PROJECT INFO

• Building Type: Elementary school building with gymnasium, music room, media center and computer classroom
• Architect: Mahlum Architects
• Owner: Salem / Keizer School District
• Size: 78,000 square feet
• Cost: $35.5 million construction cost

Special Features

• 2003 Grand Award from the ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies)
• Daylighting with dimmable ballasts controlled by photocells
• High performance glazing
• Exterior shading and interior light reflecting shelves
• Operable windows
• 94% efficient central heating plant
• Variable speed drives
• CO2 sensors
• Air handling units incorporating direct/indirect evaporative cooling with air-to-air heat exchangers
• Hidden air distribution system
• Low-velocity ductwork to reduce noise in the new performing arts theatre

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ELEMENTS

Achieved:

Energy efficiency 40% better than code

Potable water efficiency 30% better than code

PAE ROLE

Mechanical Engineering

Energy Modeling

Architectural Lighting Design
(via Luma Lighting Design)