We are pleased to announce that
Skinner Farlow Kirwan Architecture was awarded Silver by The Brick Industry Association for Woods Creek Elementary School! From the Brick Association’s Press Release: “Now in its 35th year, the 2024 winning projects span the United States, Canada, China, England, Mexico and Russia. Judged by a jury of peers, winners include Best in Class, Gold, Silver and Bronze. The overall Craftsmanship Award honors a mason or team of masons that skillfully installs brick in an artful or unique way. “The award winners highlight brick’s limitless versatility to create inspired, sustainable designs that achieve any aesthetic,” said BIA President and CEO Tricia Mauer. Mauer also emphasized how material choice matters in designing for resilience, including brick’s enhanced durability, fire resistance and energy efficiency. “With the unpredictability of natural disasters, brick provides peace of mind—brick stands for good,” she said. “
Check it out below!
Construction is about to begin on WCPSS's newest middle school in western Wake County. The 210,000SF school is designed for 1,311 students (traditional calendar) with 82 teaching spaces and includes a full-sized gym as well as a 2nd auxiliary gym. The school will open for the 2019-2020 school year. 
South facing glass is shaded and light shelves direct sun’s rays deep into classroom spaces. Energy efficient electrical and mechanical systems reduce energy costs. The exterior is a combination of local North Carolina brick and light weight steel panels which are made from 27% recycled content. Using the light weight metal panels above roofs and high on the buildings elevations reduces the chance for roof membrane damage during construction and has the added benefit of reducing the quantity of structural steel required to support the building’s skin, reducing use of natural resources and saving tax payer dollars.
