Project Location: Songdo IBD, South Korea
Architect: KPF
Client: Gale International
LEED: LEED Certified
Size: 764,237 sf/ 71,000 sm
Services rendered: MEP/FP, LEED design, LEED Facilitation
Photo Credit: © HGEsch, Hennef
Captions: Exterior
Description: This state-of-the-art K-12 school encompasses 71,000 sm and serves more than 2,000 local and international students, reflecting the growth and technological advancement of Songdo. The facility includes an aquatic center, performing arts facility, library and media center, technology center, and student services facilities. The project provides 50% more open green space than required by code, and extensive bike paths and bicycle storage encourage cycling as a method of transportation. More than 45% of the project construction materials were sourced locally.