Hawaii Preparatory Academy Energy Lab
Indoor Air Quality
Qualitative
Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan is used in life-cycle of the building. The target is to provide better indoor air quality. Students and teacherrs could enjoy the indoor environment. This not only could enhance student spend more time in room and communication with other, but also could reduce the medical fee caused by poor air quality.
Good site
the location of this building is away from the main land and other pollution source. At the same time, this building is surrounded by a large amount of greenery.
Green materials
Construction Indoor Air Quality Plan implemented for the duration of the project, low-VOC and zero VOC materials and finishes, separately exhausted toilets and janitor closet rooms.
Good ventilation
The building is entirely naturally ventilated, through the large doors and windows. This could guarantee the good indoor air quality. In addition, if necessary, exhaust fans are activated to induce airflow.
Good control
The design has guaranteed air changes per hour, operable windows in every space and CO2 monitor.
Product
Plywood, maple for cabinets
Douglas Fir framing lumber, 2x6 decking material
T&G lumber
Western Red Cedar lumber
Maple and Poplar lumber
Maple doors
Glulams
Manufacturer
Roseburg Forest Products
Western Timber Products
Lignum Forest Products
Olympic Industries
Specialty Forest Products
Pacific Wood Laminates
Calvert Glulams
*The FSC ® label is attached to a wood product it provides the most credible link between responsible production and consumption.
Manufacturer Location
Roseburg, OR
Coeur d'alene, ID
Shelton, WA
Chiliwack, BC, Canada
Algona, WA
Brookings, OR
Richmond, WA
Quantitative
Before using
full building flush-out for 3 weeks prior to occupancy,
Great nature ventilation
operable window area is 19% of the total floor area,
Title 24 prescribed air change per hour requirements
Air quality monitor
24/7 CO2 monitoring during occupancy, green cleaning program.