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Harrisburg

Architect: McKissick Associates (Harrisburg, PA)

Construction Cost: $2,500,000

Square Feet: 15,000 sf of school space

Builder: Caldwell, Heckles and Egan (Lancaster, PA)

Building Style: Historic church buildings (ca 1826 trhough 1927)

Year Built: 2003 renovation of 1927 building

Fuel Type: Electric

Fuel Amount: Steam and electricity used

Window Brand: Pella Smart Sash III

Insulation Type: Cellulose

Insulation Quantity: 6” in walls, R40 polyisocyanate insulation in ceiling

Building Features:

• LEED rated
• Daylighting
• Heat recovery ventilation

Other Building Information: Water source heat pump, daylighting, and occupancy sensors, manufactured and natural slate, wheatboard substrates, certified wood veneers, recycled rubber and linoleum floors, recycled glass tile, recycled content tile, wool wall covering over homasote, zero and low VOC paints and polyurethane, high albedo roof membraine.

General Information: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral is taking a leadership role in environmental efforts as the first church in the United States to register its facilities with the US Green Building Council. Their goals: a LEED Silver Rating, a much needed expansion of their K-8 city school, maintaining the integrity of their historic properties, and standing as a role model for future change in their community. In September, the transformation of the 1920’s four-story garage into the school was complete and 190 students returned to modern rooms filled with daylight, heated efficiently and furnished with natural and recycled materials. Further parish renovations are to be completed in October.