"Model schools; State treasurer showcases two new designs for frugality amid skyrocketing building costs" by James Vaznis, Globe Staff | August 17, 2008
The two schools exemplify how the state can be thrifty without sacrificing aesthetics or quality building materials. The designs also met criteria for energy efficiencies, environmental friendliness, and size.
Please. I don't want to link all the painful posts of state looting!
The "thrifty" state of Massachusetts, right.
But many local architects, engineers, and other building trade professionals remain skeptical that prototype schools can save much money in a state where wetlands, stone outcroppings, or steep terrain often present expensive and unique construction obstacles to each site, ultimately influencing a building's design and cost.
But the state wants to save money with schools of the rack.
How come our kids always come last in this state?
"It's not as simple as pulling drawings off a shelf and saying to a community, 'This will work for you,' " said John Nunnari, public policy director for the Boston Society of Architects, who said the state could reap better savings by developing standards for building materials and allowing construction contractors to join in the local design process.
That's right! LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL is best!
Of course, my town got taken to the cleaners by a bunch of sub-standard rip-off artists to the tune of $2 million, but....
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