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The Advantage™ Classroom vs. Traditional Classrooms
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 1The Advantage™ Classroom vs. Traditional Classrooms
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 2Typical Traditional Classroom
-Concrete blockwalls
-Flat ceiling
-Low efficiencymechanicalsystems
-Limited day-lighting
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 3Advantage™ Classroom
-Acoustic comfort
-Increased day-lighting
-Energy efficientbuilding shell
-High performancemechanical systems
-High performanceelectrical
-Superior air quality
-Thermal comfort
-Water efficiency
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 4Day-Lighting
-Optimallysizedwindows
-Shadingcoefficientsvary basedonorientation
-Operableforventilation
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 5Energy Efficient Systems and Building Shell
-Continuousair infiltrationbarrier
-Highperformanceheatexchangers
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 6Water Efficiency
-Low flow fixtures
-Low flush toilets
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 7Comfort Control
-Thermostats keep temperatureswithin a comfortable range
-CO2 monitors allow control offresh air in the room
-Motion detectors allow classroomto conserve electricity.
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 8Acoustic Comfort
-Large open area under peakedceilings dampen noise reverberation
-Acoustical decking provides additionalsound absorption
-The low-velocity ventilation system isalso very quiet, reducing backgroundnoise.
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 9High Performance Electrical Lighting
-Direct/indirect lighting fixtures
-Even, glare-free light
-T-8 lamps and electronic ballasts
-Three lamps per fixtures that can beseparately switched
-Equipment uses 1.1 watts per square foot
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 10Displacement Air Ventilation
-Provides 100% fresh air
-Air is filtered down toone micron
-Used air exitsclassroom through vents
The H.L.Turner Group Inc. ~ Architects, Engineers, Building Scientists ~ Copyright 2006 11High Performance HVAC
-Heat is provided by gas-fired boilerswith high efficiency controls-Heat exchangers recover 60-75% ofits heat, which then warms freshincoming air.-During warm seasons, moisture isremoved by dehumidifiers and thenpumped throughout the school.
