Manassas Park Elementary School in Virginia, United States

Designed by VMDO Architects, PC,Manassas Park Elementary School is located in Virginia, United States. The 12,235 sq m school houses up to 945 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Instructional spaces are tailored for programs in academics, fitness, and visual & musical arts. This project unites the existing lower school and historic Camp Carondelet via two new buildings that weave together existing... 

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Yannell Residence in Chicago, United States

Located in Chicago, United States,Yannell Residence was designed by Farr Associates. As Chicago’s first Net Zero Energy building – producing 40% more energy than it consumes – it demonstrates that beautiful, sustainable, energy-positive housing can be integrated seamlessly into existing housing stock in northern climates. The floor plan features two narrow wings, maximizing solar penetration... 

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