James K. Polk Elementary School
This is the James K. Polk Elementary School located in Alexandria, VA.
Project Details:
LEED GOLD
VSBA Green Building Honorable Mention, 2010
VEFP Innovation Bronze Award, 2013
EFPI New and Renovations Best Design Award, 2015
78,000 square foot School
46% More efficient than ASHRAE 90.1 – 2007
(Two-Story Prototype)
Building Efficient Features:
1. Improved Lighting Design |
2. Improved Lighting Controls (Occupancy Sensors) |
3. Daylight Harvesting |
4. 2-Step Lighting Dimming Controls |
5. Ground-Loop Heat Exchanger (GLHX) Thermal Storage |
6. VRF Ground-Source Heat Pump System |
7. Energy Recovery Ventilation |
8. Geo-Solar DHW/HW Array (200 MBH) |
9. DHW Thermal Storage |
10. Solar PV Array (76 kW) |
11. Energy Efficient Variable Flow Fans |
12. Energy Efficient Variable Flow Pumps |
13. LED Interior Lighting |
14. LED Exterior Lighting |
15. Green Touch Screen |
16. EMS Control Strategies (for energy savings) |