Combination Schools
North Avondale Montessori School
The school is located on an occupied site that it shares with an existing community building. The synergy between the two facilities has created a connected community environment with an emphasis on sustainability. A variety of sustainable elements, including a vegetative roof, support the school’s Montessori program while also lowering energy costs and decreasing the building’s overall impact on the environment. Fanning Howey designed the engineering systems which helped earn LEED Silver certification for the building.
Associate firm: CR architecture
Expertise
Client
Cincinnati Public Schools
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Scope
85,684 New SF
North Avondale Montessori School
A vibrant commons showcases student work in a transparent and connected environment.
North Avondale Montessori School
Classrooms contain moveable furniture and natural daylighting.
North Avondale Montessori School
The student dining commons is a multi-use facility that doubles as a cafeteria and auditorium. Students and local residents can gather for performances, supporting the school’s emphasis on creating a community atmosphere.
North Avondale Montessori School
A variety of sustainable elements, including a vegetative roof, support the school's Montessori program while also lowering energy costs and decreasing the building's overall impact on the environment.
The engineering design for North Avondale supports the school’s focus on sustainability. While students are on the green roof learning about Nature, their building is conserving energy to reduce its impact on the planet.
