LEED GOLD CERTIFIED, 2014

Yorktown High School achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the US GreenBuilding Council in 2014, recognizing theachievements in environmental design andconstruction of the school. Building designersuse the LEED rating system as a guide to buildhigh performance buildings, evaluating energyand water efficiency, site development, indoorair quality, and building materials for high environmental performance. Arlington PublicSchools is committed to building facilities that reduce costs through energy and water efficiency, provide healthy environments forthe community, and reduce our impact on the environment.

Learn more about Arlington’s green Building Program at freshaireva.us/green-building.

YorktownHigh School

GREEN BUILDING INFORMATION

5200 N. Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207

EnErgY EfficiEncY Burning fossil fuelslike coal to generate electricity causes air and

water pollution and destroys valuable habitat. To saveenergy, the building’s lighting is thirty percent (30%)

more efficient than standard lighting.

Occupancy sensors automatically turnlights off in unoccupied rooms anddaylight sensors dim lights on sunnydays for additional energy savings.

High efficiency windows and increasedinsulation in the walls and roof helpkeep inside air warm in the winter andcool in the summer, reducing energyneeded for heating and cooling.

Horizontal solar shades on south-facing side of thebuilding block the heat of direct sun in the summer,reducing the demand for airconditioning, and allow thesun to shine in during thewinter, reducing the need forheating. Vertical solar shadeson the west-facing side ofthe building block direct afternoon sun in the atriumto reduce the demand for air conditioning.

frESH Air Monitoring High carbondioxide (CO2) levels in the air (caused by

people breathing) are unhealthy and make you feeltired. Carbon dioxide sensors in classrooms and meet-ing rooms provide fresh air whenever CO2 levels gettoo high. These sensors also save energy by poweringdown heating and air conditioning when the roomsare empty.

Welcome to Yorktown High School! Upon completion in 2014, Yorktown earnedthe prestigious LEED Gold certification fromthe US Green Building Council. LEEDschools are better places to learn. Studiesshow that LEED schools with daylightingand high indoor air quality correlate tohigher test scores, better health, reduced absenteeism, and higher teacher retention.This brochure highlights information aboutthe school’s innovative green design andconstruction. You will also find signsthroughout the building that point out specific green building features. To arrange a guided tour please call 703-228-0628.

Occupancy sensorsturn off lights automatically

Vertical solar shades blockdirect afternoon sun

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LoW-EMitting MAtEriALS Inhalingchemicals called Volatile Organic Compounds

(VOCs) can cause health problemsranging from headaches to liverdamage. Low-VOC paints, sealants,adhesives, and carpet help keep theair in this building clean.

rEcYcLEd contEnt Using constructionmaterials that contain recycled content keeps

useful materials out of the landfill and preserves our natural resources. Thirty-three percent (33%) of the

materials used to build Yorktown aremade from recycled content. New doors,insulation, all of the steel and theacoustical ceiling tiles are examples ofproducts made from recycled materials.

rEgionAL MAtEriALS Using building materials manufactured close to the construc-

tion site reduces pollution caused by transportingthese items over long distances. Twenty-seven percent(27%) of the materials used tobuild the school came from within500 miles of Arlington. Examplesinclude steel from Petersburg, VA,brick from Saluda, South Carolina,and architectural concrete blocksfrom Frederick, Maryland.

StorMWAtEr MAnAgEMEnt Rainstorms wash pesticides, oil from roads and

parking lots, and other pollution into Little PimmitRun and the Potomac River which pollute the Chesapeake Bay. The building’s vegetated roof andlandscaped areas cool, slow down, and filter storm-water to help keep our waterways clean. The green roof also offers a living laboratory for the Earth Spaceand Biology curriculums. Rainwater is also collectedand used to flush toilets in the school.

HEAt iSLAnd rEduction The Urban HeatIsland Effect occurs when parking lots, roads,

building roofs and other dark surfaces absorb heat during the day. Higher temperatures increase the needfor air conditioning, resulting in more air pollution.Hotter days can also cause health problems such asasthma attacks in sensitive people. The green roof, ENERGY STAR white roof, and light colored pavinghelp to reflect heat, rather than trap it, reducing theheat island impacts on the community.

WAtEr EfficiEncY Dual-flush toilets, waterless urinals, and faucet aerators in the

restrooms use less water than standard fixtures andsave over one million gallons of water each year. A250,000 gallon cistern (located under the bus drop offarea) collects rainwater that is used to flush toilets andsaves even more water. Thisthoughtful design reducesthe school’s water consump-tion by 75% and saves overtwo million gallons of waterevery year!

rEnEWABLE EnErgY The pool heating system was designed to use sixty percent (60%)

less energy than a standard pool heating system. First,water is heated from waste heat recovered from the airconditioning system. Then a solar thermal system located on the roof provides additional heat whenneeded. Finally, a high efficiency boiler is used for anyadditional heating requirements.

ALtErnAtivE trAnSPortAtion reducespollution caused by single

occupant vehicles and promotes ahealthier lifestyle. Arlington PublicSchools offers a financial incentiveto employees who use Metro, walk,or bike to work. Bike parking andshowers encourage cycling. Theschool can also be reached by publictransit via the ART 52 and Metro Y31bus lines.

conStruction WAStE rEcYcLing Duringdemolition and construction, ninety-two percent

(92%) of scrap materials were recycled, including concrete, metal, wood and drywall. This significantly reduced the amount of waste sent to the landfill. Materials salvaged during demolition were used to buildthe asphalt parking lot.

Dual flush toilets

Green roof

Regionally sourced brick andarchitectural concrete blocks

Low-VOC carpet

Ceiling tiles contain recycled materialsSolar hot water system

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