Dimeo K-12

New Construction // Worcester, MA Size: 451,858 sf // Architect: LPA|A Doherty Memorial High School

Doherty Memorial is a 420,000+ sf building that serves grades 9-12, with an increased enrollment of 1670 students, and features a theater, an 800+ seat auditorium, and an 18,000 sf gymnasium. Featured programs at the high school include vocational technical courses such as programming and web development, construction craft laborer, and an Advanced Academy in both Biotechnology and Special Education. These programs are supported by additional STEM makerspaces, computer science classrooms, science labs, and Chapter 74 vocational spaces. The project followed the Green Worcester Plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions from city operations by 2050. Sustainable construction included 1,776 high-efficiency rooftop Vortex solar panels to create energy savings.

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