“We are grateful to work with forward thinking clients, such as Wicomico County Public Schools, to develop cost effective sustainable facilities for our communities and appreciate all of the team members contributions that brought this project to life.”
West Salisbury Elementary School Achieves LEED Gold Certification
West Salisbury Elementary School achieved LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is the recognized standard for measuring a building’s sustainability and is the culmination of a rigorous third-party review process confirming a building has successfully addressed sustainability goals set forth by the rating system.
The new 60,949 sf elementary school provides 16 classrooms for 350 students in grades PreK-2nd grade and includes an art and music room, gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, and spaces for Title One and special programs. Sustainable building strategies used in the design of the new facility include high efficiency mechanical systems, daylighting throughout the school, water use reduction practices and the use of recycled materials and low-emitting paints, coatings, flooring, furniture and adhesives.
Becker Morgan Group is committed to sustainable practices, priding itself on designing facilities that will enhance the community today and into the future. Principal Brad A. Hastings, AIA, LEED AP notes “We are grateful to work with forward thinking clients, such as Wicomico County Public Schools, to develop cost effective sustainable facilities for our communities and appreciate all of the team members contributions that brought this project to life.” Becker Morgan Group utilized Sustainable Design Consulting as their LEED consultant on this project.
“We are grateful to work with forward thinking clients, such as Wicomico County Public Schools, to develop cost effective sustainable facilities for our communities and appreciate all of the team members contributions that brought this project to life.”