Helen M. Knight Construction Photos
Photos of the new school construction will be periodically updated
Vocational School
High School Vocational Construction Photos
Photos of the new school construction will be periodically updated
Green Technology in our new schools.
The Grand County School District voiced their desire to design sustainable schools
before the design architect was hired. Through a series of community workshops they
decided to establish challenging but possible goals in energy consumption. A LEED®
Certified building was debated, with the consensus being to focus on sustainable
principles outlined in LEED® for Schools, but to not spend the money it would take to
achieve official LEED® certification, but still achieve the energy efficient design goals of the District.
Regionally Appropriate Design.
The intent of the Grand County School District and the design team is that the new schools are
appropriately designed for the Moab region. The desire for the buildings was to feel right in their
setting without copying the Sante Fe style or appearing contrived.
The general design concept was to create shelter from the harsh desert environment. The climate in
Moab, Utah is both very hot and very cold. In the heats one seeks shelter for shade, in the cold to
conserve warmth. The entrance canopies create welcomed desert shelter. The color palette for the buildings
was derived from natural colors in the Moab valley, and is used for masonry, stucco, flooring and millwork
selections for the project. All materials have been selected for maintenance and durability as well as color and finish.
