SHW receives awards for WHS New Addition

During the 2007 Texas Association of School Boards/Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA/TASB) conference held Sept. 28-30 in Dallas, Waller ISD’s architectural firm, SHW Group (SHW), won awards in two categories; Value and Process of Planning; for their work on the new addition to Waller High School (WHS) that was completed in Spring 2007.
   The criteria submitted by SHW to TASA/TASB for the Value award was: economical pre-engineered structure with brick and stone exterior to perfectly match work of the original architect; remodeled and expanded library with widened existing corridor to successfully eliminate bottlenecking between classes; use of durable concrete block, brick, metal roof, aluminum walkways, and porcelain tile pavers to save long-term maintenance costs; availability of after hours community access to gym and fine arts facilities with secure separation of WHS; the cost of a new water plant shared with the City of Waller; and an economical design that allowed for a third gym to be added
     The criteria submitted by SHW to TASA/TASB for the Process of Planning Award was: engaging administrators and staff to develop a building program; review of the existing school; interactive four-day on-site design process with administration, staff, and students to explore possible solutions; facilitation of multiple meetings with Waller ISD and the community to develop and confirm total bond plan; and successfully working with WISD and the contractor to phase construction on WHS’ occupied campus.
     SHW was recognized by Waller ISD’s Board of Trustees for these awards during a regular called meeting Nov. 12.