• Courtesy of Lara Swimmer

  • Courtesy of Lara Swimmer

Athletic Center, Oregon Episcopal School

Portland, OR

Project Categories

Portland
All-Electric
K-12 education

Business Type

New athletic center and upgraded central utility plant

Size

20,103 square feet

The new Athletic Center is passively heated and cooled due to an enhanced envelope. Turbine ventilators on the roof and automatically operable windows allow for cool outdoor air to be induced into the space.

Architect

Hacker

Owner

Oregon Episcopal School

Services

Mechanical engineering

Plumbing engineering

Building performance analysis

Sustainability

Certifications

  • Net Zero Ready
  • Architecture 2030

Special features

  • Energy Use Intensity of 19 compared to typical Energy Use Intensity of 55
  • Energy savings of 65% from code
  • Structural Category IV resiliency
  • Exterior solar shading
  • Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) with heat recovery using displacement ventilation provides healthier indoor air quality, comfort, and increased energy efficiency
  • Meets Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) Path to Net Zero energy program requirements

Media Coverage

Retrofit Magazine: Athletic Center, Oregon Episcopal School

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Dezeen: Hacker references nearby woods in revamp of athletic centre at Portland school

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Construction Specifier: Oregon mass timber athletic center exceeds energy efficiency requirements

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