ECONOMIC SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL

One of the primary goals and objectives of this project was to drive up the proximate economic vitality by increasing future job placement and general skill sets in multiple trades and professions. Through innovations in classroom organization, furniture arrangement, and material application, students success is improved. Student success in secondary schools is vital to increasing future job placement, and therefore, promoting economic success.

Through the utilization of a holistic design approach, including the design of spaces that actively integrate the community, a moral social responsibility has been conveyed. As previously stated, materials, finishes, and other selections celebrate the existing culture, rather than encroach on it. Collaborative within the design actively promote user health and well-being, both mentally, and physically. This is achieved through furniture arrangement, lighting, and general organization of rooms. When possible, materials and labor will be locally sourced protecting nearby trades and economies.

Through the application of a holistic design approach, the building has improved significantly in self-sufficiency. The integration of an agricultural learning center gives the structure an integral source for crop production while also creating a need for rainwater collection. Waste water from the cafeteria can be utilized for this process, as well as the Science Labs. The incorporation of biophilic design helps to improve indoor air quality, and promote user well-being. When possible, materials and labor will be locally sourced reducing the negative environmental impacts of transportation.

The scope of the project is aimed to address the LEED scorecard. Although not all criteria, are met the main ones address are: Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. The Energy & Atmosphere category is addressed through the building’s continued optimization of passive ventilation systems. This significantly reduces the need for air conditioning use. The materials, finishes, and furniture are all chose due to their compliance to LEED standards at minimum. Majority of materials also meet the cradle to cradle certification. The Indoor Environmental Quality is achieved through the open setting building, the application of plants, access to natural light, and minimization of toxicities in the air.

Well Compliance

The scope of the project aims to address 8 out of the 8 features of the WELL V2 features. Those features are: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, Mind, & Innovation. Air quality is taken into consideration through passive ventilation systems and the application of biophilic design. Water usage is taken in to account through low-flush toilets, energy efficient faucets and plumbing. Nourishment is considered through dining hall options that reflect a wide range of dietary preferences and needs. Access to natural light is prioritized for all spaces that have a high consumption of user time. Fitness is accommodated through the site’s access to student playing fields. User comfort is considered through material selection. Mind and innovation are both achieved through the school’s goals, objectives, and how the interiors facilitate these.