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From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.
A new K-12 school in Washington, D.C., is the first school in the world to achieve both LEED for Schools Platinum and WELL Platinum, according to its architect, Perkins Eastman. The John Lewis Elementary School is also the first school in the District of Columbia designed to achieve net-zero energy (NZE).
Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors.
The River Grove Elementary School in Oregon was designed for net-zero carbon and resiliency to seismic events, storms, and wildfire. The roughly 82,000-sf school in a Portland suburb will feature a microgrid—a small-scale power grid that operates independently from the area’s electric grid.
How do you create an inspiring space that has to survive the wear and tear, daily, of hundreds or maybe even thousands of kids and teens? Not only will the design be challenging, but the district’s budget may be an obstacle of its own. However, with the right approach, a school can be the foundation of a generation.
When the design of early learning centers is grounded in the science of developmental psychology and education, these educational environments can address multiple domains of development that positively stimulate young children's physical and cognitive growth.
Shepley Bulfinch designed the 75,000-sf campus.
School structures offer a unique opportunity as they can often double as community centers and serve as shelters in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
What does Good Growth mean and how do we set about achieving it?
Metrics suggest correlation between key design strategies and occupant satisfaction and building performance.
CBT Architects and Windover Construction collaborated on the adaptive reuse project for Middlesex School.
Flexible, modern classrooms should be viewed as a key element of a sound financial strategy, producing a solid return-on-investment.
The LEED Platinum and Zero Net Energy Verified building minimizes energy use via its site orientation.
Active design can be incorporated into any facility or campus with a few simple steps.
C.F. Møller designed the building to create a connection between the school premises and the surrounding public urban space.
