The Secret to Building Better School Gymnasiums
It is sad to note that the obesity rates (for both children and adults) are increasing at an alarming rate. Aside from the fact that most kids spend a lot of time in front of the television or computer screen, most schools in the country do not require physical education classes at every grade level.
This needs to change. Children should be enticed to participate in sports activities and/or fitness classes to keep the situation from getting worse. How do you do it? You can start by making better and more engaging school gyms.
What Makes an Ideal School Gym?
All school gyms have the same requirements. If you want to provide an ideal environment conducive to performing physical activities, your gym should be:
- A gym should have plenty of room to allow ease of movement while providing spectators with an uninterrupted view of the action.
- Aside from providing ample space for indoor sports, training programs, and physical education classes, the building should be versatile enough to be used for other functions as well.
- School gyms should provide the structural stability required to ensure the safety of all the people occupying the facility.
- The building should allow for renovations, modifications and/or expansion without costing too much money or causing too much inconvenience.
- You need to think of ways to put up your building while staying well within the budget. In addition to having low initial costs, it should also be easy to maintain.
- Easy to erect. All school buildings need to be completed within a rigid time frame so you need to choose a structure that can be erected in the shortest time possible.
- Pleasing design. The building should blend harmoniously with all the other structures as well as the general appearance of the campus.
Evidently, traditional construction would not be able to provide all these things. Only a pre-engineered steel building can. So, if you are looking to build a new gym for your school or are looking to upgrade your existing facility, consider what an all-metal building can do for you!
Building with steel is the most logical, practical and responsible choice so call us or request for a free quote today and we will help you make your next building purchase a success! You may also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to learn why metal buildings make the most sense for you and your business.
