2011 ASHRAE Technology Awards: State-of-Art School
Ann Arbor Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, Mich., is a four-story, $56 million, 380,450 ft2 (35 345 m2) facility. This article discusses the system for the school, including a closed-loop geo-exchange system, energy recovery with dedicated outdoor air units, and an energy recovery-based dehumidification system for the natatorium. Careful development of the property assisted in preserving the natural woodlands and wetlands.Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 53, no. 5, May 2011