Prairie Trail Elementary

A $13.5 million, 90,200 square foot elementary school with a unique four-section design. Classrooms at Prairie Trail elementary school are around a shared collaborative learning space that has the capabilities to act in multiple capacities. This elementary school, designed for more than 720 students, uses several sustainable design strategies, including high-performing systems, advanced lighting controls and daylighting, saving the district of Ankeny more than 60% in energy costs. Prairie Trail Elementary School was the recipient of the 2013 Excellence in Energy Efficient Design Award.

Location

Ankeny, IA

Owner

Ankeny Community School District

Client

Struxture Architects

Completion

July, 2012