Dearing Elementary School is Pflugerville ISD’s first Net-Zero campus…making as much energy as it uses. This two-story facility features grade levels which are organized into pod communities, each of which feature classrooms surrounding a central flex space that can be used for team teaching or large group activities. The pod communities are then organized around a centralized “discovery zone” which is made up of the library, gymnasium and cafeteria. The open-plan discovery zone serves as the heart of the school and rethinks the traditional common spaces in an interactive, collaborative zone for learning.
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93,376 SF New Elementary School
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Digital displays show the building’s energy usage, integrating sustainability into the students’ day to day activities.
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Eco Garden, Cisterns, and a Pond
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Daylighting in 100% of Classrooms
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Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) walls
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LED Lights
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Energy Management System
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Geothermal Heating and Cooling
