Sustainable School Architecture: Design for Elementary and Secondary Schools

PREFACE.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

CHAPTER 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.

Introduction.

Need for Sustainable Buildings.

Benefits of Sustainable Schools.

Elements of Sustainable Schools.

Putting It All Together.

CHAPTER 2 PLANNING STRATEGIES.

Introduction.

Selecting the Team.

Integrated Design.

Funding the Sustainable School.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 3 DESIGN STRATEGIES.

Introduction.

Integrated Design.

Formal Considerations.

Spatial Considerations.

Unique K–12 Considerations.

Conclusion.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 4 DAYLIGHTING.

Introduction.

Benefits of Daylighting.

Early Precedents.

Site Design and Daylighting.

Daylighting Light Requirements.

Building Design for Daylighting.

Specifics of Opening Design.

Artificial Lighting.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 5 BUILDING STRUCTURE AND ENVELOPE (Eric Corey Freed, LEED-AP).

Introduction.

Initial Considerations in Wall Design.

Alternative Wall Construction Methods.

Insulation.

Weatherizing.

Water and Moisture Control.

Openings.

Acoustics.

Roof Design.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 6 HEATING, VENTILATING, COOLING, AND PLUMBING (Ron Blue, PE, LEED-AP).

Introduction.

Comfort.

System Types.

Design for Natural Ventilation.

High-Performance Strategies.

Water.

Closing.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 7 LANDSCAPING AND SITE DESIGN.

The Third Teacher—Guest Essay, Susan Herrington.

Introduction.

Stormwater/Groundwater Management.

Heat Islands.

Paving.

Fields.

Water-Efficient Irrigation Systems.

Miscellaneous Site Uses.

Planting the Play Environment.

Integrating Sustainable Practices.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 8 FINISHES, EQUIPMENT, AND FURNISHINGS.

Introduction.

Product Information.

Flooring.

Wall Finishes.

Ceilings.

Paints and Coatings.

Casework and Furnishings.

Computers and Offi ce Equipment.

Specialties.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 9 COST AND BIDDING PROCESS.

Introduction.

High Cost.

Alternative Project Delivery Methods.

Contracts.

Bidding.

CHAPTER 10 CONSTRUCTION.

Introduction.

Sustainable Job-Site Operations.

Construction and Demolition Waste Management.

Indoor Air Quality Protection during Construction.

Verification.

Commissioning.

Postoccupancy.

Prefabrication.

Deconstruction versus Demolition.

CHAPTER 11 OPERATIONS.

Sustainable Schools—Guest Essay, Virginia Waik and Rosanna Lerma.

School Culture.

School Facilities as Vehicles for Learning.

Operations.

Community Connections.

CHAPTER 12 MAINTENANCE.

Preventive Maintenance.

Maintenance Techniques.

Cleaning Products.

Snow Removal.

The Last Word.

Case Studies.

CHAPTER 13 A LOOK INTO A FUTURE FOR EDUCATION.

Introduction.

Information Technology.

Adaptation.

Trailblazing Projects.

School and Community Interface.

New Models of Sustainability.

APPENDIX.

LEED Scorecard.

CHPS Scorecard.

Section 01350.

INDEX.