Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School

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In addition, the school\u2019s gym and rooftop\nplayfield provide valuable space for physical activity, something often\noverlooked in urban contexts. Adjacent academy buildings can also be accessed\nvia the lower floors, underscoring the middle school\u2019s role as a vital\nconnector on campus. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Each grade occupies a floor within the\nmiddle school, and classrooms\u2014the fundamental building blocks of the program\u2014are\norganized around collaborative learning spaces that support project-based\nlearning and cross-disciplinary discovery. Glazing in each classroom creates a\nporous and transparent connection between both spaces, allowing activities to\nmove easily between them. The collaborative spaces are designed as a series of\nstepped double-height volumes that cascade between floors, advancing a sense of\nvisual and physical connection between grades. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"While the collaborative spaces are key\nto the academy\u2019s educational mission, they also form the primary architectural\nexpression of the building. Its exterior is wrapped with brick and punctuated\nwith swathes of transparency that are directly related to the collaborative\nspaces contained within. Glazing tumbles down the exterior of the building,\nending at a primary gathering space that anchors the intersection. An outdoor\nspace at the entry is a welcoming street-level gathering space for students\nthat also provides an amenity for the community. "]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The school\u2019s design is reflective of\nthe academy\u2019s commitment to a socially and ecologically responsible community,\nand its sustainable features actively engage the student body. Building\nanalysis modeling employed by the design team optimized daylight, solar\nexposure, and natural ventilation while the multistory classroom bar, organized\nnorth to south, maximizes solar heat gain in the winter and relies on sunshades\nto limit gain in the summer. Mechanically assisted natural ventilation and\npassive cooling are incorporated in the learning spaces, which are also\nequipped with indicator lights that empower students to manage classroom\noperation modes. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe jury was impressed\nwith the level of initiative regarding POE, and how the design brought in natural\nlight. The program is straightforward and easy to understand.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"As one of the city\u2019s few\nurban schools, the middle school is a model for how Seattle can densify\nsustainably. It uses 64% less energy than comparable schools, and all five of\nits fa\u00e7ades work together to support its sustainability\ngoals. In addition, the design promotes regional vegetation, street trees, and\nample natural light that reaches the parking garage and below-ground music\nspaces by taking advantage of the site\u2019s steep grade. "]]]]},"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? 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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"}]