--- title: Portage Public Schools Engineering Design Services | PBA description: Portage Public Schools set out to build a new central high school in place of its aging, existing high school --- [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/) [![Illuminart Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/illuminart_logo.png "Illuminart Logo")](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/illuminart) ** ** ** [![Peter Basso Associates Inc. Logo](https://www.peterbassoassociates.com/hubfs/images/PB_Wesite/PBA_Transparent_Logo.png "Peter Basso Associates Inc. 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The classrooms are Technology Enhanced Classrooms (TEC) with interactive teacher stations, which allow for instant display and demonstration of learning material. The cafeteria features a warming kitchen and functions as an auditorium. Movable walls separate spaces into stage and music room areas. The school was designed and constructed to meet or exceed current sustainable design standards for energy efficiency, occupant comfort and air quality. 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