Building Tour of Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 Brassica Rd,Fitchburg WI 53711

16 November, 2022

Description

Join us for a tour of Forest Edge Elementary School, Wisconsin’s first net zero verified educational building and a recent recipient of an AIA Wisconsin Honor Award. Chris Eger, AIA, and Kate Egan, AIA, of Bray Architects will walk us through the building while sharing lessons learned during design, construction, and the first two years of its operation. They will explain how the building is an immersive teaching tool that holistically showcases sustainability through both its design elements and flexibility for future educational needs. Learning Objectives: Recognize the many benefits of a net zero energy school for its students, district, and community from the example of Forest Edge Elementary School.Examine important aspects of a net zero design strategy, including energy consumption, energy generation, and effective design features.Identify key factors related to pre-construction budgeting and construction execution of a net zero facility.Understand the potential for curriculum links to environmental branding and accessible digital technology that connects students to their physical and natural environment.Chris Eger, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, Project Leader, Architect, Associate and Kate Egan, AIA, ALEP, LEED® AP BD+C, EDAC, Design Specialist, Architect, Bray Architects Meet at the building’s main entrance at 3:45pm, the tour will start promptly at 4pm. After the tour join us at Delta Beer Lab (optional). Hosted by AIA Southwest Wisconsin Submitted for AIA/CES approval.