John Lewis Elementary

Project

John Lewis Elementary

Education K-12

Washington , DC | 2021

  • 88.6K GSF

About

"John Lewis Elementary School sets a new bar for sustainable projects within the district. This project is the district’s first triple-certified building, achieving LEED Platinum, Zero Energy, and WELL Platinum certifications. Named after John Lewis, the Georgian Congressman and civil rights activist, the new 88,588 SF school establishes best practices for educational spaces while pushing the boundaries of improved indoor environmental quality and high-performance design."

Project Owner

District of Columbia Public Schools

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

Net Zero (Targeting)

Project Size in GSF

88.6K

Category of height

Low-Rise

How is the building all-electric for heating?

Air-source Heat Pump

What other systems are used 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

0%

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

No

Certifications related to Energy / Carbon

LEED

What is the climate zone for this project?

4A Mixed Humid