Daybreak Elementary School and Community Center

The school and community center was designed as a single building consisting of shared spaces. The project, designed for energy efficiency and low maintenance, features concrete masonry exterior walls, metal roofing and siding, and insulated low E glazing. Extensive application of daylighting has been achieved through carefully located windows with shading devices for seasonal sunlight control. Other green aspects earning LEED Silver include: • Light colored pavements or shaded with trees used to reduce heat island effects. • Stormwater runoff being controlled and decreased. • Erosion and sedimentation carefully controlled during construction. • Outdoor water use reduced using native vegetation and high efficiency irrigation. • Indoor water use reduced using low-flow fixtures. • A ground source heat pump utilizing the earth’s temperature for heating and cooling. • Over 57% of the construction waste generated was sorted and recycled. • Construction involved high level of materials with recycled content. • Use of local construction materials, reducing transportation distances and supporting the local economy. • Low emitting materials used throughout.