Project
The Roger E. Wellington Elementary School
Education K-12
Belmont, MA | 2012
- 88K GSF
- 2 Companies
About
"To reduce the perceived size of Wellington Elementary School for 575 elementary students, the building is organized into two ‘schools-within-a-school’ – each with its own entry, classroom wing and age-appropriate outdoor play spaces. The upper and lower schools have their own identity but share a common space ‘axis’ which includes the gymnasium, cafeteria, and administration offices. Spatial modules were employed that allow for the future flexible relocation of uses as needs evolve. The building is LEED Silver ‘certifiable’ with such features as 100% daylighting, a high performance exterior envelope, sunscreens, geothermal powerplant and displacement air ventilation."
Awards
2015 American Architecture Award
2015 Honor Award for Design Excellence
2013 Harleston-Parker Award
2013 Honor Award Education Facilities Design
2013 Honor Award for Design Excellence
Project Owner
Town of Belmont
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
88K
Category of height
Low-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
No
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Unspecified
On-site renewable energy
0%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
Unknown
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
