John Lewis Elementary School

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Feedback from a pre-occupancy\nevaluation revealed that, despite the challenges of the old building, flexible\nspace remained a desirable feature. To that end, the academic corridors in the\nnew school bleed into flexible learning spaces that are accessible to every classroom\nthrough manual garage doors. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe jury appreciated how the large\nschool was scaled down to a child and incorporated whimsy.\u0022 - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The overarching design of the new\nschool places a strong emphasis on outdoor recreation and connections to\nnature, both of which have been proven to support students\u2019 well-being and\nachievement. Inside and out, it reads like a series of intimate and\nchild-scaled houses that foster collaboration and relationships. Its civic\npresence includes a large photovoltaic array the team hopes will inspire the\nsurrounding community to learn more about and embrace sustainable design. Since\nits opening, the school has become a cherished place for the community as a\nwhole, and certain amenities remain accessible for broader use after-hours and\non weekends. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\n\u201cThis project is the result of a strong collaborative design process and fits\nwell into its environmental and neighborhood context. The jury loved the variety\nof colors and adornments as well as the mix of unstructured and formal learning\nenvironments.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Through its textures, materials, and\nenvironmental quality, the school honors its proximity to Rock Creek Park, one\nof the District\u2019s most prominent parks. This reflection is most noticeable in\nthe library, where discovery zones and reading nooks encourage learning and\nsocialization amidst the large-scale mural that serves as the backdrop to the\nschool\u2019s makerspace. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In the lobby, a high-performance\ndashboard tracks the school\u2019s energy consumption and highlights its sustainable\nfeatures. The dashboard is closely linked to the school\u2019s curriculum, which\naddresses topics such as social and environmental justice, climate change, and\nwater conservation. An important teaching tool, it provides teachers, students,\nand the larger community with a new understanding of the important connections\nthat exist between themselves, the school, and the planet. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"By better serving the student\npopulation, of which more than 70% are students of color, the school\ncontributes to greater equity in the built environment. That commitment is also\nreflected in the school\u2019s name, which the District purposefully changed to\nensure students carry on U.S. Rep. John Lewis\u2019 legacy of getting into \u201cgood\ntrouble.\u201d "]]]]},"title":"Project highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining\nprinciples of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and\naccompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress\ntoward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Integration"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was there a design charrette? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Equitable Communities"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Level of community engagement:"],[0,[],0," Empower: Stakeholders were provided with opportunities to make "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"decisions for the project."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Ecosystems"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area that supported vegetation (landscape or green roof)\npre-development:"],[0,[],0," 58% "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area that supports vegetation post-development:"],[0,[],0," 56%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Site area covered by native plants supporting native or migratory\nspecies and pollinators:"],[0,[],0," 100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Strategies used to promote Design for Ecosystems:"],[0,[],0," biodiversity, soil conservation, habitat conservation, flora\/fauna, abatement of specific regional environmental concerns"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Water"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is potable water used for irrigation?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is potable water used for cooling?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is grey\/blackwater reused on-site?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is rainwater collected on-site?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Stormwater managed on-site:"],[0,[],0," 100%"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Energy"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"2030 Commitment baseline EUI:"],[0,[],0," 47.6 kBtu\/sf\/yr"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Predicted net EUI including on-site renewables:"],[0,[],0," 21.4 kBtu\/sf\/yr"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Reduction from the benchmark: "],[0,[],0,"10%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is the project all-electric?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Well-being"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Level of air filters installed: "],[0,[],0,"MERV 12-14"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was a \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Do greater than 90% of occupied spaces have a direct view to the\noutdoors? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Resources "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Were embodied carbon emissions estimated for this project?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Change"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Estimated service life: "],[0,[],0,"100"],[0,[1],1," "],[0,[],0,"years"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Floor area, if any, representing adapting existing buildings:"],[0,[],0,"\n0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Ability to survive without utility power:"],[0,[],0," passive survivability"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Risk assessment and resilience services were\nprovided:"],[0,[],0," climate change risk, building vulnerability assessment, hazard mitigation strategies above code"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Discovery"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Has a post-occupancy evaluation been conducted?"],[0,[],0," No, but a POE will be conducted."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Building performance transparency steps taken:"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the office "]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"Present the design, outcomes, and\/or lessons learned to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"Publish post-occupancy data from the project"]],[[0,[],0,"Publish lessons learned from design, construction, and\/or occupancy"]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Disclaimer"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"This information is being provided as a convenience and has been\nprepared by third parties. It is provided for informational purposes only.\nProviding this material does not constitute an endorsement or approval by AIA\nof any of the information. AIA bears no responsibility for the accuracy,\nlegality, or content of this information. Please use at your own discretion. "]]]]},"title":"Framework for Design Excellence metrics"}]