Pahokee Middle School - Certified Project - Florida Green Building Coalition

Project Detail

Pahokee Middle School

Pahokee Middle School

Address:
900 Larrimore Rd
Pahokee, FL 33476
Type:
Commercial
Status:
Certified
Certification Date:
May 16, 2011
Certification Level:
N/A
Certification Score:
51
Certification Version:
1
Registration Date:
October 5, 2010
Submittal Date:
January 26, 2011
Project Contact:
Leila Rouady
Project Contact Phone:
561-616-5878

Company

Name:
Palm Beach County School District
Address:
3661 Interstate Park Rd N
Suite 200
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Phone:
561-882-1914
Fax:
461-882-1968

Property

New/Existing:
New
Occupancy Type:
School
Square Feet:
126,253
Affordable Housing:
No

Certification Review

Evaluator:
Jennifer Languell

Green Achievements

  • Energy Savings: 21.8%
  • Fundamental & advanced commission. Palm Beach County has a very well laid out comprehensive ploan for commissiong.
  • Minimum of 50% Florida Friendly vegetation within the site boundary.
  • No potable water used for irrigation
  • 30% water use reduction in the buildings through high-efficiency fixtures
  • Site allows multi-modal transportation
  • Reflective roofing reduces the heat islands
  • Healthy interiors from clean construction practices and use of low off-gassing materials, such as paints, adhesives and cabinetry
  • Well designed mechanical systems offering occupant controllability and dehumidification
  • Local, low-maintenance, recycled content and recyclable materials used to the greatest extent possible.
  • Over 50% of the construction waste was recycled
  • Impact-resistant windows installed and termite prevention used for durability
  • Pahokee Middle School is committed to using non-toxic cleaning supplies and incorporating an integrated pest management program to minimize the use of pesticides.

Green Team Contacts

Designated Professional

Leila Rouady, AIA, LEED AP
BRPH Architects-Engineers
1475 E Centrepark BLvd, Suite 275, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: 561-616-5878
Fax: 561-616-5902
www.brph.com

Owner

Alfred Jones
School District of Palm Beach County
3661 Interstate Park Road N, Suite 200, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Phone: 561-882-1914