Case Studies: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

Maine

Elementary Schools

East End Elementary School- Portland, ME-LR

Middle Schools

Massabesic Middle School- Waterboro, ME- LR

High Schools

Noble High School- North Berwick, ME- LR

PreK- 12

Governor Baxter- Falmouth, ME- LR

Vermont

High Schools

Michael S. Currier Center- Putney, VT- LR

East End Elementary School: Portland, ME

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the project:

The design team has used an integrated design approach utilizing energy modeling and LEED program criteria to evaluate various high performance options. Early in the planning, the team organized and led a series of charrettes to educate the community about high performance design principles and assure that community needs are addressed in the project program.

Building Data

Square Feet: Approximately 49,065

Max Student Population: Approximately 510

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $6,154,776

Cost per Student: Approximately $12,068

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: Steven Blatt Architects
Builder: Ledgewood Construction
Green Consultant: Fore Solutions

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: Estimated 20-year life cycle savings: $1,300,000

High Performance Elements Utilized: LEED Registered

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A
Photos: N/A

Contact:

Gunnar Hubbard, Principle
Fore Solutions
4th Floor
386 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 347- 5066
Fax: (207) 347- 6039
gunnar@fore-solutions.com

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Massabesic Middle School: Waterboro, ME

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the project: N/A

Building Data

Square Feet: 109,003

Max Student Population: 800

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $17,725,000

Cost per Student: $22,156

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: Semple & Drane Architects

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized: LEED Registered

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A
Photos: N/A

Contact:

Herb Semple, Principal
Semple & Drane Architects
496 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04101
Phone (207) 761- 4231
Fax (207) 774- 0152
hsemple@maine.rr.com

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Noble High School: North Berwick, ME

Source of Information: Energy Vortex

Summary of the Project:

The school is located in North Berwick and is part of School Administrative District #60, which covers the towns of Berwick, North Berwick, and Lebanon, rural communities with a combined population of about 15,000. The area experienced such growth in recent years that its 1,000 high school students were crammed into a building meant for 600, and overflowing into 14 trailers. Besides needing more space for educating its youngsters, town residents wanted a new building that could also function as the hub of the three towns. The school's teaching methods put a priority on collaboration and interaction among students, and there is intensive community use, more than in most schools. Finding ways to balance the need for occupant comfort with the needs for energy efficiency and system flexibility was a necessity.

Building Data

Square Feet: 270,000

Max Student Population: 1,500

Previous Max Student Population: 600 (but occupied by 1,000)

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $33.9 million

Cost per Student: $22,600

Date Completed: 2001

Architect: Harriman Associates of Auburn and Portland, Maine

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized:

Temperature control and EMS
DDC system
Geographical User Interface
Multi-Use Building
Boiler Management System
Radiant Floor Heating
"Enthalpy" economizer cooling system
Commissioning for HVAC

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles:

Maine's Noble success: Diverse HVAC systems add up to comfort, efficiency (Harriman Associates)

Photos: CEFPI

Contact
Christian Elkington
Principal
207-676-2843

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Governor Baxter School for the Deaf: Falmouth, ME

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the project:

This project is a new academic school building of approximately 10,000 square feet that will be constructed on a previously developed site at the campus of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf, located on an island in Casco Bay within sight of Portland, Maine. The state of Maine owns and operates the campus to serve the needs of the hearing impaired community - students and adults - in Maine.

Building Data

Square Feet: 10,000

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $2.3 million

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: 2004

Architect: Barba & Wheelock, Architecture, Preservation & Design

Green Consultant: Fore Solutions

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: 40 percent more energy efficient than national standards specify

High Performance Elements Utilized:

LEED Registered
Light Shelves
Daylighting
Cotton denim insulation
Material reuse
Low-emitting products
Concrete flooring instead of vinyl tiling
Low flow plumbing fixtures
White roof
75 percent of construction debris recycled

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles:

Tour of Maine's First LEED Rated Building (Green Campus Consortium of Maine)

Photos: N/A

Contact:

Gunnar Hubbar, Principal
Fore Solutions
386 Fore Street
Suite 401
Portland, ME 04101
Phone (207) 347- 5066
Fax (207) 347- 6039
gunnar@fore-solutions.com

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Michael S. Currier Center, The Putney School: Putney, VT

Source of Information:

U.S. Green Building Council
The Putney School

Summary of the project:

The Michael S. Currier Center officially opened, with appropriate fanfare, in April 2004. The Center provides rehearsal and performance space for music, dance and student drama, and an inviting venue for guest performers. Auditorium doors open out to the lawn for spring and summer concerts, and outdoor spaces offer possibilities for a sculpture garden, concert receptions, meditation and enjoyment.

Building Data

Square Feet: 24,210

Max Student Population: 12,000

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: Charles Rose Architects

Construction Manager: DEW Construction Corp.

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized:

LEED Registered
Partial sod roof
Energy efficiency of 2 times the 2001 Vermont Guidelines
Wall panels describing the building's "green" features

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information:

Photos: DEW Construction

Contact:

Randall Smith, Business Manager
The Putney School
Elm Lea Farm
Putney, VT 05346
Phone (802) 387- 6245
Fax (802) 387- 6277
randy@putney.com

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