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Morgan Elementary School was opened to
students and patrons of the
McCall-Donnelly Joint School District
in August of 2008.
The
Board of Trustees made the decision
to set
aside more than 10% of the projected
construction budget specifically for
“green” and high performance
items.
This results in an
elementary school that provides the
best possible environment for both
teaching and learning.
The following high performance features are included in the
design:
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Interior light shelves
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High performance window
glazing
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Operable classroom
windows
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Interior clerestory
windows at tutor rooms
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HVAC Economizers
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Digital HVAC control
system
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Low and No-VOC paints
and adhesives
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Recycled / recyclable
carpeting
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Wheat board substrate
for cabinetry
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HVAC ducted air return
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Super insulated roof
system
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Energy efficient
building configuration (2 stories)
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Exterior dark sky
lighting with photo cell timers
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Dual flow toilets
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Low flow urinals
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Auto sensor fixtures on
restroom sinks
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CO2 monitoring for fresh
air intake
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Direct/Indirect lighting
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Motion detection
switches/auto timers on all occupied
spaces for lighting
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Multi-level lighting in
classrooms and gymnasiums
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Automatic lighting
control system (lights go on or off
depending on natural light in room)
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45 skylights throughout
the building
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Air hand dryers
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Landscaping with native
plants and grasses
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