HGA and Bray Architects worked together on the first Net Zero Energy school with Forest Edge Elementary School in Oregon, Wisconsin.
The Oregon School District joins an elite group of forward-looking national organizations with their new Forest Edge Elementary School. Completed in 2020, the 126,580 square foot facility has officially become the first Net Zero Energy (NZE) school in Wisconsin.
Making Forest Edge a net zero facility was possible based on innovative approaches for several systems:
The school includes a variety of learning tools to help students learn about sustainability. Viewing areas showcase the green roof and solar arrays, educational environmental graphics describe elements of the school, and monitors display a real-time energy dashboard with ongoing energy performance compared to the net zero energy target.
Design: HGA and Bray Architects Photography: Bill Fritsch | Harper Fritsch Studios
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