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Thompson Elementary School
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Ruskin, FL
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- School / College / University
- LEED Certification (target):
-
Gold
References
- Owner:
- School District of Hillsborough County
- Architect:
- Wilder Architecture
Scope Of Work
A new 90,000-square-foot elementary school with 1,050 student stations.
The facility consists of five buildings: administration/media center; multi-purpose spaces; and three, two-story classroom buildings.
Two classroom buildings serve as EHPA facilities.
This is the school district's first LEED® Gold certified prototype school.
The new school features durable and low-maintenance dyed concrete floors, a reflective roof, and an energy-efficient heating and cooling system.
Shoebox-sized windows are located on east and west sides of the building to limit the sun's direct rays; picture frame-sized windows on other sides take advantage of natural lighting.
Florida-friendly plants were used in the landscaping around the campus.
Waterless urinals were also incorporated to save water and money.