Client:
Oldham County
Board of Education
Location:
Crestwood, Kentucky
Project Duration:
1 Year
Project Value:
$14.6 Million
Contract Type:
General Contractor
Architect Contact:
Stan Klausing
Scott-Klausing & Company
205 Parker Drive
LaGrange, Kentucky 40031
Phone 502.222.5366
Client Contact:
Eric Andrews
(former Oldham County Board
of Education member)
Luckett & Farley
737 S 3rd Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone 502.241.3500
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Project Description
After completion of construction in August 2008, Locust Grove Elementary School was the most technologically advanced and eco-friendly education facility in Kentucky. This facility scored a 99 out of 100 from the US Environmental Protection Agencies ENERGY STAR rating system.
Construction consisted of a 93,000 sq. ft. new school, located on a green field site in Oldham County, KY. The facility includes a gymnasium, cafeteria, library and media center, stage, administration offices, 37 “intelligent classrooms”, exterior playground area, parking, amphitheater, and mechanical mezzanine. The school holds 700+ students.
Project Unique Characteristics
- Intelligent classrooms containing smart board, automatic lighting, sound system, and microphones.
- Geothermal system with over 147 geothermal wells.
- Full mechanical mezzanines above first floor corridors, allowing full access to mechanical equipment without disturbing the classrooms.
- Four skylights to provide natural lighting.
- Amphitheater to allow teachers to have class outside.
- Completion of project within 15 months, despite extreme weather conditions
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