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ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION Colonel Smith Middle School Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District #00 Fort Huachuca, Ariz. ARCHITECTURAL FIRM Emc2 Group Architects Planners 1635 N. Greenfield Rd., Ste. 144 Mesa, AZ 85205 www.emc2architects.com 480/830-3838 Fanning Howey 9025 N. River Rd., Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46240 www.fhai.com 317/848-0966 DEVELOPMENT TEAM Richard Clutter, AIA, LEED-AP, REFP 480/830-3838 Charles Tyler, AIA, LEED-AP BD+C 317/848-0966 PROJECT INFORMATION Capacity (students) Site size (acres) Gross Area (sq. ft.) Per Pupil (sq. ft.) Cost per Student Cost per Sq. Ft. Total Project Cost Project Completion Date GREEN DESIGN Principles Followed Net-Zero Green Elements Site Selection and Development Site Selection, Building Orientation, Storm- water Management, Heat Island Reduction Water Efficiency Water Conservation Energy Efficiency and Conservation Energy Efficiency, Building Automation/ Energy Mgmt. Systems, Natural Ventilation, Alternative Energy Materials Recycling/Reuse, Sustainable Materials Selection Indoor Environmental Quality Use of Daylighting, Electric Lighting Systems and Controls, Acoustics, IAQ Awareness & Education Building as a Teaching Tool Alternative Energy Sources Solar, Wind Commissioning Building/Systems have been commissioned Funding Method Primary Source Alternative Sources Alternative Funding Federal Impact Aid W ITH THE ADDITION OF A FUTURE SOLAR ARRAY INSTALLATION, the new Colonel Smith Middle School is anticipated to be a net-zero building. The design combines super-efficient light sources with a layered daylighting approach to reduce lighting energy usage by a projected 80 percent compared to a typical school building. Every regularly occupied space has a window, skylight or clerestory windows — many spaces have a combination of two or three. Solar panels heat domestic water for locker rooms and the kitchen. A pair of 25,000-gallon water harvesting tanks store rainwater, which is used to irrigate native trees and shrub species. The building supports Colonel Smith's STEM curriculum, which includes a strong emphasis on sustainability. On-site wind turbines act as demonstration elements, while exterior learning spaces provide areas for the study of everything from environmental and biological science to astronomy. In the student union, students monitor the building's real-time energy usage from an energy dashboard. Students are also able to view dashboard information from apps on their mobile devices. The information found on the dashboard is a major source of student projects. EDS WWW.PLANNING4EDUCATION.COM 600 24 88,693 147 $35,210 $238 $21,126,296 June 2012 judges' choice design Education Showcase