VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST WINDSOR - PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS


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Village Elementary School Addition and Renovation

This 37,000 SF building project, which achieved LEED Silver Certification, seamlessly integrates community use and academic spaces. The addition features numerous energy-efficient elements and state-of-the-art design, technology, security, and mechanical systems, highlighting our commitment to sustainable and innovative architecture.

Community and Administrative Planning

The Board of Education (BOE) Administration conducted several meetings with community members and FVHD Architects-Planners to evaluate the existing functional capacities of all district schools. The primary goal was to provide additional classroom space, administrative offices, and a community gathering area. Over a year, comprehensive data collection and analysis were conducted during the pre-design phase.

Comprehensive Consolidation and Strategic Site Selection

The District aimed to consolidate all administrative services, including transportation and facilities, while integrating a multi-purpose meeting room for community use. The Village Elementary School site was strategically chosen due to its minimal construction impact and capacity to add classrooms with minimal disruption to core facilities. Enhanced vehicular access was also designed to separate administrative and registration traffic from school cars and buses.

Project Success

The project was completed on time and within budget, demonstrating effective planning, collaboration, and execution.

Key features include:

  • Size: 37,000 SF
  • Certification: LEED Silver
  • Key Components: Additional classrooms, administrative offices, multi-purpose meeting room
  • Site Selection: Village Elementary School for minimal impact
  • Vehicular Access: Separate entrance for administration and registration

This successful project underscores our dedication to creating functional, sustainable, and community-oriented educational spaces.

 
HIGHLIGHTED SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
  • Solar Shading & Light Shelves
  • Joint Use Facility for Students & Community
  • Solar “Fins” to Control Sun at East Elevation
  • Daylighting/Views at all Office & Learning Areas
  • Geothermal Well Field (GSHP)
  • Maximize Open Space & Protect Habitat
  • Optimal Roof Orientation for Future PV Array
  • Solar Shading/Harvesting at Learning Areas
  • Storm-water Management Retention Basin
  • High Performance Building Envelope Design