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