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Stevens Forest Elementary School
Stevens Forest Elementary School
Columbia, MD, United States
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Stevens Forest Elementary School
Columbia, MD, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2014
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
BUDGET
$10M - 50M
Best Practices K-12 Design
The 1972 and 1995 public school building is currently 60% through the phased modernization and construction of three additions. Upon completion, the school will be a state-of-the-art 21st century elementary school, in full compliance with HCPSS and State Ed Specs. Special attention was paid to finishes and systems that minimize maintenance, ample casework and effective, yet flexible, IT/AV for high functioning classrooms. The modernization and large additions are supported by a high efficiency HVAC and electrical system replacement. PBA went beyond code compliance to engage the students and staff in workable properly proportioned corridors and circulation spines.
Upon completion, the school area will total 56,481sf, including: modernized 44,440sf building, a 243sf vestibule addition, a 913sf mechanical/electrical room addition, and a 10,885sf classroom addition.
School design is only as successful as the collaboration between the Design team and Stakeholders. Starting with the SD phase, PBA presented the school design at several planning meetings that included HCPSS construction, design and school staff, parents and community members.
During the CD phase, these meetings continued with the principal and team leaders to better refine the design. Additional meetings were held with the design team and facilities group to review specified building materials, MEP systems, door hardware, building finishes.
PBA and its consultants also worked closely with the construction manager during design to establish phasing, staging areas, swing space and constructability.
Sustainability
PBA approached this addition and modernization project with a concerted effort to design for energy savings, health, and environmental responsibility. The project achieved a LEED Silver rating.
Natural daylight floods all classrooms and corridors either from new exterior windows or tubular skylights. Both existing and new buildings met the Energy Conservation Code with improved envelope thermal and moisture protection. The design maximized use of the existing structure to minimize construction waste. Upon completion, all spaces will be served by a new hybrid geothermal heating and cooling system.
The 1972 and 1995 public school building is currently 60% through the phased modernization and construction of three additions. Upon completion, the school will be a state-of-the-art 21st century elementary school, in full compliance with HCPSS and State Ed Specs. Special attention was paid to finishes and systems that minimize maintenance, ample casework and effective, yet flexible, IT/AV for high functioning classrooms. The modernization and large additions are supported by a high efficiency HVAC and electrical system replacement. PBA went beyond code compliance to engage the students and staff in workable properly proportioned corridors and circulation spines.
Upon completion, the school area will total 56,481sf, including: modernized 44,440sf building, a 243sf vestibule addition, a 913sf mechanical/electrical room addition, and a 10,885sf classroom addition.
School design is only as successful as the collaboration between the Design team and Stakeholders. Starting with the SD phase, PBA presented the school design at several planning meetings that included HCPSS construction, design and school staff, parents and community members.
During the CD phase, these meetings continued with the principal and team leaders to better refine the design. Additional meetings were held with the design team and facilities group to review specified building materials, MEP systems, door hardware, building finishes.
PBA and its consultants also worked closely with the construction manager during design to establish phasing, staging areas, swing space and constructability.
Sustainability
PBA approached this addition and modernization project with a concerted effort to design for energy savings, health, and environmental responsibility. The project achieved a LEED Silver rating.
Natural daylight floods all classrooms and corridors either from new exterior windows or tubular skylights. Both existing and new buildings met the Energy Conservation Code with improved envelope thermal and moisture protection. The design maximized use of the existing structure to minimize construction waste. Upon completion, all spaces will be served by a new hybrid geothermal heating and cooling system.
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