News Type: Case Studies

Anytime learning is the theme for Dune Lakes Elementary. Whether inside the classroom or outside around the building, students are afforded unique opportunities to engage, collaborate and study. Embracing the theory that an abundance of daylight enhances learning, the design team sought to ensure that every classroom had natural light streaming through windows.

Abandoned or distressed buildings have proven to be a financially beneficial solution for charter schools looking to establish or expand their facilities. Converting these facilities can also provide a quicker timeline, which is especially beneficial when schools are looking to minimize impact on classes or have a new facility ready for the school year. Building Design + Construction discusses the need for schools to find affordable real estate to address the increasing student enrollment and wait list numbers. Retail centers, churches, and even office buildings have proven beneficial for adaptive reuse, though DAG handled the complexities of converting an airport into a charter school for University Academy.