GO Logic’s relationship with Cornerspring Montessori School, in Belfast, began when the firm and the school were both just getting off the ground. Over the years, members of our firm have been school parents, design consultants, neighbors, and board volunteers. So our collaboration on Cornerspring’s new school building, for which GOL provided both design and construction services, was a labor of love.
The proof of any project, though, is in the finished building, and we’re pleased to confirm that this one is performing as designed. Its Passive House building shell, photovoltaic panels, and high-efficiency HVAC system have reduced the school’s heating bill to near zero (compared with over $8,000 at its previous location). Just as important, the Cornerspring community is thriving in its new home, and the higher-visibility it provides has given the school a fresh, new presence in Belfast.
Further appreciation of the building’s aesthetic and practical virtues comes from Maine Home + Design magazine. MH+D featured the project in its annual Architecture issue, in a story entitled “Breaking New Ground: Twenty Residential and Commercial Projects that Push the Limits of Design”. We value the recognition, not only of our work, but also of Cornerspring’s willingness to invest in such a bold and technologically advanced facility.
