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Our Expertise

Comprehensive Educational Design Services

Over the course of 80+ years, ATSR has developed a highly collaborative design process built on relentless client service and a deep desire to achieve our clients’ goals to make their vision come to life.

We are experts in Educational, Faith-based, and Civic Architecture and Engineering. Our services are comprehensive, ensuring a seamless experience from ideation to occupancy.

PreK-12 Educational Expertise

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PreK-K) Developmentally appropriate environments that support early learning, featuring safe outdoor play areas, flexible classrooms, and spaces that encourage exploration and creativity.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (K-5) Learning environments that balance structure with flexibility, incorporating collaborative spaces, maker labs, libraries, and outdoor learning areas that support diverse learning styles.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS (6-8) Transitional environments that bridge elementary and high school, featuring team-based learning areas, specialized labs, performance spaces, and athletics facilities.

HIGH SCHOOLS (9-12) Comprehensive campuses that prepare students for college and careers, including advanced academic spaces, career and technical education facilities, arts programs, and athletic complexes.

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

  • STEM Centers & Maker Spaces
  • Food Service Design for kitchens, cafeterias and concessions
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Career & Technical Education Facilities
  • Special Education Learning Environments
  • Athletic Facilities & Gymnasiums

Services

Community Engagement

  • Communication tools
  • Stakeholder input
  • Educational perspective
  • Review and comment
  • Referendum support

Facilities Planning

  • Master planning
  • Concept design / 3D modeling
  • Educational specifications / programming
  • Facility analysis / assessment
  • Deferred maintenance / LTFM planning

Architecture

  • High-performance design / Revit
  • Construction drawings & specifications
  • Cost estimating
  • Food service design
  • Functional and inspiring learning spaces

Mechanical Engineering

  • Facility energy analysis / modeling
  • LEED / sustainable design
  • Control systems
  • Commissioning
  • Utility incentives/rebates

Interior Design

  • Interior planning and design
  • Material selections & specs
  • Furniture, fixtures, equipment
  • Signage design & environmental graphics
  • Future-ready learning spaces

Electrical Engineering

  • Lighting design
  • Main service / distribution equipment
  • Mechanical / technology power
  • Sound / intercom / data systems
  • Security, camera, and access control
  • Arc flash studies

Landscape Architecture

  • Site selection / planning
  • Sports complex development
  • Playground design
  • Roads, sidewalks, parking
  • Planting / irrigation design
  • Rain gardens / native planting
  • Outdoor classrooms / environmental learning

Construction Administration

  • On-site construction review
  • Serve as agent of the owner
  • Construction meetings
  • Payment certifications / compliance
  • Closeout facilitation
  • 1-year warranty walkthrough

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