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Ben Franklin Elementary School

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This photo shows the west elevation of the classroom cluster.

This photo shows the west elevation of the classroom cluster.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

This annotated aerial photo explains the site and context of the school.

This annotated aerial photo explains the site and context of the school.
Credit: Mahlum Architects

This drawing of the first-level floor plan shows the path of air entering the building through the perimeter hydronic heating and ventilation louvers.

This drawing of the first-level floor plan shows the path of air entering the building through the perimeter hydronic heating and ventilation louvers.
Credit: Mahlum Architects

The classroom and activity area shown in this photo   exemplify the building's connection to the woods.

The classroom and activity area shown in this photo exemplify the building's connection to the woods.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

Views, ventilation, and light pass through the classroom cluster section, as shown in this drawing.

Views, ventilation, and light pass through the classroom cluster section, as shown in this drawing.
Credit: Mahlum Architects

This photo shows the exterior of the classroom clusters.

This photo shows the exterior of the classroom clusters.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

The combination gymnasium and commons, seen in this photograph, is an efficient use of space.

The combination gymnasium and commons, seen in this photograph, is an efficient use of space.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

This annotated drawing shows the pathways of light, air, heat, and views through the commons, gymnasium, and library spaces.

This annotated drawing shows the pathways of light, air, heat, and views through the commons, gymnasium, and library spaces.
Credit: Mahlum Architects

The library, which utilizes clerestory windows for diffuse daylighting, is shown in this photo.

The library, which utilizes clerestory windows for diffuse daylighting, is shown in this photo.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

The functional ecosystem in the southern courtyard, shown in this photo, is a structured learning environment connecting the students with the natural processes of the region.

The functional ecosystem in the southern courtyard, shown in this photo, is a structured learning environment connecting the students with the natural processes of the region.
Credit: Benjamin Benschneider

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