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Cherokee Central Schools — Cherokee, NC

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Hybrid Cloud
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Facility Management
Use Cases	Building Automation & Control Building Energy Management
Services	Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation had a dream to build a new $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex for its K-12 students. The Cherokee Central School is now an all-encompassing campus with three schools, three gyms, an auditorium, community center, sports arena, cafeteria, and an array of state-of-the-art athletic fields. The Cherokee Central School is one of the largest “green” schools east of the Mississippi. The school was designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification, which meant “thinking green” from the project’s start to its finish. It began with determining how the structure would lie on the land and respect its natural surroundings—and many other energy-conscious construction decisions came after that. The buildings have numerous earth-friendly features including passive solar heating, day lighting, and a geothermal system. To conserve water, a system has been established to capture rainwater and add it to the water supply used to flush toilets and irrigate the grounds. 90% of construction waste from the project was recycled. To ensure the complex met its green objectives, the access solutions installed also needed to meet its sustainability requirements while providing reliable safety and security. Read More
About Customer	The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation is a Native American tribe based in North Carolina. The tribe has a strong focus on education and has invested heavily in providing quality educational facilities for its K-12 students. The Cherokee Central School is a testament to this commitment. The school is a $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex that serves as an all-encompassing campus for the tribe's students. The campus includes three schools, three gyms, an auditorium, a community center, a sports arena, a cafeteria, and an array of state-of-the-art athletic fields. The Cherokee Central School is one of the largest “green” schools east of the Mississippi, designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification and incorporate numerous earth-friendly features. Read More
Solution	A variety of DORMA architectural hardware products have been installed on internal and external doorways throughout the schools—contributing to energy conservation, while providing durability, strength, reliability, and security. TS93 System Door Closers have a unique cam and roller design and meet ADA barrier-free requirements. Also installed are DORMA’s Grade 1 narrow-projection 8900 Series Surface Door Closers, featuring full-range spring power adjustment, self-adjusting backcheck, a narrow projection full cover, and flat form style arm. The school chose DORMA’s 9000 Series Exit Devices for their heavy-duty chassis, superior durability, and smooth reduced projection touchbar assembly which minimizes catch hazards. LM Series Pivots and EM Series Electromagnetic Door Holders were selected for their long life and trouble-free operation for the school’s high-traffic openings. DORMA’s PS Series, made with heavy-duty circuitry for inductive loads and multi-door applications, ensure the school’s access solutions are powered up at all times. For added security, D800 Series Deadbolts and DORMA’s SKC (Serialized Key Control) system were installed. Key control is maintained by serializing every key blank, and authorized resellers and key cutters use a secure, web-based application to verify and track every single key. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Hybrid Cloud

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Use Cases

Building Automation & Control

Building Energy Management

Services

Hardware Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation had a dream to build a new $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex for its K-12 students. The Cherokee Central School is now an all-encompassing campus with three schools, three gyms, an auditorium, community center, sports arena, cafeteria, and an array of state-of-the-art athletic fields. The Cherokee Central School is one of the largest “green” schools east of the Mississippi. The school was designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification, which meant “thinking green” from the project’s start to its finish. It began with determining how the structure would lie on the land and respect its natural surroundings—and many other energy-conscious construction decisions came after that. The buildings have numerous earth-friendly features including passive solar heating, day lighting, and a geothermal system. To conserve water, a system has been established to capture rainwater and add it to the water supply used to flush toilets and irrigate the grounds. 90% of construction waste from the project was recycled. To ensure the complex met its green objectives, the access solutions installed also needed to meet its sustainability requirements while providing reliable safety and security.

About Customer

The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation is a Native American tribe based in North Carolina. The tribe has a strong focus on education and has invested heavily in providing quality educational facilities for its K-12 students. The Cherokee Central School is a testament to this commitment. The school is a $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex that serves as an all-encompassing campus for the tribe's students. The campus includes three schools, three gyms, an auditorium, a community center, a sports arena, a cafeteria, and an array of state-of-the-art athletic fields. The Cherokee Central School is one of the largest “green” schools east of the Mississippi, designed to achieve LEED Silver Certification and incorporate numerous earth-friendly features.

Solution

A variety of DORMA architectural hardware products have been installed on internal and external doorways throughout the schools—contributing to energy conservation, while providing durability, strength, reliability, and security. TS93 System Door Closers have a unique cam and roller design and meet ADA barrier-free requirements. Also installed are DORMA’s Grade 1 narrow-projection 8900 Series Surface Door Closers, featuring full-range spring power adjustment, self-adjusting backcheck, a narrow projection full cover, and flat form style arm. The school chose DORMA’s 9000 Series Exit Devices for their heavy-duty chassis, superior durability, and smooth reduced projection touchbar assembly which minimizes catch hazards. LM Series Pivots and EM Series Electromagnetic Door Holders were selected for their long life and trouble-free operation for the school’s high-traffic openings. DORMA’s PS Series, made with heavy-duty circuitry for inductive loads and multi-door applications, ensure the school’s access solutions are powered up at all times. For added security, D800 Series Deadbolts and DORMA’s SKC (Serialized Key Control) system were installed. Key control is maintained by serializing every key blank, and authorized resellers and key cutters use a secure, web-based application to verify and track every single key.

Impact #1	DORMA architectural hardware products work together to ensure that the building’s doorways are safe, secure, and easy to use.
Impact #2	DORMA’s products come in a wide range of architectural finishes and trim, enabling an effortless blend of hardware and aesthetics.
Impact #3	The school's access solutions are always powered up, thanks to DORMA’s PS Series.

Impact #1

DORMA architectural hardware products work together to ensure that the building’s doorways are safe, secure, and easy to use.

Impact #2

DORMA’s products come in a wide range of architectural finishes and trim, enabling an effortless blend of hardware and aesthetics.

Impact #3

The school's access solutions are always powered up, thanks to DORMA’s PS Series.

Benefit #1	90% of construction waste from the project was recycled.
Benefit #2	The school is a $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex.

Benefit #1

90% of construction waste from the project was recycled.

Benefit #2

The school is a $108 million, 473,000 sq ft complex.

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Cherokee Central Schools — Cherokee, NC

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