Back of the Yards High School

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Owner

Public Building Commission of Chicago / CPS

Architect

STL Architects, Inc.

Features

  • 212,285 square feet
  • Three floors plus lower level
  • Substantial Completion – May, 2013
  • Construction Duration – 23 months

Description

This project will implement the Chicago Public Schools Urban Model High School (UMHS) prototypical design to serve 1200 students. This steel frame and masonry construction building will include music, art and athletic functions. The building will also include a full-service purpose CPL community library within the school. This prototype building achieved LEED Gold for Schools minimum “Silver” level certification.