Riverview Elementary Design Update

Click on this image to see a PDF of new renderings of the Riverview Elementary design!

NAC Architecture incorporated suggestions from the Design Committee to create a warm, welcoming building design. The interior spaces are connected to the exterior with natural materials, transparency and light.

Please be sure to come to the Community Open House on Tuesday 5/26, 6:30 pm at Riverview Elementary. You will get a chance to review drawings, talk to the architects and other team members and learn more about the plans for the new school.

At the meeting yesterday, Design Committee members reviewed several options to make decisions on materials and colors. Samples were carefully reviewed in the daylight to make the best judgements.

Machias Design Update

Click on this image to see a PDF of the latest design renderings for Machias Elementary School!

The updated Machias design was reviewed with the Design Committee on May 5th. It will be a great school with exciting spaces, lots of natural light and energy-saving features.

We're working hard on the design for Riverview Elementary, which we are scheduled to show the Design Committee on May 20th.

Riverview In-Class Lesson on Geothermal Heat Exchange

On May 28th, Matt and Philip from NAC Architecture presented to a combined class of Miss Edgbert's and Mrs. Panko's 4th and 5th graders. The kids have been learning about alternative energy sources and this was a chance to discuss the major energy strategy for the new school: geothermal heat exchange.

It's not a simple system, so there was a lot to talk about. The students were very attentive, gave input and asked great questions. We also described other aspects of the new school and had a lively discussion. Thanks for letting us be a part of your classes!

Geothermal heat exchange is a very efficient way to heat and cool a building. It leverages the constant temperature underground (about 55 deg. F) and steps that temperature up or down as required, using compression and expansion. The heat exchange occurs via an array of pipes which loop 300' underground. This is a proven strategy that is increasingly being used for energy savings at schools throughout our state.