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the mass of the building at the Barnstable Middle school . <br /> Their experience with pitched roofs has been good. They have testing <br /> agencies observe the installation of the roof so there are no mistakes. <br /> QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE <br /> Michael asked how they would approach the design of the technology network <br /> for a school that will not be on line for 3 more years? <br /> Frank Wong responded the backbone of the network can adapt . He has just <br /> completed work on 3 schools in RI and what they have now is not very <br /> advanced but it can be upgraded to multi media later. <br /> Joe asked for the reasoning behind the concept of the Marstons Mills <br /> school ? <br /> Bob Vogel said the concept was simple, a ring around a courtyard so there <br /> are no dead end corridors. It gives a sense of place. The other uses i . e. <br /> gym, are plugged in at appropriate places . <br /> Bill Martiros asked how they would maintain the same "flair" used on the <br /> exterior of the building for the interior? How do you prevent it from <br /> looking institutional ? <br /> Bob Vogel responded that you want to be sure the maintenance will not kill <br /> the project because you will not receive assistance to run it. There will <br /> be some concrete block used. You can gain appeal and excitement by working <br /> with spaces . In Marstons Mills there are cathedral ceilings in the library <br /> with a cupola for added light. For Mashpee , you could expand the corridors <br /> in places for lounges, or display spaces . The opportunities are there. <br /> Janice asked them to expand on those ideas a little more. <br /> John Hirth added you can do different and interesting things even with <br /> budget materials . Colors, the last push in the design stage , can make or <br /> break it. <br /> Steve Greelish said there is a perception that Keyes designs look a lot the <br /> same. <br /> Bob Vogel said a lot of designs are cost driven. Keyes has done a <br /> reasonable range of designs, they have a range of design philosophies. <br /> There is a consistency to it, but he doesn 't think that is bad. He <br /> suggested Keyes and the Committee could visit projects or pieces of <br /> projects the Committee liked and assimilate the best of them into the high <br /> school . <br /> Bill Jones explained the town needs room for 3 classes by sept of 1996 . <br /> Does that make your life easier , is it doable? <br /> Bob Vogel said that schedule is achievable. How would the State finance <br /> that package would have to be researched. There may not be a full range of <br /> core facilities then . <br /> Peter explained they visited the school in Groton and witnessed the <br /> problems with the gym floor . <br /> Bob Vogel said that was finally resolved in court to the districts favor. <br /> The contractor did not finish the foundation correctly . The damage <br /> occurred during a 50 year rain event. If the threshold had been finished <br /> correctly or completed , the problem would not have occurred . <br /> Paul asked to explore that issue further. The Town will hire a clerk of <br /> the works. How detailed is your supervision and punchlist? <br /> Bob Vogel explained their supervision is periodic inspections of the work , <br /> at least weekly . The engineers would also visit at appropriate points. The <br /> 4 <br />