TY - GEN
T1 - Net zero energy
T2 - World Energy Engineering Congress 2012, WEEC 2012
AU - Iyiegbuniwe, Emmanuel A.
PY - 2012
Y1 - 2012
N2 - Blazing the trail as the home to the first Net Zero Energy School in the United States, Richardsville Elementary School produces as much renewable energy as it consumes. It must be noted that in December 2007, the U.S. Congress enacted the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) which stipulates, among other things, "a strong energy portfolio for a strong America." EISA is based on the premise that energy efficiency and clean renewable energy will translate to a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy independence. The 72,285 ft2 high performance Richardsville Elementary School building has a north-south orientation, is located in a 10.2-acre site and was opened in October 2010. The two-story sustainable K-12 facility was designed for 550 students and has LEED® Gold Certification with USGBC As a teaching tool, it implements an energy-based curriculum strategy for learning and engagement opportunities. The key elements of this high performance building (construction cost = $12.16 million for the main building and 2.77 million for the solar package and structure) include: Insulated concrete form wall construction and high performance building envelope; Geothermal HVAC system with de-centralized and distributive pumping for heating, cooling, and hot water needs, and CO2 monitoring; Active day-lighting with light shelves and Solatubes®; Compact two story design with reduced building volume; Roof adhered thin film photovoltaic system; and Bio-swales. The building was constructed mainly with cost effective, renewable materials with easy maintenance and the kitchen was furnished with Energy Star rated equipment that allow for more efficient cooking. Additionally, the building has an outdoor classroom with a wireless, solar-operated weather station equipped with the capability of measuring rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar and ultraviolet radiation and real time software for uploading data to the media center and the internet.
AB - Blazing the trail as the home to the first Net Zero Energy School in the United States, Richardsville Elementary School produces as much renewable energy as it consumes. It must be noted that in December 2007, the U.S. Congress enacted the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) which stipulates, among other things, "a strong energy portfolio for a strong America." EISA is based on the premise that energy efficiency and clean renewable energy will translate to a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy independence. The 72,285 ft2 high performance Richardsville Elementary School building has a north-south orientation, is located in a 10.2-acre site and was opened in October 2010. The two-story sustainable K-12 facility was designed for 550 students and has LEED® Gold Certification with USGBC As a teaching tool, it implements an energy-based curriculum strategy for learning and engagement opportunities. The key elements of this high performance building (construction cost = $12.16 million for the main building and 2.77 million for the solar package and structure) include: Insulated concrete form wall construction and high performance building envelope; Geothermal HVAC system with de-centralized and distributive pumping for heating, cooling, and hot water needs, and CO2 monitoring; Active day-lighting with light shelves and Solatubes®; Compact two story design with reduced building volume; Roof adhered thin film photovoltaic system; and Bio-swales. The building was constructed mainly with cost effective, renewable materials with easy maintenance and the kitchen was furnished with Energy Star rated equipment that allow for more efficient cooking. Additionally, the building has an outdoor classroom with a wireless, solar-operated weather station equipped with the capability of measuring rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar and ultraviolet radiation and real time software for uploading data to the media center and the internet.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:84874491160
SN - 9781622764877
T3 - World Energy Engineering Congress 2012, WEEC 2012
SP - 1178
EP - 1184
BT - World Energy Engineering Congress 2012, WEEC 2012
Y2 - 31 October 2012 through 2 November 2012
ER -