NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
Cooper Carry
Uzun + Case
2013
Education + Research
11
507,093 ft247,111 m2
Selective Replacement
  • Precast Concrete
  • LEED Silver
  • Operational energy performance
  • Durability
  • Resilience
  • Health and comfort
  • Whole- building energy modeling
  • Daylighting design
  • Interior or exterior glare analysis
  • Facade systems commissioning plan
  • Thermal comfort modeling

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
  • HVAC and/or mechanical systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Occupancy sensors
  • Daylighting controls
  • Building management system
  • On-site energy generation

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Glass infill panels were replaced
  • Insulation was added
  • Opaque infill panels were replaced / modified
  • Repairs such as re-caulking, new gaskets, sealing
  • Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)

DESCRIPTION
North Atlanta High School is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The 1-story building was originally constructed in 1977 for IBM, and the facade was retrofitted in 2013 when it was adapted for educational use. The retrofit involved mainly repairs, added insulation, and replaced opaque and glazed panels.
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OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
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ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
North Atlanta High School is located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The 1-story building was originally constructed in 1977 for IBM, and the facade was retrofitted in 2013 when it was adapted for educational use. The retrofit involved mainly repairs, added insulation, and replaced opaque and glazed panels.