GreenBuildings

That TeachBrian Dunbar, Exec. DirectorInstitute for the Built Environment

Colorado State University

The biggest issue in green building infusion isn’t cost….

it’s education

One thing you have experienced or have heard about green buildings?

What can we convey through our buildings?

• Construction and remodeling waste comprises 40% of landfill waste

• 48% of energy generated is used by buildings + over 30% of carbon emissions

• 66% of electricity is used by buildings + 1/6th of electricity generated is for building cooling

• Sick Building Syndrome leads to poor occupant health and loss of productivity

Buildings contribute . . .

Sick Building Syndrome…

…from unhealthy schools can cause asthma, skin and eye irritation, cold symptoms, fatigue, and headaches in both students and teachers.

Causes:•Inadequate ventilation•Biological contaminants

Sources:EPA, Indoor Air Quality and Student Performance, YRG Sustainability Consultants

•Chemical Contaminates from Indoor Sources•Chemical contaminants from outdoor sources

Test

Average Savings of Green Buildings

ENERGYSAVINGS

30%

CARBONSAVINGS

35%

WATERUSE

SAVINGS30-50%

WASTECOST

SAVINGS50-90%

Source:Capital E

95% of construction

waste diverted

Toyota CampusTorrance, CA

Boulder Associates 43% less water use

60% less energy demand

Sidwell Middle School - Wash DC

65% less electricity

Banner BankBoise, ID

High-performance, sustainable built environments…

Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, COPhotos courtesy of David Paterson

Environmental & Economic Benefits•Energy efficiency

•Water savings

•High performance lighting

•Improved indoor air quality

•Emissions reductions

•Temperature control

•Reduced Construction Waste

•Lower operations and maintenance costs

Kinard Junior High School, Fort Collins, CO

Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO

Human Benefits•Student and faculty health

•Teacher attraction/retention

•Increased student performance

•Better focus

•Enrichment of learning

•Integration of sustainable curriculum

•Increased productivity

•Connection to nature

Bacon Elementary, Fort Collins, CO

Islandwood School, WA

Green Schools impact the Community…

…and increase awareness about green building

Green Schools Connect to Nature…

90% of their time indoors

humans spend

isolated from nature…

…improving the learning environment

In the U.S., children ages 6-11 spend about

per week looking at a TV or computer

30 hours

Compass Montessori School, Golden, CO

“Our goal is to foster competent, responsible, and independent citizens who love learning and respect themselves, other people and their environment.”

to nature=using nature as a modelfor design

connection

Islandwood School, Bainbridge Island, WA

This earth friendly school in Washington nurtures and teaches children through the connection to nature (www.islandwood.org).

Source: USGBC, b ild h l

Centennial R-1 School District, San Luis, CO,Photo Courtesy of Great Education Colorado

Freedom Elementary, Colorado Springs, CO

Which classroom…

…would yourather learn in?

All LEED Rating Systems use:

Guidelines addressing 6 primary areas:

Sustainable SitesWater EfficiencyEnergy and AtmosphereMaterials and ResourcesIndoor Environmental QualityInnovation and Design Process

LEED for Schools

The LEED for Schools Rating Systemadds the following unique issues related to schools:

Classroom Acoustics Daylight and ViewsMold PreventionEnvironmental Site Assessment

To find out more about LEED for Schools, visit the following USGBC website:

b ild h l

Case Studies

For links to more green school case studies:http://www.usgbccolorado.org/green-buildings/summitresources.html

Bacon Elementary, Fort Collins, COFeatures: • Efficient irrigation & xeriscaping saves over $7,000 per year• 100% Energy use offset by green power• Over 85% of construction waste diverted from landfill• “Truth walls” reveal building materials used as an educational tool

Source: CSU Institute for the Built Environment

Harris Bilingual Elementary, Fort Collins, COFeatures: • The play area is Synthetic turf made of recycled tires,

providing innovative water management. • National Energy Star Schools award• Lots of Daylighting• Low VOC paints and finishes

Case Studies

For links to more green school case studies:http://www.usgbccolorado.org/green-buildings/summitresources.html

Telluride Mountain School, Telluride, COFeatures: • Playground is on a “living” roof • School building tucked into hillside• Very affordable- Cost: 1.5 M, $94 per sq. ft. • Interior walls are capped with windows to bring daylighting deeper into the building

Source: CSU Institute for the Built Environment

Greybull Elementary School, Greybull, WYFeatures: • Built on old baseball fields that were relocated• $15,000 in gas savings in 6 months (compared to old school)• Natural ventilation and skylights• Over 90% of the spaces have visual connection to the outdoors•1st LEED certified school in Wyoming

Kinard Junior High SchoolFort Collins, CO

Owner: Poudre School DistrictSchool Capacity: 750 studentsCompletion Date: Aug 2006Const. Cost: $14 MOverall Cost: $21 MSize: 113,000 sq ftAnnual Energy Use: 25 kBtu/sf/yr

“With the improvements in building envelope, use of daylighting, and the geo exchange system, this building is the most efficient school in our district, even exceeding Fossil Ridge High School.”

-Stu Reeve, Energy Manager

Energy and AtmosphereHVAC: Geo Exchange System

(100 wells,300’ deep) provides heat / cooling. Heat recovery of exhaust air.

Renewable Energy: Electricity use off-set with an on-site PV system and Green Power contract with local utility

Energy Use: Exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 by 50%; uses $40,000 less energy than most recent district junior high

Controls/Monitors: Building Energy Management System + each classroom has individual controls

Lighting: No electric light used in many classrooms and common areas during daylight

Kinard Junior High SchoolFort Collins, CO

Harris Bilingual Elementary Fort Collins, COOwner: Poudre School DistrictConstructed: 1919Completion date: 2002Capacity: 320 students, 43 staffTotal size: 39,260 sfAddition: 21,525 sfRenovation: 17,735 sfAnnual Energy Use: 40.4 kBtu/sf/yr

The mission of HBIS promotes Spanish and English language competencies, academic achievement, high self-esteem and positive cross-cultural attitudes

Energy & Atmosphere

•Recognized with a national Energy Star Schools award

•One of the oldest schools in the district, Harris has achieved the best energy rating in the 46 school system

•Automated building and HVAC controls

•Energy efficient windows blend with historic architecture

Harris Bilingual ElementaryFort Collins, CO

Photograph by John Evans

Bacon Elementary Fort Collins, CO

“It is our philosophy at PSD to build green. We believe the earth is worth preserving and teaching kids about it is fundamental.”

Tammie Simpson Construction Project Manager, PSD

Owner: Poudre School DistrictSchool Capacity: 525 studentsCompletion Date: Fall 2003Cost: $6.3 MSize: 65,300 sq ftAnnual Energy: 45 kBtu/sf/yr

Photograph by Paul J. Brokering

“Bacon Elementary is a building that teaches. Real time energy use is displayed as well as exposed structural and mechanical systems. An array of building products made from recycled materials are used throughout the building.”

George Brelig RB+B Architects

Bacon ElementaryFort Collins, CO

Bacon Elementary Fort Collins, CO

Energy and Atmosphere

•Cooling system makes ice at night when energy costs are 60% lower•HVAC: Small, 97% efficiency boiler unit•Photocells monitor amount of light needed from interior fixtures•Booster heater at dishwasher reduces hot water system load•100% of electricity use is offset through green power

“We raise the bar for construction and design with every school we build or remodel. Our new elementary schools are scoring in the 80’s (on a scale of one to 100) on the EPA Energy Star bench marking system.”

Stu Reeve, Energy Manager PSDPhotograph by Tammie Simpson

Materials & Resources• Recycled content materials

throughout• Rapidly renewable materials

are attractive and educational• Over 85% of construction

waste diverted from landfill

Bacon Elementary Fort Collins, CO

A school building that teaches

“Truth wall” Photograph by Tammie Simpson

Student sketch of School Mech Systems

What students & teachers at green

schools say…

“The skylights help us work better than when we were locked up.”

Samantha Stewart, 5th graderGreybull Elementary

“The natural light certainly lends itself to a calmer sense for our kids.”

Bill Smith, PrincipalBacon Elementary

“It’s such a nice, clean place to come to work. There’s so much light and fresh air. Kids like to be here.”

Paula Heuschkel, Kindergarten teacherGreybull Elementary

“I can see myself paddling down the hallway in my kayak.”

Teacher, unknownTelluride Mountain School

For links to more green school articles and videos:http://www.buildgreenschools.org/resources/

“High performance buildings are achievable and they don’t have to cost more.” Thomas Fernandez, District 11 Energy Manager

Daybreak ElementarySouth Jordan, UT

Owner: Kennecott Land,Jordan School District

School Capacity: 855 studentsCompletion Date: August 2006 Const. Cost: $122/sf Size: 117,574 sq.ft.

“The nationally recognized development combinesBungalow style housing, parks, hiking trails, natural open space , green elementary schools, a community center and garden. Daybreak has two light rail stops for public transport to Salt Lake and surrounding areas.”

Barbara Breen, Kennecott Land

Sustainable SitesJoint use of school and community center spaces conserves materials, open space, energy, and development footprintTrees positioned to shade building

Water EfficiencySaves 22% of indoor water usage by using low flow plumbing fixturesHigh efficiency irrigation technology and native, drought tolerant landscaping uses 50% less site waterWater detention system slows storm water run off

Daybreak Elementary South Jordan, UT

Energy & Atmosphere

Heating & Cooling: Geothermal heating and cooling +

energy recovery lower energy costsArchitectural shading devices

incorporated in building exterior Facility Manager constantly

monitors energy efficiency in order to improve energy star rating

Lighting & Electricity: Efficient florescent light fixtures

decrease energyMotion detectors in bathrooms 1.04 kw /sf per month, total elec.

Thermal Mass: Exterior walls made from split face

CMUCorrugated aluminum composite

panels over framing and insulation

Daybreak Elementary South Jordan, UT

Project Team Architect: Brixen & Christopher ArchitectsStruct. Eng: Bsumek Mu and AssociatesMech. & Civil Eng: Heath EngineeringElect Eng: BNALandscape Arch: Landmark DesignContractor: Bud Mahas Construction, IncCommissioning: Synergy

Photographs courtesy of Kennecott Land, Brixen & Christopher Architects, and Brian Dunbar

Case Study sponsored by USGBC Colorado Chapter

For more information on Green Schools & LEED: USGBC-Colorado Chapter www.usgbccolorado.org

“Daybreak is consistently the most energy-efficient of our 89 schools.”

Barry Newbold SuperintendentSouth Jordan School District

Case Study by Kristi Barnes, Joy Wagner & Brian DunbarCSU Institute for the Built Environment

Pine Jog Elementary School & Environmental Education Center

West Palm, Florida

The School as a Teaching Tool

LEED Registered – seeking Gold

Partnership:• Palm Beach County Schools,

Pine Jog Environmental Center & Florida Atlantic University

Partnership benefits:• 150 acre Pine Jog Nature

Preserve provides ongoing environmental stewardship

• The two facilities include interactive, site-oriented learning activities

Elementary School:K – 5th grade960 students140,000 sfEnviron. Education Center:15,000 sf w/1 wet lab

Pine Jog Elementary School & Environmental Education Center

West Palm, FloridaLearning Opportunities:•Solar Water Heating Panels

•Photovoltaic System

•Rainwater collection demonstration areas

•Hand Pumped Wells

•Butterfly Gardens

•Performance measurements

•Interactive Sundial

The School as a Teaching Tool

Learning Opportunities:

Butterfly Gardens• A garden for each grade• Variety of caterpillars &

butterflies attracted to plant mix

• Students learn to propagate native apt plants

Monitoring devices• Grade levels measure:

•Electricity•Water use•Recycling•Solar gain•Transportation miles

Green lunches• Low waste & water use• Making recycling easy• Low kitchen energy use• High % of locally produced

food

Pine Jog Elementary School & Environmental Education Center

West Palm, Florida

All images by Zyskovich, Inc.

The School as a Teaching Tool

Case Study by Kristi Barnes & Brian Dunbar CSU Institute for the Built Environment

Innovation in DesignGreen Education

LEED ID Credit 1:

Photo: Rachel Gutter

Photo: www.greentouchscreen.com

Sustainable Sites

LEED Gold 2004 Happy Feet Plus

The First LEED Certified Retail Store in the World

Clearwater, Florida

•Parking lot – storm water absorption & lowers heat island effect•Restored wetlands

Project Team:

Owners: Jacob Wurtz & Jane SrongArchitect: Frank Fraze of Northstar Design and ConstructionBuilder: First Florida Contracting Services, Inc.LEED AP: Dave Piggot of First Florida Contracting Services, Inc. Envir. Cons. Ken Benway

“We don’t sell typical shoes. We don’t have a typical store.”

Shell & pervious concrete

Dragonfly motif

Jacob Wurtz

•Awarded all 5 points

•Sustainable education

•Over 40% materials w/in 500 miles

Innovation & Design Process

Indoor Environmental Quality•Low-Emitting finished materials

•Exemplary daylighting & views

“The new “green” store embodies our business philosophy of respect for people, employee empowerment, and environmental sustainability.” Jacob Wurtz

Green building educational posters

Natural light / views

Happy Feet PlusClearwater, FloridaLEED Gold 2004

Photography by Kristi Barnes

A Sustainable Future…“We have lived by the

assumption that what was good for us will be good for the world. What is good for the world will be good for us. We must:– make the effort to know the

world and to learn what is good for it.

– abandon arrogance and stand in awe.

– recover the sense of the majesty of the creation, it is only on the condition of humility and reverence before the world that our species will be able to remain in it.” Wendell Berry

With Green, Living Buildings –that Teach

For the Benefit of:The Planet

And All of its Species

For Generations to Come

Green Buildings that Teach:

Enrich and Sustain the Planet with

your projects

Brian DunbarInstitute for the Built Environment

Colorado State University

Green Schools Initiativewww.usgbccolorado.org

Sustainability & …Regeneration