NeoCity Academy High School, Phase 2 Expansion

NeoCity Academy High School’s Phase 2 Expansion enhances the state’s first net-zero-energy public school with flexible, technology-integrated learning spaces. Originally conceived as a middle school, the campus evolved to serve a growing STEM high school population with new classrooms, a full-service kitchen, administrative offices and collaborative environments designed for next generation learning.

The project merges nature and technology to create immersive spaces filled with natural light and advanced infrastructure. Breakout zones, writable surfaces and open corridors foster spontaneous learning and collaboration. Transparent design elements enhance safety and inclusivity while maintaining privacy with reflective glazing.

The expansion continues the school’s net-zero legacy with photovoltaic canopies, a roof prepared for a photovoltaic array, a tightly sealed envelope and a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) that supports wellness and efficiency. Real-time energy tracking provides hands-on learning and promotes environmental stewardship. Diverse, reconfigurable spaces support co-teaching, group collaboration and independent study, making the building a functional teaching tool and a model for resilient, inclusive and sustainable school design.

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