Part
of a comprehensive master plan, the upper school/administration
building consists of classrooms, administration,
and a 11,000
s.f. gymnasium. The
site accommodated a geothermal ground loop beneath
a new sports field which serves most of the
heating/cooling needs. High efficiency air-cooled
rooftop units serve the gymnasium.
These
measures, in conjunction with increased building
envelope insulation, high-efficiency glazing,
and software-based automation system,
result in a 38.6% energy savings over code-required
minimums. The geothermal loop is expandable to
serve additional campus buildings.
75%
of construction waste was diverted as recycled
material, and 10% of the construction materials
were of recycled content. |