About
"Cardinal Elementary School renovations were completed in 2021 as CMTA’s third net-zero school in Arlington, Virginia delivering energy efficiency, less MEP maintenance, and significant annual savings in operation costs for Arlington Public Schools (APS). The school provides healthier air quality and award winning, innovative learning environments for students and staff."
Project Owner
Arlington County Public Schools
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero (Achieving)
Project Size in GSF
130K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Ground-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
88%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
No
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
22.0 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Measured
What is the climate zone for this project?
4A Mixed Humid