Marion Junior High School
Marion, Arkansas (2009)
First Zero-Energy School in State of Arkansas
The Marion Junior High School facility, located in Marion Arkansas, was completed in the Fall of 2009 and was the first zero-energy school building in the state of Arkansas. The 197,000sf building was designed for 850 students and includes a 2,500 seat arena and P.E. facility. The school utilized geothermal HVAC, natural light and cutting-edge technology to provide a comfortable, energy-efficient environment. The design inspires students and staff by promoting creative and innovative thinking.
The project design stemmed from the idea of supervision and organization. The classrooms are located on the west side of the building and are arranged in a “spoke-like” formation. The four separate areas (Math, English, History, and Science) each have their designated “spoke” and color scheme. The extracurricular activity areas (Arena, Music department, and Cafeteria) are located on the East side of the building. In the center of the building lies the office area for complete supervision over both wings and the entrance. This separation between classroom and extracurricular activity spaces isolates the noisiest parts of the building away from the areas of learning.
Marion, Arkansas (2009)
First Zero-Energy School in State of Arkansas
The Marion Junior High School facility, located in Marion Arkansas, was completed in the Fall of 2009 and was the first zero-energy school building in the state of Arkansas. The 197,000sf building was designed for 850 students and includes a 2,500 seat arena and P.E. facility. The school utilized geothermal HVAC, natural light and cutting-edge technology to provide a comfortable, energy-efficient environment. The design inspires students and staff by promoting creative and innovative thinking.
The project design stemmed from the idea of supervision and organization. The classrooms are located on the west side of the building and are arranged in a “spoke-like” formation. The four separate areas (Math, English, History, and Science) each have their designated “spoke” and color scheme. The extracurricular activity areas (Arena, Music department, and Cafeteria) are located on the East side of the building. In the center of the building lies the office area for complete supervision over both wings and the entrance. This separation between classroom and extracurricular activity spaces isolates the noisiest parts of the building away from the areas of learning.