Whitmore Lake High School 248.338.4561 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 view full profile Other Elements by this Professional
As a LEED Silver certified school, Whitmore Lake High School addresses sustainability issues such as storm water management, energy efficiency, water use reduction, lowered emissions and recycling, therefore saving operation costs and being a good environmental steward. The project team understood that this was secondary, however, to providing the best learning environment possible for the children of Whitmore Lake. Every effort was made to ensure that the architecture would enhance educational opportunities at the new school. Additional Info: Specific sustainable elements that contributed to the school´s LEED Silver rating include A closed horizontal loop geothermal system, coupled with heat pumps, heat island reduction through the use of a white roof and large areas of high albedo (light reflecting/heat dissipating) paving. Low VOC paints, adhesives and carpeting as well as materials with high recycled content were used throughout the building. Linoleum was used in all public corridors. The use of natural daylight and fresh air provide thermal comfort and a connection to the outdoors. Aluminum solar shades on the exterior and translucent glass in the upper portion of the window help control glare. Occupancy sensors and photovoltaic sensors control classroom lighting. Water efficient plumbing fixtures and waterless urinals are found throughout the school. A 4-acre detention pond located adjacent to the school is also used for irrigation, fire suppression systems and the geothermal heating/cooling source. Event parking is a gravel surface, reducing site storm water run-off. Materials: Kawneer aluminum storefront Curtain wall and solar shades Sarnafil white PVC roof Eco Surfaces rubber flooring Forbo linoleum | High School: Whitmore Lake High School | Whitmore Lake, MI    Photos: Christopher Lark |
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