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High Performance Schools
The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) committed to building five new, sustainable schools for students, parents, faculty and staff to enjoy as a part of the 2007 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). These schools are now a reality, as they opened their doors to welcome students in the fall of 2010 and 2011.
The District selected the guidelines for sustainable design standards from the
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Collaborative for High Performing Schools' (CHPS)
"Assessment Tool Criteria for New Construction and Major Modernizations - Texas 2009 Edition" |
Consistent with Board Policy, the CIP directed the architects designing the new schools to use CHPS criteria and to incorporate sustainable strategies in the facilities. Among the many features that contribute to these healthier and improved learning environments are the following:
- Geo-thermal heating and air conditioning system, reducing energy consumption
- Windows to provide day lighting in the classrooms, including sun shades to reduce hear gain
- Improved noise control for and between classrooms
- Water conservation through efficient fixtures
- Native plants in landscaping to reduce irrigation needs and water consumption
- Educational displays in the schools about sustainability
- Reflective roof with high insulation factor
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What is a High Performace School?
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Testimonial:
" Fort Worth ISD leadership in the implementation of CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) criteria is an important investment supporting the communities goals for high performance students. Sustainable, high performance schools invest in the future of our students with performance enhancements to the learning environment including improved indoor air quality, lighting and acoustics. They also reward the community with decades of lowered operating cost due to reduced water and electricity usage while educating our future citizens on the benefits of environmental stewardship "
LISA W. LAMKIN, AIA, CSI, LEED AP BD+C
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CHPS definition of a high performance school is a well-designed facility that can truly enhance performance and make education a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.
A high performance school is:
- Healthy
- Comfortable
- Energy efficient
- Material efficient
- Easy to maintain and operate
- Commissioned
- Environmentally responsive to the site
- A building that teaches
- Safe and secure
- A community resource
- Stimulating architecture
- Adaptable to changing needs
Creating a school with these characteristics requires an integrated "whole building" approach to the design process. At the end of the process the school will be optimal for long-term performance and serve as an enduring asset to the community: one that enhances teaching and learning, reduces operating costs, and protects the environment.
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What do we expect from Sustainability?
- Academic Improvement - Student attendance and achievement are greater when learning environments have more windows, open spaces, and controlled temperatures; consequentially teacher retention is improved.
- Operational Efficiencies - Schools use less electricity and water, which saves money and time.
- Green Partnerships - Districts partner with Federal, State and Local Utility programs that encourage sustainable design increasing potential savings and decreasing operational costs.
- Find ways to bring high performance into our new additions and existing facilities.
The CIP delivered on its commitment to providing a quality learning experience for students through the development of High Performance Schools for FWISD.
- With the support of the Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Consultants and Vendors, we have achieved this goal.
- With the support of the community, teachers, students and administrators, we will continue to enhance the quality of FWISD schools, contributing to the academic success of the students.
FWISD appreciates the support and guidance from our Program Manager, AECOM, in the important aspect of sustainability. Your employees’ service to the district has been consistent with the company’s purpose:
To create, enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments for our clients and the communities that we serve.
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Thank you all! Now, let’s enjoy the beautiful buildings:
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Testimonial:
"Going through the CHPS process has been educational and enlightening in a lot of respects and certainly has made our design team think differently and become better school designers as well as stronger ambassadors of our environment."
Patrick Glenn, AIA, REFP, LEED AP BD+C
Associate Principal
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FWISD New Schools Renderings/Features:
Documents of Interests:
Presentations:
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Gary Griffith, AIA
Fort Worth ISD
District Architect
817.317.7718 |
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Danilo Lopez, AIA, LEED AP, CCM
AECOM
Technical Services Manager
817.317.7779 |
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