Prentiss Autism Center

The Positive Education Program’s LEED Silver-certified Prentiss Autism Center is a 33,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the learning and training needs of students and teachers across the metropolitan area. The Krueger Group, in addition to assisting PEP with site selection, served as the construction manager for the renovation of a former office building in Fairview Park.

The design of the center was meticulously planned with the needs of the student population in mind, resulting in a sustainable, utility-efficient building that incorporates cutting-edge green technologies, including:

• Advanced daylight harvesting technology.
• Ultra-efficient HVAC systems chosen for their low noise levels.
• Water-saving plumbing fixtures that support conservation efforts.

Upon completion, the facility offers the following spaces:

• 14 classrooms
• 1 training room
• Cafeteria with a full-service commercial kitchen
• 2 life skills rooms and 5 small group rooms
• 1 art room
• 4 conference rooms
• 1 motor activity room and 2 sensory rooms
• 1 library
• 6 offices

+ The Plain Dealer’s article about this project.