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by Bill Gerritz 22 January, 2009
This was a big week for our Cultural Center project. Tuesday evening, our Board of Trustees gave the final go ahead. Construction will start in a few weeks and is scheduled for completion in April 2010. Adding about 20 percent to the total learning space at ISB, the 6 story structure will have:
1 theater with seating for 300
24 high school classrooms
4 rooms for middle and high school band and strings
2 rooms for middle and high school chorus
2 rooms for middle and high school drama
4 ensemble rooms
19 individual practice rooms
2 dance rooms
From the beginning, the Board has wanted the building to be environmentally friendly. The architects have been directed to follow the guidelines of Leadership in Environment and Energy Design (LEED). This is the preeminent green building certification organization in the US and a leader in the world. We expect the building to receive the LEED Gold Award. This would be a first in Thailand.
Now the real fun begins. When we move the middle and high school music programs into the new building, we will have that rarest of things in an international school – a little FREE SPACE. Now we get to figure out how to make the best use of this opportunity to improve learning. I have an idea – see my next blog on nerds.
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Bill received his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley. He has written over 20 journal articles and has an abiding interest in learning improvement. Prior to ISB, Bill headed schools in Holland and South America. He and his wife Marcia have 3 sons.
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