ST. THOMAS SCHOOL Medina, Washington Environmental stewardship falls squarely within St. Thomas School's mission "to develop responsible citizens of a global society." The new school building teaches environmental responsibility and energy savings by example. It also demonstrates that passive ventilation, daylighting, and other green building strategies not only save energy but also improve the learning environment. The Bassetti Architects design team achieved this sustainable design without major impact on construction costs by utilizing a collaborative, integrated design process. DESIGNED The estimated energy performance for this design meets US EPA criteria. The building will be eligible for ENERGY STAR after maintaining superior performance for one year. WV TO EARN THE ENERGY STAR Energy Use Intensity (EUI): 71.3 kBtu/sf/yr Percent C02 reduction: 28% ENERGY STAR design rating: 82 Energy savings: 1,500,098.4 kBtu C02 savings: 65.7 tons C02 Space type: K-12 Schools Total Square Footage: 55,000 SF Energy Cost/SF: $0.43 per square foot DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS 1 ENERGY STAR cool roofs reduce urban heat island effect. 2 Fabric ceiling panels distribute daylight and improve acoustic performance 3 Insulated fiberglass skylights provide diffuse light with reduced heat energy loss 4 High R-value (R-26) walls with rigid insulation reduce thermal bridging 5 Operable windows provide user control of fresh air and temperature 6 High windows bring daylight deep into the classroom 7 Daylight shafts bring light to the back of rooms on the lower floor 8 Automatic dampers control the passive intake of fresh air 9 Automatic dampers control the passive exhaust of heated air 10 High efficiency finned tube radiators heat the incoming air and the recirculating indoor air 11 Photocells save energy by controlling high efficiency, indirect lighting 12 Temperature and C02 sensors control the intake and exhaust dampers BASSETTI www.bassettiarch.com ST. THOMAS SCHOOL Medina, Washington ------- |