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

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