Durham Public Schools Sandy Ridge Elementary School – LEED Gold

Photos courtesy of DTW Architects.

Durham Public Schools Sandy Ridge Elementary School – LEED Gold

Durham, North Carolina

This new 100,000 square foot elementary school in Durham, houses more than 700 children during the school year.  The project received a USGBC LEED Gold Certification. The building was designed with a solar water heating system, rainwater collection and low flow plumbing fixtures. Multiple energy efficient HVAC systems for zoning and summer setback were installed in unused areas. A dashboard system was installed to demonstrate LEED building systems and energy consumption. Sub-metering of PME systems and monitoring by the dashboard system allows the school’s green features and energy consumption to be incorporated into the educational curriculum.

To visit the Sandy Ridge Elementary dashboard site, click here.

Architect: DTW Architects
Project Cost: $15 Million.
Awards & Certifications: LEED Gold Certification