AltSchool:
Strategic Conceptual Guidelines: Assessment 03.23.15 PREPARED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
Will Starks Head of Facilities AltSchool 1245 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Mark Miller Principal, Innovation Studio MKTHINK 1500 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111
MKTHINK the IDEAS company for the built environment
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THE CHALLENGE
WHAT’S WORKING, WHAT’S NOT, AND WHAT TO DO.
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Let’s start with the basics. MKTHINK
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THE APPROACH—
How do we determine what to evaluate?
USE OF SPACE
EFFICIENCY
AltSchool’s unique teaching style and classroom setup allow students to move around the classroom to various zones through guided and un-guided activities. To assess how students are using the space, we evaluated each campus and classroom using three metrics:
In order to evaluate AltSchool campus efficiency, we looked at the ratio of classroom space to total space at each campus. The classroom square footage was further analyzed to develop metrics for square footage allocation for students per campus and per classroom and compared those numbers to National and California Building Code Standards, and more traditional schools across in California.
• Utilization: measures if a zone is being used (or not used) throughout the day. • Flexibility: measures how many times a zone changes use throughout the day. • Distribution: measures how many different types of zones are used throughout the day.
ENVIRONMENTAL BRAND EFFECTIVENESS ALIGNMENT The environmental quality of a space can dramatically affect the performance of students at school. In order to determine the overall environmental quality of AltSchool’s campuses, we assessed four areas: • Visual Comfort: measures both light quality and visual coherence during times of observation • Olfactory Comfort: measures the observed strength of odors • Auditory Comfort: measures the observed sound levels • Thermal Comfort: measures the observed thermal quality of the space
As AltSchool grows, building a recognizable brand will aid Altschool in its ability to attract new families and become an institution within the communities in which it is a part. While recognizing that AltSchool has recently opened its doors, we evaluated the company’s physical spaces on how well they aligned with the brand values promoted on the AltSchool website and answers provided by AltSchool staff through surveys on its internal culture.
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THE DATA—
Where did we collection information from?
MEASUREMENTS/RECORDS
SURVEYS
OBSERVATIONS
Recorded quantitative data was gathered from AltSchool’s observational equipment.
Surveys and interviews were conducted with instructors and AltSchool staff over the course of a month.
Scheduled observations were conducted covering full school days over the course of a month.
Observational Study Assessment
AltSchool
Organization Address
PeoPle
3741 Buchanan St. San Francisco, CA 94123
Exercise
Group Digital Work
Learning Type
Guided
Date
1/13/2015
Mode of Learning
lecture
Time
11:30:08
Group Size
7
Isabel Figueredo
Observer SPACeS
# of Adults
1 (M)
# of Children
6
M/F
4/2
Room Area
#,### ft
Age Range
11-15
# of Classes
4
Grade Level
Classroom Spaces
Den
Breakout Spaces
N/A
6th 7th 8th
Ethnicities
White, Black
Public Spaces
N/A
2
eNvIroNMeNt
BehAvIor
What does the temperature feel like in the given space?
are students engaged or distracted? eNgaged
hot
1
2
3
4
5
cold
5
quiet
1
1
2
3
4
domiNaNt
1
someWhat quiet
1
2
3
4
5
2
some odor
2
3
4
5
passive
acceptiNg
1
2
3
4
5
resistaNt
is the environment more casual or formal?
are there any odors in the given space? 1
distracted
someWhat acceptiNg
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are the students more accepting or resistant of the activity? dark
someWhat light
8
4
someWhat domiNaNt
What does the lighting look like in the given space? light
3
are the students acting more dominant or passive?
how is the sound in the given space? loud
2 someWhat eNgaged
Neutral
3
4
5
No odor
casual
1 casual
2
3
4
5
formal
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THE BENCHMARKS—
How does AltSchool compare?
INTERNAL
EXTERNAL
How does AltSchool compare across its four campuses?
How does AltSchool compare to state standards and established schools across the state? 100 90 76.4 SF
80
100%
76%
Classroom SF / Student* (SF)
Total Building Square Footage
Total Teaching Square Footage*
70
79%
70.8 SF
69.3 SF
Fort Mason (2-5)
SOMA (6-8)
Fort Mason (6-8)
60 50.2 SF 45.0 SF
50
43.8 SF 40.0 SF
40
38.7 SF
37.5 SF
30.0 SF
30.0 SF
30.0 SF
Reggio Class (5-8)**
Hillbrook Class Room
30
60%
60%
69.6 SF 60.0 SF
20 10
0%
SOMA
FORT MASON
DOG PATCH
*Teaching Square Footage = Classroom SF + Breakout SF
ALAMO SQUARE
CA Building Code
Reggio Class (JK-K)**
Reggio Class (1-4)**
Hillbrook Specialty Rooms
Alamo Square (K-1)
Fort Mason (K-1)
Dog Patch (K-1)
Alamo Square (2-5)
*Number of students per grade level are estimated based on known campus enrollment numbers and classroom square footages **Day, Christopher, & Midbjer, Anita (2007). Environment and Children, 44. ***Average classroom sqft/student is set based on Reggio and Hillbrook classrooms and the CA Building Code
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THE KEY UNITS—
What are the units being measured?
CAMPUS
CLASSROOM
LEARNING ZONE
A campus is each individual AltSchool location.
Spaces delineated by walls or other barriers.
Spaces that define a learning environment for an activity.
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What makes up an AltSchool campus? MKTHINK
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CAMPUS INVENTORY AltSchool has a wide variety of buildings and classroom spaces. The Inventory understands the size and breakdown of physical assets: At the building level - what is distribution of the program at each location? What are the space and personnel assets of each location? At the classroom level - AltSchool has a unique classroom setup that allows students to move around the classroom to various zones. What are these zones, and how can they be categorized?
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CAMPUS COMPARISON—
What is the make up of each campus? SOMA
DOGPATCH
CLASSROOMS
BREAKOUT
STORAGE
STAFF SUPPORT
UTILITY
CIRCULATION
ALAMO SQUARE
FORT MASON
THIRD FLOOR
3,420 sf DN
1,455 sf DN
UP
1755 sf
2,415 sf
SECOND FLOOR
4,120 sf
3,520 sf
UP DN
FIRST FLOOR
1,515 sf
ea
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3% 5%
11%
8%
PROGRAM
4%
5%
9%
32%
30%
35%
3%
76%
79%
44%
17%
10% 3%
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SPACE AND PERSONNEL ASSETS
SOMA FORT SOMA MASON
FORT MASON FORT DOGPATCH SOMA MASON
AREA AREA
DOGPATCH ALAMO FORT DOGPATCH MASON SQUARE
AREA AREA AREA
Gross GrossMeasurable MeasurableArea Area
2,355 2,355 7,465
Gross Gross GrossMeasurable Measurable MeasurableArea Area Area
7,465 7,465 2,355 1,715
Gross Gross GrossMeasurable Measurable MeasurableArea Area Area
2,325
Assignable AssignableSquare SquareFootage Footage
2,325 2,325 7,055
Assignable Assignable AssignableSquare Square SquareFootage Footage Footage
7,055 7,055 2,325 1,690
Assignable Assignable AssignableSquare Square SquareFootage Footage Footage
PEOPLE PEOPLE
PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
##of ofK–1 K–1Students Students
AREA AREA AREA 1,715 7,465 6,265 1,715 1,690 1,690 7,055 4,210
PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
A
GrossMeasurable MeasurableArea Area Gross Gross Measurable Area
6,265 6,265 1,715
AssignableSquare SquareFootage Footage Assignable Assignable Square Footage
4,210 4,210 1,690
PEOPLE PEOPLE PEOPLE
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## #of of ofK–1 K–1 K–1Students Students Students
32 32 18 0
## #of of ofK–1 K–1 K–1Students Students Students
18 18 32 16
#of ofK–1 K–1Students Students ## of K–1 Students
16 16 18
##of of2–5 2–5Students Students
0 014
## #of of of2–5 2–5 2–5Students Students Students
1414 0 0
## #of of of2–5 2–5 2–5Students Students Students
0 034 14
#of of2–5 2–5Students Students ## of 2–5 Students
34 34 0
##of of6-8 6-8Students Students
26 26 14
## #of of of6-8 6-8 6-8Students Students Students
14 14 26 0
## #of of of6-8 6-8 6-8Students Students Students
014 0
#of of6-8 6-8Students Students ## of 6-8 Students
0 00
##of ofTotal TotalStudents Students
26 26 60
## #of of ofTotal Total TotalStudents Students Students
60 60 26 18
## #of of ofTotal Total TotalStudents Students Students
18 18 60 50
#of ofTotal TotalStudents Students ## of Total Students
50 50 18
##of ofTeachers Teachers
## #of of ofTeachers Teachers Teachers
PROGRAM PROGRAMBREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN % of ASF
10%
ALAMO SQUARE ALAMO DOGPATCH SQUARE
AREA AREA AREA
2,355
5%
1%
11%
program program
## #of of ofTeachers Teachers Teachers
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAMBREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN area area
%of ofASF ASF %% of total
program program program
#of ofTeachers Teachers ## of Teachers PROGRAMBREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN PROGRAM PROGRAM BREAKDOWN MKTHINK
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAMBREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN area area area
%%ofoftotal ASF total
program program program
area area area
%% %of of oftotal total total
program program program
area area area
15 %of oftotal total %% of total
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SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES—
What is the make up of AltSchool’s learning zones? SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES: DEFINED.
A matrix of 9 Spatial Typologies were developed to categorize and understand the learning environments observed at AltSchool. Each typology has different structural characteristics that align with different modes of teaching and learning. Each spatial typology defines a learning zone area. Learning zones, when aggregated, make up a classroom.
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SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES: GLOSSARY
workshop
shell
den
pod
harbor
sanctuary
hub
seminar
forum
A Hub is an intrinsic space that is used for unstructured gatherings. The space is designed for communal, casual conversations.
A Seminar is an ideal setting for a communal work table for structured classroom activities.
The Forum is an integral space that upholds the school community. It is designed to support presentations and performances.
The Workshop is a studentfocused, multi-purpose storage and workspace that encourages creativity and experimentation.
The Pod is an adaptive space within an instruction-based setting designed to inspire knowledge sharing.
A Shell is partially removed environment that supports productions and group collaboration.
A Harbor is an unstructured, alcove that encourages student connections. It is often located along a path of travel.
A Den is a removed space that stimulates conversation and supports collaboration.
A Sanctuary is an adaptive niche that upholds a students desire for quiet and concentration.
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CLASSROOM SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES—
What is the breakdown of learning zone typologies used per grade?* NUMBER OF LEARNING ZONES: K-1
AVERAGE LEARNING ZONE BY SIZE, BY GRADE
300
283 SF
K-1
275
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SOMA
12
197 SF
FORT MASON
12
11
225
ALAMO DOGPATCH
10
200
181 SF 9
9
175
Number of Typologies
Average Learning Zone SF /Grade Level (SF)
250
145 SF 150 125 100
109 SF 81 SF
85 SF
75
8
8
7 6 5
5
5
4
5
3
3
50
3
3
2
*Learning zone typologies used were gathered through measurements, records and observations.
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NUMBER OF LEARNING ZONES: 2-5
NUMBER OF LEARNING ZONES: 6-8
6-8
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SOMA
12
12
FORT MASON ALAMO
11
SOMA FORT MASON ALAMO
11
DOGPATCH
9
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Number of Typologies
10
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So, how are you doing overall? BEFORE WE BREAK IT DOWN, LET’S SEE HOW YOU SCORE.
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
How does each school stack up?
USE OF SPACE
SOMA 2,415 sf
Use of Space score calculation: • Utilization score*: % of zones used over course of day • Flexibility score: % of times zones turned over in the course of a day • Distribution score: % of typologies used over the course of a day • Use of Space Score Weighting = 3x Utilization + 1x Flexibility + 1x Distribution
EFFICIENCY
DOGPATCH 1755 sf
Efficiency score calculation: • Campus score: % deviation of AltSchool sqft/student/campus to mean of precedents (CA LLP Allowance, National Medium) • Classroom score: % deviation of AltSchool sqft/student/ classroom to mean of precedents (CA building code, Reggio and Hillcrest schools)
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
BRAND ALIGNMENT
4,120 sf FIRST FLOOR
UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
DN
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3,420 sf
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Brand Values score: Observational assessment by MKThink analysts of brand values relating to physical space including: Student-Centric, Fun, Sustainability, Engagement with the Community, and Individuality
SECOND FLOOR
•
ALAMO SQUARE THIRD FLOOR
Brand Alignment score calculation:
FORT MASON 3,520 sf
Environmental Effectiveness score calculation: • Visual Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of light quality and visual clutter in classroom spaces • Olfactory Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of strength of odors in classroom spaces • Auditory Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of sound levels in classroom spaces • Thermal Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of thermal quality in classroom spaces
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EFFICIENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
BRANDALIGNMENT
50%
75%
56%
43%
35%
78%
76%
40%
41%
45%
64%
53%
62%
31%
47%
30%
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What’s going on in your classrooms? NOW THAT WE’VE OUTLINED THE METRICS FOR EVALUATING YOUR CAMPUSES AND INVENTORIED YOUR SPACES, LET’S HOW YOU ARE USING THOSE SPACES. MKTHINK
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USE OF SPACE AltSchool’s unique classroom setup allows students to move around the classroom to various learning zones. To assess how students are using these learning zones, we evaluated each campus using three metrics: • Utilization: measures if a “zone” is being used (or not used) throughout the day. • Flexibility: measures how many times a “zone” changes use throughout the day. • Distribution: measures how many different types of zones are used throughout the day.
We gathered this information through: • Measurements/Records: data recorded on AltVideo’ • Observations: scheduled visits by MKThink analysts
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UTILIZATION: AT A GLANCE—
How does each campus stack up?
SOMA CAMPUS Gross Measurable Area
2,355
Learning Zone Utilization*
sf
FORT MASON CAMPUS FORTMASON Gross Measurable Area
7,465
sf
Classroom SF
1,775
SOMA 51%
sf
Classroom SF
3,330
sf
# of Classrooms
# of Classrooms
1
4
# of Students by Grade Level
# of Students by Grade Level
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32 14 14
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
Learning Zone Utilization*
42%
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
*Learning Zone Utilization represents a measure of use-hours, or a ratio of how long a particular space is being used divided by the total numbers of hours it could be used in a typical school day. The day is divided into 15 minute segments, and a space is considered utilized when at least 1 person is present and using the space during that time. The school day is measured from 8:20am - 3:00pm. 28
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DOGPATCH CAMPUS CAMPUSSQ RTMASON DOGPATCHALAMO SQUARE ALAMO Gross Measurable Area
1,715
Learning Zone Utilization*
4,210
sf
Classroom SF
1,330
sf
Gross Assignable Area**
24%
sf
Classroom SF
1,920
sf
# of Classrooms
# of Classrooms
1
3
# of Students by Grade Level
# of Students by Grade Level
18 0 0
16 34 0
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
Learning Zone Utilization*
59%
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
* For Alamo Square, Assignable Area is used as opposed to Gross Measurable Area due to way the lease is structured for the property.
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DRAFT UTILIZATION: AT A GLANCE—
SOMA
SOMA CAMPUS Gross Measurable Area
2,355
sf
Classroom SF
1,775
sf
# of Classrooms
Utilization by Spatial Typology type
#
utilization %
POD
3
68%
HARBOR
1
52%
FORUM
1
52%
HUB
1
0%
Learning Zone Utilization*
51%
1 # of Students by Grade Level
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Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
Data Collection Method
Measurement/Records * Learning Zone Utilization represents a measure of use-hours, or a ratio of how long a particular space is being used divided by the total numbers of hours it could be used in a typical school day. The day is divided into 15 minute segments and a space is considered utilized when at least 1 person is present and using the space during that time. The school day is measured from 8:20am - 3:00pm. 30
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SLZ 102 170 SF HUB SLZ 101 330 SF POD
SLZ 106 255 SF POD
SLZ 103 395 SF FORUM
SLZ 105 255 SF POD
SLZ 104 330 SF HARBOR
SOMA Floor 1 Classrooms 101 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 2.02.2015
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DRAFT UTILIZATION: AT A GLANCE—
FORTMASON
FORT MASON CAMPUS Gross Measurable Area
7,465
sf
Classroom SF
3,330
sf
# of Classrooms
4
Utilization by Spatial Typology type
#
utilization %
HUB
2
71%
SEMINAR
4
SANCTUARY
1
HARBOR
7
DEN
1
POD
7
WORKSHOP
3
19%
SHELL
2
11%
Learning Zone Utilization*
61% 50% 49%
42%
42% 32%
# of Students by Grade Level
32 14 14
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
Data Collection Method
Measurement/Records * Learning Zone Utilization represents a measure of use-hours, or a ratio of how long a particular space is being used divided by the total numbers of hours it could be used in a typical school day. The day is divided into 15 minute segments and a space is considered utilized when at least 1 person is present and using the space during that time. The school day is measured from 8:20am - 3:00pm 32
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DRAFT FLZ 102 140 SF HARBOR
FLZ 101 45 SF POD
FLZ 103 40 SF HARBOR
FLZ 105 40 SF POD
FLZ 104 40 SF POD FLZ 106 175 SF HUB
FLZ 107 FLZ 109 100 SF 60 SF WORKSHOP SHELL FLZ 111 FLZ 108 FLZ 110 190 SF 100 SF 60 SF WORKSHOP POD SANCTUARY FLZ 112 65 SF HARBOR
FLZ 113 195 SF SEMINAR
FLZ 114 75 SF POD
FORT MASON Floor 1 Classrooms 101 & 102 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 01.20.2015
FLZ 206 60 SF POD
FLZ 207 280 SF SEMINAR
FLZ 208 340 SF HUB
FLZ 209 350 SF SEMINAR
FLZ 212 45 SF DEN FLZ 211 50 SF HARBOR FLZ 213 125 SF SEMINAR
FLZ 210 75 SF HARBOR
FORT MASON Floor 1 Classroom FLZ 203 FM-101 FLZ 202 40 SF 40 SF Learning Zones HARBOR SHELL FLZ 201 8:00AM – 3:00PM 90 SF HARBOR 1.20.2015
FLZ 205 130 SF POD
FLZ 204 65 SF WORKSHOP
FORT MASON Floor 2 Classrooms 201 & 203 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 02.03.2015
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DRAFT UTILIZATION: AT A GLANCE—
FORTMASON DOGPATCH
DOGPATCH CAMPUS Gross Measurable Area
1,715
sf
Classroom SF
1,330
sf
# of Classrooms
1
Utilization by Spatial Typology type
#
utilization %
SEMINAR
2
44%
WORKSHOP
2
33%
POD
3
30%
SHELL
1
22%
FORUM
1
22%
HARBOR
2
11%
SANCTUARY
2
0%
Learning Zone Utilization*
24%
# of Students by Grade Level
18 0 0
Lower Elementary Middle Elementary Middle School
Data Collection Method
Measurement/Records * Learning Zone Utilization represents a measure of use-hours, or a ratio of how long a particular space is being used divided by the total numbers of hours it could be used in a typical school day. The day is divided into 15 minute segments and a space is considered utilized when at least 1 person is present and using the space during that time. The school day is measured from 8:20am - 3:00pm. 34
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DLZ 101 110 SF SHELL
DLZ 112 110 SF SEMINAR
DLZ 111 45 SF WORKSHOP
DLZ 102 55 SF POD
DLZ 103 115 SF HARBOR DLZ 113 40 SF POD DLZ 104 145 SF POD
DLZ 110 155 SF WORKSHOP DLZ 109 135 SF HARBOR
DLZ 107 20 SF SANCTUARY
DLZ 108 185 SF FORUM
DLZ 105 130 SF SEMINAR
DLZ 106 65 SF SANCTUARY
DOGPATCH Floor 1 Classrooms 101 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 01.20.2015
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DRAFT UTILIZATION: AT A GLANCE—
ALAMO SQ
ALAMO SQUARE CAMPUS Gross Measurable Area
6,265
sf
Classroom SF
1,920
sf
# of Classrooms
3
Utilization by Spatial Typology type
#
HUB
1
POD
7
63%
FORUM
3
58%
SEMINAR
1
37%
HARBOR
4
32%
WORKSHOP
1
27%
SHELL
1
Learning Zone Utilization*
utilization %
82%
59%
# of Students by Grade Level
16 34 0
Lower Elementary
20%
Middle Elementary Middle School
Data Collection Method
Measurement/Records * Learning Zone Utilization represents a measure of use-hours, or a ratio of how long a particular space is being used divided by the total numbers of hours it could be used in a typical school day. The day is divided into 15 minute segments and a space is considered utilized when at least 1 person is present and using the space during that time. The school day is measured from 8:20am - 3:00pm. 36
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DRAFT DN
UP
ALZ 201 95 SF FORUM DN
UP
ALZ 209 50 SF HUB ALZ 208 75 SF HARBOR
ALZ 301 130 SF HARBOR
ALZ 309 70 SF HARBOR
ALZ 207 ALZ 206 ALZ 205 105 SF 60 SF 100 SF POD POD HARBOR
ALAMO SQUARE Floor 2 Classrooms 201 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 2.04.2015
ALZ 302 ALZ 303 40 SF 90 SF POD FORUM
ALAMO SQUARE ALZ 304 200 SF Floor 2 POD Classroom AS-201 ALZ 305 50 SF Learning ZonesSHELL 8:00AM – 3:00PM 2.04.2015
ALZ 308 110 SF POD
ALZ 202 80 SF WORKSHOP ALZ 203 85 SF ALZ 204 POD 50 SF POD
DN
DN
ALZ 310 225 SF SEMINAR
ALZ 311 175 SF FORUM
UP
ALAMO SQUARE Floor 3 Classrooms 310 Learning Zones 8:20AM - 3:00PM 2.04.2015
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LEARNING ZONES
Typology Daily Use PERCENT OF LEARNING ZONES IN USE IN A DAY
100%
Average Percentage of Learning Zones in Use
90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30%
59%
51% 42%
20%
24%
10%
SOMA
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LEARNING ZONES
Typology Daily Use PERCENT OF LEARNING ZONES THAT CHANGE USE IN A DAY
100% 90%
Percentage of Learning Zones That Change Type
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
17% SOMA
4%
0%
FORT MASON
DOG PATCH
11% ALAMO SQUARE
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8AM
9AM
10AM
11AM
12AM
LEARNING ZONES
Overall Typology Daily Use LEARNING ZONE USE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
1 – 25 STUDENTS
76 – 100 STUDENTS
26 – 50 STUDENTS
101 – 150 STUDENTS
51 – 75 STUDENTS
151+ STUDENTS
WORKSHOP SHELL DEN NEST HARBOR SANCTUARY HUB PARLOR FORUM
8AM
40
9AM
10AM
11AM
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1PM
2PM
3PM
1PM
FORUM
LEARNING ZONES
DRAFT 8AM
Overall Typology Daily Use LEARNING ZONE USE BY CAMPUS
9AM
10AM
11AM
1 - 10 STUDENTS
51 – 75 STUDENTS
11 - 25 STUDENTS
76 – 100 STUDENTS
26 - 50
101+ STUDENTS
STUDENTS
12AM
1PM
LEARNING ZONE USE THROUGHOUT THE DAY
WORKSHOP
AS DP FM SM
SHELL
AS DP FM SM
DEN
AS DP FM SM
POD
AS DP FM SM
HARBOR
AS DP FM SM
SANCTUARY
AS DP FM SM
HUB
AS DP FM SM
SEMINAR
AS DP FM SM
FORUM
AS DP FM SM
8AM
9AM
10AM
11AM
1 - 10 STUDENTS
51 – 75 STUDENTS
11 - 25 STUDENTS
76 – 100 STUDENTS
26 - 50 STUDENTS
101+ STUDENTS
12AM
1PM
2PM
3PM
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Too much, too little, or just right? HOW MUCH SPACE IS DEDICATED TO LEARNING AND TO EACH STUDENT.
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EFFICIENCY As each Altschool campus is unique in size and scale, it was unclear if the space dedicated to each student was too much, too little, or just right. In order to evaluate how efficient AltSchool’s campuses are, we measured: • Campus: square footage allocation to AltSchool students per campus compared to national and CA LLP standards • Classroom: square footage allocation to AltSchool students per classroom compared to CA Building Code standards and more traditional schools across California
We gathered this information through: • Measurements/Records: data received on student enrollment from AltSchool; data from National and CA Building Code, CA LLP, Reggio and Hillbrook Schools
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BUILDINGS
Classroom and Building Efficiency
PERCENT OF TEACHING SF TO TOTAL SF BY CAMPUS
TOTAL CAMPUS SF PER STUDENT 144 SF
150 140
125 SF
124 SF
122 SF 105 SF
120
100%
110
80 SF
90
73 SF
80 70 60 50 40
Total Building Square Footage
95 SF
91 SF
100
Total Teaching Square Footage*
Total Campus SF / Student (SF)
130
76%
30
79% 60%
60%
20 10 0%
National Median
(elem school)
CA LLP allowance
(elem school)
National Median
(middle school)
CA LLP allowance
(middle school)
SOMA
Fort Mason
Dog Patch
Alamo Square
SOMA
FORT MASON
DOG PATCH
ALAMO SQUARE
*Teaching Square Footage = Classroom SF + Breakout SF
*LLP is the minimum square foot allowance to qualify as a “complete school” for school facility program funding from the California Department of Education. Components included in the assessment of a complete school are: classroom, physical education space, support facilities, common essential facilities, multi-purpose rooms, and infrastructure. See appendix XX for breakdown of components. website: coa.ca.gov date of info: 2006
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EFFICIENCY: COMPARISON
SF Per Student Per Classroom TEACHING SPACE SF PER STUDENT BY GRADE LEVEL
100 90
74.2 SF
80
66.6 SF
Teaching SF* / Student** (SF)
70
59.8 SF 60 50 40
30 SF
30 20 10
CA Building Code
K – 1st
*Teaching SF = Classroom SF + Breakout SF **Number of students per grade level are estimated based on known campus enrollment numbers and classroom square footages
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2nd – 5th
6th – 8th
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CLASSROOM SF PER STUDENT BY CAMPUS 100 90 76.4 SF
80
Classroom SF / Student* (SF)
70
69.6 SF
70.8 SF
69.3 SF
Fort Mason (2-5)
SOMA (6-8)
Fort Mason (6-8)
60.0 SF
60 50.2 SF 45.0 SF
50
43.8 SF 40.0 SF
40
38.7 SF
39 SF***
30.0 SF
30.0 SF
30.0 SF
Reggio Class (5-8)**
Hillbrook Class Room
30 20 10
CA Building Code
Reggio Class (JK-K)**
Reggio Class (1-4)**
Hillbrook Specialty Rooms
Alamo Square (K-1)
Fort Mason (K-1)
Dog Patch (K-1)
Alamo Square (2-5)
*Number of students per grade level are estimated based on known campus enrollment numbers and classroom square footages **Day, Christopher, & Midbjer, Anita (2007). Environment and Children, 44. ***Average classroom sqft/student is set based on Reggio and Hillbrook classrooms and the CA Building Code
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Too hot, too cold, or just right? HOW DO THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IMPACT THE WAY SPACES ARE PERCEIVED.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS The environmental quality of a space can affect the physical and psychological well-being of the inhabitant. In order to determine the overall environmental quality of AltSchool’s campuses, we assessed four areas: • Visual Comfort: measures both light quality and visual clutter during times of observation • Olfactory Comfort: measures the observed strength of odors • Auditory Comfort: measures the observed sound levels • Thermal Comfort: measures the observed thermal quality of the space
We gathered this information through: • Surveys: data was received through surveys given to AltSchool staff • Observations: scheduled visits by MKThink analysts
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OVERALL
Environmental Quality: Self-Report
Very Uncomfortable
Very Comfortable
Neutral
Somewhat Comfortable
Somewhat Uncomfortable
OLFACTORY COMFORT
VISUAL COMFORT
THERMAL COMFORT
ACOUSTIC COMFORT
How do you rate the olfactory comfort across all campuses?
How do you rate the visual comfort across all campuses?
How do you rate the thermal comfort across all campuses?
How do you rate the acoustic comfort across all campuses?
7%
7%
7% 29%
21%
14%
13%
14%
21%
14% 36%
14%
7%
21% 43%
The teachers and staff at AltSchool rated the Olfactory comfort as generally comfortable. Impromptu conversations suggest that AltSchool teachers intentionally refrain from intense indoor activity to avoid unpleasant smells.
43% 43%
43%
While half of the survey respondents indicated that they are somewhat comfortable with the visual aesthetic of their rooms, written responses and impromptu conversations suggested that teachers are unhappy with the amount of clutter present and lack of storage space available.
Survey responses implied that over half of the teachers and staff feel comfortable or neutral within their space, while 28% felt that they are uncomfortable.
Over half of the AltSchool survey respondents indicated that the acoustic comfort of their classroom is uncomfortable. This is in line with statements made by AltSchool teachers. Due to the openness of their environments and the hard surfaces, acoustic reverberation can impede a teachers ability to teach.
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Environmental Quality: MKThink Observations
OLFACTORY COMFORT 1 - Strong odor during times of observation 3 - Moderate odor during times of observation 5 - No noticeable odor during times of observation
VISUAL COMFORT 1 - Poor light quality/low visual coherence 3 - Moderate light quality/neutral visual coherence 5 - Excellent light quality/high visual coherence *light quality includes: artificial and natural light, level of glare **visual coherence measures amount of organization/clutter
ACOUSTIC COMFORT 1 - Very loud, difficult to focus 3 - Moderately loud, somewhat difficult to focus 5 - Quiet, easy to focus
THERMAL COMFORT 1 - Extreme hot or cold, uncomfortable working environment 3 - Somewhat hot or cold, somewhat comfortable working environment 5 - Comfortable temperature, very comfortable working environment 52
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DRAFT OVERALL COMFORT (all locations)
1
2
3
4
5
SOMA
66%
DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO 1
2
3
4
5
SOMA
51%
DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO 1
2
3
4
5
SOMA
43%
DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO 1
2
3
4
5
SOMA DOGPATCH
83%
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What are you saying to the world? NOW THAT WE’VE EVALUATED YOUR PHYSICAL SPACES FOR USE, EFFICIENCY, AND COMFORT, HOW DO YOUR PHYSICAL SPACES PROMOTE YOUR BRAND? MKTHINK
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BRAND ALIGNMENT As AltSchool grows, building a recognizable brand will aid its ability to attract new families to its schools, as well as, become an institution in the community. While recognizing that AltSchool has only recently opened its doors, we chose to evaluate the company’s physical spaces on how well they aligned with the brand values promoted on the AltSchool website, as well as, answers provided by AltSchool staff through surveys on its internal culture. We gathered this information through: • Surveys: data was received through surveys given to AltSchool staff • Observations: scheduled visits by MKThink analysts
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WhAt Are the culturAl tendencies of Altschool today And Who do they AsPire to be in the future?
DRAFT
Cultural aspirations
late-majority
Are early adopters, would like to be slightly less early adopters.
peer orGanizations
aspirations
Blue School
Kiwi Crate
Toyota
Friends School
Fusion Academy
Starbucks
Tesla
The Nueva School
Life Edited
Frog Design
Brightworks
Boulder Journey School
Stanford d.School
Zappos
Uber
Kunskapsskolan
IDEO
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BRAND ALIGNMENT
Brand Values
PROMOTED BRAND VALUES:
SELF-REPORTED BRAND VALUES:
STUDENT-CENTRIC (includes dynamic and rigorous): Focus on smaller classrooms and student:teacher ratios and mix individual, group, and experiential learning to keep students engaged.
EMOTIONAL ADAPTABILITY: Organization’s staff has a strong ability to adapt and grow emotionally, physically, socially, and psychologically.
(as stated on your website)
DIVERSITY: Belief that all children deserve studentcentric education and all children benefit from being in a diverse environment. ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY: Engagement with community enriches children’s learning experiences. PARTNERSHIP: Involvement of parents is vital to the success of their child. To support this, tools have been developed to allow parents to see their child’s progress at any time. FUN: Allowing students to drive their education keeps them engaged, motivated, passionate, and creative, which in turn fuels their love of going to school. (descriptions adapted from Altschool website)
(as self-reported through the cultural cartography)
SUSTAINABILITY: Importance placed on the value of being environmentally sustainable in use of physical and operational resources. INDIVIDUALITY: The individual is expressed from the student to the campus, highlighting uniqueness rather than homogeneity. RESEARCH-BASED: Focus on research-based methods in decision-making processes. FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE: Focus on organizations financial management practices in terms of strategy, investment, expenditure. CENTRALLY-MANAGED: Focus on concentrating decision-making rather than distributing it throughout the organization. TECHNOLOGICALLY MATURE: Focus on proficiency and anticipated technology adoption habits. (descriptions adapted from evaluation of Cultural Cartography)
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BRAND ALIGNMENT
Brand values translated to cultural and physical environments PHYSICAL: Indicates brand values that strongly align with the physical environment and can relate to furniture, interior & exterior spaces, facade, and surrounding public space. CULTURAL: Indicates brand values that strongly align with the beliefs and aspirations of the people and their organization.
PHYSICAL
CULTURAL FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE CENTRALLYMANAGED DIVERSITY
INDIVIDUALITY
FUN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY
SUSTAINABILITY
STUDENTCENTRIC
RESEARCHEDBASED EMOTIONAL ADAPTABILITY PARTNERSHIP
TECHNOLOGICALLY MATURE
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BRAND ALIGNMENT
Physical Brand Values: MKThink Observations DO ALTSCHOOL’S BRAND VALUES STUDENT-CENTRIC, FUN, SUSTAINABILITY, ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND INDIVIDUALITY ALIGN WITH ALTSCHOOL’S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT?
STUDENT-CENTRIC 1 - Low focus on smaller classrooms and mix of individual, group, and experiential learning 3 - Moderate focus on smaller classrooms and mix of individual, group, and experiential learning 5 - High focus on smaller classrooms and mix of individual, group, and experiential learning
1
60
4
5
DOGPATCH
STUDENT-CENTRIC: IS THERE A FOCUS ON SMALLER CLASSROOMS WITH A MIX OF INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING? FUN: IS THERE CAMPUS (TEACHER/STUDENT) INVOLVEMENT IN SHAPING THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT?
FORT MASON ALAMO
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
SOMA DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO
SUSTAINABILITY 1 - Low use of sustainable resources used throughout the campuses 3 - Moderate use of sustainable resources throughout the campuses 5 - High use of sustainable resources throughout the campuses
3
SOMA
FUN 1 - Low campus involvement in shaping the physical environment 3 - Moderate campus involvement in shaping the physical environment 5 - High campus involvement in shaping the physical environment
2
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
SOMA DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO
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SUSTAINABILITY: ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES USED THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUSES?
DRAFT DO ALTSCHOOL’S BRAND VALUES STUDENT-CENTRIC, FUN, SUSTAINABILITY, ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND INDIVIDUALITY ALIGN WITH THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT?
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY 1 - No noticeable engagement with the community 3 - Moderate engagement with the community 5 - High engagement with the community
1
2
3
4
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
5
SOMA DOGPATCH FORT MASON ALAMO
INDIVIDUALITY 1 - Low individuality/uniqueness SOMA added to the physical environment DOGPATCH 3 - Moderate individuality/ uniqueness added to the physical FORT MASON environment 5 - Highly individualized/unique ALAMO physical environment
1
2
3
4
5
ENGAGEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY: DOES THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REFLECT THE CULTURAL IDENTITY OF THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT RESIDES? INDIVIDUALITY: DOES THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT HAVE STRONG INDIVIDUALITY AND INTENTIONAL UNIQUENESS IN RELATIONSHIP TO ITS SURROUNDINGS AND TO THE OTHER CAMPUSES?
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What did we find out? MKTHINK
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
How does each school stack up?
USE OF SPACE
SOMA 2,415 sf
Use of Space score calculation: • Utilization score*: % of zones used over course of day • Flexibility score: % of times zones turned over in the course of a day • Distribution score: % of typologies used over the course of a day • Use of Space Score Weighting = 3x Utilization + 1x Flexibility + 1x Distribution
EFFICIENCY
DOGPATCH 1755 sf
Efficiency score calculation: • Campus score: % deviation of AltSchool sqft/student/campus to mean of precedents (CA LLP Allowance, National Medium) • Classroom score: % deviation of AltSchool sqft/student/ classroom to mean of precedents (CA building code, Reggio and Hillcrest schools)
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
BRAND ALIGNMENT
4,120 sf FIRST FLOOR
UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
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3,420 sf
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Brand Values score: Observational assessment by MKThink analysts of brand values relating to physical space including: Student-Centric, Fun, Sustainability, Engagement with the Community, and Individuality
SECOND FLOOR
•
ALAMO SQUARE THIRD FLOOR
Brand Alignment score calculation:
FORT MASON 3,520 sf
Environmental Effectiveness score calculation: • Visual Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of light quality and visual clutter in classroom spaces • Olfactory Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of strength of odors in classroom spaces • Auditory Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts of sound levels in classroom spaces • Thermal Comfort: observational assessment by MKThink analysts thermal quality in classroom spaces
DRAFT USE OF SPACE
EFFICIENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
BRANDALIGNMENT
50%
75%
56%
43%
35%
78%
76%
40%
41%
45%
64%
53%
62%
31%
47%
30%
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
Summary Findings per Campus USE OF SPACE
SOMA
NOT WORKING
• Utilization: Throughout the day people observed in all the learning zones. • Flexibility: Two zones were observed changing from small group to large group learning areas.
• Distribution: Lack of space conducive to independent and quiet work. • Small variation in furniture configurations
• Distribution: Large distribution of spatial typologies.
• Utilization: Many learning zones appeared to be unused throughout the day. • Flexibility: There were no changes in furniture arrangements throughout observation.
• Utilization: Lower Elementary classrooms benefited from closer proximity to each other. • Flexibility: Upper Elementary classroom frequently changed the layout of its furniture throughout observation. • Distribution: Only campus with Den space.
• Flexibility: Not all classrooms were observed as flexible. • Distribution: Within each individual classroom there is not a wide variety of furniture arrangements.
• Utilization: Throughout the day people observed in all the learning zones. • Flexibility: A small group learning area changed to a large group area during observation.
• Flexibility: Areas remain primarily static, • Distribution: Lack of space conducive to independent and quiet work.
2,415 sf
50%
WORKING
DOGPATCH 1755 sf
35%
4,120 sf
3,520 sf
FORT MASON 41%
ALAMO SQUARE FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
DN
3,420 sf
66
62%
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
Summary Findings per Campus EFFICIENCY
SOMA
WORKING
NOT WORKING
2,415 sf
1755 sf 3,520 sf
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
• Building: Lack of key support spaces such as vestibules and breakout spaces.
• Building: Key support spaces such as vestibules and breakout spaces.
• Building: More space dedicated to circulation and support.
• Classroom: Breakout space
• Building: Lack of key spaces such as vestibule. • Building: High proportion of vertical circulation. • Classroom: Communal gathering zones were too small within classrooms.
45%
ALAMO SQUARE DN
• Classroom: Single classroom format allows for reduction of support space square footage.
78%
FORT MASON
3,420 sf
• Building: Lack of key support spaces such as vestibules and breakout spaces.
75%
DOGPATCH
THIRD FLOOR
• Classroom: Single classroom format allows for reduction of support space square footage.
31%
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
Summary Findings per Campus ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
SOMA 2,415 sf
60%
DOGPATCH 1755 sf
76%
4,120 sf
3,520 sf
FORT MASON 64%
ALAMO SQUARE FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
DN
3,420 sf
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WORKING
NOT WORKING
• Visual: Strong visual connection between spaces. • Visual: Strategic about what is displayed on walls, and how walls are used. • Auditory: Strategic about how surfaces are used to modulate sound.
• Olfactory: Odors from food. • Highest observed noise levels. • Visual: Difficult to modulate light between front and rear of room. • Visual: Clutter observed on floor.
• Auditory: Highest observed acoustical comfort. • Olfactory: No odor detected during observation. • Visual: Even light in space. • Visual: Adequate light on all work surfaces observed.
• Visual: Disparate furniture styles. • Visual: Overflowing storage.
• Moderate levels of sound observed. • Visual: Daylight in all classrooms and primary ground floor circulation space.
• Visual: Too much transparency in ground floor spaces. • Visual: Clutter observed on floor and wall surfaces. • Visual: High reflectivity of wall surfaces was noted as bothersome.
• Auditory: Moderate levels of sound observed.
• Visual: Clutter observed on floor and wall surfaces. • Visual: Direct light through windows made it difficult to use laptops and see projected images. • Thermal: Direct light and poor heating system contribute to temperature fluctuations.
47%
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
Summary Findings per Campus BRANDALIGNMENT
SOMA 2,415 sf
43%
WORKING • Fun: Strong campus community (student/teacher) involvement in shaping the appearance of the interior space
DOGPATCH 1755 sf 3,520 sf
53%
ALAMO SQUARE FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
UP
UP
1,515 sf
DN
DN
1,455 sf
DN
3,420 sf
30%
• Engagement with the community: little or no observed relationship with the community through the physical space • Individuality: Little or no individuality in relationship to its exterior surroundings
• Individuality: Little or no individuality in relationship to its exterior surroundings • Fun: little or no campus involvement in shaping the appearance of the interior space
40%
FORT MASON
NOT WORKING
• Individuality: Good campus community involvement in creating an unique environment through the vestibule and classrooms.
• Fun: little or no campus involvement in shaping the appearance of the interior space
• Fun: Strong campus community (student/teacher) involvement in shaping the feel of the campus (selected unique school color)
• Engagement with the community: little or no observed relationship with the community through the physical space • Individuality: Little or no individuality in relationship to its exterior surroundings
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ALTSCHOOL: AT A GLANCE—
Summary Findings Overall USE OF SPACE
EFFICIENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTIVENESS
47%
57%
62%
BRANDALIGNMENT
42%
Increase space use by properly distributing the types and sizes of learning zones at each location. Provide for flexibility where required.
Optimize efficiency by “right-sizing” spaces to the appropriate size by grade level. Determine right size / distribution of non-learning space.
Improve environmental effectiveness by focusing on visual coherence and acoustical control; maintain proper thermal comfort and olfactory control.
Improve brand-alignment by developing a strategy for the physical environment based on company’s values and goals.
KEY FINDINGS • 8/60 zones are optimized for independent learning and activities. • 0-17% of learning zones changed.
KEY FINDINGS • 9/9 Classrooms have more square feet per student than the external mean of 39 square feet per student. • AltSchool’s space efficiency varies by 44% across its campus portfolio.
KEY FINDINGS • Acoustical and visual coherence had the lowest ratings at 43% and 51% respectively. • 64% of responses rate acoustical as somewhat or very uncomfortable.
KEY FINDINGS • Campuses lack strong branding through interior and exterior
KEY INSIGHTS Some zones are being used often and others not. “Right-sizing” learning zones represents a great opportunity to increase the use of space, for both collaborative and independent work, by increasing the distribution of learning zone types.
KEY INSIGHTS Support spaces and circulation spaces reduce campus efficiency, however, they add value/ improve the quality of the campus experience. Correctly size learning zones by grade level.
KEY INSIGHTS Visual connectivity and acoustic separation are inversely proportional to one and other. The openness of classrooms needs to be weighed against its ability to support multiple, simultaneous activities.
KEY INSIGHTS Company has identified brand values, but have not implemented them into the physical space.
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