Location: Mercer Island, WAOwner: Mercer Island Public Schools Providing learning experiences at every step, the overall site design at Northwood Elementary balances a celebration of nature and culture, and symbolizes the school district’s principles of preservation, durability, sustainability and lifelong learning. The school’s daily social and learning functions are fortified by creating spaces that communicate
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Location: Edmonds, WAOwner: Edmonds School District The site plan preserves two stands of large fir trees and nestles comfortably into this woodsy neighborhood. The commons area spills seamlessly to an outside courtyard encouraging students to get fresh air, exercise, and providing teachers multiple opportunities to take students out.  A raised-deck classroom hovering above the rain
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