Marin Country Day School, Corte Madera, California
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 | Marin Country Day School |
| Designer | EHDD Architecture , Scott Shell |
| Location | Corte Madera, California, USA |
| Date | 5/18/2006 to 12/21/2009 |
| Building Type | School and Academic |
| Climate | Mild Temperate |
| Context | Rural |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Builder | Oliver & Company |
| Green Certification | LEED for Schools Platinum Certified |
| Street Address | 5221 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA Walk Score |
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| Building Details | |
| Client | Marin Country Day School |
| Area | 33,740 sq. ft. |
| Awards | Step 2: LEED Platinum Certified
Step 1: LEED Gold Certified Step 2:
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This LEED for Schools Platinum project is an independent K-8 school located in Corte Madera. The school’s development plan is deeply rooted in conservation, smart resource management, and the critical role of education in fostering environmental consciousness. The second of two major phases, this project includes the construction of a new library, art studios, and classrooms, as well as a major rehabilitation of the adjacent creek area. Innovative design features emphasize efficiency and responsible material selection, while providing opportunities for the students to cultivate their own sense of stewardship for the environment. Every effort was made in the design process to achieve the highest level of efficiency and innovation in water and energy use. This project offers a unique opportunity to encourage young people to feel curious, innovative, and hopeful about the environment that surrounds them.
[edit] Notable Accomplishments
Designed to net zero energy standard (monitoring in progress) Rainwater collection system for toilet flushing In-slab radiant cooling with chilled water provided by cooling tower and underground thermal energy storage tank (same as rainwater cistern) Creek restoration along east edge of campus
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Architect: EHDD Architecture
Structural Engineer: Tipping Mar + Associates
MEP Engineer: Stantec
Acoustical: Charles M. Salter Associates
Landscape Architect: CMG
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- EHDD Architecture — the designer’s website
- "Marin Country Day School Case Study, GreenSource"
- GreenSource Magazine Slide Show
- "AIACC award to Marin County Day School
- Savings by Design Energy Efficiency Integration Award
- ASHRAE Zero Energy Conference Presentation
- http://www.nais.org/resources/isprogram.cfm?ItemNumber=151015 School Sustainable Curriculum link]
- 2011 AIA SF Design Awards
