Thoroughgood Elementary School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Square Footage
91,913 SF
Building Type
K-12 Education
Project Type
New Construction, Sustainability
Team
Architect-led
Services Provided
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design, Construction Administration, Commissioning
Overview
Thoroughgood Elementary School was a new, environmentally conscious educational facility developed to replace the existing school while serving the Virginia Beach community. The project incorporated modern classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and flexible instructional areas designed to support contemporary educational programs. Integrated building systems and sustainable design strategies enhanced energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term operational performance.
Challenges
- Designing building systems that supported sustainability goals while maintaining reliability and ease of maintenance.
- Coordinating mechanical, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure within a modern elementary school environment.
- Delivering energy-efficient systems that supported long-term operational savings for the school division.
Goals
- Provide a modern, flexible learning environment that supported evolving teaching methods.
- Integrate energy-efficient building systems and sustainable design practices.
- Support Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ long-term sustainability and facilities objectives.
Project Team
- Owner: Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Architect: VIA Design
- Structural: Speight Marshall Francis
- Civil: Kimley Horn and Associates
- Landscape Architect: WPL Site Design
- Contractor: Conrad Brothers of Virginia, Inc.
Results
- Successfully delivered a modern elementary school facility for the Virginia Beach community.
- Enhanced occupant comfort and energy performance through integrated, high-efficiency building systems.
- Provided durable, sustainable infrastructure designed to support future generations of students.
