Hawai'i School Facilities Authority
HISFA
Modernization Plan
Making the system and methods more modern and efficient
Data Informed
Why data? Data informs the HISFA decision-making process and validates a course of action before committing to it. It informs intelligent building solutions. Qualitative and quantitative data paint a picture of real situations and allow strategists and planners to design safe, efficient, and effective schools for keiki and the community.
Prefabricated Construction
Why prefabricated construction? Prefabricated construction is cost-efficient and effective. It refers to creating building components or modules away from the construction site in a manufacturing setting. By standardizing the manufacturing process, materials are efficiently used, economies of scale can be achieved, construction time is cut, and rigorous quality control measures are easily implemented.
Design Guidelines
Why design guidelines? Standardized design guidelines, like education specifications, uphold quality expectations across the state for safety, health, and repeatability. Design guidelines are part of a systems-level (whole picture) approach to ensuring quality control across school sites. Learn more about Education Specifications here.
Scalable Solutions For Hawai'i's Schools: Standardized Classrooms
Standardized Designs and Construction Defined By:
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Educational Specifications. Structured documentation substantiated by calculations and diagrams defining the physical environment needed to support teaching and learning.
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Design Guides. “How to” guide for architects and engineers for projects, highlighting standards and technical requirements. Guidelines provide direction and instructions about how to approach designs for schools.
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Construction Specifications. Comprehensive documentation defining materials and manufacturers acceptable for use in schools. Key specifications for maintainability of buildings.
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Standard Technical Drawings. Detailed drawings of buildings and structures that follow specific industry standards and buildings codes to ensure uniformity and correctness. Streamlines County permitting.
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Commissioning Plan. Procedural plan that outlines the steps and responsibilities required to ensure a building or system is functioning properly before it’s put into use.
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Modern construction methods
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Maintainable buildings
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Sensible budgets