Portable classrooms with white panel walls, gray wainscot, and red trim. Basketball hoop in foreground and trees in back Portable classrooms with white panel walls, gray wainscot, and red trim. Blacktop with planters in front of building. Renovated portables against green hill background. Basketball court in foreground. Portable classroom wing with white panel walls and gray wainscot, with concrete walkway and grass. Portable classroom wing with white panel walls and gray wainscot, with concrete walkway and grass. Renovated portable classroom interior, with bright windows, desks, and a teaching area. Renovated portable classroom interior, with bright windows, desks, and a teaching area. Kitchen area in a portable classroom, with blue walls and gray cabinets. Renovated portable classroom interior, with bright windows, desks, and a teaching area. Portable classroom wing with white panel walls and gray wainscot, with concrete walkways and grass. Portable restroom building with white panel walls and gray wainscot, with concrete walkway and grass. Portable restroom interior, with white and orange tiles. Portable restroom interior, with white and orange tiles, and gray tiles flooring. Portable restroom building with white panel walls and gray wainscot, with concrete walkway and grass.

Mountain Vista Middle School Modulars

Though not always possible, renovating older portable buildings is an economical option that also saves significant debris from the landfill. As part of the renovation, Persinger Architects reconfigured the campus layout with input from the school community to create a welcoming central quad and play space. For a sense of permanency, buildings were placed on foundations, floors strengthened, and long-lasting, maintainable materials were used throughout, from roofing and siding to windows and finishes. Ramps were replaced by storefront doors accessible at ground level. A quality HVAC system was also installed.