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LEED CERTIFICATION FOR SCHOOLS
NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating for schools, colleges, and universities. 
LEED Initiatives in Governments and Schools.
http://www.leed.us/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=691 (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC , Feb 01, 2009)
Summarizes LEED initiatives in 44 states, including 186 localities (122 cities, 34 counties, and 30 towns), 31 state governments, 12 federal agencies or departments, 15 public school jurisdictions and 39 institutions of higher education across the United States. These include legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and incentives 69p.
LEED for Schools. Who is Going Green.
http://www.buildgreenschools.org/leed/whos_going_green.html (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C. , 2008)
Provides interactive and regularly update maps and spreadsheets of LEED-registered and LEED-certified schools.
Modular Building and the USGBC's LEED Building Rating System.
http://www.mbinet.org/marketing/documents/Modular_LEED.pdf (Modular Building Institute, Charlottesville, VA , 2008)
Advises the modular building industry on how it can benefit from an awareness of the LEED Building Rating System. Topics include sustainable siting, recycling, water efficiency, energy use, outdoor and indoor air quality, materials use, innovation, and design. Examples of LEED credits that can be earned by attention to these areas are detailed. 40p.
LEED for Schools for New Construction and Major Renovations.
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2593 (United States Green Building Council, Washington, DC , Apr 2007)
Based on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for new construction, the LEED for Schools Rating System considers the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools, addressing issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention, and environmental site assessment. By addressing the uniqueness of school spaces and children's health issues, LEED for Schools provides a tool for schools that wish to build green, with measurable results. LEED for Schools is a third-party standard for high performance schools that are healthy for students, comfortable for teachers, and cost-effective. It provides parents, teachers and the community a "report card" for their school buildings, by verifying that schools are built healthy, efficient, and comfortable. 77p.
LEED for Schools Registered Project Checklist.
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2616 (United States Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2007)
Provides a checklist for estimating potential Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)certification, listing the attributes of site selection and design, water efficiency, energy use, effect on atmosphere, building materials, indoor air quality, and innovation in design that are considered under the LEED system. The number of required points in each category are shown, with an opportunity to indicate whether or not features within that category are in place, and then add up the points. 2p.
Schools Reference Guide, First Edition 2007.
(United States Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2007)
This regularly updated guide offers advice and information on using the LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System for K-12 school projects. The reference guide provides crucial information for all projects seeking LEED for Schools certification. For each credit, the Guide provides overview and points per credit, documentation requirements, summary of the reference standard, importance and benefits of compliance, recommended design strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, economics, calculation methods and formulas, resources and definitions, and a case study(when available). 456p.
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LEED Documentation Process: Implementation Barriers for School Projects.
http://www.chple.arch.vt.edu/CHPLE%20Research%20files/ETD_Madhulika.pdf Pise, Madhulika (Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg , Mar 31, 2006)
Addresses the barriers that school projects encounter in the documentation process required during LEED certification. Currently, while documenting the credits under LEED, the design team must assume many responsibilities. This research sought participation from professionals who are proactive in promoting LEED and also have experience in school design. A questionnaire was developed and interviews were recorded, providing data on barriers for documentation and collecting recommendations from participants for improving the LEED documentation process. The identified barriers were sequenced to understand the interrelationships between different barriers. 116p.
An Assessment of Green Design in an Existing Higher Education Classroom: a Case Study.
http://www.ibe.colostate.edu/projects/theses/lilyblade_thesis.doc Lilyblade, Annie (Colorado State Unviversity, Fort Collins , Fall 2005)
Presents a case study assessing the quality of a classroom remodel in a higher education institution. Both the teaching and learning environments as well as the level of green design integration were assessed. The methodology involved five steps of data collection including an existing pre-design survey, interviewing five members of the initial design team, interviewing two faculty members, a post-design survey, and an assessment of the level of sustainability utilizing the LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors) rating system. Results from the data collected demonstrated end-users satisfaction as well as that the classrooms meet the criteria of a sustainable classroom. The project results now teach others how to provide sustainable sites, increase water efficiency, improve overall energy performance, and how to use of sustainable materials and resources. Furthermore, these findings show how to decrease construction waste, create a healthy indoor environment, and how to create an optimal teaching and learning environment. Includes 13 references. 39p.
EpiCenter. Headquarters for Artists for Humanity. Demonstrating Low-Cost Sustainable Building Strategies and Integrated Design Process.
http://www.tufts.edu/tie/tci/pdf/AFH.pdf Kollmus, Anja; Neely, Dona; Kambli, Shubhada (Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Sep 27, 2005)
This LEED-platinum rated arts school for at-risk youth in Boston makes the connection between sustainability and the arts. The three story, 23,500 square foot building is comprised of studios, a large gallery, and offices. This describes the design process, the construction process, site, energy, water, building materials, financial aspects, education and outreach. 32p.
Washington State Senate Bill 5509: An Act Relating to High-Performance Green Buildings.
http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2005-06/Htm/bills/Senate%20Passed%20Legislature/5509-S.PL.htm (Senate of the State of Washington. , Mar 2005)
Sec. 4 (1) All major facility projects of public school districts receiving any funding in a state capital budget must be designed and constructed to at least the LEED silver standard or the Washington sustainable school design protocol. To the extent appropriate LEED silver or Washington sustainable school design protocol standards exist for the type of building or facility, this subsection applies to major facility projects that have not received project approval from the superintendent of public instruction prior to: (a) July 1, 2006, for volunteering school districts; (b) July 1, 2007, for class one school districts; and (c) July 1, 2008, for class two school districts. (2) Public school districts under this section shall: (a) Monitor and document appropriate operating benefits and savings resulting from major facility projects designed and constructed as required under this section for a minimum of five years following local board acceptance of a project receiving state funding; and (b) report annually to the superintendent of public instruction.
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LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED-NC).
(U.S. Green Building Council, 2005)
This is a green building rating system that was designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, with a focus on office buildings. Practitioners have also applied the system to K-12 schools, multi-unit residential buildings, manufacturing plants, laboratories and many other building types. Includes a Reference Guide that is a 328-page manual that provides detailed information, resources and standards for the credits covered in the LEED Green Building Rating System. It is intended to help aspiring projects understand the benefits of compliance and apply the criteria.
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LEED Green Building Rating System for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB).
(U.S. Green Building Council , 2005)
This is a set of performance standards for the sustainable operation of existing buildings. The LEED-EB criteria cover building operations and systems upgrades in existing buildings where the majority of interior or exterior surfaces remain unchanged. The LEED Rating System for Existing Buildings addresses: whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues including chemical use; ongoing indoor air quality; energy efficiency; water efficiency; recycling programs and facilities; exterior maintenance programs, and systems upgrades to meet green building energy, water, IAQ, and lighting performance standards.
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Green Building Design for Schools-the Next Time Around.
http://www.energyvortex.com/files/weec_case_study-whitepaper.pdf Johnson, Raymond; Bernabei, Leo (EnergyVortex.com, Lilburn, GA , 2005)
Outlines an initiative in Radnor, Pennsylvania, to construct a LEED-certified middle school. For this project, the school district, the engineer, and the architect have all completed "green" projects in the last few years. Armed with the experience of lessons learned, the project team is endeavoring to provide a high performance school for the township. It will be a school that is not only energy efficient, but also healthy, comfortable, well lit, and providing all the amenities needed for a quality education. Includes seven references. 10p.
Effect of Indoor Environmental Quality on Occupant's Perception of Performance: a Comparative Study.
http://www.cce.ufl.edu/ Prakash, Preethi (University of Florida, Gainesville , Jan 2005)
Reports on a study to documents the difference between the occupant's perception of performance in a LEED-certified higher education building with a higher education building that is not LEED certified. The details of the physical conditions were obtained by measuring the noise levels, lighting levels, and thermal comfort conditions at the two buildings over a period of two days in addition to contextual information on the two buildings. Occupants' perceptions were documented through web-based surveys. It was found that LEED certification did not influence the perception of the occupants. Furthermore, it was found that even though the buildings meet the recommended standards, occupants often complained about various parameters. Daylighting and thermal comfort contributed to better IEQ, and had a positive affect occupant' perception of productivity and performance. Includes 38 references. 68p.
Progress Report on Sustainability.
http://www.bdcmag.com/newstrends/bdc04White_paper.pdf (Reed Business Information, Building Design & Construction, Oak Brook, IL , Nov 2004)
Reviews the latest developments in LEED certification, analyzes trends and public-policy issues related to sustainable buildings, and presents the results of a survey of educational facility professionals revealing current perceptions of and experience with sustainable building. Steps toward implementing a high-performance school program are detailed, as is a ten-point plan of action for those involved in sustainable building. 64p.
Green Building White Paper Research: Schools.
http://web.archive.org/web/20071027181525 (Reed Research Group, Building Design & Construction, Oak Brook, IL , Oct 2004)
Reports on an online survey of K-12 education professionals to assess opinions, perceptions, and actions regarding sustainable school buildings. The objectives of the study were to establish familiarity with and attitudes toward green building practices and terminology, along with assessing perceptions of cost differentials, plans to build sustainably, and awareness of sustainable design as a teaching tool. The survey found that respondents were largely familiar with green building terms and principles, but had somewhat less experience with actual construction of sustainable school buildings. Nearly two-thirds of respondents believed that high performance schools are more costly to build, but that a cost differential of 7 percent was acceptable to gain approval of a sustainable building in their school district. Over two-thirds of respondents have actually incorporated sustainable concepts in their recent school building designs. Three out of four respondents believe high performance schools can serve as a teaching tool for students. 41p.
First Mesa Elementary School and Housing.
http://www.dm-architects.com/projects.php?id=61 (Dyron Murphy Architects, Albuquerque, NM , 2004)
Describes this Hopi Tribe school that was designed by a Native American-owned firm. The facility reflects Hopi culture and has received LEED certification. 2p.
Green Design/LEED [New Jersey].
(New Jersey School Construction Corporation, 2004)
The New Jersey Legislature directed in the Educational Facilities Construction and Financing Act that the design of school facilities should incorporate maximum operating efficiencies and new technologies to advance energy efficiency of school facilities and the efficiency of other school building systems. Governor McGreevey's Executive Order No. 24 designates that all new school design shall incorporate the guidelines developed by the United States Green Building Council known as "Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design ("LEED"), to achieve maximum energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in the design of schools. This webpage includes a description of green design and LEED.
LEED Energy Performance Modeling and Evaluation of the S.T. Dana Building Renovations.
http://css.snre.umich.edu/css_doc/CSS03-07.pdf Gundala, Sharada (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor , Dec 2003)
Evaluates energy use and the energy efficiency performance of the renovations to the The University of Michigan's 100-year-old S. T. Dana Building for the purposes of obtaining LEED certification. The study demonstrated that energy savings in the renovated Dana Building are primarily from use of radiant cooling panels. There was a 12% savings in total regulated energy consumption (heating, cooling, fans and pumps, service hot water and interior lighting) and a 20% cost savings renovations led to an annual savings of 279,000 kWh of electricity and 586 Mbtu of chilled water. This in turn saved $22,861 and $11,474 for electricity and chilled water, respectively, at the current utility rates. The steam usage increased slightly and cost an extra $1,739. A comparison between the total energy demand in Fiscal Year 2002-03 and the simulated Base and Proposed Models of the Dana Building is also made. 99p.
Emory's LEED-EB Pilot Project at Goizueta Business School.
http://resources.cacx.org/library/holdings/197.pdf Smith, Robin (California Commissioning Collaborative, Sacramento , May 2003)
Describes Emory University's efforts to develop a "green" camps, starting with a single building pilot facility. The University organizes its LEED focus into five areas: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor air quality. 11p.
Building Momentum: National Trends and Prospects for High Performance Green Buildings.
http://www.usgbc.org/docs/resources/043003_hpgb_whitepaper.pdf (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC. , Feb 2003)
This report demonstrates the economic and environmental viability of building high-performance "green" buildings. This report is an outgrowth of the Green Building Roundtable of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held in conjunction with the U.S. Green Building Council on April 24, 2002. The roundtable brought together diverse interests to educate members of Congress on green building trends and generated discussion about the economic and health benefits of green building, the barriers facing its progress, and the opportunities available to federal agencies to further promote sustainable spaces. These issues are described in the report. Sections of the report also address the role of green building in schools' environmental quality and offer recommendations to improve school environments. 21p.
The Dalles Middle School: High-Performance Design and Low-Cost Innovation .
http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/Archive/MediaArchive/601_Rudolf_PA137.pdf Rudolf, Heinz (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2003)
Presents a case study of this school that achieved an LEED Gold rating even though it was built on a modest budget. The planning and design process is described, along with unusual site considerations and the use of daylighting and wind power. 10p.
Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria, Version 2.0
http://www.labs21century.gov/toolkit/epc.htm (U.S. Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, Labs for the 21st Century, Washington , Oct 01, 2002)
Provides a rating system for use with laboratory building projects to assess environmental performance. It builds on the LEED Green Building Rating System that was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. As with the LEED system for commercial and institutional facilities, this publication proposes a point system that quantifies sustainable building features and practices, with the goal of obtaining silver, gold, and or platinum ratings. 25p.
Characterization of Guidance Documents for Creating High Performance Schools.
http://maven.gtri.gatech.edu/sfi/resources/pdf/TR/Qpfinal.pdf Bosch, Sheila (Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Architecture, Atlanta , Feb 2002)
Evaluates nine guidance documents that may be used by schools to create high performance facilities: The Poudre School District (CO), Sustainable Design Guidelines; the Collaborative for High Performance Schools, Best Practices Manual, Volumes I, II and III; Innovative Design, Sustainable Schools; Partnership for Resource Efficient Schools (Seattle), Recommended Best Practices Manual; Triangle J. Council of Governments, High Performance Guidelines: Triangle Region Public Facilities; U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Green Building Rating System; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Guidelines for Creating High Performance Green Buildings; City of New York, High Performance Building Guidelines; and, Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide. Each of the nine guidance documents were evaluated according to their goals, organizational structure, target audience, building life cycle phases addressed, and physical environmental conditions addressed. 55p.
High Performance Guidelines: Triangle Region Public Facilities.
ftp://ftp.tjcog.org/pub/tjcog/regplan/susenerg/grbuild.pdf (Triangle J Council of Governments, Durham, NC, 2001)
These guidelines describe specific measures to save energy and water, reduce the use of materials, reduce the volume of solid waste being disposed of in communities, reduce
indoor pollutants, and achieve other goals. For approximately one-third of the 45 topics covered in the guidelines, an existing North Carolina building project, including several schools, is provided as an example. The
guidelines also include a long list of resources to help professionals learn more. The guidelines are based on a rating system similar to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED system but tailored to the Triangle community in North Carolina. 150p.
Certification of Building Materials: Important or Not?Bowyer, Jim Doors and Hardware; v73 n6 , p14-16,18-20 ; Jun 2009
Notes that wood is the only building material presently able, and sometimes required, to be certified as "responsibly produced," but that irresponsible production of metal and masonry materials is also be harmful to the environment. Examples of negative environmental impacts associated with extracted materials are detailed, with particular attention to the nascent and contentious certification of mining products. Includes 24 references.
LEED 2009: Impact on Operations and Maintenance.http://www.facilitiesnet.com/green/article/What-are-the-Changes-in-LEED-2009--10894 Dowrey, Gordon Maintenance Solutions; v17 n6 , p6,7 ; Jun 2009
Discusses how the LEED v3 rating system will affect building operations and maintenance. The three enhancements detailed are harmonizing prerequisites and credits for increased consistency, adjusting credit weightings based on their impact on human and environmental health concerns, and prioritizing select credit weightings to address regional environmental issues. Advice on assembling a LEED certification team is included.
Go for the LEED. [LEED Certification for Schools.]
http://www.asbj.com/MainMenuCategory/Archive/2009/April/LEED-Certification-for- Schools.aspx Kobet, Robert American School Board Journal; v196 n4 , p49,50 ; Apr 2009
Advocates creation of high performance "green" schools that can serve as a center for the community and as a participant in the curriculum.
Green Building Programs in the United States.
Bowyer, Jim; Lindburg, Alison; Bratkovich, Steve; Fernholz, Kathryn; Howe, Jeff Doors and Hardware; v73 n3 , p28-30,32,33,36-42 ; Mar 2009
Reviews recent updates and proposed changes to the most prominent North American green building programs, including LEED, the NAHB National Green Building Standard, and GBI's Green Globes program. The article focuses on each program's strengths and weaknesses, how each addresses indoor air quality, life cycle assessment, recycled content and salvaging, certified products, locally-source materials, biobased materials, and consumption reduction.
Efficient Operations and Maintenance LEED to Savings.
http://www.facilitymanagement.com/articles/maintenance3-0209.html Bauer, Tom American School and Hospital Facility; v32 n1 , p6,8,9 ; Jan-Feb 2009
Reviews elements of the 2008 LEED operations and maintenance component, part of the United States Green Building Council's LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) rating system. Areas covered by the criteria, certification requirements, emphasis on energy and water savings, and the State of California's LEED imperative are addressed.
Yes LEED Can.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNJF09.pdf Crawford, Matthew School Construction News; v12 n1 , p19,20 ; Jan-Feb 2009
Presents an interview with Rachel Gutter of the United States Green Building Council. In it she discusses the impact of LEED for schools, hopes for support from the federal level, partnering for "green" building features, and building sustainability into the curriculum.
Documenting Performance: Does it Need to Be So Hard?
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Hinge.pdf Hinge, Adam; Winston, Donald High Performing Buildings; , p18-23 ; Winter 2009
Discusses the difficulty of assessing energy performance of green buildings, particularly in cases when the pursuit of LEED certification generated high expectations, when the buildings are part of a multi-building campus, or when metering is divided between portions of a buildings. Includes four references.
Green Today, Sustainable Tomorrow.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/feature209.html Smeath, Doug Learning by Design; n18 , p18-21 ; 2009
Discusses LEED certification of schools, with emphasis on the Green Excellence in Existing School Toolkit (GreenEX2) that helps enable existing school to achieve certification. Federal, state, and local government participation in "green" school programs, as well as that of education-related organizations is also highlighted.
Rx for Platinum.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/OHSU.pdf Wilde, Dennis High Performing Buildings; , p6-10,12-16 ; Winter 2009
Profiles the Oregon Health and Science University Center for Health and Healing. The high performance facility outperforms the Oregon energy code by 60 percent, and features 100 percent capture and reuse of rainwater, onsite sewage treatment and reuse of wastewater, a green roof, photovoltaics, and high-efficiency microturbines in the heating/power plant. The building achieved LEED Platinum certification and set the state record for the greatest number of energy conservation measures incorporated into a single building.
Terrazzo: The Original Recycled Flooring.
College Planning and Management; v11 n12 , pF6,F8,F9 ; Dec 2008
Discusses the composition and virtues of terrazzo flooring, which use recycled materials, have extreme durability, no off-gassing, and is locally sourced. A review of LEED points obtainable through use of terrazzo is included.
Daylighting and LEED for Schools.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNSO08.pdf West. Heather School Construction News; v11 n6 , p18-22 ; Sep-Oct 2008
Reviews opportunities for LEED certification for schools, with particular attention to points that can be earned through thoughtful window selection. These come in the LEED categories of Energy and Atmosphere, Indoor Environmental Quality and emphasize operable windows and daylighting. A brief discussion of tips for daylighting schools is included.
Rating Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Laboratories.
http://e-ditionsbyfry.com/ActiveMagazine/getBook.asp?Path=LDN/2008/08/01&BookCo llection=LDN&ReaderStyle=WithPDF&Page=11 Mathew, Paul Laboratory Design; v13 n8 , p9-12 ; Aug 2008
Provides guidance on how to use the Labs21 benchmarking tool in the pursuit of LEED Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance (LEED-EB) certification. Three procedural options are detailed.
Yale Rehab Sets LEED Precedent.
http://e-ditionsbyfry.com/ActiveMagazine/getBook.asp?Path=LDN/2008/08/01&BookCo llection=LDN&ReaderStyle=WithPDF&Page=3 Skolozdra, Robert Laboratory Design; v13 n8 , p1,2,4-6 ; Aug 2008
Profiles the conversion of early 20th-century laboratories into modern facilities, which helped establish a LEED standard for sustainable laboratory renovations. A description of the opening of the floor plan into collaborative spaces and highlights of the many sustainable building features are included.
Go Modular: Go Green.
http://www.facilitymanagement.com/articles/design1-0808.html Hardman, Tom; Kobet, Robert American School and Hospital Facility; v31 n4 , p10,12,13 ; Jul-Aug 2008
Summarizes potential sustainable features of modular construction, highlighting opportunities in the LEED categories of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environment Quality, and Innovation and Design.
How High Performance, Energy-Saving Glass and LEED Can Maximize the Potential of Green.
http://www.facilitymanagement.com/articles/green1-0608.html Lang, Bruce American School and Hospital Facility; v31 n3 , p10,12,13 ; May-Jun 2008
Reviews major points of the LEED system that contribute to coordinated building design, including prioritizing decisions and accepting trade-offs. Options for improved energy performance of glass are emphasized.
Cost and Red Tape Hamper Colleges Efforts to Go Green.
Carlson, Scott The Chronicle of Higher Education; v54 n31 , pA1,A16,A17 ; Apr 11, 2008
Reviews higher education's enthusiasm over "green" design, along with their reluctance to spend what is required for third-party certification in order to achieve LEED certification. The power of the LEED brand name and flaws in the certification system are also addressed.
Facility Focus: LEED-Certified Facilities.
College Planning and Management; v11 n4 , p95-98 ; Apr 2008
Profiles four LEED-certified higher education facilities, including two academic facilities, a fitness center, and an off-campus field station for environmental studies.
To LEED or Not to LEED? That Is the Question.
http://www2.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1797 Micham, Ray College Planning and Management; v11 n4 , p32,34-36 ; Apr 2008
Compares the large quantity of energy buildings consume to that of other human activities, encourages LEED certification, emphasizes the value of building commissioning, describes the right-sizing of HVAC equipment, and describes administrative costs associated with LEED certification.
Green Design: New Construction vs. Renovation.
Perruzzi, Daniel Buildings; v102 n4 , p84,86 ; Apr 2008
Briefly reviews the six categories of LEED certification for new construction and addresses the additional options available with renovation projects.
Crunching the Numbers for LEED K-12 Schools.
http://www2.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1767 Willson, Myron; Haxton, Bruce; Beckstead, Glen; Hjorth-Vlasic, Margareta School Planning and Management; v47 n4 , p15,26,28,32,34,35 ; Apr 2008
Suggests a process for estimating the costs of building a new LEED-certified schools, beginning with client goals and continuing through the design and construction process. Maintaining alignment between client budget and goals is emphasized.
Suck it Up.
http://asumag.com/green/suck_leed_green_cleaning/ Jansik, Dave American School and University; v80 n7 , p44,46,47 ; Mar 2008
Reviews LEED and other considerations for vacuum cleaners, including capture rates for particulates, lift power, ergonomic design, and durable construction.
Energy Star and the LEED Rating System.
Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p30,31 ; 2008
Explains how to earn LEED points by incorporating the U.S. Environmental Agency's ENERGY STAR tools in K-12 buildings.
Sustainable Buildings for Learning.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz/2008/feature3.html Gisolfi, Peter Learning by Design; n17 , p18-21 ; 2008
Outlines the separate LEED criteria for new and existing building, and profiles two "green" higher education buildings. The first is a renovated 1867 structure at Cornell, and the other a new student center at Manhattanville College.
LEED for Schools.
Gutter, Rachel Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p23,24 ; 2008
Reviews the progress of "green" school building, with 87 schools LEED certified so far, and 630 pending certification, and several states adopting green school standards and policies.
A Plaque Is Just a Plaque.
Peterson, David Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p31-34 ; 2008
Advocates for the creation of high performance school buildings, emphasizing "green" features that add little or no construction cost. The sustainable operation of a building, not just its "green" design and construction is encouraged. Potential conflicts of interest in the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System are noted, and sustainable school building guidance organizations that do not charge for their assistance or certify products are briefly profiled.
Weather Winter's Cold by Going Green.
Lally, Maureen School Business Affairs; v73 n11 , p25,26 ; Dec 2007
Reviews LEED certification strategies that save energy and improve the school environment, details benefits of LEED certification for schools, and describes Energy Star and Green Globes as alternatives to LEED certification.
State-of-the-Art High School Gets an A+.
Hoffman, Paul Facility Management Journal; v17 n6 , p66-68 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wisconsin. The school is the first LEED certified school in the state, and the first LEED Gold certified public high school in the United States. A variety of design, construction, and materials details that helped earn the LEED status are included.
North Dakota High School Champions Education, Environment Over Aesthetics.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Perry, Amy School Construction News; v10 n7 , p18-20 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles Turtle Mountain Community High School, a Chippewa Indian reservation facility that maintains a very low profile, "blank" design into which the occupants intend to incorporate the tribe's iconic program. Challenges of meeting the LEED Silver standard in a remote area near Canada are also discussed, and a list of suppliers is included.
Green Lights.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/1629.shtm Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v46 n10 , p48,50,51 ; Oct 2007
Reviews LEED recommendations for school lighting that encourages daylighting coordinated with the artificial lighting system. Brief examples of successful school daylighting programs are included, as are the advantages that daylighting offers to occupant performance.
Academia Embraces Green.
http://www.cfmmag.com/print/Campus-Facility-Maintenance/Academia-Embraces-Gree n/1$439 Wells, Scott; Ervin, David Campus Facility Maintenance; v4 n3 , p28,29 ; Fall 2007
Reviews the LEED Gold certified Engineering Tower at Portland State University, detailing its geothermal heating and cooling system, rainwater harvesting, operable windows, and automated HVAC controls.
Can a Building Make You Smarter?
Baker, Lindsay School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , pG4,G6,G8 ; Apr 2007
Discusses ways that high performance "green" schools enhance student health, and subsequently, achievement. The LEED rating system for schools is then outlined, including the categories of sustainable site selection, water and energy efficiency, building materials, indoor environmental quality, use of the building in the curriculum, and a list of additional resources.
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Cost Analysis of LEED for K-12 Schools.
Haxton, Bruce; Beckstead, Glen; Cecchini, Dennis School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , pG10,G12,G14,G16 ; Apr 2007
Advises on cost controls for designers of high performance "green" schools. Processes for projects without a site selected, with a site already selected, with fixed budgets, or with LEED goals and no fixed budget are discussed, as are project supervision, LEED submission procedures, and general cost guidelines for the various LEED levels.
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Going "Green" for Sustainability's Sake.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; n16 , p182 ; 2007
Narrates the experience of the Whitmore Lake, Michigan, community in building a LEED-certified high school that included preservation and moving of an historic farmhouse on the site and construction of a pond onsite that serves as a stormwater retention basin, outdoor classroom, and a component of a geothermal HVAC system.
Water+Wood=Platinum.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Crawford, Matthew School Construction News; v10 n1 , p16-18 ; Jan-Feb 2007
Profiles Sidwell Friends School and the many sustainable design features that earned it the highest (platinum) LEED certification, and endows the building with features of use to the educational program.
S is for Sustainability.
Boehland, Jessica GreenSource; v1 n2 , p66-71 ; Nov 2006
Profiles Toronto's Thomas L. Wells Public School, including budget increases for "green" alternatives that would eventually pay for themselves, daylighting techniques, and a unique ventilation system that combines the virtues of three types of systems. LEED scores, building statistics, and a list of project participants are included.
The Green Scene: New Development in LEED and Green Globes.
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6390973.html Cassidy, Robert Building Design and Construction; v47 n13 , p38-40,42 ; Nov 2006
Reviews version 2.2 of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) software, the growth of USGBC (United States Green Building Council) membership since 1999, the growth in numbers of LEED-accredited professionals, the number and types of LEED- certified projects, and offers a brief review of Canada s Green Globes program.
New Sidwell Middle School a Living Component to D.C. Campus.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/1027/1027d_pw_sidwell.cfm Boniface, Russell AIArchitect; v13 ; Oct 2006
Profiles design, construction, and operational features of the new Sidwell Friends School that earned it the highest (platinum) LEED certification, and offers features useful to the educational program
The Green Team.
http://asumag.com/DesignPlanning/university_green_team/ Jahnigen, Charlie American School and University; v79 n1 , p32-34 ; Sep 2006
Reviews the benefits of the participation of LEED-certified green building experts in project management, architectural design, interior design, lighting, landscape, and facility management in a school building project. These professionals can also help determine which LEED points are achievable and at what cost.
A 'Gold'-en Opportunity.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v9 n5 , p18-21 ; Jul-Aug 2006
Describes the new athletic center at Haverford College, which earned LEED Gold certification for its daylighting, natural and recycled building materials, graywater use, solar hot water, porous paving, and high-efficiency HVAC system.
The Green Movement.
http://asumag.com/DesignPlanning/university_green_movement/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v78 n11 , p18-20,22,24 ; Jun 2006
Describes the organization of the LEED system and the categories and points that can be earned toward building certification. Examples of how schools are earning certification through site selection and design, water- and energy-saving systems, solar and geothermal energy, and recycling are included.
Green Academic Engineering Arrives.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences School Construction News; v9 n4 , p22-24 ; May-Jun 2006
Profiles Oregon State University's Kelley Engineering Center, and some of the design features that earned this higher education facility LEED Gold certification.
Elementary School Is Prototype for Sustainable Design.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/0407/0407pw_hassan.cfm AIArchitect; Apr 2006
Describes Hassan Elementary school in Rogers, Minnesota. The school achieved LEED certification through site orientation for optimal daylight, shallow rooms, two-story design, dimming T5 lights, dessicant energy recovery, high-efficiency boilers, and variable-air-volume systems. The high-performance prototype design for this elementary school is the latest addition to the Elk River School District’s growing portfolio of sustainable facilities.
LEED Experts Help University with Green Decisions.
College Planning and Management; v9 n4 , pG12,G14 ; Apr 2006
Describes the sustainable features of a new Lawrence University residence hall, including in-floor radiant heat, high performance tinted glass, exhaust heat recovery systems, recycled and recyclable construction materials, bio swales, and native plantings.
The Noisy Drawbacks of LEED-Certified HVAC Systems.
Teel, Jeff School Planning and Management; v45 n4 , pG32-G34 ; Apr 2006
Narrates the author s experience as an acoustical consultant engaged to assess noise- sensitive areas of a school after a noisy, but highly efficient HVAC system with geothermal wells, was installed.
Taking the LEED in South Carolina Schools.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Wasserman, Sue School Construction News; v9 n2 , p22-24 ; Mar-Apr 2006
Profiles South Carolina's new North Charleston Elementary School, which is the first LEED-certified school in the state. Opposition to demolishing the existing 1922 school was overcome in part by reusing its brick and unique heart pine timbers in the new school. Notable LEED point-earning features include the recycling of 80 percent of construction waste, a thermal ice storage unit for cooling (which is exposed within the school for use as a teaching aid), and ample daylighting.
Building a Better Facility by Going Green.
http://asbointl.org/asbo/files/ Del Monte, Betsy School Business Affairs; v72 n1 , p23-25 ; Jan 2006
Explains the benefits of designing for LEED certification and describes aspects of sustainable site design, waste management, material selection, and indoor environmental quality that add little or no cost to a project.
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Platinum Power.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v9 n1 , p12-14 ; Jan-Feb 2006
Describes Boston's Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, detailing the abundant features which earned it a LEED Platinum rating, including natural ventilation, daylighting, and an extensive photovoltaic array. The school was also built at a relatively low cost per square foot.
Yavapai College Agribusiness Science and Technology Center Provides Environmentally Friendly Education.
Ping, Angie Facility Management Journal; v16 n1 , p28,29 ; Jan-Feb 2006
Describes the features of this higher education building that earned it LEED certification, including stormwater collection, xeriscaping, and solar hot water.
Going Green.
http://www.edutopia.org/going-green Schibsted, Evanthia Edutopia; v1 n9 , p24-28 ; Dec-Jan 2005
Describes Chicago's Tarkington Elementary School, which achieved LEED certification and will serve as a prototype of sustainable design and construction for subsequent Chicago schools. The facility features daylighting, a roof garden, considerable recycled building content, and locally obtained building materials from sustainable sources.
Conard Environmental Research Area Education Center.
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU051138 Design Cost Data; v49 n6 , p38,39 ; Nov-Dec 2005
Describes this higher education environmental research center that features greywater toilets, zero-effluent onsite sewage treatment, 60% recycled content in its building materials, and and expects a LEED Silver rating. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan and photographs are included.
Mount Holyoke College Unified Science Center, South Hadley, Massachusetts
http://www.d4cost.net/d4cweb/ProjectDetail?CaseNumber=EU051144 Design Cost Data; v49 n6 , p44,45 ; Nov-Dec 2005
Describes this new higher education science facility that obtained LEED certification partly by using 26% locally-produced building materials and sorting, documenting, and recyling 50% of its construction waste. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan and photographs are included.
Tired of Expensive School Buildings? Try Sustainable Design.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Vujovic, Vuk School Construction News; v8 n7 , p30-32 ; Nov 2005
Explains how LEED-based projects can cost no more than non-LEED, or only marginally more if the highest LEED rating is sought. This is due to deeper design and construction industry experience with sustainability, state incentives to build "green," savings in energy and water consumption, and easier maintainability. Benefits of sustainable design to student health and academic performance are described.
Maine's First State Facility Receives LEED Certification.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/987.shtm College Planning and Management; v8 n10 , p42 ; Oct 2005
Describes this academic building at the University of Southern Maine that achieved LEED certification through the use of low-VOC materials, locally harvested and sustainably grown lumber, wind energy, and water-saving fixtures.
The Greening of Academe.
http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6256211.html Yoders, Jeff Building Design and Construction; v46 n9 , p40-45,47,49 ; Sep 2005
Details the efforts that went into creating the University of California's new Merced campus, which aspires to an LEED Silver rating for the entire campus. The work of the designers and contractors, complicated by labor and supply problems is discussed.
Making the Business Case for Sustainability: It's Not Just about Getting Points!
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/article.cfm?ItemNumber=2408&parentid=2393 Hodges, Christopher; Elvey, William Facilities Manager; v21 n4 , p50-53 ; Jul-Aug 2005
Advocates a greater input from the facility manager in choosing sustainable design, reviews the LEED system, cites energy management as the key component of sustainability, and suggests ways to institute an effective energy management program.
How is LEED Faring after Five Years in Use?
http://archrecord.construction.com/resources/conteduc/archives/0506edit-1.asp Solomon, Nancy Architectural Record; v193 n6 , p135-138,140,142 ; Jun 2005
Discusses the history of the the U.S. Green Building Council and its LEED rating system, and assesses the system's structure, strengths, and shortcomings. The enormous popularity of the system has overwhelmed its creators, who are addressing concerns in upcoming revisions of the system designed to make it smarter, more flexible, and more user-friendly.
Connecticut Primary School Features Green Design.
School Planning and Management; v44 n5 , pGB28,GB29 ; May 2005
Describes a planned pre-K through fifth grade facility in Greenwich, Connecticut. The building anticipates receiving LEED Silver status, and the many features that will make that possible are described.
Washington Sustainable Schools Program (WSSP) Pilot Phase
http://www.betterbricks.com/ BetterBricks; May 2005
In April 2005, the Governor of Washington, Christine Gregoire, signed historic legislation to require LEED Silver Standards for all new schools receiving state funds. The legislation and supporting funding are the outcome of earlier research and planning. This article describes the WSSP protocol and several pilot projects.
High Exposure.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v8 n5 , p34-36 ; May-Jun 2005
Describes the John R. Howard social sciences building at Oregon's Lewis & Clark College. The building was designed with exposed interior and exterior structural elements, offering natural lighting and ventilation, wireless networking, multimedia capabilities, significant use of recycled and environmentally sensitive building materials, LEED certification, and a landscape irrigated by captured drainage water.
Going Green.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/932.shtm Simpson, Scott; Leary, Chris College Planning and Management; v8 n5 , pGB3,GB4 ; May 2005
Describes the early planning required to achieve LEED certification points for site selection and landscaping. The way this process was undertaken in a higher education science facility and also a residence hall/campus center is included.
Emc2Group Designs First LEED High School.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek05/tw0408/0408pw_desertedge.htm AIA Architect; Apr 2005
Descibes Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Arizona, which is obtaining LEED certification through the use of low-emitting building products and occupancy sensors to control lighting and HVAC.
A Good LEEDer
http://asumag.com/mag/university_good_leeder/ Gourley, Steve American School and University; v77 n9 , hp14-hp17 ; Apr 2005
Advises on ways to achieve LEED certification, explaining the six categories of assessment and listing typical ways to earn points in each.
Clinical Trial.
http://www.architecturemag.com/ Albert, Larry Architecture; v93 n3 , p52-57 ; Mar 2005
Describes the new School of Nursing and Student Community Center for the
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. The use of a significant
amount of reclaimed and recycled building materials and the client's request
that the building achieve 70 percent lower energy costs contributed to this structure's LEED rating. Ample daylighting is avaible throughout this multi-storey structure. Plans, sectional views, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Coloring It "Green."
http://asumag.com/mag/university_coloring_green/ Alderson, Kris American School and University; v77 n6 , p23-25 ; Feb 2005
Describes attributes of high performance schools, the six areas which are scored to obtain LEED certification, and water saving ideas that can be implemented in landscape and restroom design and practices.
LEED Certification and Campus Sustainability.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/articleDetail.cfm Calhoun, Terry Facilities Manager; v21 n1 , p40-42 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Lists types of LEED certifications and cites the program's success in promoting sustainable buildings.
One with the Environment.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_one_environment/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v77 n5 , p54-57 ; Jan 2005
As energy costs rise and resources dwindle, schools and universities can benefit greatly by taking an environmentally sensitive approach to construction, renovation and maintenance of facilities. This discusses geothermal, daylighting, lighting upgrades, acoustics, ergonomics, gray water collection, comprehensive energy management, LEED certification, solar energy, and indoor air quality.
Smart and Lean Machine.
http://texasarchitect.org/ta200501-nursing.php?sess_id=da Lam, Mark Texas Architect; v55 n1 , p34-39 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Describes the new School of Nursing and Student Community Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. The project was conceived with a LEED Gold rating in mind, with extensive use of recycled materials, conditioned air delivered from a raised floor, and graywater toilets supplied from rooftop rainwater storage tanks. A listing of project participants, photographs, floor plans, and a sectional view are included.
Bolstering the Community.
O'Connell, Kim Inform; v16 n3 , p22-25 ; 2005
Describes the Langston High School Continuation/Langston-Brown Community Center in Arlington, Virginia. The LEED silver-rated facility anchors the neighborhood, hosting educational programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Extensive sustainable features include rainwater capture for landscape irrigation, daylighting, porous asphalt, and a charging station for electric vehicles. A listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
News on Green Design and Energy Conservation from the University at Buffalo.
http://www.appa.org/FacilitiesManager/articleDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=2262&parentid=2248 Simpson, Walter Facilities Manager; v21 n1 , p54-56 ; Jan-Feb 2005
Reports on the University at Buffalo's efforts in sustainability, which has resulted in one LEED-certified building, another building that has applied for certification, a set of high performance building guidelines, an intense energy awareness campaign, and use of cleaner energy and post-consumer recycled materials. Savings are estimated to be in excess of $9 million per year.
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0411/041156.html Design Cost Data; v48 n6 , p56,57 ; Nov-Dec 2004
Describes this public school system's fine arts center. An advanced HVAC system quietly and efficiently diffuses air through vents under the auditorium seats and the common areas feature in-floor radiant heat. These, combined with high recycled building content, waterless urinals, and low-VOC finishes produced a building that is believed to be the first K-12 fine arts center to seek LEED certification. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Vermeer Science Center, Central College.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0411/041146.html Design Cost Data; v48 n6 , p46-48 ; Nov-Dec 2004
Describes this higher education science building renovation and expansion. Rainwater collection, photovoltaics, greenhouses, and sophisticated HVAC heat recovery systems combined to produce the first LEED-certified facility in Iowa. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
In California Farm Country, University Builds a Campus from Scratch.
Gonchar, Joann ENR: Engineering News-Record; v255 n1 , p24-26 ; Jul 04, 2004
Describes the University of California's new Merced campus and the features that reflect a commitment to LEED standards in every building.
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A High-Performance Science Center.
College Planning and Management; v7 n7 , p28,29 ; Jul 2004
Describes the LEED silver-certified Vermeer Science Center at Central College in Pella, Iowa. A high standard of energy efficiency is realized with an innovative HVAC system that combines laboratory and office ventilation and also reclaims heat from laboratory exhaust.
Where is LEED Leading Us?
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/709.shtm Abramson, Paul School Planning and Management; v43 n7 , p54 ; Jul 2004
Reviews misconceptions about requirements for LEED certification, affirms the values of LEED schools, and advocates designing around the educational program first, and then adjusting the school building to meet LEED requirements.
The Penn Factor.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Leisner, Hava School Construction News; v7 n5 , p19-21 ; May-Jun 2004
Presents an interview with Mark Wilson, AIA, managing director of design and construction management at the University of Pennsylvania. He discusses his preferred project delivery methods, the condition of the school's facilities, a $500 million capital improvement plan, and efforts at LEED certification.
Langston High School Continuation/Langston-Brown Community Center, Arlington, Virginia.
http://www.learningbydesign.biz Learning By Design; Apr 2004
The 2004 Learning by Design Grand Prize Winner, Langston High School and Langston-Brown Community Center includes a 135-student continuing education high school, community recreation department, senior citizen and teen programs, and Head Start program. The school received the USGBC LEED Certified Silver Rating.
Facility Earns LEED Platinum Rating.
Kollie, Ellen College Planning and Management; v7 n4 , pGB6,GB8 ; Apr 2004
Describes features of the University of California at Santa Barbara's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, which obtained the highest LEED rating available.
What Makes Green Buildings Green?
Kollie, Ellen School Planning and Management; v43 n4 , pGB3,GB5,GB6,GB8 ; Apr 2004
Discusses the six sustainability standards of the United States Green Building Council, under which there are 69 elements that can be implemented and translated into points. A building must comply with at least 29 of the 69 elements to obtain LEED certification. Achieving sustainability in K-12 construction is often hampered by outdated design guidelines within the school districts, high-volume, energy-hungry spaces such as gymnasia and auditoria, and inappropriate siting of schools in remote locations.
The First Certified 'Green' Dormitory.
Potter, Will Chronicle of Higher Education; , pB2-B4 ; Mar 26, 2004
Describes Carnegie-Mellon University's New House residence hall, which is the country's first LEED-certified dormitory. Environmental awareness extends to the lifestyles that the building encourages, and the dormitory serves as a model for future projects at the University.
A Green Building Primer
http://texas.construction.com/features/archive/0403_feature1.asp Texas Construction; Mar 2004
The U.S. Green Building Council, the organization that oversees the LEED rating system, clarifies what green building, sustainability, and LEED certification mean.
Clackamas High School.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/04_clackamas/overview.asp Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes this LEED Silver-certified high school, which uses sensors to control natural and mechanical lighting and ventilation. Includes building statistics and architect information.
Creekside Village Community Center.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0403/040331.html Design Cost Data; v48 n2 , p31,32 ; Mar-Apr 2004
Describes this LEED-certified student housing, whose design recalls the area's prevailing Arts and Crafts style. A variety of creative landscaping, lighting, and design features contribute to energy efficiency. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Pavillon Lassonde, Ecole Polytechnique, Universite de Montreal.
http://www.cdnarchitect.com/issues/ Canadian Architect; v48 n12 , p40-41 ; Dec 2003
Describes the named project, which houses the Departments of Electrial Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Studies. The building is LEED certified. Includes plans and elevations.
Environmental Impact.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_environmental_impact/ Nasis, George; Tola, Ron American School and University; v76 n3 , p321-23 ; Nov 2003
Explains the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System developed by the members of the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED System awards up to 69 points in five categories: 1)sustainable site, 2)energy and atmosphere, 3)materials and resources, 4)water efficiency and 5)indoor air quality. Levels of certification are obtained at 26, 33, 39 and 52 points.
New Home for Georgia Tech’s Business School is Green
http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=188 Georgia Tech Press Release; Sep 19, 2003
Georgia Tech will save money and faculty and students will breathe easier in Georgia Tech’s new Management building – only the second building in Georgia to be certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver green building.
It's In the Green.
http://asumag.com/mag/university_green/ Bolin, Rob American School and University; v76 n1 , p42,44,46-47 ; Sep 2003
Discusses involving all stakeholders in a systematic process for creating a high performance school building. Also discusses use of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System to focus the design process.
A Clean Slate.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/bom/Aug03/Aug03construction.shtml Snyder, Loren Building Operating Management; Aug 2003
As it builds its first campus in 35 years, the University of California is using sustainability and smart buildings to create a living laboratory for students.
The administration’s aim is to have every major building on the Merced campus rated at the Silver level through the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. More than 5,000 acres of the site have been designated as a conservation preserve that will protect sensitive vernal pool habitats in perpetuity.
New Jersey Schools LEED the Way.
Brezezowski, Edward H. HPAC Engineering; Jul 2003
New Jersey is taking the lead regarding the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) of new school projects, which may provide a blueprint for other states for the development of LEED-certified educational structures. This discusses LEED goals for schools; scoring schools according to LEED; the New Jersey LEED Plan; and other opportunities for greening schools.
Green Schools That Don't Cost Too Much.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/spm/518.shtm Fickes, Michael School Planning and Management; v42 n5 , p14-16,18,20 ; May 2003
Describes the U.S. Green Building Council program, Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design, that has helped school districts around the country apply comprehensive environmental techniques to the design of 34 K-12 school buildings since 1999.
How Green Is Green? Developing a Process for Determining Sustainability When Planning Campuses and Academic Buildings.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060529032213 Bernheim, Anthony Planning for Higher Education; v31 n3 , p99-110 ; Apr-May 2003
Sustainable planning for academic institutions can reduce the ecological footprint and improve project performance. Structured workshops are proposed as the method to integrate green planning seamlessly into the process by establishing goals, developing preliminary green measures, and making realistic decisions based on consensus. Energy conservation, indoor environmental quality, and resource efficiency are the strategies for achieving the goals. Green rating systems, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), offer specific ways to gauge the environmental effectiveness of green measures. Greenness is dependent on the capital cost invested but produces life-cycle costs savings. “Greening” the campus through the workshop process is the precursor to “greening” the curriculum. (author's abstract)
Successful Strategies for Planning a Green Building.
Browning, William D. Planning for Higher Education; v31 n3 , p111-119 ; Apr-May 2003
Presents several strategies for successful green building on campus: develop a set of clear environmental performance goals (buildings as pedagogical tools, climate-neutral operations, maximized human performance), use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as a gauge of performance, and use the project to reform the campus building process.
It's Not Easy Building Green.
http://www.nacubo.org/documents/bom/2003_02_building_green.pdf Higgins, Joseph Business Officer ; v36 n8 , p31-36 ; Feb 2003
Discusses green buildings, facilities designed, constructed, and operated in an environmentally friendly and resource-efficient way. Discusses reasons for campuses to "go green," the "shades of green" or variations in environmental-friendliness, certification through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, financial costs, and suggestions from pioneers in the field.
The Educational Advantages of Green: Saving, Teaching, Learning.
Leary, Ken Educational Facility Planner; v38 n2 , p35-36 ; 2003
Advocates sustainable design and LEED certification for school renovations. (Includes four references.)
Pathway to Sustainable Schools.
Spearnak, Mike; Brelig, George Educational Facility Planner; v38 n3 , p16-19 ; 2003
Describes the process by which Colorado's Poudre School District created a prototype sustainable elementary school. PSD developed sustainable design guidelines to ensure all new construction would be environmentally friendly based on a LEED model.The resulting design was built below budget and has an energy performance 60 percent above ASHRAE standards.
Is Your Flooring Sustainable?
Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v5 n3 , p40-43 ; Mar 2002
Presents an interview with a floor company's marketing director discussing a seminar on LEED 2.0 (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards offered by the firm.
LEED in Existing Schools Pilot Project
http://www.greenexschools.com/index.html Provides information resources to help transform existing schools into LEED certifiable facilities through their operations and maintenance practices.
U.S. Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org/ USGBC is a national organization devoted to green and sustainable buildings. Members include building owners and managers, product manufacturers,
architects/engineers and others with vested interests in the greening of buildings and the communities in which they reside. USGBC promotes the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system, certifying those buildings that meet the highest standards of economic and environmental performance. Web site includes publications, case studies, a monthly newsletter, conferences, and programs.
High Performance Green Colleges and Universities http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/high_performanceHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on high performance college and university facilities, including sustainability and green design issues, cost and funding concerns, and educational and community benefits.
High Performance Green Schools
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/high_performance.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) NCEF's resource list of links, books, and journal articles on high performance school facilities, including sustainability and green design issues, cost and funding concerns, and educational and community benefits.
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