Energy-efficient Pella windows, EFCO® doors part of sustainable schools
Pella, Iowa-March 6, 2012 -Pella Windows and Doors will be included in new LEED® (Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum schoolhouse built in Arizona in 2012, as a partner in the Green Schoolhouse Series
Three distinctive designs will replace portable classrooms or community centers in Phoenix area school districts. Construction of a 6,291 sf classroom and community-center building for Roadrunner Elementary School is now underway in west Phoenix. Two more Phoenix area schools are slated to break ground in 2012.
"As a leader in sustainability, Pella is pleased to partner with the Green Schoolhouse to provide Pella windows and EFCO storefront and entrance system to help create a better environment for learning for the children in these schools," said Pella Commercial Marketing Manager Terry Zeimetz, AIA, CSI, CCPR.
Do the math
More than 20 percent of public schools reported having unsatisfactory indoor air quality, according to the U.S. Department of Education. It is estimated that students in America miss approximately 14 million school days per year because of Asthma, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
According to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, controlling exposure to indoor environmental factors, like carbon monoxide, dust, and pollen, could prevent more than 65% of asthma cases among elementary school-aged children.
The Pella sustainability equation
ENERGY STAR® qualified Pella Impervia® fiberglass windows, donated by Pella will be featured in the Green Schoolhouse Project Schools.
Made from Pella's patented five layer engineering Duracast® fiberglass composite, these energy-efficient windows can withstand the forces of Mother Nature without cracking, shrinking or warping in extreme weather conditions like the heat of Arizona. The strength and durability of Pella Imervia Windows , together with their sleek profiles, make them a natural choice for commercial construction projects like schools.
In addition, EFCO aluminum storefront and door systems are included at the schools entrances. The high performance EFCO doors designed for use in schools are surrounded by expansive floor-to-ceiling
storefront glazing to provide dramatic entrances. EFCO entrance systems are welded to provide solid construction and low-maintenance longevity. read full article
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