Project Frog Receives Fourth DSA PC Approval

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Project Frog, Inc., the industry leader of high-performance and sustainable building systems, announced today that it has received another Pre-Check (PC) Approval by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) of California. This marks the fourth approval for the expanding product line of San Francisco’s 20th Fastest Growing Private Company.

“We aim to make the complicated and lengthy process of new construction faster and easier for our customers”

The DSA provides design and construction oversight for California’s K-12 public schools and community colleges. DSA develops and maintains accessibility standards, fire and life safety, and structural building codes utilized in public and private buildings throughout the State. Building designs that pass through the rigorous PC Approval permitting process are pre-approved for construction throughout California, indicating that the highest standards of safety and ADA accessibility have been met. Project Frog now holds four PC numbers enabling California school and community college districts to quickly and efficiently obtain approvals for new, permanent building projects utilizing the Project Frog kit. In most cases, projects can be approved for construction in a single, one hour Over-the-Counter (OTC) meeting.

Founded on the mission of creating better, greener, faster, and cheaper buildings, Project Frog uses state-of-the-art technology to overcome the inefficiencies of regular construction methods. “We aim to make the complicated and lengthy process of new construction faster and easier for our customers,” says Adam Tibbs, President of Project Frog. “The PC Approval advances the permitting process and guarantees that Frog can deliver on our promise of measurably greener and significantly smarter buildings to the districts that need them most.”

Through in-depth supply chain work and significant product development, the innovative Frog 2.2 product line results in overall better building performance with a notable 17% price decrease and a reduction in installation to fewer than 3 months.

Structural modifications such as the use of 20% less steel radically improve cost and overall fabrication and installation time, and provide a completely column free interior allowing for flexible planning. Frog 2.2 achieves greater energy efficiency and performance through the following building envelope adjustments: incorporation of a new high performance window system provided by strategic partners YKK AP and EAP; deeper overhangs and sunshades; and thermally broken, insulated steel stud wall panels. Additionally, Frog 2.2 now offers client customization elements such as an option for VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) equipment to optimize the HVAC system and improve air quality in larger configurations, and an approved universal PV mounting system which meets the latest California Building Code requirements. New design features including the parapet and exposed structural/acoustical roof decking enhance the building’s aesthetic.

Project Frog’s latest DSA approved design, coupled with the building’s superior performance, sustainability and affordability, make Frog 2.2 the ideal solution for all schools in need of facilities fast. Project Frog is rapidly installing DSA-approved, LEED-certified and CHPS-ready schools across the entire State and has a growing presence in Southern California. Order now and have your own Frog by fall (2011).

About Project Frog

Better, Greener, Faster. Smart. Project Frog is on a mission to revolutionize the way buildings are created by applying technology to overcome the inefficiencies of traditional construction. The result is a structure that is measurably greener and significantly smarter; brighter, healthier spaces that inspire better performance from the people who occupy them. We offer a versatile ecosystem of products that adapt to all kinds of uses including: Early Childhood, K-12, Higher Ed, Healthcare, Public, Retail, Retreat, Workplace and much more. Project Frog's innovative systems are frequent recipients of industry awards for their design and performance. For more information, visit www.projectfrog.com.