New school in Saco looks to become the most energy efficient
A new campus for the Ecology School in Saco is currently under construction, and its new building is expected to be the most sustainable new construction in the Northeast.
Founder of the Ecology School, Drew Dumsch, said that the goal of the project is to create a building that will show the capabilities of green energy and serve as a model for the future. Banner printing can be used at such sites to promote how renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building are being supported.
The new campus will be along the Saco River on 105 acres of historic farmland. When the project is completed, the plan is that the building will qualify for certification under the Living Building Challenge. This is considered to be the most rigorous standard for environmental performance and is based on the premise that the project will produce more energy than it uses every year. Over 700 solar panels will be installed that are designed to generate at least 105% as much energy as will be consumed by the campus.
Other requirements of the project are that there is ample circulation of fresh air, locally sourced building materials are used, agriculture is integrated where possible, and any dangerous chemicals are eliminated.
The project is expected to be completed in October 2020.
Founder of the Ecology School, Drew Dumsch, said that the goal of the project is to create a building that will show the capabilities of green energy and serve as a model for the future. Banner printing can be used at such sites to promote how renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building are being supported.
The new campus will be along the Saco River on 105 acres of historic farmland. When the project is completed, the plan is that the building will qualify for certification under the Living Building Challenge. This is considered to be the most rigorous standard for environmental performance and is based on the premise that the project will produce more energy than it uses every year. Over 700 solar panels will be installed that are designed to generate at least 105% as much energy as will be consumed by the campus.
Other requirements of the project are that there is ample circulation of fresh air, locally sourced building materials are used, agriculture is integrated where possible, and any dangerous chemicals are eliminated.
The project is expected to be completed in October 2020.