Title | Architect | Random   Log in to vote!An exceptional way to study the sea is to reach out and get wet. Students at a New England college preparatory 9-12 school with a campus in the town of Marion, MA that stretches along a half mile of Sippican Harbor on Buzzards Bay leading to the Atlantic, now have that opportunity. The new Center for Marine and Nautical Sciences is a 7,500 square foot faci... more  Log in to vote!Acoustics being a primary concern for the school, most surfaces in this auditorium were considered from that perspective. Colorful acoustically paneled walls, specialized acoustical ceilings, and rubberized flooring, all minimize sound reflection, while a balance of wood-finished surfaces prevent the space from becoming too flat acoustically. Walls were pl... more  Log in to vote!Hoover Middle School modernization project is a part of San Francisco Unified School Districts accessibility upgrades program. The school was constructed in the 1950’s on an abandoned quarry. The school site presented several significant challenges... more  Log in to vote!From the building design, to the building resources and the curricula, Pioneer Middle School is truly a lesson in sustainability. Students realize how small changes, such as minimizing energy usage, recycling, and composting, can affect the environment in a big way. A touchscreen displays the building’s energy consumption data; edible food and herb gardens a... more  Log in to vote!The new building features expansive windows on three sides that will allow students and the community to visualize how the system works. Within the plant, wood chips travel by way of an auger from a fuel bunker into a gasifier where they are heated to 2,200 degrees, ignite and create gas. The gas is burned in a standard boiler to produce hot water which is d... more  Log in to vote!The concept for the Rogan Atrium (component of complete building reprogramming and modernization) is unequivocally connectivity. By fostering connections - the building to its historic quadrangle, students to collaborative space, visitors to student discoveries and creations, and an isolated auditorium to campus programs - the new Clark Center is now open, ... more  Log in to vote!The shared space of the media center and commons area is celebrated as the beacon of the building - a place to gather. The idea of "The Beacon of Light" was expressed structurally with a clerestory which invites natural light, and functionally with the Media Center serving as a gathering place for students, media, knowledge, and technology. ... more  Log in to vote!Located in the Ron Clark Academy's library, the bungee trampoline is a physically engaging element that is part of a programmatically integrated reward system to encourage students to excel in reading. The design challenge was to integrate this activity elegantly within a functional library. This was accomplished by designing custom banquette seating tha... more  Log in to vote!The Burgin Center is located on the main quadrangle at this private educational institution in rural Pennsylvania, two hours north of Washington, DC. It is situated on a sloped site and integrated into the campus and landscape. The facility is finished with natural materials including local wood and limestone to interact with the surrounding sylvan landscape... more  Log in to vote!A "kit of parts" was created for the ease of constructing additional facilities of secondary education for Clark County. A list of prototypical, vocationally specific academic buildings was produced, allowing new campuses to be formed by creating groupings of academies deemed appropriate by the school district. Academies focus on "project based" learning, ... more  Log in to vote!An underpass was constructed that safely links the trails at Camp St. Croix across the highway to the paved walking/bike trail that winds around the entire 43-acre school site. The gymnasium is provided with a climbing wall, as well as the usual basketball and volleyball courts and, in good weather, the students can also run/walk on the trails. The cafeteria... more  Log in to vote!The DLC, serving students with autism and designed to function as a "real-world" community, facilitates a seamless transition from learning environment to life beyond school. "Learning Labs" that simulate actual places, like a grocery store, enable the students to experience traditional activities while providing them with skills to accomplish daily tasks. ... more  Log in to vote!In response to the school curriculum, the Friar design team created an “educational mall” of mathematical and scientific significance. The curriculum contains five “learning strands” of education; physics, engineering, health/biotechnology, information technology and environmental science. Each “strand” includes a classroom/laboratory, a project area, supp... more  Log in to vote!As water and energy usage becomes more critical in the Texas Hill Country, Boerne ISD has made innovative leaps to reduce their dependency on the local water acquifer. BISD has constructed one of the largest K-12 rainwater harvesting systems in the nation and anticipates payback in 5-7 years. The central cistern storage tank is the gateway to the entrance ... more  Log in to vote!High performance strategies at the CHPS Georgina Blach Intermediate School focused on daylight, fresh air, and energy efficiency. In order to celebrate the role of the sun in the design we configured the new canopy at the front of the school as a sundial. The tip and edge of the cover cast a shadow on the pavement where stainless steel inserts mark the hou... more  Log in to vote!Facing rising energy and maintenance costs, Ferris ISD set out to build a new high-performance high school in 2007. Designed by Rabe + Partners, the school's trademark is its 500-ft.-long open commons area spanning the East side and featuring a Wall Light system from CPI Daylighting, with 4-inch panelized Quadwall pre-assembled Clear Matte glazing. The pane... more  Log in to vote!A “train track” runs through the Shawnee Early Childhood Center and serves as a walking guide to the pre-K three and four-year olds students. The center houses 22 classrooms which are organized in clusters surrounding themed common areas. The train travels through the five themed areas which include the enchanted forest, Wild West, zoo, creation station, for... more  Log in to vote!... more  Log in to vote!Our goal was to re-discover the library's purpose as a rich resource within a public school. Rolling bookshelves allow for larger school gatherings and dance classes; a vibrant palette of materials reflects the spirit and warmth of a library setting. An abstract solar system design in natural linoleum flooring and custom furniture creates a playful juxtaposi... more  Log in to vote!Developing an atrium in a building addition satisfied two district objectives: providing alternative learning spaces as well as a secure, welcoming campus entrance. Not only does the atrium provide one controlled entry, but the expansive feature creates a dynamic, natural light filled campus element. The atrium doubles to host the alternative learning spac... more |
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