Chartwell School

EHDD Architecture

EHDD Architecture

Chartwell is the 1st LEED platinum K-12 campus. It also has a goal of achieving net-zero electrical usage (grid neutral). This school has inspired the EPA to start a design for deconstruction competition and is a role model for the State of California´s ambitious initiative to mandate grid neutral schools by 2010. This school campus includes the best-known practices for energy efficiency and creating an optimal learning environment.


Additional Info:

The key ideas for the project were to create the best possible learning environment by providing exceptional daylighting, views, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort to make the sustainable design strategies a visible part of the studentīs education and develop the site as a teaching tool to landscape with native and food producing plants and natural drainage to achieve a high level of sustainable design to inspire and excite the community and generate support and private funding to reduce energy use as much as possible, with the goal of supplying all of the remaining electrical demand with Photovoltaics and to reach these goals with only a modest cost premium.


Materials:
Salvaged wood siding and wall paneling from Terramai and Pacific Heritage Lumber 70% slag concrete mix reducing CO2 emissions for the project by almost 50% Shaw carpet, Plyboo flooring Forbo Marmoleum ICI zero VOC paints, Walltalkers Tac-wall
Comments:
Features include Siting the building to preserve the native coastal oak ecosystem surrounding the campus Design for Deconstruction case study Reclaimed wood products Tall north-facing windows and clerestories Skylights to balance the light and reduce glare Radiant floor heating and naturally ventilated spaces Daylight controls on electrical lighting systems Rainwater catchment system used for toilet flushing
K-12 Campus: Chartwell School | Seaside, CA
Photos:

Michael David Rose