Welcome to California California Home
Welcome to California - images of the Golden Gate Bridge, ocean sunset, Yosemite Falls, poppy flowers, San Diego skyline, and state seal
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Pictures of a school, construction drawings and a keyboard
 Welcome
CHPS Series:  School Siting

Proper siting of a school will enhance its aesthetic value, decrease its environmental impact, and improve energy performance for the entire life of the structure. Considering factors such as public transportation and on-site facilities will also make the building more attractive to its students, faculty, and community.

Also see video segments on Daylighting and Water Resources.

Click on the image to view video and more information about a segment.
  Overview  
 
Overview of the important issues that a school district must consider before siting a new high performance facility. Expert: Dennis Bottum, Architect, Fields Devereaux Architects and Engineers.
  Site Selection  
 
Proper site selection will promote safety, heath, and learning proficiency while allowing the school to be a resource for the community
  Heat Islands  
 
This video defines heat islands, identifies the CHPS credits available for mitigating heat islands, and discusses the three primary ways to mitigate heat islands in school developments.

 DSA supported media players
Windows Media
Real Media
Quick Time Movie
 Download Media Players

To view all the materials, latest players are required. Click on links below to download.
  • Windows Media Player
  • Real Media Player
  • QuickTime Player


  • Flex Your Power logo
    CHPS Video Modules


    Back to Top of Page

    Conditions of Use   Privacy Policy
    © 2004 State of California.