When the Chartwell School designed their new campus building in Seaside, they made sure that it was a model of energy efficiency. This high performance learning environment features extensive use of daylighting, a wide array of efficient task lighting in classrooms, a PV system, high performance window glazing, natural ventilation, a highly insulated envelope and state-of-the-art water conservation technology. Together, the features make the building a "net zero" electricity user and the first LEED Platinum school in the U.S.
Douglas Atkins, Chartwell School, receives Best Overall Award