1. R.D. and Euzelle P. Smith Middle School Architect’s Statement Site Shading Environmental Systems Learning Technology Architecture Design Constraints High Performance School Case Study: Smith Middle School (Opened 2002) Chapel Hill, North Carolina Climate Area: temperate / humid Grades: 6-8 Design Team Heating / Cooling Water Solar Maintenance & Operation VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy Center for High Performance Learning Environments Open plan of the building and day lighting conditions are the initial emphasis. In a typical classroom with the light monitors located in the center, meter readings averaged approximately 55fcs. Interior light sensors keep the classrooms at a balance point by automating the overhead fluorescent lighting. Motion sensors turn off the lights when rooms are not occupied. Shading strategies include aluminum shielded light shelves and angled reflectors on the exterior niche of each concave window location. Design strategies include rain water reclamation and some active solar panels. Storm water runoff collected from the roof to an exterior niche of each concave window location. Design strategies include rain water reclamation and some active solar panels. Storm water runoff collected from the roof to an exterior underground tank to be filtered and used for sinks and water closets. Active solar collectors are strategically placed on some of the light monitors. Solar tubes are used for reclamation of hot water for hand washing use in the cafeteria. Photovoltaic collectors activate the night lighting system at the exterior porticos. Architects: Corley Redfoot Zack Daylighting CHPle Home

2. R.D. and Euzelle P. Smith Middle School VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy Center for High Performance Learning Environments High Performance School Case Study: Central Corridors extend approximately.25 mile all on ground level. Plan allows for extend wings for classrooms and open lawn courtyards between each wing giving access to the outside. Architect’s Statement Rashkis Elementary Shading Environmental Systems Learning Technology Architecture Design Constraints Design Team Heating / Cooling Water Solar Daylighting CHPle Home Smith School Home

3. Smith Middle School : Day Lighting Strategies VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy Center for High Performance Learning Environments High Performance School Case Study: CHPle Home Smith School Home

4. Smith Middle School: Shading Strategies High Performance School Case Study: VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home

5. Environmental Systems VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy High Performance School Case Study: Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home

6. Rain Water Recovery Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home

7. Heating and Cooling Systems VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy High Performance School Case Study: Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home

8. Active SOLAR Collectors VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy High Performance School Case Study: Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home Rashkis Elementary Home

9. Teacher’s Training & Learning Center Smith Middle School VIRGINIA TECH COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & URBAN STUDIES Labs for the 21st century Sponsored by: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Department of Energy High Performance School Case Study: Center for High Performance Learning Environments CHPle Home Smith School Home