Image Credit: Arrowstreet Inc.

3,500 PV panels located across all roofs and solar shading devices generate approximately 1,329 MWh electricity. Image Credit: William Rawn Associates

The complex is split into two separate wings, the Academic Wing on the west and Community Wing on the east, integrating green space into the complex and improving energy performance

The civic plaza invites the community into the site and provides a space for active programming. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The Valente Branch Library anchors the east edge of the civic plaza. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The green spine between the separate building wings connects the civic plaza to a public park, Donnelly Field, located behind the building. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Each school has an identity on the civic plaza. Quotes from civil rights leaders at each entrance reinforces the schools’ missions. Image Credit: Anthony Crisafulli

The upper school entry lobby reinforces the school’s mission with an interactive digital dashboard highlighting the building’s energy performance. Visual connections to the upper floor library and STEAM learning corridor reinforce learning. Image Credit: William Horne

The lower school gallery is filled with natural light and views to the adjacent playground, creating a welcoming center for the new school. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Prominently placed graphics reinforce the building’s features, helping students learn about sustainable design. Image Credit: Arrowstreet Inc

Grade level neighborhoods create inclusive learning environments. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Red List Free materials, furnish to a healthy learning environment. Care-fully located views to the natural environment help students feel connected to their comings and finishes contributemunity. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The Learning Commons is a flexible and adaptable space to support students at all learning levels. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Moments of exploration and discovery encourage learning through engagement. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The cafeteria is centrally located with large windows for daylight and views to the adjacent courtyard, emphasizing healthy eating and nutrition as part of the school’s mission. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The Valente Branch of the public library supports residents of the neighborhood, including nearby affordable housing. The library also supports after school learning for students and their caregivers. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Sustainable design features are carefully integrated into the building, supporting the city’s goal to serve the community. Image Credit: Arrowstreet Inc.

Each element of the building design, including occupant engagement, contributes to the overall energy performance. Image Credit: Arrowstreet Inc.

A healthy indoor environment allows students and faculty to develop, learn, and perform at their best. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

Terracotta rainscreen has low embodied carbon. PV panels on the roofs and sunshades. Image Credit: Robert Benson Photography

The school and community garden program teaches about local food, ecology, and healthy eating. Image Credit: Anthony Crisafull

Rain gardens in the Learning Courtyard are a teaching tool, helping students understand the water cycle. Image Credit: Anthony Crisafulli

As part of the city’s resiliency planning, splash pads, trees and other landscape features provide cooling for the residents of the neighborhood during heat events. Image Credit: Anthony Crisafulli