Common Ground High School

Project

Common Ground High School

Education K-12

New Haven, CT | 2016

  • 15K GSF
  • 1 Company

About

Common Ground High School is a high school, an urban farm, and an environmental education center. The site includes science labs, an art studio, along with a multipurpose space for community gatherings, performance, and athletics. The center also boasts on-site energy production, storm water treatment, natural solar illumination, passive ventilation and was one of the first buildings in the US to be constructed from cross-laminated timber.

Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?

Net Zero (Achieving)

Project Size in GSF

15K

Category of height

Low-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?

Unspecified

On-site renewable energy

100%

Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?

Unknown

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

LEED

What is the climate zone for this project?

5A Cool Humid

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Project Team

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