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Liberty High School

Hillsboro, Oregon

West Salem High School

PROJECT INFO

  • Building Type: High School building with media center, gymnasium, commons area and a music wing
  • Architect: Mahlum Architects
  • Owner: Hillsboro School District
  • Size: 289,500 square feet
  • Cost: $35.9 million construction cost

Special Features

  • Efficient envelope with high performance glazing
  • Energy efficient lighting
  • Central hot water boiler
  • Air-cooled water chillers
  • Roof mounted variable air volume air handling units
  • A central direct digital control system which efficiently monitors and controls heating and cooling
  • Temperature control and zoning system for energy savings
  • Highly efficient heating and cooling system provides 100% outside air the majority of the year

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Achieved:

Energy efficiency 40% better than code


PAE ROLE

Mechanical Engineering