Delivering Sustainable, Healthy, High Performance Buildings
Project Detail
Homewood Middle School
Homewood, Ala.
Size: 280,000 SF
Date of completion: 2005
CxGBS Services:
Sustainable design consulting, LEED® specific engineering services
Project Overview:
This new school is a model of sustainability, fostering learning at multiple levels and promoting environmental awareness among students, faculty and the community. Built on a blighted site within walking distance to the community’s core, the new school features many of the best examples of environmental and engineering practices.
A digital “learning wall” strategically stationed at the main entrance brings awareness of sustainable development principles to students and visitors. Homewood Middle School is the first LEED certified building in Alabama – Silver rating.
Sustainable Design Features:
- Reduced potable water use for effective conservation
- Use of 50 percent post-industrial recycled materials
- 30 percent less energy usage than a typical school
- Located within walking distance to community core
- Design minimizes short and long-term maintenance
- Constructed with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood
- Natural daylighting used throughout to reduce electrical lighting demand
Homewood Middle School Photography, Lewis Kennedy
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