Franklin Farm and Village

June 11, 2018

Through The Farm and The Village, the school celebrates the bucolic agriculture farms and villages throughout the world and the historic roots of its local community in Western Montgomery County.

Intended impact of project

Reduced environmental impact
Increased environmental & sustainability literacy

Impact of project

Environmental restoration
Improved environmental & sustainability literacy

More impact of project

The sustainability elements of the two components will be seen through the implementation of green design by directing roof runoff into a cistern. This rainwater can be used to water plants. The deep roots of conservation plantings allow for greater infiltration of stormwater into the soil as opposed to the current shallow rooted turf grass found covering most of the selected area. The current enclosed patio at the front of the school will be opened up to add an additional pathway to the Village and the Farm to allow children and parents to naturally flow from the school into the space.