1994 JUL-DEC-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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transmission of sound. Joe asked if vibrations are a concern? Steve does not think so. He asked all these questions to the consultants and they have answers . Paul asked about a wireless communication system? Steve said they will look at a multi channeled microphone system for the auditorium. Steve thinks it will be very cost effective. Peter asked if they talked about a public address system for the cafeteria and gym? Steve said not particularly. They are charged with the acoustics of the cafeteria and gym. That issue will be revisited . There are simple solutions to both areas . Phil said those two areas will be a PA system, not a sophisticated sound system. Paul said there are 2 categories involved: delivering sound and sound control . The Committee wants the consultant to review the plans and be able to say the "sound" is under control . The Committee will not give in on that. When the Committee made site visits sound was a major issue in most schools . The Committee should know if there is a potential problem and can then make decisions to deal with it. Janice said this is intrinsically involved with the technical consultant and .they have to work together. DESIGN ISSUES Red Block. Steve said there is a building on Rte 24 in Avon Park that is using 4 kinds of block . SMMA brought some samples of block for the Committee ' s review. They prepared a sketch of the west elevation , with block. The first 3 or 4 feet will use a rusticated base - rock face . Ground face block wI' ll be above that and accent above and below the windows. It is best to choose accent block colors when the final supplier is chosen and use test panels. They also brought a board of photographs of other buildings done in block . Ed said they feel good about the direction it is going. They are trying to provide " life" to the building . They will develop a building that is interesting at all scales. It has not been decided if the accent will be rough or smooth . Peter asked if they can reduce the amount of white aggregate in the block? Ed said they can try . It depends on who manufactures it . You will pay a premium for custom aggregate. SMMA also provided a list of buildings to visit built of block . SMMA provided samples of materials to use in place of wood. - Pre-finished composition board . It has a 20-30 year finish and does not require painting . It was used at Ocean Spray headquarters . It is slightly less expensive than cedar siding . It is said to be impervious to water. - Cement fiber board panels. Comes in smooth or rough finish . It is intended to be pained and would have to be re-coated like paint. 7