The design of a building often reflects its function. Without some precautions and details, a building will be visually appealing, but mostly useless to its inhabitants. The function of a school depends in particular on its design. The design of New Spring Middle School will reflect the holistic concept of the middle school. The overall campus design will support the holistic focus of New Spring Middle School. Learning gardens and a wetland area will provide additional academic resources for students. Furthermore, these areas will be a source of creativity. An example of these resources would involve the use of allotments by the scientific and industrial classes to grow vegetables. Once these plants mature, the Family and Consumer Sciences class will use the vegetables to create dishes. In this way, campus design supports interclass communication and an integrated curriculum. In addition to green areas, the New Spring Middle School campus will include athletic areas to promote physical health. These areas will serve both competitive and intramural sports to support the physical well-being of all students. Finally, the campus's Great Lawn is designed specifically to promote the middle school concept. The lawn will serve as a resource for sporting activities and community events such as team activities. Having a large meeting place like the Great Lawn will encourage teachers to develop holistic activities for the entire team. Bringing students together as one team will support intellectual and social development while highlighting the community nature of the middle school concept. The campus design of New Spring Middle School supports the holistic philosophy of the middle school. Be......at the heart of the paper......technology company, classrooms will have a Smart Board, whiteboards and netbooks for students. These resources will support students' intellectual development, while serving as a means to attract students to learning. Finally, each classroom in a team block will have a classroom library and curriculum storage room. These areas will provide additional academic resources for students. The design of group classes at New Spring Middle School will support its philosophy of holistic development. In conclusion, the overall design of New Spring Middle School promotes the holistic concept of the middle school. From the entire campus to the individual classroom, holistic development is supported and an emphasis on teamwork is emphasized. By designing a structure that reflects the school's philosophy, students will have the greatest potential to develop into healthy adolescents.