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Herman Hertzberger used social design techniques for the Primary School De Vogels in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands. The structure, which includes the school and an outdoor play space, stands above nearby housing to avoid obstructed views.

The Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School in Rochester, New York became the test bed for the lighting technologies evaluated by the Demonstration and Evaluation of Lighting Technologies and Applications team. The lighting technologies used in the school produced a feeling of warmth and color in many of the school's rooms.

The Steinberg Group designed the Patwin Elementary School after extensive consultation with both parents and teachers. The energy-efficient school is designed to accommodate small classes, provide security for the children and allow access to the public.

Ross Barney + Jankowski Inc designed the Seward Hedges School with the playground in front of the building in order to provide additional security for the children. The building blends nicely into the neighborhood, but its secondary colors bring a visual relief as well.

An upgrading of the Mount Carmel Elementary School in Douglas County, GA, by architect Lord Aeck Sargent, featured the addition of a new building that would house a gym, cafeteria, auditorium, classrooms and other facilities. The building's materials and S-curves convey a sense of fun.

Hughes Baldwin Architects designed a V-shaped and an angled roof, supported by steel and concrete columns, for a British Columbia elementary school so that clerestory windows could be used for additional interior light. The school can be easily expanded for more students if necessary.

A post-occupancy review of the Gateway School of New York is presented. The architectural lessons that can be gleaned from the project are provided.