Oak Hill School Classrooms

Part of a 72-acre campus, this new classroom building is located at its Lower School. The four classrooms are designed specifically to create high quality environments for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The building achieves high performance with economy of means, reflecting Oak Hill’s commitment to environmental responsibility and wise use of resources. With the building’s optimal southern exposure, vaulted ceilings and balanced daylight, there is minimal need for fluorescent lighting.

Generous wall space, views to the outdoors and ample storage for supplies make these hard-working classrooms for productive learning. Taking advantage of energy from the earth and sun, a high-efficiency ground source heat pump coupled with a proposed photovoltaic array make it possible for the building to produce nearly as much energy as it consumes. The building completes the east-facing outdoor play area and extends existing covered walkways, adding a generous south-facing porch.

Location: Eugene, Oregon

Completion: 2008

Cost: $500,000