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have been trained and empowered in fulfill educational goals and meet finan-
Appleton, Wisc. Dr. Hanson is a LEED- AP (Accredited Professional) with a doctorate degree in environmental science. Jody Andres, AIA LEED-AP, is the K-12 Market Leader and a senior project architect for Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. (www.hoff- man.net). Andres is a LEED-AP and a past president of the American Insti- tute of Architects (AIA) Wisc.
the use of their facility, making wise choices. These choices complement an intelligent building to create a high performing educational environment.
A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
An intelligent school is not just an affordable and sustainable facility moving in the direction of a Zero Net Energy building—it’s a profound learn- ing environment. Schools will progres- sively be interacting with an intelligent grid that will enable them to optimally procure energy at times and sell energy at others. In many cases, on-site solar systems or battery storage will enable schools to become Zero Net Energy. The curriculum will be integrated to the performance of the various build- ing systems. The school building serves as a platform for STEM (science, tech- nology, engineering, and math) along with environmental systems studies, financial literacy, and political science and government. This is the vision of the 2030 Challenge.
The NPSD is well along the path to this vision. As noted, NPSD recently in- stalled solar PV systems and upgraded the energy management systems at Eagle River Elementary and Northland Pines Middle & High School. The solar PV energy systems have been installed on the fieldhouse roof of the Middle & High School and on the ground behind Eagle River Elementary School. This project integrates demand manage- ment with the solar production to re- duce cost and make the solar addition cash flow positive (using outside inves- tors and a Wisconsin Focus on Energy Grant) in year one and onwards. As the solar and battery markets continues to mature and as utility regulations keep pace, future financially advantageous investments will enable these schools to become zero net energy.
School districts that continue to push for high performance, and goals such as The 2030 Challenge, will drive new technology. Intelligent buildings are an exceptional way to provide facilities that
cial demands. With the drive for social change and the value it can have for school operations, it is not a daunting task,butanexcitinggoaltoembrace. SPM
>> Mark Hanson, Ph.D., LEED-AP BD+C, is director of Sustainable Ser- vices at Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc., headquartered in
Teacher alerts
Strobe, tones, & pop-ups
Pre-recorded announcements and instructions
Display maps & directions
Notify off-campus responders
Communication technology that helps keep staff and students aware, focused, and out of harm’s way is part of a strong Emergencey Preparedness
Plan (EPP). What’s more, it should cover:
1. ...activation: Multiple ways for staff to activate an alert
2. ...notification:Redundant ways to inform responders
3. ...response: A suite of effective, automated actions
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