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Sustainable Overview- Selection of interior and exterior materials recall the context of the neighborhood and fulfill benchmarks for materials: regional manufacturing, recycled materials, “renew-ability,” low or no chemical odors, and creativity in development
- Provided enhanced acoustics within gathering spaces
- Protected site amenities and mature trees
- An environmentally responsible, economically responsible, and user-responsible facility
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Water Efficiency- Maximize water efficiency inside and outside through the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures, proximity sensors, and high-efficiency irrigation controllers
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Energy & Atmosphere- Management of construction process to recycle construction debris
- Curriculum created to utilize LEED process and school building as a teaching tool for the students
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Materials & Resources- Ceilings are predominantly acoustic ceiling tile
- Site paving is concrete – an HISD standard – for durability
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Indoor Environmental Air Quality- Air-cooled chillers with individual variable air volume (VAV) boxes; 2-pipe system with electric re-heat in the main building
- Mechanical ducts kept clean during construction and flushed-out prior to occupancy
- The cafetorium and library have a 4-pipe system for cooling and heating
- Interior finished flooring is a combination of vinyl composition tile (VCT), carpet tiles, and terrazzo
- Use of construction materials with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) along with lighting, enhanced commissioning of the mechanical and energy systems, HVAC controls, and the CO2 level monitoring
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Innovation in Design- One-story steel-frame structure over a concrete slab with drilled and under-reamed concrete piers
