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For 18 years, the EMILY™ brand of DSA pre-checked, site-built classrooms has provided a cost-effective classroom replacement solution to the California educational market. This Fall, AC Martin unveils a complete re-invention of this classic design. EMILY™ is a flexible, fully electrified, Zero-Net Energy classroom that has learned the lessons of COVID-19. With superior air-filtration, passive ventilation and expansive connection to the outdoors, this classroom responds aggressively to the health concerns that we expect will remain with us from now into the future. As a ZNE design covering most climate zones in California, EMILY™ eliminates energy costs to save operational expenses and allow Districts to spend their budgets elsewhere.
EMILY™ 2.0 is equipped with four teaching walls and three projector mount locations to respond to the requirements of 21st century teaching and learning. No longer tied to the 20th century sage on the stage model, this classroom supports multiple break-out sessions and small group collaboration. Opened up to supervised outdoor space, this classroom supports project work, active embodiedlearning curriculums and more expansive activities a normal 960sf classroom cannot hold.
HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
DSA PRE-CHECKED
21st CENTURY CLASSROOM
ZERO-NET ENERGY CLASSROOM
EMILY™ 2.0 is also designed to expand internally, with adjunct spaces to offer a 1,350sf classroom as well as a series of breakout spaces, teacher workrooms, adult and child toilet rooms, and support spaces. Sliding acoustic wall panels offer the option to link up to 5 classrooms to create even more flexible layout opportunities. EMILY™ 2.0 is designed to be sitebuilt using standard carpentry and local construction companies. Unlike modular products, construction dollars stay within the community. The structure utilizes Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) technology in order to reduce expensive contractor time-onsite, and it will be the first DSA approved project of this type in the State of California. A wide array of exterior sheathing options allows Districts to select materials and an appearance that will complement existing campuses.