ISTUDIO Principal Rick Schneider presents the rehabilitation of the Powell Elementary School as a case study in climate action.
Anyone interested in how a 21st century modern addition emulates the “historic” pre-AC ventilation system of a 1929 neo-colonial building…. tune in for this presentation with the DC Preservation League!
Powell Elementary is a prime example of a 21st century urban school – combining old and new to create vibrant, green, and healthy learning environments. Innovative Net Zero Energy features like daylighting and (the city’s first) natural ventilation are complemented by smart site and stormwater management design. Green building and sustainable site design contributed to LEED-S Gold design. In 2014, President Obama chose Powell ES as the location to announce his FY2015 Education budget. The project has been presented as a case study in civic places and has won numerous awards for design excellence + sustainable design.
The DC Preservation League, founded in 1971 as “Don’t Tear It Down,” is a non-profit membership-supported organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Washington’s historic buildings and open spaces for future generations. As Washington’s citywide preservation advocacy organization, DCPL identifies significant buildings and neighborhoods throughout the District, monitors threats to them, and increases public awareness of historic resources.
What: Stewardship for Climate Action: Optimizing the Heritage Conservation Continuum for DC (Program 3)
When: December 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: virtual - for more info use the link above
