1. Albemarle County Public Schools
Greer Elementary School
Classroom Addition and Improvements
April 14, 2011

2. Project Scope Classroom and Art Studio Addition
New Playground and Paved Play Area
Fully Developed Courtyard
Toilet Additions to Existing Primary Classrooms
Minor Interior Renovations
Additional Paved Parking
Utilize LEED Design Principles, Strategies, and Elements

3. Project Goals Promote Expeditionary Learning, Inquiry, Exploration
Create a Place where Students are excited about Learning
Create a Place where Parents want to send their Children
Provide Spaces for different types of Learning: “Cave”, “Watering Hole”, “Campfire”

4. Landscaped Bio-filter Classroom Addition and Courtyard
Greer ES Site
Discovery Trails
Landscaped Bio-filter
Playground / Paved Play
Classroom Addition and Courtyard
New
Parking

5. Classroom Addition Classrooms with Toilets
Art Studio and Art Courtyard
Gallery and Student Work Area
Resource Room: Kindergarten Kitchen, Copier, Meetings
Support Spaces: Custodial, Storage, etc.
Courtyard

7. Paired Classrooms Operable Wall between Classrooms
Door from Each Classroom to a Covered Patio and to the Playground
Work Area space in the Corridor outside each Classroom Pair
“Cave” Area in each Classroom
Wet Area for Projects
Built-in Storage for Students and Teachers

10. Art Studio Natural Light and Visibility:
Sloped Ceiling, Clearstory Windows, Interior
Windows from Adjacent Spaces, Views and Access to the Courtyard
Computer Stations and “Green Screen”
Accommodations for Special Needs Students
Kiln Room and Storage Areas
Multiple Sinks at Different Heights
Partially Shaded Exterior Art Courtyard

15. Section at Art Studio

16. Student Work and Gallery
“Watering Hole”: Space for Performances, Gatherings, Exhibitions, Displays
Sloped Ceiling and Clearstory Windows
Interior Windows to Adjacent Spaces
Views into the Courtyard
Direct Connection to the Art Studio

18. Section at Student Work and Gallery

19. Courtyard Fully Developed: to support Multiple Types of Learning
Outdoor Classroom
Amphitheater: “Campfire”
Possible Features:
Sculpture Display, Sundial, Weather Station, Raised
Planters, Water, Number Line, History Line, Boulders
from different types of Rocks, Murals
Tables, Benches, Seating
Connection to: Discovery Trails, Landscaped Biofilter,
Exhibits

21. Budget and Schedule Estimated Construction Costs: Project Schedule:
$3.6 million
Project Schedule:
Design: December 2010 to July 2011
Bidding: August 2011
Construction: September 2011 to August 2012

22. Thank You