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Sustainable Overview- New school building is located on the same site as the existing building (a previously developed site)
- Maximizes open space utilizing a compact building footprint
- Provides vegetated open space equal to the building footprint
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Water Efficiency- Uses 38.6% less water than a similarly built elementary school
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Energy & Atmosphere- 15.7% savings in annual energy cost as compared to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999 Energy baseline
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Materials & Resources- 20% regionally sourced materials and products were used
- 50% of construction waste was diverted from landfills
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Innovation in Design- More than 80% of the students live within three-quarters of a mile from the school and are encouraged to walk and ride bicycles, with the provision of ample bike racks and dedicated walking and bike paths
- Preferred parking is provided for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles to encourage use of environmentally friendly vehicles
- Recycling is encouraged with the incorporation of a centrally located recycling station
