Certified by the Massachusetts Collaborative for High Performance Schools (MA-CHPS), the Freeman-Kennedy Elementary School in Norfolk serves 585 students in grades 3–6 within a 96,000+ SF modern learning environment. Designed to connect with its natural surroundings, the school features a central courtyard with an outdoor classroom, water garden, and shaded gathering spaces that support hands-on learning.
Sustainability and performance are central to the building, including a high-efficiency HVAC displacement ventilation system, perforated metal sun screens, and a 50 kW photovoltaic array on the south-facing roof. Inside, exposed wood-beam ceilings bring warmth to both classrooms and the two-story library, reinforcing the school’s blend of durable design and natural materials.
