French American International School
Portland, OR
Business Type
Elementary School
Size
26,500 square feet
Architect
Hacker
Progress Report
- 39% lower modeled energy usage than the code baseline
- 47% Reduction in Lighting Power Density (LPD) than code baseline
Certifications
- Net Zero Ready
Replacing varied modular structures with a central social space, the new middle school building on the Portland French American International School campus houses approximately 200 students in 14 classrooms.
Special Features
- Modeled Energy Use Index (EUI) of 22.9 compared to typical school EUI of 48.5
- Actual EUI for first year of operation of 15.3
- 2030 Compliant
- Cross-ventilated through operable windows to reduce reliance on HVAC system
- System of green lights alerts students and teachers as to when temperatures outdoors are favorable to open the windows
- Meets Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO) Path to Net Zero energy program requirements