Case Studies: Pennsylvania

Elementary Schools

Clearview Elementary- Hanover, PA-LC
Green Valley Elementary School- Lower Heidelberg Township, PA - LR
Twin Valley Elementary Center- Elverson, PA- LR

Walden School- Media, PA-LR

Wrightsville Elementary School- Wrightsville, PA- LR

High Schools

Allegheny Clarion Valley High School- Foxburg, PA-ES
Felician Sisters Convent and School Renovation- Coraopolis, PA- LR
Harriton High School- Rosemont, PA- LR
Lower Merion High School- Ardmore, PA- LR
Manheim Township High School- Lancaster, PA- LR
The School of the Future, Microsoft High School- Philadelphia, PA- LR

PreK- 8

St. Stephen's School and Parish Project- Harrisburg, PA- LR

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Clearview Elementary School: Hanover, PA

Source of Information:

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
U.S. Green Building Council LEED Case Studies
U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the Project:

Some project highlights include building commissioning, a building integrated sundial, a 30 percent reduction in water use, a 40 percent reduction in energy use, detailed attention to materials selection, superior indoor air quality, controllable building systems, and construction waste management. The school district has further committed to augmenting its curriculum to include the lessons that the building teaches. The district will also conduct a student performance study in partnership with a local university to compare test results in this daylit facility with test results in its other elementary schools.

Building Data

Square Feet: N/A

Max Student Population: 375

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $6,887,822

Cost per Student: Approximately $18,221

Date Completed: January 2003

Architect: L. Robert Kimball & Associates

Green Consultants: 7 Group

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings:

Estimated 20-year life cycle savings: $680,000
40 percent energy use reduction
30 percent water use reduction

High Performance Elements Utilized:
LEED
Computer simulated energy modeling
Recycles materials
Locally manufactured materials
Building commissioning
Building integrated sundial
Superior indoor air quality
Controllable building systems
Construction waste management
Approximately 40 percent building material locally manufacturers
Approximately 75 percent building material manufactured with a high recycled content

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles:

Clearview School Gets and A+ with Concrete (Portland Concrete Association)

Clearview Elementary School: Resource Efficiency and Indoor Air Quality (Greener Buildings)

Green Schools That Don't Cost Too Much (School Planning and Management)

Contact:
John Boecker, Architect
L. Robert Kimball and Associates
(717)221-0770

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Green Valley Elementary School: Lower Heidelberg Township, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the Project:

The project consists of site development for and new construction of an 89,200 square foot elementary school building in Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Building Data

Square Feet: 89,693

Max Student Population: 550

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $9,697,647

Cost per Student: Approximately $17,632

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: N/A

Engineer: Consolidated Engineers

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings:

First cost/savings: $295,000

20-year life cycle savings: $765,000

High Performance Elements Utilized: LEED Registered

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A

Photos: N/A

Contact:

Jeffery Harris, Chief Mechanical
Consolidated Engineers
1022 James Drive
Leesport, PA 19533
Phone: (610) 916-1600
Fax: (610) 916-1610
jeffeh@cemec.com

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Twin Valley Elementary Center: Elverson, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the Project:

New 70,000 square foot elementary school facility for the Twin Valley School District.

Building Data

Square Feet: 70,000

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect and Engineer: L. Robert Kimball and Associates

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:
AJ Thackrah, AIA
L. Robert Kimball and Associates
21 W. Washington Square; Suite F
West Chester, PA19380
Phone: (610)-692-2232
Fax: (610)-692-6511
athackrah@lrkimball.com

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Walden School: Media, PA

Source of Information:

U.S. Green Building Council

Green Roofs

Summary of the Project:

Newly accredited, the Walden School is a Montessori organization that promotes a child-centered approach to education and fosters a nurturing and caring environment amongst the school community. Faced with increasing enrollment and limited space in an existing building, the School will build an 18,000 square foot addition, more than doubling the size of the facility. New classrooms will be complemented with a new library, art room, music room, science lab, administrative offices and gymnasium. The school will be a "green" facility, using extensive daylighting, natural and recycled materials and a ground-coupled heat pump system, to name just a few strategies. The building will serve as a teaching tool as many of the novel features, both inside and outside, will be plainly visible. The schematic design was developed through a series of interactive charettes with staff, parents, students and consultants all providing input into and developing a stake in the project.

Building Data

Square Feet: N/A

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: ReVision Architecture

Builder and Construction Manager: W.S. Cumby & Son

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized:
LEED Registered
Daylighting
Recycled building materials
Ground-coupled heat pump system
Green Roof
Community Involvement in Planning Process

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A

Photos: N/A

Contact:

William Craig, Project Manager
ReVision Architecture
116 E. Moreland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Phone: (215) 242-1866
Fax: (208) 441-4564


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Wrightsville Elementary School: Wrightsville, PA

Source of Information:

U.S. Green Building Council

Eastern York School District

The 7 Group

Summary of the Project:

Wrightsville Elementary School, Wrightsville, PA is one of a new breed of buildings in the United States that is designed according to "green" principles: easy on the environment; healthy for occupants; and, ultimately, requiring less money to operate.

Building Data

Square Feet: 80,400 Gsf

Max Student Population: 525

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $9,648,000

Cost per Student: Approximately $18,377

Date Completed: August 2003

Architect: Hayes Large Architects

Engineer: 7 Group

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings:

34% reduction in water consumption
30% annual energy consumption cost reduction

High Performance Elements Utilized:
LEED Certified- Silver
Energy recovery system
ASHRAE Energy Efficiency Standard surpassed by over 20%
Recycled Materials
Locally manufactured products
Daylighting
Passive Solar Strategies
Highly efficient HVAC
Triple-glaze windows

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles:

Photos:Hayes Large Architects

Contact:
Marcus Sheffer, Partner
7 Group
1200 E. Camping Area Rd
Wellsville, PA 17365
Phone (717) 292-2636
Fax (717) 292-0585
sheffer@sevengroup.com

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Allegheny Clarion Valley High School: Foxburg, PA

Source of Information: ENERGY STAR

Summary of the Project:

In 1998 the school was renovated using the ENERGY STAR process: energy efficient lighting, building tune-up, updated HVAC controls with modular high efficiency boilers and education of the operating staff. This has resulted in a reduction in energy costs from $0.60 per square foot to $0.90 per square foot.

Building Data

Square Feet: N/A

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: N/A

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: $.60 to $.90 per square foot

High Performance Elements Utilized:

ENERGY STAR Labeled
Commissioning
Efficient lighting
High efficiency boilers

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A

Photos: N/A

Contact:
Chris Larry
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Phone: (412) 257-2111 ext. 626
Chris.larry@sbt.siemens.com

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Felician Sisters Convent and School: Coraopolis, PA

Source of Information:

U.S. Green Building Council

Design Cost Data

Summary of the Project:

The Felician Sisters convent is located at the top of a hill overlooking Montour Run. It is a traditional site for a convent building of this era. The community was living in two buildings, St. Joseph Hall, a 1960s infirmary building, and the 1930s motherhouse, which also housed the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.

The original building, completed in 1932, had many outstanding architectural features. After completing a planning study, which investigated building new or relocating and selling the site, the decision was made to renovate the motherhouse and consolidate the community under one roof. The motherhouse with its amazing chapel, hardwood floors, clear fir moldings and solid wood doors and transoms, was the symbol of the community for many Sisters.

Building Data

Square Feet: 161,428

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $19,048,504

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: August 2003

Architect: Perkins Eastman
General Contractor: Sota Construction Services
Structural Engineer: The Kachele Group
Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: Elwood S. Tower Corp.
Materials Reuse Contractor: Clearview Project Services Company
Landscape Architect: Rolf Sauer and Partners, Ltc.

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: 30 percent energy consumption reduction High Performance Elements Utilized:

LEED Certification- Gold (Pending)
Renovation
Reuse of building materials
Energy efficient windows
Recycled construction waste
Low emitting materials used
Energy efficient lighting
Energy efficient HVAC
Solar hot water panels

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: Felician Sisters Convent and High School (Homes Across America)
Photos: Green Building Alliance

Contact:
Christian Klehm, President
Clearview Project Service
3977 William Flynn Highway
Allison Park, PA 15101
Phone (412) 487-3984
Fax (412) 487-8205
chris@clearviewpsc.com

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Harriton High School: Rosemont, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the project: N/A

Building Data

Square Feet: 150,000

Max Student Population: 1,250

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: N/A

Engineer: AKF Engineers, LLP

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:
Robert Diemer, Partner
AKF Engineers, LLP
1500 Walnut St
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone (215) 282-2154
Fax (215) 735-6706
rdiemer@akf-eng.com

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Lower Merion High School: Ardmore, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Project Summary: N/A

Building Data

Square Feet: N/A

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: N/A

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: AKF Engineers, LLP

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:
Robert Diemer, Partner
AKF Engineers, LLP
1500 Walnut St
Suite 1400
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone (215) 282-2154
Fax (215) 735-6706
rdiemer@akf-eng.com

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Manheim Township High School: Lancaster, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the Project:

Manheim Township High School is an addition and renovation project for 1800 students of approximately 360,000 square feet. Some 160,000 square feet will be renovated in a portion of the existing building.

Building Data

Square Feet: 442,000 SF (233,000 square foot addition)

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $55,400,000

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: Currently in design phase

Architect: Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc and JPD Architects

Engineer: Consolidated Engineers

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized:
LEED Registered
More than 30 percent below ASHRAE 1999
High performance building envelope
Daylighting
Automated lighting control
Rainwater harvesting

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: N/A

Photos: Fanning Howey

Contact:
Terry Baxter-Potter, Project Architect
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.
675 North Washington Street
Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone (703) 519-9822
Fax (703) 5190 9823
tbpotter@fhai.com

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The School of the Future, Microsoft High School: Philadelphia, PA

Source of Information:

U.S. Green Building Council
School District of Philadelphia

Summary of the Project:

The School District of Philadelphia and Microsoft Corporation are collaborating on the ambitious task of imagining and constructing a School of the Future. Bringing together the best of what Philadelphia, industry and education have to offer. The mission is to create a living blueprint for learning environments in the 21st century. Rooted in the principle of creating an empowered learning community that is continuous, relevant and adaptive, the School of the Future will integrate research and development to insure cutting edge instructional methods. As a neighborhood high school, it will serve students from the West Philadelphia area, as well as provide opportunities for a percentage of students from the city at large.

Building Data

Square Feet: 150,000

Max Student Population: 1,000

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: Approximately $63 million

Cost per Student: Approximately $63,000

Date Completed: Currently in design phase

Architect: The Prisco Group

High Performance School Data

Estimated Energy Cost Savings: N/A

High Performance Elements Utilized:
LEED Registered

Light motion sensors
Individual room controls
Daylighting
Community involvement in planning
Locally purchased materials
Photovoltaics
Energy efficient HVAC

Funding and Grants: N/A

More Information

Related Articles: Building the School of the Future (Microsoft)

School of the Future Promises Next-Generation Education (ABC News) Photos: N/A

Contact:
Jason Kliwinski, LEED Specialist
The Prisco Group
57 Hamilton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Phone (609) 803-2100
Fax (609) 333-8933
jkliwinski@thepriscogroup.com

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St. Stephen's School and Parish Project: Harrisburg, PA

Source of Information: U.S. Green Building Council

Summary of the Project:

Conversion of an urban parking garage into a church day school, together with energy retrofit renovations of two buildings on the Cathedral campus. Energy efficiency and environmentally sensitive materials are expected to result in a Gold LEED rating.

Building Data

Square Feet: 4,000

Max Student Population: N/A

Previous Max Student Population: N/A

Construction Data

Cost Of Construction: $3,000,000

Cost per Student: N/A

Date Completed: N/A

Architect: N/A

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:
James Elliott, Project Manager
St. Stephen's Cathedral
221 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 763-7211
Fax: (717) 763- 8150
jelliott@gfnet.com

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