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energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsSan Francisco-based <a href="http://andersonanderson.com" target="_blank">Anderson Anderson Architecture</a> recently completed a prototype for an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/energy-positive" target="_blank">energy-positive</a> relocatable classroom in Ewa Beach, Hawaii that can produce four times more energy than it needs. The solar-powered modular classroom prototype was developed as part of the Aloha State’s plans to replace 10,000 portable classrooms over the next 10 years—currently a quarter of Hawaiian students study in poor-quality, energy-inefficient portable units. The energy-positive prototype offers an optimized educational environment and is designed to maximize energy conservation while producing electricity and water.1
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe structure is topped with a distinctive sawtooth roof that uses north-facing windows to optimize ventilation and natural daylight to the interior.2
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsOccupancy sensors will contribute to energy conservation by “learning” patterns of activity, such as automatically turning off the lights when occupants leave the space.3
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsAnalysis modeling for a thirty-year lifecycle projects that the costs for this high-performance prototype will be lower than the conventional energy-consuming portables.4
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe interior includes low VOC materials, natural finishes, and FSC-certified timber structures.5
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson Architects“The manufacturing and delivery process, and the materials and products employed are all selected for minimum environmental impact and for maximum contribution to a healthy indoor environment,” write the architects.6
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe building and performance data will also be used as learning tools for the students, other schools, and the general public.7
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson Architects"The design focuses on performance issues directly impacting the learning experience of its occupants and the environmental quality of its community—thermal comfort, natural daylighting, indoor air quality, energy and resource conservation and generation.”8
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsHawaii plans to replace 10,000 portable classrooms over the next 10 years9
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe portable classroom can be moved around like a shipping container.10
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe shipping container is prefabricated offsite before bringing brought to Ewa Beach, Hawaii.11
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe 960-square-foot portable classroom is prefabricated off-site as three modules.12
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe solar panels that clad the roof offer shade to reduce solar heat gain.13
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsAll windows are operable to maximize natural ventilation and daylight.14
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsFloor plan for the energy positive portable classroom.15
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsFloor plan for the energy positive portable classroom.16
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsThe energy-positive classroom includes extensive environmental monitoring systems that broadcast building performance data to the web, which will be studied by a scientific team for evaluation over a two-year period.17
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsDiagram shows the different components of the design.18
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsSite analysis for Ewa Beach, HI.19
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsSouthwest axon detail for the energy positive portable classroom.20
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsClimate site analysis.21
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsA simulation for the energy net gain.22
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsIndoor air quality simulation.23
energy positive portable classroom by Andersen Anderson ArchitectsRoof detail.24
