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Case Study

US Dept of Energy Case Study (EnergySmart Schools)

Homewood Middle School

Homewood, Alabama
Size: 280,000 SF
Date of completion: 2005

CxGBS Services:

Sustainable design consulting, LEED specific engineering services, LEED Project Administration Services

Project Overview:

p-homewood.jpgThis 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
  • Construction with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified wood
  • Natural daylighting used throughout to reduce electrical lighting demand
  • Adopted Green Housekeeping and Site Management

Team:

  • Owner: Homewood Board of Education
  • Architect: Giattina, Fisher, Aycock Architects, Inc.
  • Mechanical & Plumbing Engineer: Davis/Dumas & Associates, Inc.
  • Electrical Engineer: Ray Engineering, LLC
  • Civil Engineer: Civil Consultants, Inc.
  • Commissioning Authority: EMC
  • LEED Project Administration Services: CxGBS®