When writing about the design a couple years ago, the building's relationship to the landscape, its internal courtyards, and the integration of sustainability from design to the end user stood out. Looking at Burr's web page, it appears that the surroundings are very important, be it via views from the school or interactivity on an educational level. One class used an on-site preserved wetland for a science project.

Burr Elementary School in Fairfield, Connecticut by SOM

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