New High School > Project History > Schematic Design Review > Design Principle #5

To carefully evaluate and apply the best practices of high performance (environmentally sound) school buildings during the planning, design, construction and operational phases.

• Building incorporates natural slope of land
• Beauty and natural features of the site (wetlands) maintained and incorporated into the academic programs
• Length of building has East-West orientation
• Large amounts of natural light for all classrooms (except for 3)
• Stronger south light to benefit science programs
• Softer north light for library and classrooms allows for glass walls
• Heat/Cooling recovery system throughout building—investigating geothermal systems
• Thoughtful design of storm water management systems
• Sky lighting for large concourse