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CASE STUDIES--ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS NCEF's resource list of books and journal articles, many with photographs and floor plans, that identify and discuss details of specific elementary school facilities projects. 
METI School of Rudrapur, Bangladesh.
http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/06/aga-khan-awards-school-in-rudrapur/ Kriscenski, Ali (Inhabitat.com, Sep 06, 2007)
Profiles this award-winning hand-built school that showcases sustainable design practices and locally sensitive architecture. The school fuses local knowledge, readily available renewable materials, and new construction techniques to maintain a traditional identity while embracing modernity in both its form and purpose.
Kindergartens, Schools and Playgrounds.
Canizares, Ana; Fajardo, Julio, eds. (Loft Publications, Barcelona, Spain , 2007)
Presents an international collection of recently built school facilities selected for their successful learning environments, promotion of togetherness and the exchange of ideas, and community use. The buildings all attempt to maximize energy savings, natural light, and ventilation. Each example is richly illustrated with plans and photographs. 255p.
ISBN-978-84-95832-85-6 TO ORDER: http://www.loftpublications.com
Schools and Kindergartens: A Design Manual.
Dudek, Mark (Birkhaeuser Verlag, Basel, Switzerland , 2007)
Illustrates the specialized field of school design with over 70 case studies from Europe, North America and the Pacific Region. The design of schools according to varying educational theories is explained in the context of varying national and regional approaches. Among the key themes analyzed are aspects such as the impact of modern communication technology, urban integration or internal circulation. Various authors contribute chapters on spatial configurations, acoustics, lighting, sustainability, outdoor spaces, nursery design, and facilities under reconstruction. 255p.
ISBN-103-7643-7053-X TO ORDER: P.O. Box 133, CH-4010 Basel, Switzerland http://www.birkhauser.ch
Designing the Sustainable School.
Ford, Alan (Images Publishing Group, Melbourne, Australia , 2007)
Profiles 45 K-12 Schools from around the world that combine good aesthetics, sustainability, and high performance design. The projects represent a wide range of design solutions, location, and scale, ranging from a three-room schoolhouse in Burkina Faso to a 2500-student high school in California. Plans and photographs accompany each example. 256p.
ISBN-978-186470-2378 TO ORDER: http://www.imagespublishing.com
Alfred Kiger Savoy Elementary School Modernization and Co-Location Project.
http://www.21csf.org/csf-home/dcps (The 21st Century School Fund, Washington, DC , Dec 01, 2006)
Presents the plans for an upgraded Washington, D.C., elementary school campus which will subsequently host a renovated 40-year old school and a new public charter school. A project summary, plans aerial views, perspectives, project schedule, LEED approach, and budget are included. 22p.
Building Community: A Post-Occupancy Look at the Maryvale Mall Adaptive Reuse Project.
http://www.cefpi.org/pdf/issuetrak0206.pdf Reagan, Lisa; Smith, Molly; Warner, Elisa (Council of Educational Facility Planners International, Scottsdale, AZ , Feb 2006)
Describes the conversion of Phoenix's vacant 1950's-era Maryvale Mall into an elementary and middle school. The project yielded a construction cost of $65 per square foot, and the new schools, along with the community services they housed, helped spur an urban renewal of the depressed Maryvale neighborhood 6p.
Primary Ideas: Projects to Enhance Primary School Environments.
(Dept. for Education and Skills, London, United Kingdom , 2006)
Presents a toolkit of design principles, creative ideas, and projects for primary school environments, aimed at inspiring staff, pupils and parents. Its aim is to help schools take an inclusive approach towards rebuilding, refurbishing and upgrading premises. The publication contains examples from the United Kingdom and overseas and includes case studies by the authors from work carried out in building two new classrooms at Ballifield Primary School in Sheffield. 86p.
ISBN-0112711839 TO ORDER: The Stationery Office, London http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/education/bookstore.asp?FO=1205046&DI=568921
Science Center School [Los Angeles, CA].
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/Education 2006
Describes this special school featuring an integrated curriculum emphasizing science, mathematics and the use of technology, but remaining a neighborhood school for underserved groups of children and their parents. The school is sited part of the California Science Center complex and includes a new classroom building attached to a renovated armory that houses eight classrooms, administrative offices, a multi-purpose room, and the school library. Also housed in the former armory is the Science Center’s education division, the Amgen Center for Science Learning. This places the Science Center School adjacent to facilities that will house many of the Science Center’s community programs, summer science camp, camp-ins, and a teacher professional development program.
Magnet and Specialized Schools of the Future: A Focus on Change.
Merritt, Edwin; Beaudin, James; Cassidy, Charles; Myler, Patricia (Fletcher-Thompson, Inc., Lanham, MD , 2005)
Offers guidance on construction of a new building, addition, or renovation of a magnet or charter school. Twelve exemplary projects are described, followed by guidance on funding, finding a home for the charter school, designing for autistic students, specialized school design, technology, site design and landscape architecture for urban schools, acoustics, indoor air quality, sustainable design, and design-build project delivery. A draft charter school operations plan and 36 references are included. 228p.
ISBN-1-57886-180-2 TO ORDER: Rowman Education, 4501 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD, 20706 http://www.rowmaneducation.com/
Joined Up Design for Schools
Sorrell, John; Sorrell, Frances (Merrell Publishers, New York, NY , Jan 2005)
Profiles over sixty projects in which school children thoughout Britain have commissioned pioneering concepts from an array of notable international designers and architects. The client teams of children engaged designers to respond to their everyday needs and concerns, and this volume describes and illustrates an range of projects that deal with the built environment, communications, storage, color, clothing and identity in schools. 192p.
ISBN-1-85894-308-6 TO ORDER: 49 West 24th St., 8th floor, New York, NY 10010 http://www.merrellpublishers.com
Creating a School for the Future: John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School: A Case Study.
http://www.thecenter.spps.org/ Feister, Leila (Achievement Plus, St. Paul,MN , 2004)
Describes the inception and realization of this revered community school created within a restored 1911 St. Paul, Minnesota, high school building, and combined with an adjoining new YMCA facility. The community collaboration required for the condemnation of four homes and relocation of several businesses is described, along with the results of these moves. Restoration and renovation of the deteriorated high school, the design of the YMCA, and the naming process for the new facility are discussed. 42p.
The Elementary School of the Future: A Focus on Community.
Merritt, Edwin; Beaudin, James; Sells, Jeffrey; Oja, Richard (Scarecrow Education, Lanham, MD , 2004)
Offers guidance to ensure that elementary schools built today serve tomorrow's educational needs, use technological advances to control burgeoning square footages, and accommodate community groups and other after-hours users. It is written for boards of education, school building committees, district superintendents, and other decision-makers. A detailed educational specification and case studies of recent exemplary school construction projects are included. Issues of site design, acoustics, security, indoor air quality, sustainability, and accessibility are each accorded their own chapter. (Includes 14 references) 163p.
ISBN-1-57886-100-4 TO ORDER: Scarecrow Education, Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 4501 Forbes Blvd., Suite 200, Lanham, MD, 20706; Tel: 800-462-6420 http://www.rowmaneducation.com/Catalog/
Healthy School Environment and Enhanced Educational Performance: The Case of Charles Young Elementary School, Washington, DC.
http://www.carpet-rug.com/carpet-and-rug-industry Berry, Michael A. (Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton, GA , Jan 12, 2002)
This report presents a case study of the renovation of Charles Young Elementary School in Washington, DC, focusing on how an improved school environment contributed to higher levels of educational performance. The school was chosen as a school revitalization demonstration project for the Urban Schools Initiative. The objective of the project was to: turn a school building with acute indoor environmental problems into a model school environment, assess the resources required for such work, train district personnel in the prevention of future indoor environmental quality problems, and provide guidance to other schools in environmental remediation. 30p.
Our Lady of Lourdes School.
http://www.aia.org/SiteObjects/files/ourlady.pdf Le, Bang (American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC , Apr 25, 2001)
Presents a case study of this private K-18 school, describing in detail the planning, budgeting, design, and detailing of the structure. Numerous plans and photographs are included. 30p.
High Performance Sustainable School Design: Roy Lee Walker Elementary, McKinney, Texas.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery (SHW Group Inc., Dallas, TX , 2001)
This document describes the sustainable features of the Roy Lee Walker Elementary School (Texas), a prototype "Eco Education" school that blends the physical environment with the student learning process while protecting the site. The document also presents the process of integrating sustainability criteria in all phases of the school's life cycle. The sustainable design features highlighted include the use of wind and solar energy to reduce climate control costs, a rainwater harvesting design to reduce water costs, a natural daylighting design that reduces the need for flourescent light during the day, and classroom corridor technology that utilizes thousands of square feet of hallway space for learning activities. A floor plan and project timeline are included along with a paper that documents the school's sustainable features, which was presented on May 16, 2000, at the Twelfth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates. 27p.
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Primary School Architecture in Portugal: A Case Study.http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/10/62/40802346.pdf Freire da Silva, Jose
Profiles three Portuguese elementary schools, dating from 1898, 1969, and 1973, respectively, and illustrating the evolution of Portugal's standardized, yet flexible, school designs.
The Little Green Schoolhouse.http://www.cdnarchitect.com/Issues/ISarticle.asp?id=200292&story_id=226860163502& issue=06012008&PC= Leroux, John Canadian Architect; v53 n6 , p27-29 ; Jun 2008
Profiles this New Brunswick elementary school that was reclad in blue and green siding to emmulate the surrounding trees and rivers.
Our Lady of Victory K-8 School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU080536 Design Cost Data; v52 n3 , p36,37 ; May-Jun 2008
Profiles this school built with a low, residential profile that accommodated neighborhood concerns. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Transforming a Neighborhood and Building a Treasure.
Swenson, Craig School Business Affairs; v74 n5 , p32,34 ; May 2008
Profiles San Diego's new Laura G. Rodriguez Elementary school, built on a former dumpsite in a distressed neighborood. The creation of the complex seven-building campus on an aggressive construction schedule and a small site was coordinated by a construction management firm.
Early Childhood and Elementary Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2008/projects.html Learning by Design; n17 , p59-83 ; 2008
Profiles 24 lower grade level facilities cited in this competition. For each project, a description, list of project participants, costs, and photographs are included.
Grand Prize Award Pre-K to 12.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2008/awards.html Learning by Design; n17 , p4,5 ; 2008
Profiles Portland's Rosa Parks School, a K-6 school selected for its division into small "learning neighborhoods" and outstanding attention to the environment.
Monroe Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU080126 Design Cost Data; v52 n1 , p26,27 ; Jan-Feb 2008
Profiles this third school built from a prototype, designed for expandability and accommodation of portables. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
St. Paul's Episcopal School.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_STP-1.asp Architectural Record; , p44-47 ; Jan 2008
Reviews a design charrette for this New Orleans school that is gradually reopening after being flooded by Hurricane Katrina. The rebuilding offers a chance to correct deficiencies in the former campus, with particular attention to site design and a performing arts center to be shared by the community.
A Welcoming Environment.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_WIN.asp Bozikovic, Alex Architectural Record; , p88,89 ; Jan 2008
Profiles the North Campus of Pittsburgh's Winchester Thurston School. The vernacular buildings reflect the site's former use as a horse farm. A list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
A Successful Partnership.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_ROS.asp Novitski, B. Architectural Record; , p76-79 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Portland, Oregon's Rosa Parks School, including an overview of the school's design, educational and community program, and numerous "green" features.
Standout Student.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_TAR.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; , p80-85 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Chicago's Tarkington School of Excellence, a LEED-certified K-8 facility built on a site acquired from the Chicago Park District. "Green" design features are detailed, and a list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included
2007 Architectural Portfolio: Elementary Schools.
http://www.schooldesigns.com American School and University; v80 n3 , 32-74 passim ; Nov 2007
Profiles 31 outstanding new elementary school facilities selected for their innovation, sustainability, security, aesthetics, and life-cycle costs. Project information and photographs are included. (The URL for this citation links to the searchable database of American School and University Magazine's school design awards.)
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU071140 Design Cost Data; v51 n6 , p40,42 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles this LEED Gold-rated school, which serves as a "green" prototype for its system. Notable building features and ways in which the school engages occupants in environmental awareness are discussed. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Twin Lakes Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU071146 Design Cost Data; v51 n6 , p46,47 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles this LEED Silver rated school, distinguished by easy observation of the entrances and playgrounds from the principal's office, design for expandability, 100 percent daylighting, and a variety of other "green" features. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Thriving Environment.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1625.shtm Miller, Katrina School Planning and Management; v46 n10 , p38,40,42-46 ; Oct 2007
Discusses the public/private partnership that built Portland, Oregon's award-winning Rosa Parks Elementary School, the features of the building, notable sustainable site and building features, and the positive community response to the school.
New Lighthouse School Building Ready for Students.
http://www.nantucketindependent.com/news/2007/0829/Other_news/024.html Brace, Peter Nantucket Independent; Aug 29, 2007
Profile of the Nantucket Lighthouse School's new 6,800- square-foot, two-story building, designed by Architect Steven Blashfield of Chip Webster & Associates. The Lighthouse School is an L-shaped building of metal frame and cedar shingled walls topped with a cupola. Classes will be on the ground floor in classrooms, each painted a different color, with cork flooring and large windows. Three concrete floored hallways partially lined with space-saving built-in wood cubbies all lead to an atrium that is styled after a lighthouse.
New Kids on the Block.
http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_6721842 Butler, Kevin Press Telegram; Aug 2007
Extensive description of the design features of Dooley Elementary in the Long Beach, California school district, designed by the architecture firm IBI/Blurock. Plentiful windows face a courtyard, rather than two busy streets near the school. The campus walls incorporate vanilla-colored, translucent plexiglass, allowing more muted, natural light into the classrooms and offices. The building has an industrial feel, exemplified by the high ceilings and visible air conditioning ducts.
Dena New Primary Center, Los Angeles, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_dena/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this new elementary school in an urban setting, where small learning communities are housed in a building that is organized inward, around a central elliptical courtyard that provides a safe and sheltered common area. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Four Corners School, Portland, Oregon
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_fourcorners/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this elementary school for special needs students, created within a former racquetball club. Former courts were converted into classrooms by inserting a floor at mid-level. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Irving Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU070742 Design Cost Data; v51 n4 , p42,43 ; Jul-Aug 2007
Profiles this facility that features natural light, vibrant interiors, easy wayfinding, and limited travel distance. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
John C. Daniels School, New Haven, Connecticut.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_Daniels/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this new elementary school in a mixed residential and commercial urban setting. For safety, the building is organized around an interior courtyard that features an amphitheater, reading areas, and play spaces. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
PS 253Q, Far Rockaway, New York.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_PS253Q/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this 750-student elementary school constructed on a tight urban site The three- story classroom blocks surrounds a protected play area. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Rosa Parks School, Portland, Oregon.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12 Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this elementary school that shares a campus with a Boys & Girls Club and a Community Center. The sustainably designed walk-in school anticipates a LEED Gold certification. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Rosa Parks Elementary School, Redmond, Washington.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/07_rosaparks/default.asp Gonchar, Joann Architectural Record; v195 n7 , p136-139 ; Jul 2007
Profiles this new elementary designed with community participation. The lodge-like building that emulates the local environment, accommodates community use, and hosts small learning environments. Building statistics, a list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
Turning Vision into Reality: Dysart's "Concept School of the Future."
Pletnick, Gail; Jeffers, George; Lawton, Stephen School Business Affairs; v73 n7 , p28,30,32 ; Jul 2007
Narrates the creation of this new K-8 school as a "school of choice" in the district, accommodating an integrated curriculum and the district's gifted and talented program. Significant community involvement, a highly flexible design, and reconciling of the attendance area are described.
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The Reece School, New York City.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/07_reeceschool/default.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; v195 n7 , p140-144 ; Jul 2007
Profiles the new building for this school that teaches children with emotional disorders, learning disabilities, and speech or occupational impairments. The small classrooms emulate the scale of the brownstones that the school previously inhabited, and accommodate only six to eight students, plus two teachers each. Building statistics, a list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
Wood Makes a Statement.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1394.shtm Chazin, Michael School Planning and Management; v46 n6 , p50,52-55 ; Jun 2007
Profiles the all-wood Gunter Primary School in Aubrey, Texas. Wood construction was less expensive and more timely. Fire codes were met with engineered woods, parts of the school were pre-assembled, and wood decking within the building was exposed for aesthetic appeal.
A New Urbanist Model of Learning.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1398.shtm VanderVoort, Mark School Planning and Management; v46 n6 , p74-77 ; Jun 2007
Profiles the Walker Creek Elementary School in North Richland Hills, Texas. The new school in a new residential development is conceived as a community center, and features outdoor learning areas, team teaching studios, informal gathering spaces, and commons areas instead of corridors.
Ireland's Cherry Orchard National School.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/40/12/38629156.pdf PEB Exchange; 2007/5 ; May 2007
Describes this recently completed primary school, illustrating how architecture can contribute to creating a safe and warm environment in a distressed area, and can meet the particular needs of the student community. The article presents the architectural description and comments from the school's Board of Management.
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU070554 Design Cost Data; v51 n3 , p54,55 ; May-Jun 2007
Profiles this California elementary school designed to accommodate an anticipated addition that will provide rooftop parking. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Community Values.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Perry, Amy School Construction News; v10 n4 , p16-18 ; May-Jun 2007
Profiles the Rosa Parks Elementary School of Redmond Ridge, Washington. The community participated in the design of this lodge-like building that emulates the local environment, accommodates community use, and hosts small learning environments. A list of project statistics and participants is included.
Raven Stream Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU070352 Design Cost Data; v51 n2 , p52,53 ; Mar-Apr 2007
Profiles this elementary school designed as a prototype whose wings can be flipped to adapt to subsequent sites. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
"Intelligent" Primary School Project in Italy.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/27/27/38159957.pdf Ponti, Giorgio PEB Exchange; n59 , p1-3 ; Feb 2007
Profiles the new “intelligent” primary school for 300 students (later to be expanded for 600) in the Municipality of Solaro in the province of Milan. This is the first primary
school building in Italy designed according to the principles of the “intelligent school” as defined by the Centre for Educational Innovation and Experimentation of Milan (CISEM).
Elementary Aurora.
http://www.architectureweek.com/2007/0110/design_3-1.html LeClaire, Jennifer Architecture Week; , p. D3 1 ; Jan 10, 2007
Case study of award-winning K-5 Greenman Elementary School in Aurora, Illinois. The 62,000-square-foot, 700-student school, which sits on 4.1 acres of urban land, was designed by Architecture for Education. Greenman Elementary demonstrates how community participation and beyond-the-textbook thinking can lead to a facility that serves multiple purposes, stimulates learning, and makes room for healthy social interaction — all while meeting a tight budget.
Community Campus Plan, Pass Christian School District, Pass Christian, Mississippi.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CH5_mississipi.asp Architectural Record; Supplement , p80,81 ; Jan 2007
Relates how a hurricane-destroyed school was replaced by a community campus that includes the also-destroyed Boys & Girls Club and public library. Gathering all these participants on one site enabled the funding, combined services into shared facilities, and created a site that serves the entire community.
Early Childhood and Elementary Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n16 , p30-75 ; 2007
Describes the award-winning designs of 40 early childhood and elementary schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, and photographs are included.
The Bronx Cheers.
http://www.edutopia.org/bronx-cheers Schibsted, Evantheia Edutopia; v79 n5 , p30-33 ; Jan 2007
Profiles this Bronx charter elementary school, built into a former meatpacking factory and daylit via abundant skylights.
Field of Vision.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS6_benFranklin-1.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; Supplement , p122-125 ; Jan 2007
Profiles Kirkland, Washington's Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. The daylit building operates without mechanical ventilation and is visually and spiritually connected to an adjacent stand of Douglas fir trees. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
2006 Architectural Portfolio: Elementary Schools.
American School and University; v79 n3 , 26-85 passim ; Nov 2006
Profiles 47 outstanding new elementary school facilities selected for their innovation, image, function, flexibility, maintainability, sustainability, security, community use, balance of aesthetics and function, and "spirit." Project information and photographs are included.
S is for Sustainability.
Boehland, Jessica GreenSource; v1 n2 , p66-71 ; Nov 2006
Profiles Toronto's Thomas L. Wells Public School, including budget increases for "green" alternatives that would eventually pay for themselves, daylighting techniques, and a unique ventilation system that combines the virtues of three types of systems. LEED scores, building statistics, and a list of project participants are included.
LA Color School.
http://www.architectureweek.com/2006/1018/design_1-1.html Milionis, Allison Architecture Week ; , p. D1.1 ; Oct 18, 2006
Case study of the Dena Primary Center, a pre-Kindergarten through 2 school in a densely populated neighborhood of East Los Angeles. Within 25,000 square feet, the architects have arranged two kindergartens, eight primary classrooms, the administrative complex, a library, a multipurpose building that features a soaring 25-foot ceiling with floor-to-ceiling glazing, a kitchen, and the courtyard. The three buildings are distinct in shape, color, and design, and the teachers use the geometric forms of the buildings as educational tools. Brightly colored stucco walls in shades of purple, red, and canary yellow reflect the cultural heritage of the community while large glass walls, custom-designed galvanized steel panels, and mesh give the complex a contemporary aesthetic.
Paint by Numbers.
Kimm, Alice Architecture; v95 n9 , p52-55 ; Sep 2006
Profiles Los Angeles' Aragon Avenue Elementary School expansion, which borrowed its exterior palette from the surrounding neighborhood of colorful bungalows, mountains, palm trees, and sky.
A Kid's-Eye View.
http://www.edutopia.org/kids-eye-view Schibsted, Evantheia Edutopia; v2 n6 , p32-35 ; Sep 2006
Describes the child-scaled design of the K-3 Kennebunk Elementary School, whose architects took special care in designing to child height, reach, and aesthetics. The school is divided into villages as well, adding to the intimiate atmosphere.
Main Winners.
American School and University; v78 n13 , p14,16-19 ; Aug 2006
Presents the two main winners of the American School & University 2006 Educational Interiors Showcase. The K-8 Eagle Creek Academy and University of Alabama Student Recreation Center excelled in their use of natural lighting and materials, respect to site, and support of the learning program. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Look, Mom, No Chairs!"
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7134 Chaparro, Tiffany Scholastic Administrator; , p62 ; Aug 2006
Case study of Elton Hill Elementary School in Rochester, Minnesota, where students are encouraged to stretch, stand, kneel in a "chairless classroom" outfitted with laptops, video iPods, personalized whiteboards, adjustable podiums, and exercise balls in the place of chairs.
Independence School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU060740 Design Cost Data; v50 n4 , p40,41 ; Jul-Aug 2006
Profiles this private school addition that joins two pre-existing buildings, creating a single facility with ample classroom, specialized, and administrative space, as well as a 900-seat auditorium. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Science Center School, Los Angeles.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/portfolio/archives/0605science.asp Stephens, Suznne Architectural Record; v194 n4 , p132-141 ; May 2006
Profiles this unusal science and math magnet school in Los Angeles, designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis. The charter elementary school has joined up with the California Science Center’s professional educational training and community outreach program (the Amgen Center for Science Learning) in operating the facility. The history of its planning and funding, as well as its innovative design are detailed. Photographs, plans, and a listing of project participants are included.
Elementary School Is Prototype for Sustainable Design.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/0407/0407pw_hassan.cfm AIArchitect; Apr 2006
Describes Hassan Elementary school in Rogers, Minnesota. The school achieved LEED certification through site orientation for optimal daylight, shallow rooms, two-story design, dimming T5 lights, dessicant energy recovery, high-efficiency boilers, and variable-air-volume systems. The high-performance prototype design for this elementary school is the latest addition to the Elk River School District’s growing portfolio of sustainable facilities.
Post-Occupancy 2006: The Waverly School, formerly P.S. 156, I.S. 293, Brooklyn, New York.
Merkel, Jayne Architectural Record Review; , p22,23 ; Apr 2006
Presents a post-occupancy evaluation of this 2001 facility that houses an elementary school and arts magnet middle school. Abundant daylighting, bathrooms in lower-grade classrooms, and a large lobby waiting area for parents are particularly appreciated.
Profiles of Successful Schools.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1093.shtm School Planning and Management; v45 n3 , p20,22-25 ; Mar 2006
Details three national award-winning schools. The two high schools and one K-6 school were selected for their comprehensive educational specifications, flexible designs, healthy interiors, and connection to the community.
Union Furnace Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU060332 Design Cost Data; v50 n2 , p32,35 ; Mar 2006
Describes this new elementary school that includes a creek and nature preserve with trails. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan and photographs are included.
Taking the LEED in South Carolina Schools.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Wasserman, Sue School Construction News; v9 n2 , p22-24 ; Mar-Apr 2006
Reviews this new South Carolina elementary school, which is the first LEED-certified school in the state. Opposition to demolishing the existing 1922 school was overcome in part by reusing its brick and unique heart pine timbers in the new school. Notable LEED point-earning features include the recycling of 80 percent of construction waste, a thermal ice storage unit for cooling (which is exposed within the school for use as a teaching aid), and ample daylighting.
2006 Notable Projects: Schools.
http://www.architypereview.com/ar_v01_i01_schools.html Architype Review; v1 n1 ; 2006
Case studies, including project description, project team, and photographs, of the following schools: Perspectives Charter School, Chicago, IL,
Perkins+Will; Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, NJ, John Ronan Architect;
Community School of Music and Arts, Mountain View, CA, Mark Cavagnero Associates;
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kirkland, WA, Mahlum Architects; Lick Wilmerding High School, San Francisco, CA,Pfau Architecture, Ltd; Clifton Middle School, Monrovia, CA
Osborn; Building 9, Wildwood Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA, Cigolle X Coleman; Architects; and Bronx Charter School for the Arts, Bronx, N.Y.,Weisz + Yoes Architecture;
Early Childhood and Elementary Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n15 , p28-66 ; 2006
Describes the award-winning designs of 33 elementary schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, and photographs are included.
Durham Academy Lower School. [Durham, North Carolina]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_durham/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this private K-4 facility that features exposed building systems not typically seen in buildings for this age group, and presenting a stark contrast to its tidy exurban setting. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
King/Robinson Magnet School. [New Haven, Connecticut]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/ Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this new school featuring connection to the natural landscape, a variety of flexible spaces and courtyards, and ample daylighting. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Burr Elementary. [Fairfield, Connecticut]
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_burr/overview.asp Weathersby, William Architectural Record; v193 n12 , p142-147 ; Dec 2005
Describes this suburban school that wraps around a series of outdoor classrooms, thus preserving existing trees. Also featured is sustainable design and exterior detailing that blends in unobtrusively with the wooded setting. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
2005 Architectural Portfolio: Elementary Schools.
American School and University; v78 n3 , 20-72 passim ; Nov 2005
Presents 37 elementary school cited in this competition. Selection was based on security, innovation, cost-effectiveness, timelessness, community use, functionality, and sense of place. Project information and photographs are included.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050748 Design Cost Data; v49 n4 , p48,49 ; Jul-Aug 2005
Describes this school featuring gypsum walls overlaid with cork and vinyl for easy tackability. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Hocking Hills Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050740 Design Cost Data; v49 n4 , p40,43 ; Jul-Aug 2005
Describes this elementary school that placed the noisy gymnasium and cafeteria away from classrooms at the back of the building, where they are also available for community use while the rest of the school is easily secured.
Phillis Wheatley Middle School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050728 Design Cost Data; v49 n4 , p28,29 ; Jul-Aug 2005
Describes this school and how it made use of a poorly drained, long, and narrow site. Three storm water retention ponds were created that created a functional system that looked like a natural design intent. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Kids on the Block.
http://www.architecturemag.com/ Woodbridge, Sally Architecture; v93 n4 , p68-71 ; Apr 2005
Describes the light-filled Montessori Children's Center preschool in San Francisco, which met a tight construction schedule by using a prefabricated steel frame and roof deck commonly used in commercial buildings.
Chieftan Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050334 Design Cost Data; v49 n2 , p34,35 ; Mar-Apr 2005
Describes this elementary school whose gymnasium can be incorporated into the auditorium by means of an operable wall. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Manuel Pena, Jr. Elementary School.
http://dcd.com/case_studies/0503/050326.html Design Cost Data; v49 n2 , p26,27 ; Mar-Apr 2005
Describes this four-building K-6 campus, where color-coded buildings house particular grade groupings, and are joined by canopied walks, all creating an interplay of light, color, form, shade, and shadow. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Youth Elementary School.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU050342 Design Cost Data; v49 n2 , p42,43 ; Mar-Apr 2005
Describes this second school built from a prototype, but distinguished from the first by modifications made to accommodate the site, additional data and security systems, and a new color scheme. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Big Dots, Little Dumpsters.
Freeman, Allen Landscape Architecture; v95 n2 , p22,24-29 ; Feb 2005
Reviews the design of the "learning garden" at New York City's largest elementary school, PS 19 in Queens. The existing corrugated metal classrooms were painted with colorful random dots, corresponding circles were cut out of the asphalt schoolyard and planted, and many small dumpsters were installed as planters that are tended by individual classrooms.
Uncommon Sense.
http://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/ISarticle.asp?id=161052&story_id Jen, Leslie Canadian Architect; v50 n2 , p32-35 ; Feb 2005
Describes the design of an addition to Ontario's Ross McDonald School for blind, deaf/blind, and visually challenged children. The design features a high degree of customization to accommodate the students' special needs, and includes a new elementary school and a residence where high school-aged children can learn independent living. Photographs, elevations, plans, and project information are included.
Economy of Means.
Inform; v16 n3 , p30,31 ; 2005
Describes Appomatox Elementary School, an economical multi-use building that was built for $84 per square foot, which was $10 less than the state average for the time. Plans and photographs are included.
Elementary School Projects.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n14 , p21-49 ; 2005
Describes the award-winning designs of 28 elementary schools, including the educational context and design goals. Lists of project participants, costs, specifications, plans, and photographs are included.
K-8 School Projects.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n14 , p53-57 ; 2005
Describes the award-winning designs of five K-8 schools, including the educational context, design goals, project participants, costs, specifications, plans, and photographs.
Turning Point.
http://texasarchitect.org/ta200501-hackberry.php?sess_id=da Butler, Michael Texas Architect; v55 n1 , p26-29 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Describes Hackberry Elementary School, whose angular, futuristic image contrasts with the surrounding rural and agricultural buildings, reflecting the contemporary aspirations of the community. The site features separate drop-off/pick areas for older and younger children. A listing of project particpants, a site plan, and sectional views are included.
Sense & Sustainability.
McClure, Rab Inform; v16 n3 , p16-21 ; 2005
Describes Richmond, Virginia's Greenwood Elementary School, which boasts a lengthy list of sustainable features. Extra funding needed for sustainable specialty items was obtained by using standardized, low-maintenance materials for items such as exterior canopies, flooring, and exterior cladding. A listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Schools Good for Children?
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/articles Nair, Prakash DesignShare; , 6p. ; Jan 2005
Challenges the notion that conventional school buildings naturally create a quality learning atmosphere and reviews India's nurturing Gurukul School.
Like a Good Neighbor.
O'Connell, Kim Inform; v16 n3 , p26,27 ; 2005
Describes Liberty Middle School of Fairfax County, Virginia, which overcame neighborhood opposition by retaining generous tree buffers and emulating the one- to two-storey scale of the surrounding suburban neighborhood. Photographs and plans are included.
Downtown Schools. The New Urban Frontier.
http://www.realtor.org/smart_growth.nsf/docfiles/winter05urban.pdf/$FILE/winter05urban.pdf Zimmerman, Martin On Common Ground; , p52-57 ; Winter 2005
Describes successful urban schools created in San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Raleigh, citing how they were sited and funded, the community services they provide, and the constituencies they serve.
2004 Architectural Portfolio: Elementary Schools.
American School and University; v77 n3 , p26-86 ; Nov 2004
Presents 54 elementary school projects recognized in this competition. Project information and photographs are included.
Green Scene.
http://www.glef.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=art_1158&issue=sept_04 Furger, Roberta Edutopia; v1 n1 , p28,29 ; Sep-Oct 2004
Reviews the innovative Roy Lee Walker Elementary School and how the sustainable building "surrounds" the students with environmental education.
The Three-Dimensional Egg.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v7 n6 , p16-19 ; Sep 2004
Describes the Lake Zurich Elementary/Middle School in Hawthorne Woods, Illinois. The innovative design accommodates each school in respective legs of an "H" shape and is easily expandable. The school earns high marks for sustainability, energy efficiency, and acoustical creativity.
Energetic Dialogue. [Oakland, California]
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Jones, Morgan School Construction News; v7 n4 , p26-28,30 ; May 2004
Describes Oakland's Cesar Chavez Education Center, focusing on its extensive sustainable design features. The challenging site necessitated special acoustical treatments to mitigate noise from nearby thoroughfares and rapid transit trains. Classrooms were equipped with restrooms to avoid many sanitary and social problems associated with communal restrooms.
Straight A's: Horace Mann Elementary School by Moore Ruble Yudell. [San Jose, California]
http://www.archnewsnow.com/features/Feature136.htm ArchNewsNow; , 2p. ; Apr 13, 2004
Located on three acres at the eastern edge of historic downtown San Jose, California, the new $21.5 million Horace Mann Elementary School, designed by Santa Monica-based Moore Ruble Yudell, is a cohesive campus of forms and courtyards that respond to the urban context. The new buildings step from one to three stories, and a variety of courtyards, turf play areas, terraces, and gathering spaces provide a link between the school and the larger community.
Schools at a Crossing: DC Public Schools Revitalized.
Architecture DC; , p19-23 ; Spring 2004
Describes renovations planned for four District of Columbia Schools, where the average school building age is 65 years.
Durham Academy Lower School. [Durham, North Carolina]
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/04_durham/overview.asp Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes an extensive building and renovation project in all levels of this pre-K-12 school, according to a comprehensive 1998 master plan. Building statistics and architect information are included.
Fowler Elementary School.[Fowler, Colorado]
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU040326 Design Cost Data; v48 n2 , p26,28 ; Mar-Apr 2004
Describes this school, which borrowed design details from the town's historic depot and from the two 100-year old schools that it replaced. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
La Mesa Elementary School. [Albuquerque, New Mexico]
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/04_laMesa/overview.asp Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes an elementary school situated in an immigrant and Native American neighborhood. The school's plaza serves as a community gathering place. Includes building statistics and architect information.
Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School. [Boston, Massachusetts]
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/04_orchard/overview.asp Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes this three-story new K-8 facility that moves students up a through the building as they get older. The structure now symbolizes the re-energized community. Building statistics and architect information are included.
Horace Mann School. [San Jose, California]
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12 King, John Architectural Record; v192 n3 , p136-139 ; Mar 2004
Describes this K-5 school in a commercial urban setting. The appropriately institutional exterior gives way to a colorful and playful interior. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, a site plan, and photographs are included
Museum, School District Collaborate To Build An Unusual Hybrid.
http://enr.construction.com/features/education/archives/040202.asp Gonchar, Joann ENR: Engineering News-Record; Feb 02, 2004
In South Central Los Angeles, a partnership between the district and a state-owned science museum will result in a neighborhood elementary school with a math- and science-focused curriculum and as a resource center for educators and the local community. The Science Center School project combines an early 20th-century armory with a two-story addition. The $48-million project draws on FEMA funds, several state financing sources, and QZABs (qualified zone academy bonds), a U.S. Dept. of Education program that allows disadvantaged school districts to issue interest-free bonds. The project has no land acquisition costs, since the district will lease the school from the state.
Elementary School Projects.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n13 , p24-51 ; 2004
Describes the award-winning designs of 25 elementary schools, including the educational context and design goals. A list of design and construction participants, costs, specifications, plans, and photographs are included.
K-8 Schools.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n13 , p52-54 ; 2004
Describes the award-winning designs of two K-8 schools: the Belmont Day School in Belmont, Massachusetts, and the National Teachers Academy Professional Development School in Chicago. Also provided are the educational context, design goals, a list of design and construction participants, costs, specifications, plans, and photographs.
One of a Kind. [Minneapolis, Minnesota]
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v7 n1 , p18-20 ; Jan-Feb 2004
Describes the K-8 Nellie Stone Johnson School in Minneapolis. The K-5 and 6-8 classrooms are housed separate three-story towers. The building design affords excellent security, abundant daylighting and easy community use.
Carlin Springs Elementary School, Arlington, Virginia.
Design Cost Data; v47 n3 , p22-24 ; May-Jun 2003
Describes this school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; extended product information; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and photographs.
Grand Prairie Elementary School Addition, Frankfort, Illinois.
Design Cost Data; v47 n3 , p44-45 ; May-Jun 2003
Describes this school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and photographs.
Juan N. Seguin Elementary School, Houston, Texas.
Design Cost Data; v47 n3 , p30-32 ; May-Jun 2003
Describes this school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and photographs.
Edna Bigham Mays Elementary School, Troy, Texas.
Design Cost Data; v47 n2 , p30-32 ; Mar-Apr 2003
Describes this Texas elementary school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; extended product information; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and photographs.
Heinävaara Elementary School
Heinävaara, Finland.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/ Architectural Record; v191 n3 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building by Cuningham Group Architecture, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. Called "the wooden school of tomorrow" in the Finnish press, this facility combines leading-edge design and technology with the rich cultural heritage of Heinävaara. Educational modules of the 26,000-square-foot school open to a central gathering space with media center, performance area, and cafeteria available to the community in the evening. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
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