: Jefferson Houston PK-8 School LOCATION: Alexandria, VA CONTRACTOR: Turner Construction ARCHITECT: VMDO Architects/Concordia AWARDS Seeking LEED Silver Certification DATE OF INSTALLATION: Summer 2014 SUMMARY: Jefferson Houston School is a 130,000 square foot new building that houses Pre-K through 8th grades in Alexandria City, VA. The contemporary learning facility houses up to 800 … Continued
The Spring 2014 issue of Architecture DC magazine includes a feature article “Dunbar High School – Builds to Reclaim Former Glory”, highlighting the re-imagining of Dunbar High School in Washington, DC. DES is proud to have worked closely with Perkins Eastman and Moody Nolan architects on the projects, along with the District of Columbia Public … Continued
The new Aerospace Program at Duval High School in Prince George’s County Public School District, MD, has recently been featured in both The Washington Post and The Edvocate publications. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan even tweeted the “Wonderful story.” DES worked closely with teachers and administrators in the District to provide curriculum, resources, and … Continued
DES worked with school and district personell at Duval High School in Prince George’s County Public School District, MD, to provide a range of curriculum resources for their new Aerospace Engineering & Aerospace Technology program, launching Fall 2014. See below demonstration of a Precision Flight Controls Flight trainer in action. Test Drive! @PGCPSCEO @ THE … Continued
FAB LAB – The Dream It, Make It, STEM Experience [one_third] [/one_third] [two_third] [quote]Fab Lab is the ideal way to bring STEM Concepts to life for Today’s learner. It allows them to experience college and career ready problem based learning while affording teachers enhanced versatility and flexibility within the classroom.[/quote] [/two_third] [button_medium color=”dark” url=”https://des.com/prototype/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/140423-DES-FABLAB-lr.pdf”] … Continued
Visit us at the United States Fab Lab Network Symposium, April 8, 2014 at the Community College of Baltimore County’s FAB LAB. You can find more information on the event and the USFLN by clicking below: You can find more information on our FAB LAB solutions by clicking the link below:
[one_half] JOB NAME: Dunbar High School SCHOOL: Dunbar High School LOCATION: Washington, DC PARTNER: District of Columbia Public Schools and Department of General Services CONTRACTOR: Smoot / Gilbane Construction ARCHITECT: Perkins Eastman / Moody Nolan DATE OF INSTALLATION: Summer, 2013 AWARDS: 2013 – LEED Platinum Certification SUMMARY: In partnership with Perkins Eastman Architects, Smoot / … Continued
[one_half] JOB NAME: Engineering Academy SCHOOL: Thomas Edison High School LOCATION: Fairfax County, VA PARTNER: Fairfax County Public Schools CONTRACTOR: Dustin Construction DATE OF INSTALLATION: January, 2011 SUMMARY: In partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools, and collaborative vision of the Technology Education and Engineering Education Office, the Edison Engineering Academy Suite was created. This environment … Continued
[one_half] JOB NAME: Phelps A.C.E. High School SCHOOL: Phelps A.C.E. High School LOCATION: Washington, DC CONTRACTOR: Turner Construction ARCHITECT: Fanning Howey DATE OF INSTALLATION: July 2008 AWARDS: 2008 – Turner Construction – Subcontractor of the Year – Finishes Category – Base Bldg. SUMMARY: Phelps ACE High School is a city-wide, comprehensive application high school … Continued