Curitiba Schools

Key Project Information Project Title: Curitiba Schools
Project Location: State of Paranà, Brazil
Owner: State of Paranà
Architect: IPPUC
Sustainability: RMI/ENSAR
Project Coordinator: RMI/ENSAR
Lighting Consultant: Clanton & Associates
Square Footage: 15,000 sq. ft.
Completion Date: 2003
Building Type: Institutional

Project Overview

Curitiba Schools - State of Paranà, Brazil

The State of Paranà in Brazil is developing new schools with the use of standard architectural plans for construction in Curitiba and elsewhere in Paranà. These schools are affordable to construct, use local building materials and techniques, and can be located and built in a timely manner.

RMI/ENSAR Role

RMI/ENSAR provided energy analysis and design consulting throughout the facility including energy modeling, daylighting design, natural ventilation strategies and material specification.

Results

The LEED Rating System was used as a tool during the design process. This project would be in a LEED Gold category if it attempted certification. The energy performance result is a school that is designed to operate at a 75% reduction in energy cost and a building with high levels of indoor comfort without mechanical systems for heating, cooling or ventilating.