The new Dixie Corridor Elementary School combined the student population of Wilkerson Elementary School and Watson Lane Elementary School. With the capacity to serve 700 K-5 students, the new school included an outdoor classroom, a full-size gymnasium, a cafeteria, a full commercial kitchen, a media center, an art room, and a music room. This school features various energy-efficient systems, modern technology, and increased safety features.
The gymnasium area of the facility has been designed for use as a tornado storm shelter. Battery-powered lights, natural ventilation, and dedicated plumbing are included to allow the space to serve as a shelter during a tornado event.
Geothermal water source heat pumps provide heating/cooling to all spaces in the building. A dedicated outside air system provides ventilation to all spaces in the building. Occupancy-based ventilation control is provided in classrooms, and CO2-based control is provided in high-occupancy areas such as the gym, cafeteria, and media center to reduce energy use based on occupancy.
New electrical systems include high-performance interior and exterior lighting utilizing energy-efficient LED fixtures. Daylight sensors are located throughout the building to automatically reduce lighting levels where natural daylight is sufficient. Additionally, low-flow plumbing fixtures were designed to minimize water consumption.