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    Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School

    See Kinard's Energy Star Profile CLICK HERE
    Kinard’s Sustainable Building Features​

     

    • Building Transparency & Open Design Elements
    - Frequent use of natural lighting to minimize electrical lighting needs​

    - Solatubes and cloud effect architecture to maximize indirect sunlight into classrooms

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    • ​Geo-Thermal Exchange Heating and Cooling System
      - 100 underground wells (300 ft. deep).
      - Use natural temp. of the earth to control building temp.
      - 72 Heat Pumps

    ​• Wind Powered Electrical Energy
    - Kinard is 100% wind powered from Wyoming wind farms

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    ​• Super Insulation & Building Envelope
    - 3 inch polyurethane spray-on foam insulation to minimize heat loss.

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    • Other Cool Features

    - Automated Energy Management System

    - Non-toxic Building Materials

    - Occupancy Lighting Sensors

    - Micro-Loaded Building

     

     

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