Tour of John Burroughs Elementary School Modernization

Discover how mass timber is helping shape the next generation of learning spaces at John Burroughs Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Join us for a tour of this modernization and expansion, where a historic 1920s campus meets the possibilities of modern mass timber design.

This modernization expands the existing school from 60,000 sqft to 95,000 sqft and features mass timber roofing and hybrid steel trusses. You’ll see how mass timber supports efficient installation and lower-carbon construction while bringing the warmth of exposed wood to the addition, courtyard, and common spaces. Members of the project team will lead the tour, sharing their experiences and lessons learned.

Following the tour join us for a networking happy hour from 4:30-5:30 pm.

PPE: This is an active jobsite; attendees are required to wear PPE (Safety vest, hard hat, safety glasses) and sturdy hard-soled flat shoes. A limited number of loaner PPE will be available to those who need it – please indicate this on your registration.

Host:

John O’Donald II, PE, WoodWorks

John is a licensed Structural Engineer in Maryland. Before joining Woodworks, he enjoyed working on various projects in the capital region for clients like the Smithsonian Institute and The National Parks Service, collaborating with architects and other engineers along the way. John is a member of Engineers Without Borders, enjoys woodworking in his free time, and is passionate about the sustainable aspects of wood construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University and a Master of Civil Engineering Degree from Johns Hopkins University with a focus in structural engineering.

Tour Location:

John Burroughs Elementary School

1820 Monroe Street NE

Washington, DC 20018

Map & Directions

Parking:

Street parking is available in the area, except for along Newton St. NE. Please allow extra time to find parking.

Approximately 1 mile/20 min walk from Brookland-CUA stop on Metro’s Red Line.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

LeeAnn Charpentier, CMP | [email protected] | (301) 633-0330

Photo: Quinn Evans