Providence, RI – Agostini Construction Company, Inc., of East Providence recently opened the newly-renovated Nathan Bishop Middle School. The 80-year-old building, originally completed in 1929, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art “green” school. The school was originally slated to be demolished. With the help of the Providence Preservation Society and local politicians, the historic building was saved and rehabilitated for re-use. The newly revitalized Nathan Bishop Middle School embodies how a historic building can become a state-of-the-art, green learning environment. Architecture Involution of Wayland designed the building to operate 40% moreefficiently than the current energy code recommends. Some of the “green” design features in the new construction include a recycled rainwater system for use in urinals and toilets,solar hot water, light dimming system, and new windows which provide daylight to classrooms and insulate the building. Many of the existing architectural building elements were also re-used and included in the new construction. Some of the new building features include a two-story, full use library, two newly renovated gyms equipped with new wood sport flooring and athletic equipment. Girls and boys locker rooms were built adjacent to both gyms. There is a fully operational kitchen with a walk-in freezer and cooler for food storage. The kitchen is surrounded by two cafeterias for student dining. All classrooms have been equipped with state-of-the-art smartboards, computer stations,and markerboards to aid teachers. Other educational resources include four science labs, a music room, and a new art classroom.
Agostini Construction Co Opens Nathan Bishop Middle School
Agostini Construction Company, Inc., of East Providence recently opened the newly-renovated Nathan Bishop Middle School. The 80-year-old building, originally completed in 1929, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art “green” school. The school was originally slated to be demolished. With the help of the Providence Preservation Society and local politicians, the historic building was saved and rehabilitated for re-use. The newly revitalized Nathan Bishop Middle School embodies how a historic building can become a state-of-the-art, green learning environment. Architecture Involution of Wayland designed the building to operate 40% moreefficiently than the current energy code recommends. Some of the “green” design features in the new construction include a recycled rainwater system for use in urinals and toilets,solar hot water, light dimming system, and new windows which provide daylight to classrooms and insulate the building. Many of the existing architectural building elements were also re-used and included in the new construction. Some of the new building features include a two-story, full use library, two newly renovated gyms equipped with new wood sport flooring and athletic equipment. Girls and boys locker rooms were built adjacent to both gyms. There is a fully operational kitchen with a walk-in freezer and cooler for food storage. The kitchen is surrounded by two cafeterias for student dining. All classrooms have been equipped with state-of-the-art smartboards, computer stations,and markerboards to aid teachers. Other educational resources include four science labs, a music room, and a new art classroom.
