A Pictorial Story: RFS Middle School Building
A Pictorial Story: RFS Middle School Building
“Our new Middle School, was built with students, the environment and 21st century educational practices at the center and brings hope and dignity to our community.” – Joyce Ajlouny, RFS Director 2004-2017
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Middle School Building grounds at the beginning, in 2006.
The First Stage: Construction of a New Classroom Building 2008-2010
Design: Eng. Amer Saffarini Office.
Design Development & Supervision: Jad Abdallah Contracting.
Upper Supervision and Project Management: RFS Facilities Management team with inputs from the Board of Trustees Building Committee.
Funding: USAID/ American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) – with many thanks!
The First Stage Ends: New Classroom Building Inaugurated in 2010
The Second Stage: Middle School Project 2013-2016
Design: Fielding Nair International (FNI).
Design Development & Supervision: Ziadah Architects & Engineers.
Upper Supervision and Project Management: RFS Facilities Management team with inputs from the Board of Trustees Building Committee.
Funding: USAID/ American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) – with many thanks!
The Second Stage: Environmental Stewardship
Energy Efficiency:
- A green and environment friendly building.
- The roof of the building is mounted with photovoltaic cells that will generate electricity to serve the energy needs of the building.
Rainwater Collection System and Underground Wells: collection and storage of rainwater for later use is an ancient practice that RFS modernized as part of the school’s Environmental Stewardship Program. The water collected from the roof of this building is stored in underground wells and reused for irrigation and sanitation purposes.
The Second Stage Ends: Middle School Inaugurated in November 2016
A Model of Innovative Education in Palestine and the Region
