T-Series

An independent skunworks project undertaken during my summer internship with Project Frog, “T-Series” addresses an unmet demand (K-12 education sector ranked highest in value of 2010 construction starts with 1,200 new schools constructed per year) from school districts for green, low-cost, 2-story school buildings that can be assembled quickly and with predictable cost. Utilizing FROG’s proven building systems and maintaining FROG’s aesthetic and performance, “T-Series” leverages a wood building system to create 1 and 2 story repeating elements in either single- or double-loaded formats and conforms to the International Building Codes. After talking with education experts, the standard pod optimizes the nexus between people and their environment. Studies show that students learn 20% more effectively when taught in environments illuminated by natural light. In response, classroom pods have one wall of windows, utilize solar skylights to illuminate the rear of the pods, and are designed so that no artificial lights are needed throughout the day. These pods can be converted to bathroom, stair, or entrance uses, to minimize the number of “parts” needed to assemble the building. These repeating elements can also be joined together to create larger, more flexible spaces. Leveraging FROG’s supply chain and using cost-effective and easy-to-assemble building components, “T-Series” can be constructed for under $200/SF.

Axonometric showing how FROG’s “kit of parts” can be assembled.