Agricultural Science Complex, Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
Business Type
Classroom
Size
21,000 square feet
Architect
FFA
Certifications
- Net-Zero Energy
A community and education hub to promote teaching and learning about sustainable agriculture. Flexible learning and research areas allow for working and collaboration space for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Special Features
- Constructed with local mass timber, regionally honored by Woodworks with an award for excellence in wood building design.
- The photovoltaic roof harnesses energy from the sun while also shading and sheltering the walkway beneath.
- Radiant floors offer efficient heating and cooling.
- Mixed-mode Ventiliation using 1) operable windows and turbine ventilators for natural ventilation and 2) Dedicated Outside Air system to provide mechanical ventilation.
- Enhanced thermal performance of the building envelope allowed for reduced mechanical systems.
- Heat pump water heater for domestic hot water.
- Net Zero Energy Pilot Program through PGE