Bryant School District Bethel Middle School

Bryant School District Bethel Middle School

Agenda What is a Green Building? Traditional Design Integrated Design Overcoming Obstacles Integrated Design Team Features of High Performance Design High Performance Results Q & A

What is a green building? Senator Broadway J.J. Pickle Reduce construction waste (optimizing building dimensions) Downsizing mechanical equipment (improving performance of building envelope) Lower energy cost Lower water cost (indoor & outdoor) Reduce cleaning & maintenance Improved health

Does a facility impact student achievement? Warm/stuffy room Air quality (carbon monoxide) Ventilation Lighting Acoustics – heat and air systems, etc.

Research Studies www.edfacilities.org

Architects/Partners Jackson, Brown, King Architects, Inc. Trane – Bill Harrison, Teri Borton, Chris Ladner Third party validation on energy cost – Weidt Group, Minnesota Other groups

School Board Presentation to School Board on green buildings & LEED* certification Create a design team Design a high performance building Pursue LEED certification Push to the point of diminishing returns *LEED = Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Board Commitment Understood potential for increased upfront cost Valued designing building to improve academic programs Benefits to students, staff, & community Wise use of tax money as an investment

High Performance Design Team Owner School District Administration Maintenance Staff Architect Energy Services Performance Contractor Equipment Suppliers Energy Engineering Firm LEED Accredited Professional Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer Commissioning Agent Cost Consultant

Bryant Schools Traditional Design 3 previous schools with same basic layout over 10 years Traditional design, bid, build process interaction was almost exclusively with architect 4 classroom pods with central admin, library and cafeteria Focus was to minimize first cost as well as academic programs Budgeted based on previous building plus inflation

Bryant Schools Traditional Design

Bryant Schools Traditional Design

Bryant Schools Traditional Design

Bryant Schools Traditional Design

Bryant Schools Traditional Design

Design Team Went to Work Considering Academic programs Day lighting Energy efficient equipment Reduced maintenance (inside & out) Improved academic performance ventilation & acoustics Recycled material Cost analysis

Obstacles to High Performance Design Budget based on code compliant building Board and district agreed to apply for USGBC’s LEED-NC certification for the new facility Learning curve for all parties Administration School board Design team Community Something new and different Can we afford it? Is this really worth the effort?

Overcoming Obstacles Financial Performance Contracting Traditionally used to fund energy saving measures in existing buildings Act 58 of Second Extraordinary Session of 2004 extended performance contracting to new buildings Choices related to building materials, building orientation, and other fundamentals affecting building efficiency could be made during design and funded over 15 years

Overcoming Obstacles Financial Performance Contracting Guaranteed energy and operational savings could leverage dollars needed to complete the high performance/LEED project Allowed more life cycle efficiency into the building plan

Overcoming Obstacles Integrated Design Early involvement with Department of Education – Facilities Division Early involvement of all members of design team Collaborative design approach Interactive communication with all team members Regularly scheduled team meetings

Overcoming Obstacles Integrated Design Informational sessions/updates to school board Sustainable building practices Value to students, staff, and community Detailed specifications outlining sustainability/LEED requirements

High Performance Design Features Architectural Features Site orientation with north and south facing windows Overhangs on southern exposure Stained concrete floors Formaldehyde free materials Re-cycled materials Low VOC finishes Reduced lay-in ceilings

High Performance Design Features Architectural Features Sustainable landscaping Reduced impervious pavement High performance window glazing High thermal mass structure Reflective, white R-30 roof R-20 wall insulation

High Performance Design Features Mechanical Systems Right-sized heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems based on computer modeling and life cycle analysis High efficiency, zoned split systems Dedicated Outside Air System Occupancy sensors Building automation system High efficiency domestic hot water Low flow toilets and urinals Commissioning

High Performance Design Features Electrical Systems Automated daylight harvesting controls Occupancy sensors High efficiency T-8 bulbs & electronic ballasts High efficiency transformers Renewable (Green) energy certificates Commissioning

Financial Benefits Integrated facility improvements compound efficiency savings/lower operating costs Utility Cost Savings in excess of $50,000/year Maintenance Cost Savings in excess of $38,000/year Cooling requirement reduced by 130 Tons of air conditioning Results in equipment, installation, electrical and maintenance cost savings

Financial Benefits Savings funded High efficiency HVAC systems /building automation system Lighting controls/daylight harvesting controls Commissioning All fees associated with LEED Green Power Credits On-going Support Services

Financial Benefits Base bid for the 750 student/121,000 sq. ft. middle school facility $11.8 M approximately $97 sq. ft. An additional $987,000 was funded through the performance contract bridging the gap in the district’s construction budget More valuable building Life cycle cost savings to district $11.3 million

Operational Benefits High reliability Natural daylighting Improved indoor air quality Detailed system control On-going measurement and verification identifies problems while they are still manageable

Student and Teacher Benefits Healthier, more productive learning environment Improved acoustic, visual and thermal comfort Improved attendance Higher test scores Improved recruitment and retention of teaching staff

Student and Teacher Benefits Improved awareness in energy use and environmental responsibility Building is a teaching tool Supplement all areas of curriculum Health, science, social studies, language, and economics

Community Benefits Wise investment of tax dollars Community resource Will stand the test of time Will experience increased use by community Evidence of commitment to excellence in education Evidence of commitment to protecting the environment Tangible expression of community values

Why High Performance Design? Results in an optimal learning environment Conserves natural resources It makes good financial sense

Questions and Answers