The School of Science and Technology (SST) project in Houston, Texas, is a two-story PK-8 school using the same design as the SST school in Bexar County. It includes classrooms, science rooms, computer rooms, a cafeteria, gym, library, art room, makerspace, and collaborative learning areas, with possible storm shelter inclusion.
The School of Science and Technology (SST) is a network of public charter schools across Texas with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Their mission is to create an engaging and challenging learning environment that prepares students for college and careers in the 21st century.
Houston is the most populous city in Texas and a major hub for the energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, and healthcare industries. Known for its cultural diversity and world-renowned institutions like NASA's Johnson Space Center, it's a dynamic metropolitan area with a significant economic and cultural impact.
An architectural storm shelter is a reinforced room or building designed to provide "near-absolute protection" for occupants during severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes. These structures are built to withstand extreme wind speeds and airborne debris, often following strict guidelines from agencies like FEMA. In schools and public buildings located in storm-prone areas, a reinforced gymnasium or other large common area is often designed to double as a community storm shelter.
