Details about the "New" Hillview campus

From the Courtyard
Solar System

• 225Kw PV Solar System, anticipated to be cost neutral.  Room to expand if necessary. This will save a minimum of $85,000 per year in utility costs.
• School designed 24% more energy efficient than 2005 Title 24 Requirements
• Outdoor lighting is LED­
• LED lights consume 50% less than fluorescent lights and last 6 times longer...contains no mercury.
• Campus controlled by a web-based energy management system—can be controlled remotely. (temp, lights, heat)
• Use of tankless water heaters
• 3 charging stations for electric vehicles (credit card swipe)

Water Conservation

• Landscaping is drought tolerant with automated irrigation
• Synthetic turf in the courtyard and field. 
• Will conserve between 500,000 –700,000 gallons of water/yr. Reduce the use of pesticides & need for weekly mowing.
• All storm water managed onsite.
• Collected under the parking lots in 36” barrels that recharge the groundwater and slowly release into the City’s stormwater system. can handle a 100 year flood.
• Storm water is treated through bio-swales and bio-pond near BB courts; filters oil from parking lots
• Conservation also through ultra-low flush, automated toilets and fixtures

Landscaping

• 155 trees have or will be planted.
• The basketball courts will be painted with a special colored slurry which reduces temperature of the court surface.
• Materials from the old school were recycled.
• Furniture was repurposed to other schools and some cabinetry was reused on site.
• Metals and copper were separated for recycling. Concrete and asphalt were separated, ground up and re-used in the roadway.
• 85,000 SF synthetic field with a rubberized running track
  • Lead free and 100% recyclable
  • Recycled rubber tires used for infill material

Joint Use areas

• Tinker Park will be open by September 2012
• Field is a joint use with Menlo Pk Rec Dept and AYSO

Transportation and Parking

• Over 300 bike parking stalls and longboard parking
• 120 Parking spaces to reduce parking in the neighborhood (had 68 before)
• New drop off loop to reduce idling cars on Elder

Security Systems

• Perimeter Fencing
• Fencing and gate system to limit access to courtyard
• Camera monitoring system
• Fully alarmed campus

Administration Offices

• Solar Monitoring Station for science curriculum
• 8 office spaces
• Operable windows
• Individual temperature control of offices
• Administration areas are heated and cooled using a variable refrigerant (VRF) approach. The VRF technology is relatively new and allows the transfer of refrigerant from a room which requires heating to a room that requires cooling, saving a significant amount of energy. VRF systems, due to this flexibility, provide exceptional temperature control while being highly energy efficient.
• Centrally located for student and public access
• Workroom & Staff Room

Industrial Arts Classroom

• Clean computer area
• CAD attached to 3D router to create models
• Exterior work area with roll up glass door.
• Natural Lighting
• Non-slip concrete floors
• Learning garden behind outdoor work area. Irrigated by roof water. Part of the science curriculum

Art Classroom

• New art room furniture, casework and trough sink
• Natural Lighting
• Exterior work area for the pottery and adjacency to mini-computer lab and industrial technology
• Kiln Area

Library

• multiple meeting and studying areas
• classroom area is glassed in so librarian can watch the rest of the library
• attached computer lab for research. Can be used as a regular classroom. motorized wall
• Library furniture and bookshelves on wheels allow for maximum flexibility

Classrooms
Environmental Highlights

• Solar tubes bring in more light for classrooms that don’t get as much daylight windows on second floor have opaque windows to protect neighbors’ privacy
• Solar Shades reduce temperature in classroom.  It will reduce the hours in which the classrooms are over 80 degrees by up 27%
• Maximize natural light to reduce need for interior lights and improve work quality. 
• Interior lights are on motion sensors for energy conservation. 3 modes: teaching mode, audio visual mode (dim) and spot lighting (on the teaching wall)
• Cool roofs on all buildings.  Reflects the sun’s heat rather than absorbing it. Reduces temperature by up to 100°F. Reduces heat islands in urban areas.
• Operable windows
• 95% efficient and quiet HVAC system
• Fans in classrooms help in winter (push hot air down) and summer (push cool air up)
• Rollershades (GreenGuard) reduce heat from outside
• Classroom air quality is maintained by modulating the ventilation using CO2 monitors. These monitors sense CO2 levels and introduce more or less ventilation as required to maintain optimum levels without wasting energy. Each classroom has an “economizer” cycle which uses outdoor air to cool the space when the outdoor air temp is lower than inside. If the temperature inside rises above the comfort level, the management system automatically tests the termperature of the outdoor air and supplies that air if cooloer.

Green Highlights

• Flooring is all natural sustainable material resin-based with recycled materials.  Very durable
• All materials are Low VOC (volatile organic compounds which emit gasses) and no formaldehyde.
• Recycled materials in all products
  • Ceiling Tiles: 80%
  • Insulations: 30 to 80%
  • Carpet: 33%
  • Casework: 80%
  • Tackboards: 100% of core material
• New furniture in classrooms, administration and library meet GREENGUARD requirements. Stringent chemical emissions standards based on criteria from key public health agencies.

Technology Highlights

• Power available in center of room
• 51 Smartboards with dedicated mini-macs as part of the teaching wall. (were moved from old classrooms) 
• WiFi (37 access points; each can handle 60+ devices)
• VOIP system (voice-over internet phone); cost effective and flexible. Every outlet can be a phone jack
• Cable TV throughout campus, broadcasting Hawk Talk
• Broadcast HawkTalk news through smartboard projector 
• Smart lighting

Science Classrooms

• Because of the high ceilings in the upstairs science rooms, sound panels are on the walls to improve acoustics.
• Because of music below and auditorium close by, extra sound-proofing was added.
• Motorized clear story windows with classroom fans
• Exterior solar shades to reduce heat gain from the sun
• Special epoxy counters that are chemical resistant
• Gas around the counters
• In the hallway: Common science preparation area with common access (Storage space, refrigerator, dishwasher, and fume hood)

Auditorium

• Acoustically treated walls and ceilings
• Retractable seating for maximum flexibility
  • Seats 318  with retractable seats and another 100 stackable chairs
• Sound/lighting controls upstairs
• HD Theater projector with wide projection screen
• Two JBL VP-7215 Speakers with peak output of 2200 watts each.
• 24 Channel digital sound board  If desired, you can also control it from an iPad.
• Expandable theatrical lighting system.
• Catwalk allows easy modification of lighting systems
• Auditorium has air conditioning that has an economizer cycle which supplies outdoor air for cooling when low enough to provide cooling without using refrigeration.
• 2 changing rooms and costume room

Broadcast Studio

• HD digital recording and video systems
  • Outfitted with appropriate computers, video cameras and programs
• Integrated with Performing Arts Area
• Lighting systems for Broadcast and special green wall
• Mixing room with teaching station for up to 7 functions
• Classroom area for teaching and digital editing

Music Room

• Old music room attached to the gym is now a Fitness/Dance Studio
• Integrated audio and video system with recording capability
• Acoustically treated walls and ceilings
• High ceiling space
• Large 1200 sq ft space with separate music storage room, office and practice rooms
• Located conveniently next to the choir room and stage
• Windows in practice room to allow for visibility

Drama/Choir Room

• Integrated audio and video system with recording capability
• Acoustically treated walls and ceilings
• Carpeted space to help with acoustics
• Large 1200 sq ft space
• Located conveniently next to the music room and stage

Kitchen

• Completed Oct 2012
• New warming kitchen with internal food pick area and concession window to the outside

Quick Facts

• 85,000 sq ft of new building space added or remodeled
• Used 2,400,000 lb or 1,200 ton of structural steel
• Used 8,415 cu yards of concrete for the building foundation and slabs
  
• 50 teaching stations, plus multi, auditorium, library and student activities
• 9 Science Classrooms
• 1 Art Classroom
• 1 Industrial Technology
• 1 Computer Lab
• 2 Music Classrooms
• 1 Physical Education Classroom
• 3 Learning Resource Classrooms

Reduced the buildings’ footprint: 2 open acres before, will now have almost 5 open acres