Lamplighter School
11611 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75229
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More
than 50 years old, the Lamplighter School has earned the ENERGY STAR
for 11 years, the only school in the country with this distinction.
With the help of 4-L Engineering and T.E.A.M. Solutions, it achieved
this remarkable success through a robust energy management program
coupled with the participation of students, staff, and administration.
Located
in Dallas, TX, Lamplighter School serves pre-kindergarten through
fourth grade. The indoor facility consists of 30 classrooms, a fine
arts wing, a media center, an auditorium, and a health and fitness
facility. The extensive outdoor environment includes a unique
playground with playhouses and a tunnel; a barn complete with
chickens, a cow, and a pig; flower, butterfly, herb, and vegetable
gardens; and an adjoining creek area. Designed by renowned architect
O'Neil Ford, with additional facilities designed by Frank Welch and
Associates, the building became a showcase for the innovative
Lamplighter school program, which strives for sharing and
cooperative learning.
In
keeping with its unique building, Lamplighter is continually looking
for ways to improve its energy efficiency. The indoor facility is
designed to maximize daylighting through the use of extensive glass,
skylights, and classrooms without doors. A facilities management
system was installed in 1985, but by 2000, it became clear that this
system needed to be upgraded. Using EPA's Portfolio Manager tool,
4-L Engineering rated the energy efficiency of the school and
determined its energy performance was well below average.
In 2003, 4-L Engineering and T.E.A.M. Solutions made
extensive renovations to the HVAC system. The equipment is still
1968 vintage and utilizes double duct design with chillers and an
ice bank for cooling and boilers for heating. The methodology and
sequencing was very innovative. The software for the system makes it
possible to view, control the system, alert, alarm, and train via
the Internet. Daily energy consumption is monitored using an energy
load analyzer program.
Through the renovations to the system, Lamplighter has reduced
its energy use by 47 percent, resulting in significant cost
avoidances.
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Please note: Narrative information in this profile has been provided by The Lamplighter School or a representative of this facility. Other building information was verified and submitted to EPA at the time of application. Building energy performance, operating characteristics, and ownership/management may be subject to change over time.
Building Owner:*
The Lamplighter School
Property Manager:*
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Year(s) Labeled (Rating):
2003 (79)
2004 (83)
2005 (75)
2006 (85)
2007 (79)
2008 (79)
2010 (79)
2012 (75)
2014 (76)
2015 (75)
Facility Type: K-12 School
Total Floorspace: 105576 sf
Year Constructed: 1968
Contract Type: None
Technologies Used:
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