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Pacific Ridge School, Phase II
Education
Carlsbad, California
This project consisted of LEED for Schools consulting services for this private middle and high school.
Home to 360 students and 48 staff, this new high school building consists of a two-story, steel structure with 19 new classrooms, four science labs, two reading lounges, a college counseling area, teacher offices, administration and athletic field, as well as parking and site improvements. This project is registered with the certification goal of LEED for Schools Gold.
Architect
Carrier Johnson
Green Features
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Large windows positioned with special reflectors to capture natural lighting and limit the need for electrical lighting during the day
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Special light tubes to help channel sun light from the roof down into rooms
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Passively cooled public spaces, such as the gym and gathering areas alleviating the need for air conditioning
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Solar panels
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The playing fields will utilize artificial turf to alleviate water use and ongoing landscaping/maintenance
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Parking spaces for hybrid vehicles
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Bioswales as the irrigation system to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water
Office:
SMC San Diego
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