CMTA’s Zac Schneider was recently interviewed by CSE Magazine alongside Raquel Deschler from RMF Engineering and Scott Peck from Peter Basso and Associates. Together, they explored emerging and future trends in K-12 design, with a focus on the evolution of high-performance, non-traditional learning spaces.
When discussing current design trends, Zac highlighted the growing emphasis building owners place on developing healthy, high-performance learning environments. “[These facilities] encompass numerous items that build upon one another, including a healthy indoor environment. This is achieved with increased ventilation rates which reduce carbon dioxide, natural daylighting with minimal glare, and efficient artificial lighting that helps with circadian rhythm. Efficient HVAC systems drive energy use down to as low of an energy use index as possible, saving hundreds of dollars per year for districts that they can reallocate back into the students and staff. These systems, such as a ground source geothermal heat pump system, also help the maintenance staff due to the ease of maintenance.”
With over 50 years of experience designing K-12 facilities, CMTA understands how buildings affect student performance, health, and wellness. We help create resilient learning environments through improved indoor air quality, temperature, natural daylighting, and reducing energy consumption. Our energy efficient projects promote wellness while still reducing operating costs, making a real difference in student, staff, and community success. Learn more about our industry-leading K-12 projects and how they’re shaping the future of education.
Zac’s interview was also featured in the following CSE Magazine article: “Utilizing automation for energy savings in K-12 buildings.”