Architectural students learn by studying MBMA’s KIPP Texas Somos Campus Folio

Learn how MBMA is teaching the next roofing generation.

The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has published “KIPP Texas Somos Campus,” the latest addition to its Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings series. This 24-page folio adds to MBMA’s library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors. It explores the design and construction of the three metal buildings that make up the KIPP charter school campus in San Antonio, Texas. The folio, along with all the MBMA student resources, is available at https://www.mbmaeducation.org/resources/.
 
“The 11th release in this series showcases another example of the incredible possibilities of metal building systems,” says Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “By looking at the design goals, priorities and outcomes for each facility, we’ve created a valuable tool for educators and their students.”
 
MBMA created the KIPP Somos TX folio in coordination with Gensler, Linbeck Group, LLC, and KIPP Texas Public Schools. It includes:

• Exclusive interviews with architect Robert Bradford of Gensler, Linbeck’s Allston Marble, and others involved in the campus’ completion.
• Project design insights for the three metal buildings that make up the campus: a 91,000-square-foot college preparatory school, a 13,265-square-foot gymnasium, and a 75,400-square-foot elementary school.
• Objectives and goals for the project, including cost effectiveness, speed of construction, durability, resilience and flexibility, all hallmarks of metal building systems.
• Abundant photos, drawings and graphics that illustrate phases/elements of the building process. 

In addition to this folio, the complete Architectural Significance in Metal Buildings portfolio consists of: Alamo Beer Company in San Antonio, TX; the Boston Sports Institute in Wellesley, MA; the Michelle and Barack Obama Sports Complex in Los Angeles, CA; the Haulover Marine Center in North Miami Beach, FL; the Jacksonville University Basketball Performance Center in Jacksonville, FL; the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy, Ohio; the Firehouse Ministries Shelter in Birmingham, AL; the St. David’s Performance Center in Austin, TX; the Milne Center for Ocean Science and Conservation in Mystic, CT; and the Hardesty Center for Dance Education in Tulsa, OK.
 
Founded in 1956, MBMA serves manufacturers and suppliers that work with industry professionals, architects, building designers, educators, building code officials and others to advance the metal building systems industry. The efforts of member volunteers and association staff regularly lead to industry improvements and groundbreaking research. Resources at MBMA.com include technical materials, research reports, videos and design guides. The MBMA News provides the most current research and new ideas to propel the industry. MBMA also provides graduate and undergraduate educational resources at MBMAeducation.org.