Greendale Elementary School Improvements

We partnered with the Greendale School District to upgrade three elementary schools, including sustainable improvements and community spaces.

Need: Upgrade spaces to meet today’s needs with security, sustainability, and learning environments

Solution: Add energy-efficient systems to buildings along with improvements to learning areas

Result: Sustainable buildings with flexible learning spaces for students, staff, and the community

An exterior view of the main entrance at Highland View Elementary in the Greendale School District

Fact Sheet

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Location

Greendale, WI

Size

45,100 sq ft (renovation); 38,100 sq ft (addition)

Construction Cost

$19,800,000

Client Type

Creating Sustainable Buildings

Each building gained efficiency and sustainability through the addition of air conditioning, LED lighting, and occupancy sensors to reduce energy consumption.

Other improvements included classroom additions and secure entries, plus improvements to art rooms, technical education spaces, music rooms, cafeterias, kitchens, main offices, and libraries. These upgrades add adaptability to learning spaces, giving flexibility to students, teachers, and the community.

A high ceiling is lined with windows on multiple sides in a colorful, open cafeteria space at Canterbury Elementary in Greendale
Students walk near an updated entrance with school colors and large windows at Greendale's Canterbury Elementary School

Referendum Support

Over the course of two years, we partnered with the district to engage the community and staff through interactive work sessions, focus groups, school tours, and surveys.

After assessing their needs, the district developed a $33.8 million referendum question for five facilities – including Canterbury, College Park, and Highland View Elementary Schools.

Ample space and large windows create an open, flexible library at College Park Elementary in Greendale
Students use multiple seating options in a cafeteria lined with large windows at Highland View Elementary School in Greendale
Students walk near an updated entrance with school colors and large windows at Greendale's Canterbury Elementary School
Low, curving shelves and flexible furniture add collaboration spaces off of hallways at Highland View Elementary in Greendale
A high ceiling is lined with windows on multiple sides in a colorful, open cafeteria space at Canterbury Elementary in Greendale

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