International Leadership of Texas, Arlington-Grand Prairie High School

The Arlington-Grand Prairie High School is a 143,000 SF, two-story high school. The structure consists of a combination of structural steel with coldformed framed walls and masonry. The CMU portion of the structure also includes a storm shelter constructed to ICC-500 standards. The building envelope comprises full-depth brick along with EIFS & metal panel accents, a combination of storefront and curtainwall windows, and a TPO roof. The space is conditioned with a water-cooled modular chiller system tied in with forced air from central air handlers distributed to VAV’s. The school boasts unique features, including two full-sized competition basketball courts, an indoor athletic training field, an air rifle range, and a weight training area.