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Sustainable Overview- Two-story design, versus traditional one story, to allow increased open space and natural water percolation to reduce runoff
- Preservation of natural habitat to save old growth trees; native species are part of the educational programs
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Energy & Atmosphere- Provides grade-level team project areas to serve as group environmental study
- Display areas are aligned with the environmental sciences curriculum
- The team area concentrating on the study of energy has showcased open wall sections showing the layers of construction and a variety of insulation materials for educational purposes
- The students are studying the subjects surrounding the environment in alignment with LEED
- “Designed for Energy Star Award” model shows 24.5% energy savings over the LEED model standard
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Materials & Resources- Finish materials are high in recycled content, easily maintained and aesthetically pleasing
- Selection of materials as a single finished material versus layering of materials
- The brick, stone, and stucco exteriors assist to minimize yearly maintenance of the building exterior
- Terrazzo floors for the ground-floor public corridors and stained concrete floors in the cafeteria, teaming and science classrooms minimize floor maintenance over the life of the building
- Rainwater collects in cisterns for science class gardens, reducing overall water use
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Indoor Environmental Air Quality- Efficient locating of mechanical units
- Efficient air-distribution devices
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Innovation and Design- Acoustic separation between corridors and classrooms with enhanced partition types increasing mass and insulation
