Horry County, SC, a county the size of the state of Delaware, needed 8 replacement schools in order to continue…
Energy Positive Schools: Defining the Community Impact of Zero Energy Schools
In several states across the country, school districts are realizing the benefits of zero energy schools and their impact on…
Two Horry County Schools Honored with Architectural and Interior Design Awards
Learning By Design, the nation’s premier source for education design innovation and excellence, has announced that two Horry County schools…
Two articles featured in ASCENT Magazine’s Summer 2018 edition
SfL+a Architects and Firstfloor were featured in two articles in Ascent Magazine’s Summer 2018 edition, How Precast Builds K-12 Schools:…
Firstfloor Energy Positive Wins ‘Best Projects’ Award in 18th Annual ENR Southeast Competition
Engineering News-Record, the leading trade publication for engineering and construction professionals, has announced the winners of its 18th annual Best…
Energy Positive Schools: Sandy Grove Middle School
It’s been 12 years since the concept of Sandy Grove Middle School originated. Since then, SfL+a Architects and Firstfloor…
Energy Positive Schools: Benefits to Student Health & Safety
How do we empower the engineers of the future? By getting them involved with the tech of today. At Firstfloor…
Jones County New PK-12 School: Construction Update
Construction on the new energy-positive PK-12 school in Jones County began 7 months ago. The building is on schedule to be…
Hollow-Core Concrete Plank Floor and Roof Systems: What Are They? What Do They Offer? And They Save Money?
Innovation is a core value for SfL+a Architects and Firstfloor. We study the newest technologies, select the most efficient systems,…
Two Energy Positive Horry County Schools Honored for Innovative Design
SfL+a Architects and Firstfloor Energy Positive (Firstfloor) announce that two Horry County public schools have been awarded nominations under the…