ENERGY EFFICIENCY

IN BUILDINGS
Energy Efficiency and Other
Sustainable Design Measures
McKINNEY, TEXAS ISD
SUSTAINABLE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 SUSTAINABILITY

. . . IS
THE REALIZATION OF PRACTICES AND
TECHNOLOGIES THAT UTILIZE RESOURCES IN
WAYS THAT EITHER PRESERVE OR ENHANCE
THE CONDITION OF THE WORLD FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS.

KEY WORDS:
WORDS RESOURCE & UTILIZATION
 SUSTAINABILITY IN
SCHOOLS
OBJECTIVES

HAVE AND DO WHAT WE NEED TODAY WITHOUT

SACRIFICING RESOURCES OF OUR CHILDREN FOR
TOMORROW

PROVIDE A MORE PRODUCTIVE LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT

USE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AS TEACHING TOOLS

 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENT & ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

DEMONSTRATE THE BENEFITS OF:

• Renewable Energy Resources
• Life Cycle Costs
• Energy Efficiency In Design
• Passive Solar
• Daylighting
• Energy Efficiency in Construction
• Energy Efficiency in Operation
• Water Management
• Sustainable Material Selection
• Post-Use of Materials
• Environmental Impact
• Other
 COMPONENTS OF SUSTAINABLE
SCHOOL DESIGN
• Site Planning & Landscape Design
• Daylighting
• Energy Efficient Building Shell
• Solar Systems
• Energy Efficient Lighting & Electrical Systems
• Energy Efficient Air-Conditioning Systems (HVAC)
• Environmentally Sensitive Building Products and Systems
• Indoor Air Quality
• Water Conservation
• Recycling Systems and Waste Management
• Transportation
• Commissioning & Maintenance
• ECO Education
 LIFE CYCLE STAGES
• Limited or rare resource ?
Material Resource, • Environmental impact ?
• Location of materials ?
Raw Materials • Transportation ?
• Other ?

• Location ?
Manufacturing, • Energy efficient plant & processes ?
• Hazardous materials eliminated from process ?
Fabrication, • Recyclability of waste ?
• Transportation ?
Assembly • Other ?

• Waste recycling ?
Construction, • Energy efficient ?
• IAQ ?
Use, and • Environmental impact ?
• Hazardous materials waste ?
• Flexible building & systems ?
Maintenance • Maintainable ? Durable ?
• Other ?

Recycling • Toxic or hazardous materials ?

• Materials separable for recycling ?
or • Recyclable for other uses ?
• Impact of waste disposal ?
Demolition
 RESOURCE / MATERIALS
UTILIZATION & INNOVATION
Fluorescent Light Fixtures
Sustainable Product Information Request

Lithonia Lighting Developed New T-8 Fixture

• Designed for smaller diameter T-8 lamp & low profile electronic ballast
• Fewer pounds of metal
• Improved efficiency of fixture, higher reflectance

Status of Sustainable Fixture

• Test fixtures installed in school classroom
• Fixtures in production
 HVAC SYSTEM - SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCT INFORMATION REQUEST
Carrier Trane Lennox York

1. Are hazardous by-products produced ?

2. What is the energy required in the process ?
3. Is the process waste generated ?
4. Are resources used in the product limited ?
5. What basic raw materials are used in the product ?
6. What is the environmental impact of extracting the
raw materials ?
7. Is recycling and reclaiming of waste used at the
manufacturing plant ?
8. Are any EPA targeted chemicals used on the
process (e.g. toluene, lead, mercury, etc.) ?
9. What efforts have been made to reduce emissions
and the environmental impact ?
10. Is the manufacturing plant energy efficient ?
11. Will the end product have outgasing materials ?
12. Is there any formaldehyde, asbestos or mercury
in the product ?
 HVAC SYSTEM - SUSTAINABLE
PRODUCT INFORMATION REQUEST
C arrier Trane Lennox York

13. Are CFC’ s used in the production process ?

14. What is the energy efficiency of the end product ?
15. What refrigerants are available ?
16. Does the product have any certification such as
Energy Star?
17. How will the product be shipped from the
manufacturing plant ?
18. Where is the product manufactured & assembled ?
19. Where are major components manufactured ?
20. Product warranty ?
21. What oils, etc. are included in the product ?
22. Is this product or components of this product
recyclable ?
23. What steps have been taken to control IAQ
during the use of this product ?
24. Describe the features/capabilities for humidity
control.
 RESOURCE/MATERIALS
UTILIZATION
HVAC SYSTEMS
Basic System Total Wt. Total Wt. Water Chemicals Refrigerant Distance
Transportation Metal (Lbs.) Non-Metal (Lbs.) (Gal/Yr) ( Lb./Yr) ( Lbs.) (miles)

Pkg Rooftop
Units

Split System
Units

Central
Chiller/Hot
Water-Water
Cooled Chiller

Geothermal
Heat Pump
System
 HVAC OPTIONS
Central Systems
• Air Cooled Screw Chillers With Air Handlers
• Water Cooled Screw Chillers With Air Handlers
• Water Cooled Centrifugal
• Double Effect Solar Absorption Chiller
• Double Effect Gas Fired Absorption

Individual DX Systems
• Packaged Rooftop Units - Air Cooled
• Split Systems - Air Cooled
• Heat Pumps - Air Cooled
• Geothermal Heat Pumps
 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
DESIGNED
Incorporated
Yes No

Daylighting X
Geothermal Heat Pumps X
DDC Controls X
Solar Energy-Domestic Hot Water X
PV Electrical Power X
Radiant Barrier X
Rainwater Collection System X
Energy Recovery System X
ECO Education Modules X
Environmental Material Selected X
Recycled Steel X
Recyclable Carpet X
 SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
DESIGNED (continued)
Incorporated
Yes No

Rainwater for Toilet Flushing X

Rainwater for Irrigation X
Windmill X
Natural Landscaping X
Recycling X
Transportation X
Efficient Lighting X
Efficient Envelope X
Dimmable Fluorescent Ballasts X
Greenhouse X
HIGH EFFICIENCY HVAC SYSTEM

HVAC air
Energy handler
recovery
module
CLASSROOM RADIANT BARRIER

radiant barrier
ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING
• Fluorescent: Electronic Ballasts and T8 Lamps
• LED EXIT Light Fixtures
• Metal Halide: Gymnasiums and Outdoors
• High Pressure Sodium: Outdoors
• Zoning / Switching
• Occupancy Controls
• Daylighting Strategies
• PV Systems
• Other
LITHONIA LIGHTING T-8
SUSTAINABLE FIXTURE

sustainable
fluorescent
light fixture
CLASSROOM / CORRIDOR
DAYLIGHTING

HVAC unit

light shelves

classroom
exterior
wall

view from corridor into classroom

CLASSROOM DAYLIGHTING

classroom daylighting monitors

light shelves light shelves

CLASSROOM DAYLIGHTING

classroom light monitor

from inside classroom
 CLASSROOM DAYLIGHTING

light monitor

dimmable
fluorescent ballasts
CORRIDOR DAYLIGHTING
glass block wall
 CORRIDOR DAYLIGHTING

View from Office Reception View of Front Entrance

RAINWATER COLLECTION

HVAC unit

HV
AC
duc
roof two
drai rk
n
RAINWATER COLLECTION
windmill

rainwater collection system

RAINWATER COLLECTION

windmill

roof drain

cistern
SOLAR COLLECTOR FOR
DOMESTIC HOT WATER
ECO EDUCATION
COURTYARD

cistern
light
monitors

natural landscaping

solar
eco pond collectors

sundial
 Other Sustainable Features
Considered But Not Designed/Bid
• Waterless Urinals
• Solar Absorption Air-Conditioning System
• Zero VOC Paint
MASTER PLANNING BUILDING SYSTEMS
THE GREEN APPROACH

UTILITY SUPPLIERS & RATES

PEOPLE SUSTAINABILITY
EFFECTIVE
HARDWARE COST LIFE CYCLE COST
REDUCTION OF
ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY
FINANCING EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT

PURCHASING STANDARDIZATION
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT