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Sustainable design in a historic school – A case study of Woodrow Wilson High School

Wilson, A. D., Ortiz, H., Dorris, D., Whetstine, L., Royal, M., & Atkinson, H. (2012).

In this case study, Woodrow Wilson High School is highlighted for its commitment to transform the facilities’ learning environment using sustainable design practices in a historic school. Sustainable design features of Woodrow Wilson High School include: an atrium dish skylight with purposeful piping design to capture rainwater for use within the facility, a storm water management system (one 15,000-gallon cistern and one 30,000-gallon storm water filtration system), an innovative roof space with native landscaping, and adaptive reuse areas within the modernized facility.

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