Case Studies

The Exchange has compiled a list of case studies on 60 schools that have been recently constructed, renovated, or are currently under construction and have incorporated high performance techniques into their design. These schools are listed by state and grade levels served.

The case studies include (where available) information on:

• Total Square Feet Under Roof
• Student Population
• Total Cost of Construction
• Total Cost per Square Foot
• Total Cost per Pupil
• Projected Energy Usage Savings
• Energy Savings per Square Foot
• Energy Cost Savings (estimated)
• High Performance Elements Utilized
• Architect and Engineer
• Contact person

If a building has been designed to one of the familiar design rating systems, it has been so designated:

• LEED Registered (LR): Seeking certification according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards
• LEED Certified (LC): Certified to LEED standards
• MA CHPS (M): Built to MA CHPS (Massachusetts version of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools) criteria
• Benchmark (B): Built to Benchmark standards
• ENERGY STAR (ES): Has been labeled an ENERGY STAR building
  

Case studies are available for numerous schools in the following states:

Maine

Vermont

Massachusetts

Connecticut

New York

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

The Exchange has also complied a list of approximately 150 school buildings recently built and occupied, or under construction, which incorporate high performance design strategies and building technologies. If you would like a copy of this list, please contact Carolyn Sarno, High Performance Schools Exchange Program Manager.


This site will be updated regularly as we gather more information and as more schools begin and finish construction.