Durham Public Schools Lucas Middle School – LEED Gold

Photos courtesy of DTW Architects.

Durham Public Schools Lucas Middle School, Durham Public School – LEED Gold

Durham, North Carolina

A new 150,000 square foot middle school in Durham Public School system that was finished in July 2012 and was awarded LEED Gold. The building was installed with solar panels, shading devices, day-lighting controls, chilled water pumps all contributing to sustainability of the building. The Lucas Middle School is the first new middle school to be built in the district in the past 20 years.

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Architect: DTW Architects & Planners
Construction Cost: $20 Million.
Awards & Certifications: LEED Gold Certification, Golden Leaf Award