Douglas-Gates Elementary School

Project

Douglas-Gates Elementary School

Education K-12

Acton, MA | 2024

  • 174.8K GSF
  • 2 Professionals

About

Douglas–Gates Elementary School is located in Acton, Massachusetts, and serves K–6 students. It combines two former neighborhood schools into one cohesive learning environment. The triple net zero–ready campus (energy, water, and waste) features flexible classrooms, outdoor learning areas and shared play spaces.

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

Net Zero Ready

Project Size in GSF

174.8K

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?

Ground-source heat pump

On-site renewable energy

100%

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

Unknown

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

CHPS

What is the climate zone for this project?

6B Cold Dry

Project Team

Energy / Sustainability Consulting