| Location: | Providence RI |
| Architect: | Tecton Architects |
| Size: | 80,000 sf |
| Cost: | $35 million |
| Scope of Services: |
New Construction |
| Services: |
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Fire Protection Technology |
| Sustainable Features: |
Net Zero Ready Rooftop Solar Capacity Low Energy Use Intensity |
CES provided MEP/FP and technology engineering design services for a new net-zero-ready elementary school constructed on the site of the former Spaziano Annex Elementary School. The facility accommodates approximately 684 PreK-5 students.
Key design features include classroom pods that support team teaching, individual learning commons for each grade level, and a compact building footprint tailored to meet educational needs within a constrained site. The design also incorporates rooftop solar capacity to support future energy goals.
A heat pump-based Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system delivers efficient, all-electric heating and cooling, eliminating the need for fossil fuels. The project targets a low Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of 28 and complies with Northeast CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) standards.