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Daybreak Elementary & Community Center

Daybreak Elementary & Community Center

Project

Location: South Jordan
Owner: Kennecott Land
Architect: Brixen & Christopher Architects, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Associates
Engineers: Bsumek Mu & Associates (Structural)
Heath Engineering (Mechanical)
BNA Consulting Engineers (Electrical)
Contractor: Bud Mahas

Daybreak Elementary and Community Center is part of a new 4,100 acre community planned to incorporate commercial, institutional, civic, and multi-family developments. All with pedestrians and Sustainablity in mind. It is the 6th building, and the first public school in Utah to be LEED Certified.

Sustainable Features

  • Brownfield Redevelopment
  • Ground Source Heating & Cooling Systems
  • Water Efficient Landscaping
  • Heat Island Reduction Roof Design
  • 40% Optimized Energy Performance with 5% Renewable Energy
  • Natural Lighting in Halls and Classrooms
  • Use of Low-Emitting Materials and Recycled Content
  • 50% of Construction Waste Diverted from Landfills

LEED Information

LEED Rating: Silver
Certification Date: May 5, 2006

Building Details

Square Footage: 116,700 sf