School Construction

Completed New Building - Hermitage Elementary School (LEED Certified)

	Original Building Opened November 1964
	Construction Start Date and Groundbreaking June 10, 2003
	Renovation Completed March 2004
	Building Dedicated November 15, 2005

Building Facts

Construction Highlights

• Hermitage is regarded as a “green” school due to many environmentally savvy amenities incorporated into the school design.
• Environmentally-sound features include special filters installed in the heating and cooling system
• Different air flow requirements resulting in energy efficiency
• Building materials that contain a percentage of recyclable elements
• higher insulation values to keep the building as warm as possible in the winter and cooler in the summer
• A structural design that promotes an abundant flow of sunlight
• The use of paints and floor adhesives with minimal odors
• Sinks and toilets with low water usage

"Green" Building Definition

Homes or other structures that are designed and constructed with the intent of being energy efficient, water conserving, minimizing the impact on the environment, and protective of indoor air quality.

Of Special Note:

The new $11 million Hermitage Elementary is unique in the sense that the building is the first certified LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) elementary school in Virginia. LEED facilities are unique since recyclable materials and energy saving features are incorporated during the construction phase. Keeping this in mind, this project was a learning curve for the contractor in terms of ensuring the construction phase was completed properly and in compliance with LEED building requirements.