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Fossil Ridge High School
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Fort Collins, CO
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Education (K-12)
References
- Owner:
- Architect:
- General Contractor:
- Haselden Construction, Inc.
Scope Of Work
Fossil Ridge High school was designed and constructed using the District’s nationally recognized “Sustainable Design Guideline” with the goal of achieving LEED® certification. These guidelines are more than just building efficient, environmental friendly structures; rather, they encompass a complete philosophy that helps the District realize a superior learning environment with long-term cost savings. The project incorporated environmentally friendly building materials; construction waste reduction and recycling; the use of renewable energy sources; high quality and energy efficient lighting; energy efficient heating and cooling systems; sustainable site planning and landscape design; and water conservation. Fossil Ridge was the first LEED certified high school in Colorado and second in the United States.
In addition to ball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, a track & field complex, and a 600-seat auditorium, Fossil Ridge High School operates with the “school-within-a-school” concept, where the facility is divided into three smaller teaching houses to promote learning. Haselden phased the completion to allow the district to occupy the facility early and enable easy move-in.
