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CASE STUDIES--GREEN SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
Descriptions, photographs, and plans of high performance green school and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities. 
Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K
http://www.aiatopten.org/hpb/overview.cfm?ProjectID=1645 (American Institute of Architects, Apr 19, 2010)
Description of the environmental aspects of Manassas Park Elementary School + Pre-K in Manassas Park, Virginia, winner in the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Projects in 2010. 1p.
Manassas Park Elementary School.http://vimeo.com/9075224 (The Chesapeake Bay Program, Annapolis, 2010)
This video tour of the new Manassas Park Elementary School details the facility's abundant sustainable features. The lead architect on the project details the rainwater harvesting system, outdoor classroom, geothermal wells, daylighting, low-maintenance flooring, and environmental themes found throughout the building.
Michael J. Homer Science and Student Life Center.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fqdY2cjeYI 2010
Profiles the Michael J. Homer Science and Student Life Center of Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, California. The LEED Platinum certified schools features water-efficient plumbing fixtures, solar panels, green roof and drought tolerant landscaping. The school is aiming to use 69% less energy compared to typical schools. The school has also been approved by the Department of Environmental Health Services Division to serve its students cafeteria fruit and vegetables grown in its own organic garden.
Sustainable School Architecture: Design for Primary and Secondary Schools.
Gelfan, Lisa; Freed, Eric (John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ , 2010)
Offers guidance on the planning, architecture, and design of schools that are healthy, stimulating, and will conserve energy and resources. The book emphasizes how eco-friendly practices for school construction can create an environment that students will emulate and carry into the world. Also included are a focus on the links between best sustainable practices and the specific needs of educational institutions, 19 international case studies of contemporary sustainable schools, information on the California Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, resources for incremental modernization and operation strategies as well as comprehensive transformation, tips on running an integrated, and contributions by experts on approaches to the sites, systems, maintenance, and operation of sustainable schools. 335p.
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Town & Country: A Tale of Two Cultures.
http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/climateedu/articleView.cfm?iArticleID=90 Bailey, Elizabeth (National Wildlife Federation, Reston, VA , Jul 28, 2009)
Describes efforts at rural Grinnell College and urban New York University to operate a sustainable campus. Successes and failures are described, especially where cooperation from neighboring land owners with conflicting interests was not achieved. 5p.
EVs with PVs: Analysis of Electric Vehicle Integration at Stanford University Using Solar PV Panels.
http://www.aashe.org/files/resources/student-research/2009 Bethany Corcoran, D. Paul Golden, Kevin Larson, & Stephen Schneider (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Lexington, KY , Jun 2009)
Proposes a 25-year (2010-2035) scenario for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure from solar electric power that Stanford University can implement on campus. Covering existing parking lots with solar photovoltaic (PV) panel-powered EV charging spots can provide a source of essentially carbon-free electricity to charge EV batteries during the day, while avoiding the aesthetic issue of covering Stanford's red tile roofs with PV panels. This also provides an added benefit of shade for the vehicles and increased grid reliability. By maintaining the current amount of commuter and resident vehicles, assuming a logical growth in EV penetration from current drivers switching from gasoline vehicles to EVs, and adding PV panels each year to match this growth in EV capacity, it is estimated that Stanford can avoid 362,488 metric tons of CO2 emissions and save 1,225,871 MWh of energy over the 25 year time period. 32p.
Jackson LEED School Tour.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NASrZW7XcfM (Channel 22 Local, Jackson Hole, WY, Apr 2009)
Illustrates the challenge of LEED-certified construction in the face of extreme cold. Davy Jackson Elementary School, Jackson, Wyoming, is a K-2 school that aims to conserve heat loss. While upgraded insulation costs more at first, it achieves buy-back value in 13 years. The school makes use of time and motion sensors for classroom lighting in addition to sensors that detect zoned need for light when classroom is occupied. School makes use of local suppliers.
Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, Colorado.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications (U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC , Mar 2009)
Explains how this high-performance school was constructed at no extra design or construction cost, the strategies and products used, and the energy savings realized in the completed project. 4p.
Partnerships for a Sustainable Future: Schools and Community, The Rosa Parks School. [Video]http://www.archfoundation.org/aaf/aaf/Rosa.Parks.htm (American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC, Mar 2009)
This video profiles the Rosa Parks School, which opened in 2007 to students in one of the most impoverished areas of Portland, Oregon. Facing a burgeoning population and a tightened budget, Portland Public Schools (PPS) and the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) joined forces with The Boys & Girls Club of Portland and the City of Portland’s University Park Community Center to create a two-acre educational campus. PPS developed a gold-standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified sustainable building. The school is a model for how multiple partners and creative design can result in a sustainable school and a sustainable community.
Druk White Lotus School,
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/case-studies/druk-white-lotus-school/ (DesignShare, Minneapolis, MN , 2009)
Profiles the award-winning Druk White Lotus School in Ladakh, India. The primary and secondary school is a model for green design, using local materials assembled by local craftsmen, and taking advantage of natural ventilation and abundant solar radiation. 3p.
Garthwaite Center for Science & Art at the Cambridge school of Weston.
http://construction.com/video/?fr_story=FRdamp330470 (McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2009)
Presents a video profile of this private high school building that features a waste wood pellet boiler, composting toilets, and visual access to the systems that enables the building to serve as a teaching tool.
Green School Primer: Lessons in Sustainability.
(Images Publishing Group, Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia , 2009)
Discusses "green" school planning and design principles and strategies, the benefits of green schools, facts about the costs associated with green school, current green school rating programs, and green modernization of existing schools. Eight California case studies are included, along with numerous plans, sections, and photographs. 144p.
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BIM and Sustainable Design: Understanding your Design Decisions. A Case Study of American Canyon High School.
Jabson, Aaron (Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, Santa Rosa, CA , 2009)
Discusses how the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) helped the design firm achieve sustainable features such as placement and daylighting when creating this school. 5p.
Building Minds, Minding Buildings: Our Union's Road Map to Green and Sustainable Schools.
http://www.aft.org/topics/building-conditions/downloads/BMMB_GREENGUIDE.pdf (American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC , Dec 2008)
Highlights the work of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) members and affiliates involved in ensuring that schools are designed and built in healthy and sustainable ways. The report explains why the union supports green schools, what makes a school green, and the benefits of a green school to health, productivity, and saving money. Five green school case studies are included, as is a list of additional resources and thirteen references. 50p.
It's Easy Being Green Once You Know How.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/articles (DesignShare, Minneapolis, MN , Dec 2008)
Outlines four essential concepts for integrating green schools and environmental education. These are standards-based integrated environmental learning, green practices and green school facilities, a "live the land" ethic, and partnerships and networking. 3p.
Great Schools by Design: Rosa Parks School.(American Architectural Foundation, Washington, DC, Nov 12, 2008)
Profiles the Rosa Parks Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. The school serves a disadvantaged population in a high performance facility that also hosts community services.
Carl Wunsche Sr. High School, Spring, Texas.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfx6lcRbrE0 Oct 2008
Visits Carl Wunsche Senior High School, a career academy in Spring, Texas. This is a visual unnarrated tour showing green plans for spaces used to teach photography, auto repair, pet grooming, food service, and medical technology.
Healthy High Performance Schools.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psO1s3iMq_s (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC; Council of Educational Facility Planners International; Scottsdale, AZ, Jul 2008)
Examines the success of EPA’s Healthy High Performance Schools standards and guidelines at Westwood Elementary School, Elk River (Minnesota) School District. This LEED-certified school’s classrooms offer 95% line-of-sight to the outdoors, and light sensors to turn overhead lighting on and off contribute to the green environment with cost-savings. School officials recommends use of EPA’s “Tools for Schools” program.
An Update on the Greening of Virginia's Schools.
http://www.vsbn.org/docs/20080508_Dunn_Moseley.pdf Dunn, Bryna (Virginia Sustainable Building Network, Arlington , May 08, 2008)
Briefly reviews the numbers of and progress with green schools in Virginia. The report shows a 100 percent increase in LEED registered schools from November, 2007, to April, 2008. Also illustrated are lower energy use, improved student achievement, and incorporation of LEED principles into the curriculum. 41p.
Bulding Green - The Willow School.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ228jegV8k (New Jersey Public Broadcasting, Trenton, May 2008)
Documents LEED-certified construction of the Willow School in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey. A barn scheduled to be demolished was moved to the school construction site with near 100% re-use of materials. Planning included positioning and design of building for maximum use of natural light. Attention was given to construction waste management for complete success in recycling of materials. Other green considerations included use of wood from sustainably managed forests. The narrator describes net money savings of green construction reducing heating and air conditioning expenses.
Green Features of Chartwell School.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_0SCnC6efI Feb 2008
Documents construction design and plans for first LEED-certified “platinum” rating at Chartwell School, Seaside, California. The emphasis on maximum use of daylight results in a 50% decrease in electricity costs, and funding for other products achieving a net zero use of electricity. Other components teach students the importance of attention to the area’s water scarcity. A device condenses fog and collects the water for irrigation. An 80,000-gallon container collects rain water from the school’s roof, and when it reaches capacity, water spills off to drains that run through plantings.
Texas' First LEED Certified elementary school - St. Catherines.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-VJ7-YpN4 (Momentum Bay Associates, Houston, TX, Feb 2008)
Tours St. Catherine’s Montessori School in Houston, Texas, a LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Catholic elementary and middle school designed to maximize use of natural light. The traditional Montessori values of experiential education includes garden plots prepared by students, composting and recycling, and bicycle accommodation.
A Student Perspective on Greening Schools: Analysis of an Austin, Texas High School as a Model for Rethinking in Green.
http://www.greenschoolbuildings.org/documents/a_student_perspective_kats-rubin.pdf (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2008)
Presents a student's perspective on the necessity of "green" remodeling of existing schools. Austin's 1974 Lyndon Banes Johnson High School is described as an example where initial sustainability measures have been taken, but significant additional opportunities that would require little investment are possible. These include changing computer settings to reduce phantom load, reducing vending machine electricity use, and switching to water-efficient bathroom fixtures. Includes 65 references. 19p.
Food and Fuel: Biogas Potential at Broward Dining Hall.
http://www.aashe.org/files/resources/student-research/2009/Graunke2008.pdf Ryan Graunke (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Lexington, KY , 2008)
Presents results of a study to determine biogas production and implementation potential at the University of Florida's Broward Dining Hall. Food waste quantity and current disposal methods were determined. The waste was analyzed for volatile and total solid contents and potential biogas yield. The dining hall produces an average of 262 kg of food waste daily. Food was digested in a daily-fed, daily-mixed anaerobic digester at a loading rate of 2 g VS/ L and a 30 day hydraulic retention time. The food waste produced an average of 0.5188 L biogas/g VS/day or a total average biogas potential for the dining hall of 39.8 m3/day. This gas would supplement the natural gas needs of the dining hall. 26p.
Druk White Lotus School.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPjaAcvqmpw Nov 29, 2007
Profiles the award-winning Druk White Lotus School in Ladakh, India. The primary and secondary school is a model for green design, using local materials assembled by local craftsmen, and taking advantage of natural ventilation and abundant solar radiation.
Ashland High School.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrykKM6ngPA (Ashland High School, Ashland, MA, Oct 22, 2007)
Profiles this high performance Massachusetts school, illustrating the photovoltaic array, heat recovery system, outdoor classrooms, recycling, composting, and daylighting.
Generation G.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_q30Ggqtu6Q (Kontent Real Films, Aug 2007)
Draws on narration by students at “platinum level” LEEDS-certified Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC, to show action steps to implement school’s philosophy of environmental stewardship. In addition to the best practices used in new construction, the retro-fit of existing buildings resulted in use of 60% less energy.
A High Performance School Case Study: Northern Guilford Middle School.
http://www.innovativedesign.net/pdf/030P.pdf (Innovative Design, Raleigh, NC , 2007)
Profiles this Greensboro, North Carolina school as an example of a commitment to promoting sustainable design. The school features a set of green strategies that include: 1) a holistic water cycle approach, with rainwater for toilet flushing coupled with bio-swales and wetlands; 2) a new daylighting design that has never been implemented in any facility; 3) indirect lighting with photocells and occupancy sensors; 4 an energy-efficient building shell; 5) underfloor air distribution system; 6) solar water heating and photovoltaic systems; 7) recycled materials and use of local products; 8) indoor environmental quality management; and 8) 3-D experiential learning centers linking curriculum to sustainable design features. The case study introduces detailed information of each green strategy and how comprehensive strategies are well integrated into the project to stay within the budget. 7p.
A New Daylighting Strategy for a Middle School in North Carolina.
http://www.innovativedesign.net/pdf/141P.pdf (Innovative Design, Raleigh, NC , 2007)
Investigates the findings of daylighting studies being conducted at the Northern Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, North Carolina. This daylighting design at this school utilizes a unique curved, translucent interior light shelf, working in combination with a highly reflective ceiling in the classroom spaces. While preventing glare, this strategy diffuses daylight in a very uniform manner and assists in reflecting daylight deeper into the classroom spaces. The daylighting glazing area is reduced by 40% compared to that used in past daylighting applications. Whole building energy analysis results indicate a 50% lighting energy reduction, a 10% cooling energy reduction, and a 11% total building energy reduction through daylighting, as compared to a code compliant base case without daylighting. 8p.
High Performance Design Files.
http://www.chps.net/membership/casestudies.htm (Collaborative for High Performance Schools, San Francisco, CA , 2007)
Profiles five significant examples of high performance schools in California, along with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools' (CHPS) Design Criteria, which were used to evaluate them. Each case study is accompanied by building statistics, its CHPS scorecard, and photographs. Advice on getting started with CHPS high performance design is included. 20p.
Project Profile: Clearview Elementary, Hanover, Pennsylvania.
http://www.greenschoolbuildings.org/documents/pp_Clearview_Elem.pdf (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2007)
Profiles this "green" school that cost 2.5% more to build, but returns $18,000 per year in energy cost savings. This amount will pay back the additional construction cost in nine years. Daylighting, a sophisticated air diffusion system with carbon dioxide monitoring, low- and no-VOC materials, recycled and locally sourced building materials, water-saving fixtures, and indigenous landscaping are described. 2p.
Sidwell Friends Middle School.
http://www.greenschoolbuildings.org/documents/pp_Sidwell.pdf (U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, DC , 2007)
Profiles this Washington, DC, school that features a reconstructed wetland that treats wastewater, passive solar heating, daylighting, and recycled building content. 2p.
Kindergartens, Schools and Playgrounds.
Canizares, Ana; Fajardo, Julio, eds. (Loft Publications, Barcelona, Spain , 2007)
Presents an international collection of recently built school facilities selected for their successful learning environments, promotion of togetherness and the exchange of ideas, and community use. The buildings all attempt to maximize energy savings, natural light, and ventilation. Each example is richly illustrated with plans and photographs. 255p.
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Schools and Kindergartens: A Design Manual.
Dudek, Mark (Birkhaeuser Verlag, Basel, Switzerland , 2007)
Illustrates the specialized field of school design with over 70 case studies from Europe, North America and the Pacific Region. The design of schools according to varying educational theories is explained in the context of varying national and regional approaches. Among the key themes analyzed are aspects such as the impact of modern communication technology, urban integration or internal circulation. Various authors contribute chapters on spatial configurations, acoustics, lighting, sustainability, outdoor spaces, nursery design, and facilities under reconstruction. 255p.
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Designing the Sustainable School.
Ford, Alan (Images Publishing Group, Melbourne, Australia , 2007)
Profiles 45 K-12 Schools from around the world that combine good aesthetics, sustainability, and high performance design. The projects represent a wide range of design solutions, location, and scale, ranging from a three-room schoolhouse in Burkina Faso to a 2500-student high school in California. Plans and photographs accompany each example. 256p.
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Schools for the Future. Design of Sustainable Schools. Case Studies.
http://www.p4s.org.uk/documents/Design (Department for Education and Skills, London, UK , Sep 2006)
These twelve case studies of primary and secondary schools in the United Kingdom provide schools and design teams with real-world examples of places that have addressed sustainability challenges. The publication includes: 1) emerging themes; 2) detailed case studies, with photographs and plans, of twelve schools; and 3) a brief description of the main tools that support sustainable design. 110p.
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The Stationery Officehttp://www.tsoshop.co.uk
The McPhail Center for Environmental Studies. Barney Memorial Hall Renovation.
http://www.denison.edu/enviro/barney/ (Denison University, Granville, OH, Aug 2006)
The Barney renovation project produced a statement building: a place where environmental principles are upheld and demonstrated to the community. The project promotes sustainability, uses renewable energy sources, reduces toxins, recycles wastes, and will continue to be used as a working laboratory for education and research. This includes highlights of the renovation, a green features tour, and ecological design links.
Case Study: Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, Colorado
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2060 (U.S. Green Building Council, 2006)
A project of the Poudre School District, this gives the project background, strategies, and results. 2p.
Green Buildings. Campus Structures That are Championing Sustainability and Winning Awards.
http://web.archive.org/web/20080329103213 (University of British Columbia. Vancouver, 2006)
Since 1992, the University of British Columbia has sought to incorporate green design in its new building projects. Describes the C. K. Choi Building for the Institute of Asian Research, the Liu Centre for the Study of Global Issues, Aquatic Ecosystems Research Laboratory, ICICS/Computer Science Building, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, and sustainability targets and energy conservation for low-rise residential buildings.
Greening-of-Dana Project [University of Michigan]
http://www.snre.umich.edu/greendana/ (School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan. , 2006)
The "Greening of Dana" was a $25 million dollar renovation that resulted in a building that makes a statement - a building where environmental principles are not only taught, but upheld and demonstrated to the community. The project promoted sustainability, reduced negative health impacts and now the building serves as a laboratory and educational center for ecological themes. The renovated S.T. Dana Building balances two critical facets: the building is a comfortable place to learn and work, and it simultaneously demonstrates state-of-the-art environmentally conscious design. This building teaches environmental sensitivity, respect, and awareness through its design and resource management.
IslandWood. Earth-Smart Design.
http://www.islandwood.org/about/sustainabledesign (IslandWood, Bainbridge Island, WA, 2006)
Operating from sustainably designed facilities on a 255-acre campus, IslandWood serves as a model for energy conservation and community living. It participates in energy conservation, composting, recycling, and harnessing alternative energy sources. This describes the sustainable elements of the IslandWood facilities.
McLean Environmental Living and Learning Center. Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/projects/mclean-environmental-center (DesignShare, 2006)
Profiles this student housing complex used in the college's curriculum to teach about energy performance, green materials, building lifecycles and sustainability. Computers monitor the building's renewable systems: passive solar south wing; a 20-kilowatt wind turbine, a solar domestic hot water system, and three photovoltaic panels. Students were involved throughout the design process. Other features include: high efficiency gas boilers and light fixtures; operable windows instead of air conditioning; heat recovery ventilation; low-flow showers and toilet fixtures; composting toilets; low VOC finishes to ensured exceptional indoor air quality; high recycled content products; bio-composite counter surfaces; and regionally harvested wood.
Roy Lee Walker Elementary School, McKinney, Texas. Virtual Tour of the School.
http://www.matrixtours.com/tours/walkerelementary/ (Roy Lee Walker Elementary School, McKinney, TX, 2006)
Virtual tour of the award-winning high-performance elementary school. One can view both interior and exterior spaces, including the garden and pond.
School of Environmental Studies ("Zoo School"), Apple Valley, MN.
http://www.designshare.com/index.php/case-studies/school-of-environmental-studies/ (DesignShare, Minneapolis, MN , 2006)
Briefly profiles this alternative high school, the result of a partnership between the Minnesota Zoological Gardens and the City of Apple Valley. The environmental science focus of the curriculum is supported by its siting adjacent to the zoo, the buildings numerous sustainable features, and its open floor plan the encourages interdisciplinary investigation. 3p.
Building Culture, Druk White Lotus School: A Sustainable Model for Education and Design.
Carter, Brian (State University of New York, University at Buffalo, School of Architecture and Planning , 2006)
Profiles this school in the remote Himalayan village of Shey, the product of an international consortium of planners and designers. Careful consideration was given to sustainability and accommodation of an educational program that incorporates necessary modern literacy and skills with traditional Tibetan Buddhist principles. 72p.
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Design on the Edge: The Making of a High-Performance Building.
Orr, David (MIT Press, Cambridge, MA , Jan 2006)
Profiles Oberlin College's Adam Joseph Lewis Center, the United States' first substantially green higher education facility. The building is powered entirely by solar energy, features landscaping with fruit trees and vegetable gardens, and processes all wastewater for reuse in the building or landscape. The author puts the Lewis Center into historical design context and describes the obstacles and successes he encountered in obtaining funding and college approval, interweaving the particulars of the center with thoughts on the larger issues the building process illustrates. 272p.
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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.
Baca/Dlo'ay azhi Community School [Prewitt, NM]
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/overview.cfm?projectid=387 (U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program, Sep 2005)
The Baca Dlo'ay azhi Community School, located on the Navajo Nation reservation in Prewitt, New Mexico, serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The building incorporates Native American cultural concepts including an orientation that reflects the meanings associated with the four cardinal directions. The name means "little prairie dog" in Navajo. This case study describes environmental aspects of the school, the building program, process, and team.
High Performance School Buildings Video.http://www.buildingmedia.com/sbic/ (Sustainable Buildings Industry Council with support from the US Department of Energy's Rebuild America/EnergySmart Schools program and Oak Ridge National Laboratory., 2005)
Designed to increase the awareness of the many benefits of high performance, sustainable schools and to help convince school boards and school decision makers to build sustainably, this 30-minute video showcases ten successful examples of high performance schools for communities to consider when they commission a new school or improve older ones. This video describes how high-performance school buildings boost student health and productivity, conserve energy and water and other natural resources, and save communities money.
The Integrated Learning Centre.[Kingston, Ontario]
http://www.thegbi.org/assets/case_study (Green Building Initiative, Portland, OR , 2005)
Details the site selection, energy and water conservation features, construction materials used, waste reduction systems, and indoor environment enhancements that earned this Ontario university building a high sustainable design rating from the Green Building Institute. 6p.
High-Performance Schools: Affordable Green Design for K-12 Schools.
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/34967.pdf Plympton, Patricia; Brown, John; Stevens, Kara (U.S. Dept. of Energy, National Renewal Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO , Aug 2004)
Describes high performance schools from each of the nine climate zones associated with the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools. The nine case studies focus on the high performance design strategies implemented in each school, as well as the cost savings and benefits realized by students, faculty, the community, and the environment. 13p.
Clackamas High School [Clackamas, OR]
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/overview.cfm?projectid=196 (U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program, Jun 2004)
The North Clackamas School District established two basic goals for the design of the new high school: to create a facility that would meet the educational needs of students and to do so within a modest budget. Energy efficiency, high-quality indoor environments, environmental responsibility, and resource efficiency became integral to meeting the school district's established goals. Includes information on the environmental aspects, building process, and team.
Cesar E. Chavez Education Center,
Oakland, California
http://www.savingsbydesign.com/awards-2004/index.html#chavez 2004
The Cesar Chavez Educational Center is one of the winners of California's 2004 Savings By Design Energy Efficiency Integration Awards Competition for their integration of energy efficiency with outstanding architectural design. The jurors were impressed by the efforts made to bring the best of energy-efficient, sustainable design to a tough, constrained urban site. They particularly noted the effort to align the classrooms on a north/south axis for maximum use of daylighting despite the site’s orientation--and the delightful building forms that resulted from this effort.
The Role of the Landscape in Creating a Sustainable Campus.
http://web.uvic.ca/sustainability/assets/pdfs/The%20Role%20of%20Landscape.pdf Franklin, Carol; Durkin, Teresa; Pevaroff Schuh, Sara (University of Victoria, Canada , 2004)
Colleges and universities are expanding at unprecedented rates, creating new hazards for our increasingly fragile natural environments. Higher education administrators and planners are finding that campus development, like suburban sprawl, can disrupt functioning natural systems and destroy the natural, historical, and cultural fabric of the place. To address environmental issues and new regulations, proactive institutions of higher education are taking the lead as stewards of the land by including an environmental component in their campus master plans. An environmental approach to planning incorporates ecological information into campus master plans to ensure a sustainable campus landscape that is beautiful, durable, and distinctive. These Environmental Master Plans are best developed using a democratic process, considering each site’s unique essential environmental resources, the constraints of the regulatory environment, and a continuing education and outreach program. A case study of an Environmental Master Plan at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill illustrates how such a plan was created at one of the nation’s oldest and largest college campuses. (authors' abstract) 11p.
Students Leading the Way 2002-2003:
Energy Saving Success Stories from California.
http://www.ase.org/content/article/detail/1413 (Alliance to Save Energy, Green Schools Program, Washington, D.C. , Sep 2003)
Students and teachers from 37 of the over 80 California Green Schools describe their accomplishments in this booklet. Includes their strategies to reduce energy waste and bring the energy efficiency message into the community.
Third Creek Elementary [Statesville, NC]
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/overview.cfm?projectid=119 (U.S. Department of Energy Buildings Technology Program , May 2003)
Case study of Third Creek Elementary School, the first K-12 facility to earn a LEED v2.0 Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Includes information on environmental aspects, building program, predesign, design, construction, commissioning, and primary design team.
Case Study: North Santiam School District.
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/SB1149/Schools/docs/ Hardy, Catherine (Oregon Office of Energy, Salem, Feb 2003)
Oregon's North Santiam School District stretched $350,000 into $1.2 million to upgrade antiquated school buildings by implementing energy-saving lighting, heating, and control projects, thereby qualifying for Oregon's SB1149 public purpose funds, and by using a tax credit pass-through option, made possible with a partnership with Nike, an Oregon-based shoe, apparel, and sports equipment manafacturer. 5p.
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.
Case Study: Ash Creek Intermediate School.
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/school/docs/ashcreek.PDF Churchill, Greg (Oregon Office of Energy, Salem, Oct 2002)
Profiles this 58,000 square-foot Oregon intermediate school, designed for sustainability and energy efficiency and responds to the educational needs of students. The school includes natural lighting, operable windows and ceiling roof vents for naturual ventilation, easy-to-maintain linoleum floors, water conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally produced and durable building materials. 4p.
Case Study: the Dalles Middle School.
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/school/docs/thedalles.pdf Churchill, Greg (Oregon Office of Energy, Salem, Jun 2002)
Profiles this new 96,000 square-foot middle school located 83 miles west of Portland, Oregon. It is comfortable and healthy for students and staff and energy and resource efficient. It features geothermal heating and cooling, daylighting, energy efficient lighting fixtures, natural ventilation, sustainable building techniques, and commissioning. 6p.
Bellevue Community College R Building.
http://oikos.com/library/showcase/bellevue/ (Oikos Green Building Source, 2002)
Describes an environmentally-friendly classroom building on the campus of Bellevue Community College in Washington that includes waterless urinals, a geothermal heating and cooling system, and other green innovations.
High Performance Sustainable School Design: Roy Lee Walker Elementary, McKinney, Texas.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery (SHW Group Inc., Dallas, TX , 2001)
This document describes the sustainable features of the Roy Lee Walker Elementary School (Texas), a prototype "Eco Education" school that blends the physical environment with the student learning process while protecting the site. The document also presents the process of integrating sustainability criteria in all phases of the school's life cycle. The sustainable design features highlighted include the use of wind and solar energy to reduce climate control costs, a rainwater harvesting design to reduce water costs, a natural daylighting design that reduces the need for flourescent light during the day, and classroom corridor technology that utilizes thousands of square feet of hallway space for learning activities. A floor plan and project timeline are included along with a paper that documents the school's sustainable features, which was presented on May 16, 2000, at the Twelfth Symposium on Improving Building Systems in Hot and Humid Climates. 27p.
Topical Reports: Sustainable Design for Schools.
http://pprc.org/pubs/schools/index.cfm Fox, Anne W. (Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center, Seattle, WA , Jan 2001)
This presents several reports on the practical applications of sustainable design and schools; it includes information about student performance and sustainable design features involving lighting, acoustics, air quality, and student well-being. Three case studies (Washington's Bainbridge Island School District, Texas' Roy Lee Walker Elementary School, and California's Newport Coast Elementary School) are included. These studies illustrate how sustainable design principles may be applied to new school buildings. The studies include observations about some of the challenges and rewards that school districts may encounter in carrying out sustainable design projects. Internet resources are listed for more information on specific sustainable design topics such as site preservation, building enclosure, resource conservation, energy, clearinghouses and databases, renewable energy, buying green power, alternative fuels, transportation, and interior quality. 30p.
Roy Lee Walker Elementary: A High Performance Sustainable School Prototype. [Videotape].(SHW Group Inc., Dallas, TX , Nov 07, 2000)
This 7.5-minute videotape describes the architectural design and structure of the Roy Lee Walker Elementary School, illustrating why the school is considered the most energy efficient and environmentally sound school ever built. The videotape highlights the sustainable, award-winning design features such as the innovative use of daylight to improve the classroom environment and enhance learning, and the development of solar and rainwater harvesting techniques that cut energy and water costs. The video further explains how the building itself can be used to teach students about the environment and help them learn how to be environmentally responsible.
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Campus Demonstration Sites for Sustainable Systems and Design: Five "Creation" Stories.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Jack, Kathy; Ihara, Dan, Ed. (Humboldt State University, Campus Center for Appropriate Technology, Arcata, CA , Oct 2000)
This paper provides a summary of the development and management of five campus demonstration sites designed to create harmony with natural systems and meet current student needs without compromising the needs of future generations. Information for each campus includes an overview of the site, project origins, the proposal and design process, the politics involved, construction, site management and student involvement, and the design's impact and future goals. A table lists the key elements from each site including site size, capacity, heating and power, water source, wastewater disposal, food production, building materials, and student involvement in design. (Contains 31 references.) 19p.
Sustainable Design Guidelines for the Construction of New Facilities and the Renovation
of Existing Structures.
https://eweb.psdschools.org/documentlibrary/downloads Dorsey, Judy; LEsperance, Clare (Poudre School District; Planning, Design and Construction Services; Fort Collins, CO , Jun 2000)
This guide summarizes research conducted at Colorado's Poudre School District (PSD) to develop guidelines for the desired performance outcomes from employing sustainable educational facility design, and it suggests approaches for attaining them. The guide also provides case studies and references to further investigate opportunities on specific projects. Chapters cover the basic tenets of sustainable design, the PSD's philosophy regarding sustainable design, the strategies for how PSD will integrate sustainable design into procurement and project management practices, 11 key features of sustainable schools, and the resources available to help with designing sustainable schools. 61p.
Case Study in Sustainable Design: Shivers Junior/Senior High School. Aberdeen School District in Mississippi.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery Zimmerman, David, AIA (Mississippi State University, Educational Design Institute , 2000)
Design information, floor plan, photos, and energy use data are presented for a combined 45,000 square foot junior/senior high school in Mississippi's Aberdeen School District, built in 1956 and retrofitted over time to improve its usability. Exterior and interior photos show classrooms, the cafeteria, and gymnasium. Data are presented on the school's current energy use and every area where improvements are required. Lighting retrofit information and cost/savings data on a geothermal heat pump retrofit conclude the document. 49p.
See It, Believe It, Build It--With Confidence. Modeling Assures Better Daylighting Results.
http://web.archive.org/web/20061016031027 (Pacific Gas and Electric Company Daylighting Initiative, 1999)
When architects were asked to design a new multipurpose building at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, California, they evaluated possible design options by building a daylighting model. Modeling helped decide the scheme that clearly provided the best quality of light in the new 4,500 sq.ft. building. Their final selection included large vertical windows and a roof clerestory for even light distribution. Site orientation and ceiling color contributed to the effectiveness of the roof design, overcoming glare and heat gain problems.
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Money's Tight, So How About a Living Building?http://www.djc.com/news/co/12020012.html Jewett, Tim Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Jul 22, 2010
Describes the design process for Valley View Middle School in Snohomish, Washington. Efforts to create the most "green" building possible are described, as are the water management system and energy saving and generating schemes.
School Pilot Project Could Affect County Stormwater Rules.http://www.djc.com/news/co/12020011.html Kruger, Keith Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Jul 22, 2010
Describes the stomwater retention scheme at the Finn Hill Junior High School in Kirkland, Washington. Concerns from the county were addressed in this pilot project, which will likely lead to a revision of county codes for rainwater management that allows regular use of the plan.
Gray Middle School.http://www.architypereview.com/ar_v04_n03_mahlum-gray-middle-school.php Architype Review; v4 n3 ; Jul 2010
Profiles this Tacoma, Washington, school. The school is anchored to neighborhood activity and organized around educational, civic, and environmental responsibilities. Daylighting, non-toxic interior finishes, rain gardens, and low-maintenance landscaping are also described. A list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
11th Annual Showcase of Outstanding Design and Architecture in Education.http://www.educationdesignshowcase.com/ School Planning and Management; v49 n6 , pE1-E36 ; Jun 2010
Recognizes 32 outstanding new and renovated K-12 and higher education facilities. Each entry contains photographs, a text description, and summarized project data. Architect and manufacturer indices complete the supplement.
Campbell Montessori School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/1005/100526.html Design Cost Data; v54 n3 , p26,27 ; May-Jun 2010
Profiles this Missouri private elementary school that features exposed natural materials and daylighting. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Chabot Elementary School.http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2010/May_IndividualArticles/CASH_Register_May4.pdf CASH Register; v31 n5 , p10,11 ; May 2010
Profiles this Oakland, California, elementary school addition that echoes the beloved Tudor architecture of the existing buildings and achieved CHPS verification. The school's abundant sustainable features are also described.
Strawberry Crest High School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/1005/100510.html Design Cost Data; v54 n3 , p10-13 ; May-Jun 2010
Profiles this Florida High School. Sections of the building are arranged in two rows, emulating the agricultural surroundings. The rows of buildings are separated by a space that serves as the main concourse of the facility. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
A Sustainable and Holistic Approach to Design and Construction.
Bobadilla, Leo School Business Affairs; v76 n4 , p8-10 ; May 2010
Uses the North Carolina's Northern Guilford Middle School as an example of a high performance school that uses 43% less energy than a school of comparable size. Daylighting, solar hot water, post-occupancy evaluation, and rainwater collection are described.
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Build a School, Inspire a Community.
Bowen-Eggebraaten, Mary; Hoffman, Paul School Business Affairs; v76 n4 , p24-26 ; May 2010
Profiles River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin. This "green" school was built at 29% below the average cost for schools in that region, and has formed partnerships with the YMCA camp across the street.
Brea Olinda High School Grows Up: A Vertical Expansion Turns CHPS.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2010/April_IndividualArticles/CASH_Register_April5.pdf CASH Register; v31 n4 , p8,9 ; Apr 2010
Profiles this California high school addition that provided the latest technology and preserved ocean views.
Facility Focus: Student Centers.
College Planning and Management; v13 n4 ; Apr 2010
Describes advances in green construction at University of Vermont, Dudley H. Davis Student Center; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Student Success Center; University of La Verne, Abraham Campus Center; and Oxnard College, Student Services Building.
Going for Gold.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2581 School Planning and Management; v49 n4 , p52,54,56 ; Apr 2010
Profiles the Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, California, as an example of a school aiming for LEED Gold certification. The building and classroom design, mechanical and electrical systems, landscaping, athletic fields, and site drainage are described. Daylighting and natural ventilation are emphasized, along with outdoor instruction areas.
Green School Design.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2583 Andary, John School Planning and Management; v49 n4 , p64,66,68 ; Apr 2010
Uses the Michael J. Homer Science and Live Center at Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton, Califonia, as an example of early and high attainment in the LEED certification scheme. The LEED Platinum-rated facility consumes 69 percent less energy and 50 percent less water than a typical school building of similar size. Intensive "green" strategies are described, including energy recovery from appliances, photovoltaics, and evaporative cooling.
Sustainable Design and Construction.
Hoffman, Paul School Planning and Management; v49 n4 , p44,46,48,50 ; Apr 2010
Uses River Crest Elementary School in Hudson, Wisconsin, as an example of a "green" school that was created with considerable public input, teamwork with vendors, and a strategic partnership with the YMCA camp across the street.
Efficiency By the Book.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Spring-2010-Klarchek.pdf McLauchlan, Donald; Lavan, David High Performing Buildings; , p6-10 ; Spring 2010
Profiles Loyola University Chicago's Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons Building. The abundant high performance features of this bookless learning commons are detailed in text, diagrams, and charts.
Alaska's Shining Star.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Article_Rotation/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000760808 Environmental Design and Construction; v13 n3 , p16-20 ; Mar 2010
Profiles the Leed silver-certified Fred and Sarah Machetanz elementary school in Wasilla, Alaska. Southern exposures, high performance glazing, and extensive insulation respond the extreme climate.
Gray Middle School.
http://greensource.construction.com/green_building_projects/2010/1003_GrayMiddleSchool.asp Broome, Beth GreenSource; v5 n2 , p64-69 ; Mar-Apr 2010
Profiles this Tacoma, Washington, school. A neutral palette, daylighting, non-toxic interior finishes, rain gardens, and low-maintenance landscaping are described. Building statistics, photographs, plans, and a list of project participants accompany the text.
Sustainability Initiatives at SMU.
Zimmerman, Rob Facility Management Journal; v20 n2 , p59-61 ; Mar-Apr 2010
Describes sustainability efforts at Southern Methodist University, including a 2007 LEED Gold engineering building, and an extensive discussion of the installation and maintenance of vitreous waterless urinals.
Seizing Sustainability.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Article_Rotation/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000749122 Gawlik, Kate Environmental Design and Construction; v13 n2 , p20 ; Feb 2010
Profiles the installation of a photovoltaic system on a Providence College roof. The specifications and aesthetics of the system are discussed, as is the building addition on which it was installed.
Murrieta Mesa High School.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2010/Jan_IndividualArticles/CASH_Register_Jan5.pdf CASH Register; v31 n1 , p10,11 ; Jan 2010
Profiles this new California high school that exceeds the state energy requirements by 29.4%.
Science in a New Light.
Burris, Charlie Texas Architect; v60 n1 , p48-53 ; Jan-Feb 2010
Profiles the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building at Texas A&M University. The building represents the institutions first foray into sustainable design, conforms to the new campus master plan, and serves interdisciplinary functions. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
Outside the Box.
Glitsch, Val Texas Architect; v60 n1 , p44-47 ; Jan-Feb 2010
Profiles a new science wing at a Dallas private school, describing the design, LEED features, and funding. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
The Future is Now.
Goetzman, Amy Architecture Minnesota; v36 n1 , p20-23,51 ; Jan-Feb 2010
Profiles the Leonard A. Ford Hall science building at the University of Minnesota-Mankato. The high performance building's details are discussed, as is its popularity as a student meeting place. Photographs, plans, and a list of project participants are included.
Teaching Moment.
McGuire, Virginia The Architect's Newspaper; v7 n19 , p18 ; Nov 18, 2009
Profiles the Germantown Friends School's new science center, a highly sustainable building employing photovoltaics, fresh air ventilation, geothermal heating and cooling, a vegetative roof, sustainable building materials throughout, and exposed building systems.
Monkseaton High School.
http://www.newsguardian.co.uk/latest-news/New-multimillion-pound-school-is.5807383.jp News Guardian; Nov 09, 2009
Profiles this new British high school that combines cost-effectiveness with student-led design and extremely high levels of innovation. Its distinctive oval and aerodynamic shape means it needs less energy to heat or cool and its orientation was specifically planned to maximize daylight but minimize over-heating. The multi-layered, open-plan interior of the building has also been constructed to maximize natural daylight. Its domed roof places an emphasis on allowing natural light into the building, and very few ceilings have been installed between its three floors. The design avoids the use of square classrooms, and incorporates triangular teaching spaces to create a 360 degree teaching environment which enables the teacher to be the focus of the students, wherever they are in the room. Sustainability features include thermal solar panels for hot water and a natural air ventilation system which uses 'wind catchers' incorporated into the school's roof.
Bethke Elementary School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0911/091124.html Design Cost Data; v53 n6 , p24-26 ; Nov-Dec 2009
Profiles this LEED Gold prototype school feature daylighting, upgraded exterior insulation, and displacement ventilation. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Grand Valley State University Laker Turf Building.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0911/091152.html Design Cost Data; v53 n6 , p52,53 ; Nov-Dec 2009
Profiles this LEED Gold long-span indoor sports field facility, positioned on the site to maximize daylighting, solar heating, and natural ventilation. Photovoltaics and a rainwater collection system are also featured. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Green Field Notes.
http://asumag.com/green/sustainable-design-projects-200911/?smte=wl American School and University; v82 n3 , p250-252,254-276 ; Nov 2009
Presents brief descriptions of "green" building features at 46 educational facilities. Background information of the feature and community response are also included.
Kroon Hall, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
http://archrecord.construction.com/Projects/bts/archives/universities/11_Kroon-Hall/default.asp Architectural Record; Nov 2009
Profiles this academic building with office space for 50 faculty and staff, three classrooms, a library, a learning center, a 175-seat auditorium, and an environment center for social gatherings. The contemporary structure blends the shape of a cathedral nave with that of a Connecticut barn, providing maximum performance in the New England climate. Extensive use of sustainable materials, rooftop photovoltaic panels, and a rainwater-harvesting system yielded a LEED Platinum facility. Project information and photographs are included.
Main Winners.
http://www.schooldesigns.com American School and University; v82 n3 , p14-22 ; Nov 2009
Profiles the five main winners in this competition, chosen for their adherence to the stated goal of the facility, their ability to enhance learning, functionality, and sustainability. Project information and photographs are included. (The URL for this citation links to the searchable database of American School and University Magazine s school design awards.)
Rector Science Complex Stuart Hall and James Hall, Dickinson College.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0911/091118.html Design Cost Data; v53 n6 , p18,22,23 ; Nov-Dec 2009
Profiles this LEED Gold facility that was attached to an existing building to form a courtyard that functions as a social hub. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Sherrerd Hall.
http://archrecord.construction.com/Projects/bts/archives/universities/11_Sherrerd-Hall/default.asp Architectural Record; Nov 2009
Profiles this new Princeton University academic building. The building's modern form, proportions, and patterned glass facade are drawn from surrounding buildings. Its green roof is the first on the Princeton campus. Other green features include an energy-efficient curtain-wall system, storm water controls, and bike parking facilities. Inside, classrooms and offices line the perimeter of the building, where floor-to-ceiling windows provide views and natural light. A three-story atrium fosters casual interaction between students and professors. Project information and photographs are included.
The Drive to Zero: Georg V. LeyVa Middle School on Target to Become First "Net-Zero Energy" Public School Facility in California.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2009/NovDec09/NovDecPDFs/CASH_Register_NovDec5.pdf CASH Register; v30 n11 , p10,11 ; Nov 2009
Profiles this San Jose school that is striving to maximize energy savings through photovoltaics, daylighting, high-efficiency lighting and HVAC systems, a cool roof, and extra insulation.
The Very Best of the 2009 Green Education Design Showcase.
School Planning and Management; v48 n11 , p25-36 ; Nov 2009
Profiles six educational facilities that feature innovative "green" building design features. The buildings were judged according to their use of the building as a teaching tool, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and site selection.
Teaching Green: Two Texas Projects Shape Future of Sustainable School Building.
http://texas.construction.com/features/2009/1101_TeachingGreen-1.asp McCampbell, Candy Texas Construction; Nov 2009
Discusses the advantages of daylighting to student achievement and lower energy costs, citing two "green" Texas schools that cost no more to build but are benefitting from reduced energy consumption.
Campuses as Living Laboratories for the Greener Future.
St. Arnaud, Bill; Smarr, Larry; Sheehan, Jerry; DeFanti, Tom EDUCAUSE Review; v44 n6 , p14-16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26-28, 30, ; Nov-Dec 2009
This article features the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as examples of the growing efforts of college and university campuses to create more sustainable buildings and to reduce carbon emissions. The authors stress that those who are in higher education have the opportunity to recommit themselves to enabling societal transformation by using each campus "cities" as proofs of concept for the green infrastructure revolution.
America's Greenest Colleges.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/07/greenest-colleges-harvard-business-energy-evergreen.html Wingfield, Brian Forbes; Oct 08, 2009
Presents Forbes Magazines list of greenest colleges, considering their participation in the Environmental Protection Agency's "Green Power Partnership," participation in the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, and participation in a voluntary sustainability tracking program run by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Colleges also received credit for making the Princeton Review's "2010 Green Rating Honor Roll." A slideshow featuring the selected schools accompanies the article.
California's Valedictorian.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Fall-2009-California-Department-of-Education.pdf Fentress, Curtis; Gidez, Greg; Bauman, Free; Popowski, Matt; Dickerhoff, Darryl; Webster, Tom High Performing Buildings; , p28-40,42-44,46-48,50 ; Fall 2009
This California Department of Education headquarters features LEED Gold certification an 110 sustainability strategies. These include underfloor air distribution, photovoltaics, daylighting, occupancy sensors, and low-VOC interior products.
Carbon Neutral Now.
http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20091021/carbon-neutral-now Russell, James Metropolis; v29 n3 , p72-79 ; Oct 2009
Profiles Yale University's Kroon Hall, an office and seminar room that aims at carbon neutrality. Southern exposure of the longest side of the building harvests substantial daylight.
Plano Elementary School: Small Steps, Big Savings.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/component/content/article Seibert, Kenneth High Performing Buildings; , p28-30,32-34,36,37 ; Fall 2009
Profiles this Kentucky school that is the latest success of the Warren County Public Schools. The district's energy saving steps began with encouraging conservation within existing buildings, and had grown to include five Energy Star facilities, and this school which features innovative geothermal HVAC and hot water systems, which are described.
Green: The Preferred Color Choice at St. Norbert College.
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2369 Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v12 n10 , p40,42,44 ; Oct 2009
Describes the highly-participatory sustainability efforts at this college, with staff, students, and faculty seizing various opportunities even in the absence of a master plan. Product research and outside funding for energy- efficient upgrades are also addressed.
A Lesson in Sustainability.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Cover_Story/BNP_GUID_9-5- 2006_A_10000000000000654625 Environmental Design and Construction; v12 n9 , p18-22 ; Sep 2009
Profiles the recycling of an outdated campus building into the new home for Arizona State University's School of Sustainability and Global Institute of Sustainability. The energy and water conservation features are described, as is the extensive recycled material content. Five additional environmentally conscious higher educational facilities are also cited in the article.
Nintendo Generation Gives it a Green Thumbs Up.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2009/Sept09 CASH Register; v30 n9 , p8,9 ; Sep 2009
Profiles Vacaville, California's Fairmont Elementary School. The highly energy-efficient school exceeds government standards by 30 percent, featuring natural lighting, displacement ventilation, photovoltaic panels, and a wind turbine.
Riverbend Elementary School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0909/090920.html Design Cost Data; v53 n5 , p20,22 ; Sep 2009
Profiles this large K-8 school that is organized into small grade-level clusters around a central courtyard. The buildings reflect the local agricultural vernacular style and the roofs support a photovoltaic system that reduces the utility cost by over 30 percent. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Snapshots: Ten Colleges and Universities Put Sustainability to the Test.
Briefly reviews "green" facilities at ten higher education institutions.
Soaking up the Storm.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5- 2006_A_10000000000000654540 Hieber, Mark; King, Susan Environmental Design and Construction; v12 n9 ; Sep 2009
Describes how Lawrence Technological University responded to a mandate to control rainwater runoff with a green roof on its new student services building, graywater toilets, and bioswales. Project statistics, a list of design and construction participants, and list of materials used are included.
Living and Learning in a Sustainable Community.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Feature_Article/BNP_GUID_9-5- 2006_A_10000000000000654598 Dixon, Baird Environmental Design and Construction; v12 n9 , p28-30,32 ; Sep 2009
Profiles The Commons at Vanderbilt University. The 300,000 square foot residential village consists of five new residence halls and five renovated ones, along with a freestanding dining facility. Each hall contains at least one classroom and a faculty apartment, along with music practice rooms and student amenities. The exteriors carefully match the historic campus architecture. Abundant sustainability features include extensive recycled content and extra insulation. Project statistics, a list of design and construction participants, and list of materials used are included.
Web Exclusive: Laboratory Goes Through-the-Roof Green.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Web_Exclusive/BNP_GUID_9-5- 2006_A_10000000000000650480 Matter, Tony
Profiles a new facility at Maine's Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, focusing on the design and insulation of more than eight inches of polyisocyanurate insulation in the roofing system that delivers extremely high R-values.
Green Up: Trends in Eco-Friendly Facility Design.
http://www.recmanagement.com/200909fe03.php Ocken, Jessica Recreation Management; v10 n9 , p28-33 ; Sep 2009
Discusses environmentally friendly trends in athletic facility design, with an emphasis on LEED certification. Examples of three higher education facilities are described.
Attention to Detail Makes WWU Building Unique.
http://www.djc.com/news/co/12009246.html Bacon, Sheila Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Aug 2009
Profiles Western Washington University s new Academic Instructional Center, featuring natural ventilation, controlled daylighting, and a unique combination of concrete and steel construction.
Medina School Celebrates Cycles of Nature, Learning.
http://www.djc.com/news/co/12009244.html McConachie, Lorne Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Aug 2009
Profiles the St. Thomas School in Medina, Washington. The LEED Gold private K-6 school features areas where boundaries between learning and play do not exist at the early grades. The school is daylit, naturally ventilated, has stormwater collection features, porous pavement, and visual aids that express the cycles of nature through the seasonal stages of the oak tree.
2009 Impact on Learning Awards.
http://www.educationdesignshowcase.com/ School Planning and Management; v48 n8 ; Aug 2009
Profiles eight schools cited in this annual awards program. The schools were selected according to their reflection of the challenge presented, functionality, flexibility and convertability, innovation, and enhancement of learning.
Douglas County Elementary School No. 42.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0907/090732.html Design Cost Data; v53 n4 , p32,35 ; Jul-Aug 2009
Profiles this Colorado school, designed as an energy-efficient and flexible prototype that could be adapted to other sites in the county. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, a floor plan, and photographs are included.
Ethical Culture Fieldston Middle School.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/09_Fieldston/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2009
Profiles this new New York private middle school. Features such as the third floor roof garden and rainwater-collecting cistern that collects water for local irrigation contributed to the schools' LEED Silver certification. Project information, plans, and photographs are included.
Windrush School Classroom Addition.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/09_Windrush/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2009
Profiles this new California private school facility. Naturally ventilated and cooled classrooms take advantage of the waterfront location. Radiant floor heating, photovoltaic panels, highly insulated concrete forms, interior insulation composed of recycled blue jeans, cradle-to-cradle window roller shades, and low-VOC interiors were incorporated as part of the schools efforts to obtain LEED platinum certification. Project information, plans, and photographs are included.
Loyola's Information Commons: Designed with Nature in Mind.
McLaughlin, Mark Facility Management Journal; v19 n4 , p58,60,61 ; Jul-Aug 2009
Reviews the extensive sustainability features of Chicago’s Loyola University Information Commons. These include a double-skin façade that manages heat flow and natural ventilation, abundant daylighting, recycled materials, and a sophisticated radiant heating system. The building yields a more than 50% energy savings over conventional buildings of its size.
Sustained Applause.
http://www.athleticbusiness.com/articles/article.aspx?articleid=2349&zoneid=1 Popke, Michael Athletic Business; v33 n7 , p31-37 ; Jul 2009
Discusses sustainable design of athletic facilities, citing projects that are using passive cooling, solar hot water, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and rainwater capture. The particular problems of athletic facilities with their large spaces and roof spans are addressed.
Cornell University's Climate Action Plan: The Engineer's Q & A with the Owner.
Walters, Mike; Beyers, Steve Facilities Manager; v25 n4 , p30-33 ; Jul-Aug 2009
Presents a dialogue between Cornell University's sustainability leader and their consultant that outlines the success of their efforts towards obtaining carbon neutrality.
American Canyon High School.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2009/June09 CASH Register; v30 n6 , p10,12 ; Jun 2009
Profiles this new California school, the first in the state to be verified by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
Tenth Annual Showcase of Outstanding Design and Architecture in Education.
http://www.educationdesignshowcase.com/ School Planning and Management; v48 n6 , pE1-E56 ; Jun 2009
Recognizes 44 outstanding new and renovated K-12 and higher education facilities. Each entry contains photographs, a text description, and summarized project data. Architect and manufacturer indices complete the supplement.
BIM School, Green School.
Yoders, Jeff Building Design and Construction; v50 n6 , p40-44,46,48,50,51 ; Jun 2009
Profiles the design and construction of California's American Canyon High School. The 260,000 square foot campus houses four smaller learning communities of 500-550 students, is CHPS verified, and includes sophisticated photovoltaic and geothermal systems. Building information modeling (BIM) impacted the design in a variety of ways, especially in enabling near 100% daylighting of classrooms.
Francis Parker School.
http://www.architectmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1006&articleID=965721 Brown, Bay Architect; v98 n5 , p69-75 ; May 2009
Profiles this new San Diego middle and upper school campus, with classroom connected by outdoor arcades, and windows that capture natural ventilation. Includes plans, photographs, and a list of project participants.
Lab of the Year Combines Efficiency, Site Sensitivity.
http://www.rdmag.com/Lab-Design-News/Articles/2009/05 Higginbotham, Julie Laboratory Design; v14 n5 , p3-7,25 ; May 2009
Profiles Columbia University's Gary C. Comer Geochemistry Building, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Campus. The facility was sited for minimal environmental impact, preserving views, avoiding runoff, and minimizing disturbance to the landscape. A high office-to-laboratory ratio is accompanied by daylit atriums for casual interaction.
Built to Last.
http://asumag.com/green/sustainable-design-education-success-200905/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v81 n10 , p14-19 ; May 2009
Reviews several "green" school buildings, built several years ago, that have proven their worth buy paying back the initial extra investment in sustainable products and techniques.
Grow Your Green Campus Organically.
http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2009/05/01/Green-Campus-P2.aspx Schaffhauser, Dian Campus Technology; v22 n9 , p30-34 ; May 2009
Profiles the coordinated sustainability efforts at Michigan's Delta College. These grew out of the college's facilities department, and were aided by their joining the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. Coordination of the sustainability task force, reconfiguration of the schedule to curb HVAC use, and the execution of an energy use inventory are addressed.
ASU Polytechnic Green.
http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/0422/building_1-1.html Smith, Susan Architecture Week; , pB1.1-B1.3 ; Apr 22, 2009
Profiles the new academic complex at the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus. Horizontal shades allow daylighting while protecting the building from extreme desert sun. Shaded walkways and courtyards create outdoor circulation areas that do not require air conditioning, photovoltaic panels adorn the roof, bioswales capture rainwater, and native plantings are used.
C-TEC: Ohio's First All-Green School.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ836342.pdf Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers; v84 n3 , p30-33 ; Apr 2009
In Ohio's Licking County, the Career and Technology Education Centers (C-TEC) is a leader in the green movement. This eco-friendly school incorporates environmental sustainability in all aspects of its programming and is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified public building in the state. This article describes the environmentally friendly conservation strategies behind the construction of the C-TEC.
Five to Watch. [Green School Pioneers.]
American School Board Journal; v196 n4 , p51,52 ; Apr 2009
Profiles five school systems' endeavors in creating high performance "green" schools.
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Rutgers University Relies on the Sun.
College Planning and Management; v12 n4 , p78-80 ; Apr 2009
Profiles a solar energy facility at Rutgers University's Livingston Campus. The $10-million investment is expected to net a profit of $6.6 million in 15 years, through sale of surplus electricity. Other sustainability efforts at the school include stormwater retention, reduction of surface parking, lighting replacement, and increased recycling.
Grow up, not out, with Green Design.
Gilmore, David School Planning and Management; v48 n4 , p22-24,26,27 ; Apr 2009
Presents lessons learned in the creation of the CHPS-certified Brea Olinda High School in Orange County, California. These include designing the school like a custom home, hiring a good design team and trusting them, and looking for efficiency in every category of the building.
Environmentally Conscious Changes on Campus.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2185 Lany, Tom; Owens, Charles College Planning and Management; v12 n4 , p62,64,66,67 ; Apr 2009
Profiles environmental efforts at Gustavus Adolphus College, including plastic carry-out dinnerware that is to be returned, washed, and reused; higher efficiency lighting, low water- use toilets, and high-efficiency clothes washers.
Lake Superior's Remedy.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ashrae/hpb_2009spring/#/0 Williams, David High Performing Buildings; , p6-17 ; Spring 2009
Profiles Minnesota's Two Harbors High School, a high performance school featuring native plants that require no irrigation, bicycle path connections to the town and other recreational areas, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and extensive heat recovery strategies.
A New Approach.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=2184 Winograd, Daniel College Planning and Management; v12 n4 , p48,50,52 ; Apr 2009
Describes how the University System of Georgia formed a team to monitor its own environmental compliance. Solutions for ongoing compliance, worked out with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and with the help of consultants are discussed, as are advantages of having trained auditors on the staff.
The Lean, Green Schoolhouse. [Students Learn Environmental Lessons from a Green School Renovation.]
http://www.edutopia.org/atrium-school-green-environment-renovation Schibsted, Evantheia Edutopia; v5 n2 , p50,52,54 ; Mar 2009
Profiles Massachusetts' Atrium School, a K-6 private institution housed in a reclaimed warehouse and office facility. The high performance building offers daylighting, rainwater reclamation, and high recycled content.
Energy Goes to School.
http://www.edcmag.com/Articles/Article_Rotation/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000514611 Detering, Paul Environmental Design and Construction; v12 n2 , p38,40 ; Feb 2009
Profiles the photovoltaic system at the Athenian School in Danville, California. The design and manner in which it was installed at no cost to the school are described.
Citations of Excellence Awards 2009: Creative Buildings Contribute to the Learning Experience.
Learning By Design; n18 , p6-10 ; 2009
Briefly profiles 14 school facilities and their respective design firms, cited in the 2009 Learning by Design competition as being thoughtful, compact, and regionally inspired.
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Grand Prize Award 2009: Stellar Spaces Support Enhanced Learning.
Learning By Design; n18 , p4,5 ; 2009
Profiles the Bioscience High School of Phoenix, grand prize winner in the 2009 Learning by Design competition. The facility offers small learning communities, individual student workspaces supported by adjacent laboratories, a three-story common area, and a variety of sustainable features.
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Green Special Section.
Learning By Design; n18 , p30-52 ; 2009
Profiles 20 primary, middle, secondary, and higher education school facilities selected by the 2009 Learning by Design competition as demonstrating outstanding attention to sustainability. For each project, a description, list of project participants, costs, and photographs are included.
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Honorable Mention Awards 2009: Excellence through Adaptation.
Learning By Design; n18 , p11-13 ; 2009
Briefly profiles six school facilities and their respective design firms, cited in the 2009 Learning by Design competition as being flexible and student oriented, as well as containing significant sustainability features.
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The Romoland Middle School.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2009/jan09/Jan09Final.pdf CASH Register; v30 n1 , p12,13 ; Jan 2009
Profiles this 1,400-student California middle school, featuring a multi-building campus layout, daylighting, and waterless and low-consumption plumbing.
Designs on Sustainability and Learning.
Mason, Craig Learning By Design; n18 , p170 ; 2009
Uses DuPont, Washington's Pioneer Middle School as an example of a sustainable facility that figures prominently in the curriculum. Electronic displays within the building illustrate energy consumption and energy savings, outdoor gardens host experiments in food and herb cultivation, and an extensive recycling program includes composting of cafeteria food.
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Mountain Do.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/08_Aspen.asp Novitski, B. J. Architectural Record; Supplement , p60-63 ; Jan 2009
Profiles Colorado's Aspen Middle School, featuring mountain views from every room, abundant daylighting, flexible room partitions, and a LEED Gold rating. Plans, photographs, building statistics, and a list of project participants are included.
Rx for Platinum.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles 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.
An Education in Sustainability.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/maintenancemanagement/article/Managers-Generate-Funding-for-Capital-Projects--10218 Matt, Chris Maintenance Solutions; v16 n12 , p6,7 ; Dec 2008
Discusses Stanford University's evolution from a campus-wide energy saving retrofit program, to customized efforts concentrated on the institutions 12 most energy-intensive buildings. These include laboratories, a museum, and a mixed-use building that constitute 33 percent of campus electricity use. Approaches to particular ventilation and environmental requirements are described.
2008 Green Design Awards.
School Planning and Management; v47 n11 , pG1-G32 ; Nov 2008
Presents a panel of judges selections of 26 exemplary K-12 and higher education buildings, in the categories of Building as a Teaching Tool; Energy Efficiency and Conservation; Visual, Acoustical, Thermal and Air Quality Indoor Environment; Materials; Site Selection and Development; and Water Conservation. Photographs, building statistics, green principles followed, and a description accompany each project.
The Benefits of Life-Cycle Costing.
Wiens, Janet College Planning and Management; v11 n11 , p27,28,30 ; Nov 2008
Describes how early commitment to "green" design and construction, as well as careful attention to life-cycle costs yielded a the highly-rated LEED-Platinum Applied Research Development Building at Northern Arizona University.
Street Dixon Rick Gets Re-Inspired by the Campus that Inspired America.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/1010/1010d_vanderbilt.cfm Mortice, Zack AIArchitect; v15 , p2 ; Oct 10, 2008
Profiles new dormitories at Vanderbilt University's Peabody Campus that recall the architecture of the University of Virginia, after which the institution was modeled and to whose style it has adhered. The traditional neoclassical buildings host a variety of modern sustainability features in a residential college layout that includes classrooms and faculty apartments.
Bridge from the Past: The Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Tulane.pdf James, Vincent; Yoos, Jennifer; Knuston, Nathan High Performing Buildings; , p28-30,32,34-36,38,40-42 ; Fall 2008
Profiles this Tulane University center which features responds to the mild environment with operable windows, solar-driven ventilation, chilled radiant surfaces, and separate thermal zones. Details of water control for the below sea-level site are also included.
They Say They Want a Revolution.
http://campustechnology.com/articles/2008/10 Ramaswami, Rama Campus Technology; v22 n2 , p38-40,43,44,46,47 ; Oct 2008
Profiles LEED-certified and otherwise sustainable new dormitories at Rice Unversity, Angelo State University, the University of New Hampshire, and Pitzer College. These new facilities respond to a surge in student demand for environmentally responsible living, and details of heating, lighting, and other low-energy use features are included.
Green Goals Guide UW's Architecture Hall Renovation.
http://www.djc.com/news/co/11203995.html Johnson, Chris Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce; Aug 28, 2008
Profiles the renovation of Washington University's 1908 Architecture Hall, emphasizing attention to natural ventilation, energy-saving windows, and other "green" retrofits.
Passing the Green Test.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Passing%20the%20Green%20Test.pdf Caldwell, Anja High Performing Buildings; , p66-70,72,74,75 ; Summer 2008
Profiles the Great Seneca Creek Elementary School in Montgomery County, Maryland. The high-performance facility includes a geoexchange HVAC system, low- and no-water use restroom fixtures, use of locally sourced and environmentally friendly building materials, native plantings with wetlands and an educational garden; green cleaning practices, and extensive recycling.
Making Business Sense.
http://www.hpbmagazine.org/images/stories/articles/Making%20Business%20Sense.pdf Duffy, Kent High Performing Buildings; , p4-8,10,12,13 ; Summer 2008
Profiles the University of Oregon's Lillis Business Complex, featuring natural ventilation, abundant daylighting coordinated with artificial lighting that adjusts automatically, and photvoltaics. A chart illustrates the building's low energy use and year-round savings.
Green Schools: Electric Youth.
http://thejournal.com/articles/2008/06/01/green-schools--electric-youth.aspx Demski, Jennifer T.H.E. Journal; v35 n6 , p36,38 ; Jun 2008
This article describes Maryland's Montgomery County Public Schools initiative called the School Eco Response Team, through which each school in the district receives personalized guidelines for energy usage and is rewarded for achieving those goals each semester. The article also describes the Great Seneca Creek Elementary School, Maryland's first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified elementary school. These initiatives demonstrate that what MCPS has done is involve its students in tasks that could have easily been assigned to building maintenance, but in so doing, the students have changed the whole culture of energy use throughout the district, providing them with lessons to last a lifetime.
James C. Enochs High School.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2008/MayFinal.pdf CASH Register; v29 n5 , p14 ; May 2008
Profiles this 2,500-student Modesto, California high school that exceeds energy efficiency requirements by 17%. Daylighting, sun shading, and an innovative HVAC system are cited, and the open layout that enhances views and encourages socialization is described.
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.
Green on Top.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1772 School Planning and Management; v47 n4 , p93,94 ; Apr 2008
Profiles the many "green" features of the Radnor Middle School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. These include the recycling of 85 percent of demolition and construction waste, a green roof, daylighting, water-efficient fixtures, and a geothermal HVAC system.
Greening Middlebury College.
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1796 Brown, Robert; Viccica, Paul College Planning and Management; v11 n4 , p80-85 ; Apr 2008
Reviews highlights of sustainable building and campus management practices at this institution, focusing on the features of a new library addition and a power plant that will run on wood chips.
Sustainable Literacy Center.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1781 Corb, Michael School Planning and Management; v47 n4 , p84-87 ; Apr 2008
Profiles the Springfield (Pennsylvania) School District's new Literacy Center, outlining the design process, changes made as a result of a performance analysis of the design, and the savings anticipated from the final building.
Model Behavior.
http://www.peterli.com/spm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1780 Hoffman, Paul School Planning and Management; v47 n4 , p54,56,58,60,32 ; Apr 2008
Profiles Wisconsin's Northland Pines High School, a LEED Gold-certified facility, discussing the coalition of school, community, and designers that created it, and the influence of its sustainability features on the community.
Pfeiffer Architects Helps Washington State University Renovate Its Student Union Building and Pursue LEED Accreditation
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek08/0307/0307i_leedcub.cfm Kingsworth, Stephanie AIA Architect; Mar 07, 2008
Profiles a new student union featuring spaces for student organizations, student government offices, a variety of dining/food service offerings, more than 50,000 square feet of bookstore facilities, multiple retail vendors, a conference floor featuring an expanded ballroom, meeting rooms, and a catering kitchen. Additional components include a THX-certified 500-seat auditorium/cinema, a flexible student entertainment venue similar to a small black-box theater, and a mix of active and quiet lounges and study spaces—all in fresh, dynamic, light-filled spaces. The University is pursuing LEED certification with sunscreens, radiant heating and cooling, operable windows, and sustainable/green construction materials and finishes.
Davey Jackson Elementary School: Sustaining Community Through Greener Education Facilities in Wyoming.
http://colorado.construction.com/features/archive/0803_feature1b.asp Leslie, Melissa Colorado Construction; Mar 2008
Case study of an aging elementary school on an 11-acre site in Jackson, Wyoming that will be replaced by a new $22.7-million building incorporating green elements into its classrooms. The daylighting, solar energy and environment will enhance the school’s curriculum through the solar energy meters on display, a commons area that opens up to the elk refuge, and learning landscapes located just outside the building.
Green Leaders.
http://asumag.com/green/green_leaders_schools_district/ Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v80 n6 , p18-20,22,24,25 ; Feb 2008
Profiles early leaders in "green" school design, citing continuing efforts by Montgomery County, Maryland; the Ohio School Facilities Commission; and Colorado's Poudre School District.
Grand Prize Award Pre-K to 12.
Learning By Design; n17 , p4,5 ; 2008
Profiles Portland's Rosa Parks School, a K-6 school selected for its division into small "learning neighborhoods" and outstanding attention to the environment.
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Green Designs Support Learning Environments.
Learning By Design; n17 , p8-11 ; 2008
Presents the ten Citation of Excellence award winners in this competition, with particular attention to four educational facilities that exhibit particularly innovative and well-executed sustainable designs. The recipients include primary, secondary, and higher education projects.
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Green Special Section.
Learning By Design; n17 , p30-58 ; 2008
Profiles 24 primary, secondary, and higher education facilities cited for their outstanding attention to sustainable design. For each project, a description, list of project participants, costs, and photographs are included.
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Blueprints for Learning.
Costlow, Andrew; Rawlins, Daniel Learning By Design; n17 , p198 ; 2008
Profiles sustainable features of two Indiana educational facilities.
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Head of the Class.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ashrae/hpb_2008winter/index.php Croxton, Randolph High Performing Buildings; , p14-18,20,21 ; Winter 2008
Profiles the University of Florida's Rinker Hall, an academic facility that achieved extensive daylighting throughout its three-storey structure, its preparation for photovoltaics, and siting that maximizes shade for cooling efficiency.
Green Building Design Is Affordable, Even for Public Schools.
Henrikson, Jennifer Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p5-9 ; 2008
Profiles West Brazos Junior High, the first LEED-certified public school in Texas. Low-cost "green" strategies yielded a high performance school at only $108.54 per square foot. Documented increases in student achievement at the new campus are also reported.
Building Green for Better Education.
Hoffman, Paul Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p17-19 ; 2008
Discusses the positive impact of sustainable school building features on learning, attitudes, staff morale, and attendance, illustrated with a profile of Wisconsin s LEED Gold certified North Pines High School.
Sustainability Standard.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/ms/article.asp?id=8083&keywords=sustainability,%20com missioning,%20leed,%20water%20conservation,%20recycling Matt, Chris Maintenance Solutions; v16 n1 , p6,7 ; Jan 2008
Reviews building features and materials that went into the renovation of Harvard's Blackstone building, yielding an energy- and water-saving facility. Of particular interest was the creative recycling of old building parts and construction waste.
Lighting the Way.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ashrae/hpb_2008winter/index.php Nicklas, Michael High Performing Buildings; , p38-42,44-46 ; Winter 2008
Reviews the extensive sustainability features of two Guilford County, North Carolina, schools, some of which were used in schools for the first time. These include daylighting, an energy-efficient building envelope, indirect lighting, solar hot water, photovoltaics, computerized monitoring of systems, recycled and locally produced building content, and native plantings.
A Successful Partnership.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_ROS.asp Novitski, B. Architectural Record; , p76-79 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Portland, Oregon's Rosa Parks School, including an overview of the school's design, educational and community program, and numerous "green" features.
Building as Teaching Tool.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_FOS.asp Novitski, B. Architectural Record; , p90-93 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. The 1,800-student school is divided into three semi-autonomous institutions of 600 students each, and architectural energy-saving features are incorporated into the curriculum. A list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included
A Call for Change.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/Media/PublicationsIssue/SCNJF08.pdf Perry, Amy School Construction News; v11 n1 , p16-18 ; Jan 2008
Profiles the San Francisco Waldorf School facility, a remodeled call center that has achieved LEED Gold certification due to high recycled building content, daylighting, water-saving fixtures, operable windows, room occupancy sensors, and 100 percent outside air.
High Performance Environment for the Future.
Porta, Matthew Educational Facility Planner; v42 n4 , p20,21 ; 2008
Profiles the high performance feature's of Denver's Valor Christian High School, which was designed and built in only 21 months.
Letting the Sun Shine In.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_NCH.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; , p86,87 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Iowa City's North Central Junior High School, whose extensive daylighting permitted a reduction in mechanical systems and considerable savings in square foot construction costs. A list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included.
Standout Student.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/071213-SCH_TAR.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; , p80-85 ; Jan 2008
Profiles Chicago's Tarkington School of Excellence, a LEED-certified K-8 facility built on a site acquired from the Chicago Park District. "Green" design features are detailed, and a list of project participants, photographs, and plans are included
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0711/071140.html Design Cost Data; v51 n6 , p40,42 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles this LEED Gold-rated school in Maryland, which serves as a "green" prototype for its system. Notable building features and ways in which the school engages occupants in environmental awareness are discussed. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
Twin Lakes Elementary School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0711/071146.html Design Cost Data; v51 n6 , p46,47 ; Nov-Dec 2007
Profiles this LEED Silver rated school in Minnesota, distinguished by easy observation of the entrances and playgrounds from the principal's office, design for expandability, 100 percent daylighting, and a variety of other "green" features. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
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.
Sustainable Classroom Design Captures San Francisco Bay Breezes and Sunlight.
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek07/1005/1005d_windrush.cfm Boniface, Russell AIArchitect; v14 ; Oct 05, 2007
Profiles the Windrush School in El Cerrito, California, which uses clerestory windows to capture natural ventialation and daylight. The school aslo features radiant heating, a photovoltaic system, and a green roof.
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.
T.C. Williams Gets New Eco-Friendly Building.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/13941973/detail.html NBC4.com; Aug 21, 2007
The new $90 million T.C. Williams High School building in Alexandria, Virginia will provide an environment that is better for learning, teaching and the planet. The building features more natural light, a roof that helps to offset heat in the summer and controls runoff, with rainwater being collected and stored underground, sensors that detect levels of carbon dioxide will control the air flow depending on need, which is cleaner and an energy saver.
The Maret Center Merits Attention.
http://www.peterli.com/archive/cpm/1587.shtm Kromm, David; Boyt, Art College Planning and Management; v10 n8 , p29,30,32,33 ; Aug 2007
Profiles this Missouri college academic building that is to be powered completely by renewable energy. Wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass resources will be used in the prototype facility, which also adheres to strenuous "green" design and construction practices such as a green roof, graywater treatment, rainwater harvesting, daylighting, and low-VOC interiors.
Green Design Powers New Elementary School.
http://www.cashnet.org/members/CASHRegister/2007/JulyFinal.pdf CASH Register; v28 n7 , p10 ; Jul 2007
Profiles California's Monterey Ridge Elementary School, which receives 50-60% of its electricity from a photovoltaic array on an adjacent hillside. The facility also features automated lighting, a cool roof, an automated energy management system and HVAC system, and a neighborhood location that minimizes commuting.
Middle School, Sidwell Friends School, Washington, DC.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_Sidwell/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this middle school addition that earned the highest (platinum) LEED certification, and offers sustainable features that are used to the educational program. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
North Central Junior High, North Liberty, Iowa.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12/07_NCJH/default.asp Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this new school that features so much daylighting that artificial light may not be necessary. The building is oriented to follow the sun's passage, is geothermally heated and cooled, and was constructed of materials that created minimal environmental impact, including assorted previously-made bricks salvaged from local brickyards. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Rosa Parks School, Portland, Oregon.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/k-12 Architectural Record; Jul 2007
Profiles this elementary school that shares a campus with a Boys & Girls Club and a Community Center. The sustainably designed walk-in school anticipates a LEED Gold certification. Building statistics, a list of project participants, and photographs are included.
Academic Achievement.
http://www.zinio.com/express2?issue=218150348 Malin, Nadav GreenSource; v2 n3 , p78-83 ; Jul 2007
Profiles Washington D.C.'s Sidwell Friends Middle School, a LEED Platinum-certified facility featuring onsite wastewater management, a wetland, extensive use of natural and recycled materials, and sophisticated passive and active energy-saving features.
An Unexpected Surprise.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Perry, Amy School Construction News; v10 n5 , p18-20 ; Jul-Aug 2007
Profiles the Langdon Woods Residence Hall at Plymouth State University. Design of the LEED Gold-certified building was incorporated into the curriculum, producing a popular dormitory that uses 58 percent less energy than a comparable conventional building, and has established a policy of sustainable building and renovation for the entire campus.
Academy of Environmental Excellence.
SchoolsforLife; n5 , p33-35 ; Jun 2007
Profiles Liverpool's St. Francis of Assisi Academy, a high-performance school featuring extended hours, solar panels, rainwater collection that supplies the toilets, grass roofs, and an extensive recycling program.
You, Too, Can Be Green: The Case for Campus Commitment and Action.
Gross, Michael Community College Journal of Research and Practice; v31 n6 , p463-474 ; Jun 2007
Over the course of a decade, Cape Cod Community College gained regional and national recognition as a leader within the "green campus" movement. Becoming "green" has meant becoming a local, regional, and national leader, a policy-change agent, and a financial beneficiary, with significant financial savings--some from lower costs, others from specific "green" choices.
COTE Top Ten Green Buildings
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek07/0413/0413n_cote.cfm Livingston, Heather AIArchitect; v14 ; Apr 13, 2007
The American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment have selected the 2007 top ten examples of sustainable projects that protect and enhance the natural environment. Included are the Global Ecology Research Center at Stanford University, the EpiCenter/ Artists for Humanity project in Boston, and Sidwell Friends Middle School in Washington, D.C.
The "Greening" of Whitmore Lake High School.
School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , pG42-G44 ; Apr 2007
Profiles the planning and design of this Michigan high school, representing a collaboration of district staff, community members, and the design and construction professionals. Site design, relocation of an historic farmhouse, stormwater management, and a geothermal system are highlighted.
Choosing Green.
http://www.newyork.construction.com/features/archive/2007/04_feature1A.asp Greer, Diane New York Construction; Apr 2007
Profiles seven New York private schools that have built sustainable facilities. Building statistics and a list of project participants are included for each example.
Growing from Good to Green.
Roger, Tom School Planning and Management; v46 n4 , pG38,G40,G41 ; Apr 2007
Reviews the $1.5 billion program to rebuild New Haven, Connecticut, schools, in which "green" standards are applied to all new projects. Examples of building features in place and the savings being realized are detailed, as are plans for future additions and inclusion of sustainability and high performance in the curriculum.
Pioneering Green Pays Off.
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Articles/Featured_Special_Sections/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000059999 Leppke, DeWayne Environmental Design and Construction; v10 n2 , p40-42 ; Feb 2007
Profiles Massachusetts' Monument Valley Middle School, describing it's many sustainable features. These include a geothermal HVAC system, heat recovery units, extra insulation, photovoltaic panels, orientation on the site, operable windows, photo and occupancy sensors, and indirect T-8 lighting.
Druk White Lotus School. Ladakh, Northern India
http://web.archive.org/web/20071008080212 (ARUP, 2007)
Located high in the Himalayan mountains, this describes a set of eco-friendly, non-denominational school buildings, combining modern education with local Buddhist culture, being constructed over a phased, ten-year seasonal program by ARUP. The project
aims to eventually provide education facilities for up to 800 pupils, aged 3 to 18, from poor and remote areas. On completion, facilities will include a health clinic, library, open-air temple, computer and science lab, vocational workshops, dining hall and residential accommodation for pupils and staff.
Going "Green" for Sustainability's Sake.
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.
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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.
A Learning Community.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS4_denver-1.asp Gonchar, Joann Architectural Record; Supplement , p116-119 ; Jan 2007
Profiles the The Denver School of Science & Technology, a charter school with open and flexible spaces that accommodate collaborative learning, team teaching, and small learning communities . The extremely energy-efficient building boasts thorough technology integration and functions as a part of the learning process. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Field of Vision.
http://archrecord.construction.com/schools/0701_CS6_benFranklin-1.asp Sokol, David Architectural Record; Supplement , p122-125 ; Jan 2007
Profiles Kirkland, Washington's Benjamin Franklin Elementary School. The daylit building operates without mechanical ventilation and is visually and spiritually connected to an adjacent stand of Douglas fir trees. Plans, photographs, and a list of project participants are included.
Homewood Middle School.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0611/061144.html Design Cost Data; v50 n6 , p44,45 ; Nov-Dec 2006
Profiles this Alabama school that maximizes prevailing winds, is 95% daylit, and uses 35% less energy than a code-compliant school of similar size. Building statistics, a list of the project participants, cost details, floor plans, and photographs are included.
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.
Environmental Design and Educational Performance, with Particular Reference to "Green" Schools in Hampshire and Essex.
Edwards, Brian W. Research in Education; v76 , p14-32 ; Nov 2006
This article examines the argument that "green" schools enhance educational performance. Having set the context of the relationship between environmentalism and the design of schools in the twentieth century, the article explores the performance of a number of green schools built in the UK between 1980 and 1995. The aim is to discover whether attention to environmental or ecological design produces measurable benefits in terms of learning levels in the classroom and the general performance of the school. The focus of the research is upon two clusters of green primary schools built 1980-95 by the local education authorities in Essex and Hampshire. In order to undertake the evaluation a methodology is proposed with criteria established for what design and construction characteristics constitute a "green" school. Key performance indicators available as a consequence of OfStEd inspections, SATS results, teacher turnover and pupil absenteeism rates are used to assess the performance of the schools in educational terms. Central to the hypothesis is that good environmental design leads to enhanced educational performance by pupils and improved productivity on the part of teachers. The methodology consists of comparing the performance of green schools with that of orthodox schools which share similar characteristics of size, location and socio-economic features, and then relating variables of educational performance to design features. Three initial findings are highlighted: first, the importance of classroom daylight levels to learning; second, the benefits to the school of secondary sun spaces; third, the need for attention to the relationship between ventilation and acoustic control in open-plan solar schools. [Author's abstract]
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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
Where Big-City Schools Meet Microsoft Smarts.
Borja, Rhea Education Week; v26 n4 , p32-35 ; Sep 20, 2006
Profiles Philadelphia's School of the Future, a high school created through a partnership of the school district and Microsoft. The innovative school in a distressed neighborhood features rainwater collection for toilet operations, photovoltaic panels, a green roof, an energy-efficient HVAC system, and an innovative educational program.
Lessons Learned. [Los Altos School District , Los Altos, Calif]
http://www.greenbuildingnews.com Totty, Patrick GreenBuilding News; Aug 10, 2006
Describes the relationship between the Los Altos School District and San Francisco-based Gelfand Partners Architects – a relationship that has given the district a greened, modernized infrastructure and Gelfand a slew of honors and awards. Once Los Altos 's revamped schools began operating with their new energy-saving devices, the district is now enjoying about a 35 percent across-the-board savings in energy costs.
The Top 10 Green Schools in the U.S.: 2006
http://web.archive.org/web/20071012172232rn_1 McRandle, P.W. and Smith, Sara Smiley GreenGuide; Aug 2006
GreenGuide describes the most environmentally-committed K-12's in the U.S., according to these criteria: green building and construction; electricity supply, food, recycling, procurement policies, transportation, environmental curriculum, environmental contaminants, school green spaces, and environmental quality.
Testing the "Green" Philosophy.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pmg/ub0606-GG/index.php Sugg, Joe; Chaney, Elizabeth University Business; v9 n6 , pG19,G20 ; Jun 2006
Describes the features of Santa Clara University's sustainable demonstration building, created as a laboratory to monitor differences in comfort and energy use and to serve as a model for future campus construction. Justifications for higher construction costs are presented along with examples of sustainable preplanning at other universities.
Head of the Class for No GHG-School.
Harouni, Raif; Nichols, Laurier; Jean-Louis, Marie-Judith ASHRAE Journal; v48 n5 , p22-24,26,27 ; May 2006
Profiles the building and HVAC design of Quebec's Ecole du Tournant, which emits no greenhouse gasses and uses 80% less energy than a typical school built according to the standard energy code. The composition of the roof, exterior walls, and windows, as well as the efficient lighting system are briefly described. The geothermal heat pump and makeup air unit using solar walls are covered in detail.
Smart Design.
http://www2.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=179 Kendler, Peggy District Administration; v42 n5 , p60-63 ; May 2006
Describes Lakes Community High School of Lake Village, Illinois, and Hassan Elementary School of Rogers, Minnesota. These two high performance, community use schools feature energy efficiency, flexible design, abundant daylighting, and conserved wetlands available for the educational program.
Energy Efficiency for Tropical Campus
Lek, Siang; Min, Zaw ASHRAE Journal; v48 n5 , p48-50,52,53 ; May 2006
Describes energy efficiency achieved at a Singapore university through energy-efficient lighting and air-conditioning, an integrated building management system, and extensive use of natural ventilation and daylighting.
Great Green Schools.
http://www.mywire.com/a/Mothering/Great-green-schools-from-Green McRandle, P. W. Mothering ; v136 ; May-Jun 2006
Green Guide's description of award-winning green schools: Case Middle School at Punahou School, Honolulu, Hawaii; Clackamas High School, Clackamas, Oregon; Clearview Elementary School, Hanover, Pennsylvania; Goodwillie Environmental School, Ada, Michigan;
John M. Langston High School Continuation and Langston-Brown Community Center, Arlington, Virginia; Michael E. Capuano Early Childhood Center, Somerville, Massachusetts; Sonoji Sakai Intermediate School, Bainbridge Island, Washington; Third Creek Elementary School, Statesville, North Carolina; Willow School, Gladstone, New Jersey.
AIA COTE Selects Top Ten Green Buildings for 2006
http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/0421/0421cote.cfm AIA Architect; Apr 2006
Among the winners of the AIA Committee on the Environment's top 10 examples of green design are two schools: Ben Franklin Elementary School, Kirkland, Washington, by Mahlum Architects, and the School of Nursing and Student Center, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, by BNIM Architects.
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.
Is This the School of the Future?
Hogan, Kevin Scholastic Administrator; , 2p. ; Feb 2006
The leaders behind Philadelphia and Microsoft’s grand experiment in education want to create the definitive 21st-century learning laboratory. This discusses the project, and includes a sidebar with a floor plan and "factors for success."
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.
Artists for Humanity EpiCenter.
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_artists4humanity/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this Boston private art-oriented school for at-risk teens that was constructed on a small site in an industrial zone requiring environmental remediation. The resulting LEED platinum-certified school is able to sell surplus electricity from its photovoltaic arrays. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
Teton Science Schools Jackson Campus.
http://www.archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/05_teton/overview.asp Architectural Record; Dec 2005
Describes this environmentally thoughtful Wyoming campus that concentrates nine new buildings on 16.5 of the 880 acres of its wilderness site. The orientation of the buildings maximizes exposure to wildlife, natural ventilation, daylighting, and photovoltaic cladding. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs are included.
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.
ECHO Academy, Tiffin, Iowa.
Design Cost Data; v49 n6 , p34,35 ; Nov-Dec 2005
Describes this alternative high school that features a geothermal well field for heating and cooling, a wetlands septic system, and landscape plantings grown by the students. Building statistics, a listing of the design and construction participants, cost details, a floor plan and photographs are included.
The School Building as Futuristic Teaching Tool.
Century 21 Schools; , p68-77 ; Fall 2005
Profiles in detail the Kingsmead School in Northwitch, Great Britain. This high performance primary school features movable walls, winter gardens, enhanced technology, photovoltaics, a biomass boiler, solar hot water, rainwater harvesting, and several other notable features. The considerably higher than average construction cost is believed justified by operational savings and the use of the building itself as a teaching tool.
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Schools Seek Formula for High Performance.
http://www.facilitiesnet.com/bom/article.asp?id=3280 Brooks-Pilling, Tom; Wright, Chris Building Operating Management; v52 n9 , p23,24,26,28,30 ; Sep 2005
Discusses the benefits to education and community of better ventilation, acoustics, sustainable design, and energy savings. Building features from Missouri's Hazelwood School District are provided as examples.
A Green Education: Elementary Students Learn How to Be Good Inhabitants of Earth.
http://eco-structure.com/docs/archives%202005/eco_sept05 Koch, Christina Eco-Structure; , p16-20,22,24,25 ; Sep-Oct 2005
Profiles the Willow School in Gladstone, New Jersey. The private K-8 school emphasizes environmental stewardship through its building design and curriculum. Unusual sources for recycled building materials are described, as are painstaking site considerations, rainwater reclmation, and daylighting.
Growing GREEN, High-Performance Charter Schools.
http://web.archive.org/web/20051218223625 Wisconsin Charter Schools Association; Aug 11, 2005
Eco-charter schools with environment-focused and project-based programs are springing up throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states. Environment and sustainability are the integrating qualities of learning in "green," high-performance charter schools. Includes links to several "green" charter schools.
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.
Green School Is a Good Neighbor.
School Planning and Management; v44 n5 , pGB25-GB27 ; May 2005
Describes the construction techniques and building materials used in a Pennsylvania school, yielding an environmentally friendly facility at a lower than average construction cost.
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.
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.
Planning a Green Campus: New St. Louis Community College Campus Planning Process Offers Lessons in Sustainability.
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/1afdb5ecec697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____ Young, Dennis ; Brown, Gregory D. Environmental Design & Construction ; Jan 12, 2005
When St. Louis Community College began planning a new campus in West St. Louis County, the Trustees committed themselves to sustainability, a concept consistent with the college's philosophy that education should be "... a rewarding experience offered in an environment that fosters the growth and well-being of all members of the community it serves." They recognize that wise use of resources has health, quality of life, and financial benefits.
Green Machine.
http://www.canadianarchitect.com/issues/PrinterFriendly.asp?story_id Jen, Leslie Canadian Architect; v50 n1 , p16-18 ; Jan 2005
Describes a high performance engineering teaching facility at Kingston, Ontario's, Queen's University. The building features open floor plans with movable partitions instead of classrooms, exposed structural elements, and a variety of glazings that contribute to the curriculum. Includes photographs, elevations, plans, and project information.
High Performance Schools.
http://www.realtor.org/smart_growth.nsf/docfiles/winter05highperf.pdf/$FILE/winter05highperf.pdf Johnson-Wright, Heidi On Common Ground; , p34-39 ; Winter 2005
Discusses the benefits of high performance schools to learning, cost saving, environmental impact, property values, and parental support. Examples from Clackamas, Oregon, and Middleton, Idaho, are included.
Sense & Sustainability.
McClure, Rab Inform; v16 n3 , p16-21 ; 2005
Describes Richmond, Virginia's Greenwood Elementary School, which boasts a lengthy list of sustainable features. Extra funding needed for sustainable specialty items was obtained by using standardized, low-maintenance materials for items such as exterior canopies, flooring, and exterior cladding. A listing of the design and construction participants, plans, and photographs 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.
Green Scene.
http://www.glef.org/magazine/ed1article.php?id=art_1158&issue=sept_04 Furger, Roberta Edutopia; v1 n1 , p28,29 ; Sep-Oct 2004
Reviews the innovative Roy Lee Walker Elementary School and how the sustainable building "surrounds" the students with environmental education.
Berea College Turns Over a New Leaf.
Wevers, Kristen College Planning and Management; v7 n6 , p50,52 ; Jun 2004
Describes the College's new "Ecovillage" student residence, which combines conservation and technology to minimize its ecological footprint. The project features natural rather that chemical wastewater treatment, geothermal heating and cooling, solar-powered warm floors, recycled and reusable building materials, natural lighting, and environmentally friendly materials throughout.
Green School Gathers for Takeoff
http://www.architectureweek.com/2004/0526/environment_1-1.html Architecture Week ; May 26, 2004
Description of the elementary/ middle school in Lake Zurich, Illinois, by Legat Architects, Inc. The 218,000-square-foot building design demonstrates the latest sustainable design trends to save operational costs. These include shared facilities, efficient orientation and glazings, a heat recovery system that adapts to the season, and low-toxicity construction materials.
Green in the Mountains: What's New in Educational Facility Design?
Watkins, Rodney School Planning and Management; v43 n4 , pGB12,GB14,GB16,GB18,GB20 ; Apr 2004
Describes the environmentally conscious design and construction of the Lincoln County Comprehensive High School in Hanslaw, West Virginia.
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.
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.
Kvernhuset Ungdomsskole. [Fredrikstad, Norway]
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/04_kvernhuset/overview.asp Architectural Record; Mar 2004
Describes a very environmentally sensitive middle school in a woodland setting. Building statistics and architect information are included.
An Innovative School Revisited: Leith Academy and the Projects that Followed It.
http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/47/11/34275839.pdf MacKenzie, Don PEB Exchange; v2004/1 n51 , p14-16 ; Feb 2004
Describes the success of Edinburgh's Leith Academy, built in 1991 on an innovative flexible plan which has adapted to changes in capacity and educational programming and is a source of community pride. The design principles of the Academy were applied in subsequent new and renovated facilities.
A Perfect MATCH
http://www.aisc.org/ Pollak, Beth S. Modern Steel Construction; v44 n2 , p26-30 ; Feb 2004
Case study of the Media and Technology Charter High School (MATCH) in Boston, Massachusetts. The new charter school was designed as a renovation and adaptive reuse of a concrete-framed building. The three-story structure was built in 1918 as a showroom for the Lincoln Motorcar Company, but for the last three decades has housed a retail auto parts store. The building's historical integrity and aesthetics were preserved while a functional, high-tech, and cost-effective green space was created. The school installed 22 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on its roof to provide electricity to the building. The school building has won awards from the 2003 Northeastern Green Building Awards, the 2002 Boston Preservation Alliance Achievement Awards, and DesignShare's 2002 Awards for Innovative Learning Environments.
Placing Students First: Promoting Innovation in Sustainable Design.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Samish, Rob School Construction News; v6 n6 , p25-27 ; Sep 2003
Describes the innovative features of the Truckee Middle School in Truckee, California. The school utilizes daylighting, environmentally sensitive building materials, water management and geothermal energy to create a high performance learning environment.
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.
Going Green.
http://www.universitybusiness.com/page.cfm?p=288 Morris, Jeff University Business; Jun 2003
Case study of the nation's first "green" law school, the new University of Denver College of Law. The state-of-the-art facility project includes proactive design for indoor air quality through superior ventilation; a smoking ban; a carbon monoxide monitoring system; low-emitting paints, carpets, and composite wood products; and indoor chemical and pollutant controls.
Peak Performance.
http://asumag.com/ar/university_highperformance_schools/index.htm Kennedy, Mike American School and University; v75 n8 , hp4 - hp7 ; Apr 2003
Discusses the benefits of high-performance schools, which enhance the learning environment for students while saving energy, resources, and money. Describes initiatives of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools and the high-performance design of Carleton College in Minnesota.
Ross School, Ross, California.
http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/K-12/ Architectural Record; v191 n3 ; Mar 2003
Describes the title school building by EHDD Architecture, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. A model of sustainable design is realized in this classroom addition that features daylighting. In lieu of air-conditioning, sloped roofs have an integral radiant barrier and flat roofs have single-ply white roofing both to reduce heat gain. Extensive native planting in the courtyard includes a habitat garden designed to attract a variety of insects and bird species and used in the education of the students. [Free subscriber registration is required.]
Maine's Noble Success.
http://www.energyvortex.com/pages/headlinedetails.cfm?id=655 Marcotte, Robert M.; Greim,Clifton W. EnergyVortex.com; 2003
This discusses energy management in the new Noble High School in North Berwick, Maine. The graphical user interface, located in the custodian's office, allows staff to control the indoor environment throughout the building.
The staged operation of two, 4,000-MBtuh oil-fired boilers is another method for energy savings. The air conditioning system found in the library, and other parts of the school, is designed with an economizer cooling cycle. The school's EMS also helps control a problem with wastewater.
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.
A Building Lovely as a Tree.
Calmenson, Diane Wintroub Interior and Sources; , 5p. ; Sep 09, 2002
Article provides detailed description of new Center for the Environment at Catawba Collge in Salisbury, NC. The 21,000-square-foot, three-story building was designed to be sustainably constructed. Energy systems include photovoltaic and solar panels, closed-loop geo-exchange heating and cooling, rainwater runoff collection for irrigation, and light and occupancy sensors. Recycled building materials were used and construction debris was carefully managed, resulting in a recycling rate of 86%.
Modern Vernacular.
http://www.cdnarchitect.com/issues/ Taggart, Jim Canadian Architect; v47 n8 , p16-19 ; Aug 2002
Describes the design of the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in British Columbia, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, consultants, and cost, as well as floor plans and photographs. Discusses how the design for this First Nations school blends aboriginal constructs and environmentally-friendly principles.
Building a School in India.
http://www.architectureweek.com/2002/0724/building_1-1.html Barker, Don Architecture Week; Jul 24, 2002
The new Druk White Lotus School in the Indian State of Ladakh, at the foot of the Himalayas, is being built to help maintain the rich cultural traditions based on Tibetan Buddhism, while equipping the children for life in the 21st century. When completed in 2009 it will include a nursery and infant classrooms, and will accommodate 800 local children aged 3 to 18 with a health clinic, library, open-air temple, computer and science lab, vocational workshops, dining hall, and housing for both pupils and staff.
Since 1997, engineers and architects from Arup and Arup Associates in London have been working with the Ladakhi Buddhist community and the United Kingdom-based charity, the Drupka Trust, to design and build a self-sustaining community using a combination of traditional and modern building methods and materials.
Green Pays Its Way--Performance-Based Fees.
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/school/docs/clackamas.pdf Burns, Cameron M.; Eubank, Huston Solar Today; v16 n4 , p36-39 ; Jul-Aug 2002
Reports that giving building and design professionals a financial incentive to create high-efficiency schools has proven to be a winning strategy for both the firms that design and build schools and the students who learn in them. Uses the North Clackamas High School project in Oregon as a case study. The benefits of performance contracting are described.
Campus Buildings that Teach Lessons.
Fickes, Michael College Planning and Management; v5 n3 , p14-18 ; Mar 2002
Describes how Brown University has begun looking at building design and performance as a shadow curriculum that supports or argues with the principles being taught in a building's classroom. Discusses the energy-efficient design and construction of W. Duncan MacMillan Hall, a building serving the geology, chemistry, and environmental sciences programs.
Sensitive Issues.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Schneider, Jay School Construction News; Mar-Apr 2002
Case study of Roy Lee Walker Elementary in McKinney, Texas, one of the country's most environmentally-friendly schools. The sustainable features of the school are described.
North Clackamas High School: A Model for Green Design.
http://www.betterbricks.com/ Betterbricks; 2002
The active and passive energy-saving features of the building envelope and interior heating/cooling/lighting systems ensure that the new Clackamas High School, with its daylighting, open spaces, multi-function flexibility, and natural ventilation systems, is not only comfortable and healthy for occupants, but economical to operate, as well.
Green Connection.
http://www.cdnarchitect.com/issues/ Down, David Canadian Architect; v47 n1 , p12-15 ; Jan 2002
Reviews the new Information and Technology Building at the University of Calgary, noting that the building is one of the most significant examples "green" institutional design in Canada. The article explains the design planning process, which was greatly influenced by the faculty s request to have operable windows.
Buildings that Teach.
http://web.archive.org/web/20060930100917 Keep, Gary D. Educational Facility Planner; v37 n2 , p18-22 ; 2002
Discusses Walker Elementary School In McKinney, Texas as an example of a high performance, or green, school. The school blends the physical environment with the student learning process while protecting the site.
Code Green.
http://www.cdnarchitect.com/issues/ McMinn, John Canadian Architect; v47 n1 , p18-21 ; Jan 2002
Assesses the integrated approach to green design in the new Computer Science Building at Toronto's York University. The building design fulfills the university's demand to combine an energy efficient design with sustainability. Floor and site plans are included.
Gentle Geometry.
Poss, Melinda Koester Texas Architect; v52 n1 , p26-29 ; Jan-Feb 2002
Portrays the Madelyn Chafin Learning Center in DeSoto, Texas, which has an architectural design that creates a facility with five finger-like projections that are intended to blend into the natural surroundings, while providing abundant natural light and varied views of the outdoors. Includes photographs and a floor plan.
A Green Building on Campus.
Rosenbaum, Mark ASHRAE Journal; v44 n1 , p41-44 ; Jan 2002
Describes how techniques such as occupant control, careful sizing of the HVAC equipment, and using a direct digital control (DDC) system have helped the James L. and Evelena S. Oakes Hall at Vermont Law School to be environmentally friendly and save energy.
Rec and Effect.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Jones, Morgan School Construction News; v4 n7 , p18-21 ; Nov-Dec 2001
Explains how Washington State University built a combination 160,000 square foot recreation center and student union that was entirely funded by students at a cost of $39 million. The facility's sustainable features and award-winning lighting design are described.
Sports Facilities, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.
Amelar, Sarah Architectural Record; v189 n6 , p118-22 ; Jun 2001
Highlights a new K-12 school gymnasium in Mexico that changes and reacts to weather conditions, requires no air conditioning, and, on typical days, uses sunlight filtering through its ample clerestory as the sole source of illumination. Includes numerous photographs, a section drawing, and a site plan.
It's Easy Being Green.
http://www.schoolconstructionnews.com/ME2/Audiences Schneider, Jay School Construction News; v4 n4 ; May-Jun 2001
Case study of the Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio, Texas, the state's first major high school facility to incorporate environmental planning, low-maintenance sustainable architecture, and efficient systems.
Sustainable Learning.
Hoekstra, Joel Architecture Minnesota; v27 n2 , p40-43 ; Mar-Apr 2001
Shows how architectural design can merge ecological living and learning as illustrated by the Wolf Ridge's new Environmental Learning Center in Finland, Minnesota. It showcases such renewable-energy technologies as wind-generated power and photvoltaic panels for power generation, radiant in-floor heating fed by Wolf Ridge's wood-burning power plant, and energy-efficient fluorescent lighting controlled by motion detectors. Photos and design details are provided.
The Green Schools Revolution.
Sturgeon, Julie College Planning and Management; v4 n3 , p22,24,26,28-29 ; Mar 2001
Provide expert opinions on why green construction has not become mainstream, and what is will take for it to get there. They point primarily toward money as the primary reason green construction lags in higher education, but also note that its going to take education to turn things around. State College's (Washington) commitment to environmental advocacy through the design of its Seminar II building is highlighted.
Dillard Drive Middle & Elementary School, Raleigh, North Carolina.
http://www.dcd.com/case_studies/0101/010137.html Design Cost Data; v45 n1 , p37-39 ; Jan-Feb 2001
Presents design features of the Dillard Drive Middle & Elementary School (North Carolina) that incorporates daylighting in the majority of the classrooms, the gymnasium, dining room, and media center. The design also uses advanced lighting controls, fiber optic networking, automatic environmental controls, and an energy management system that interfaces with the school's central management system. Photos are included.
School for The Millenium: New Suburban Seattle Elementary School Features Many
Green Elements, Illustrates Green Building Challenges
http://www.newsdata.com/enernet/conweb/conweb59.html#cw59-2 Pacific Northwest Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Newsletter; Nov 30, 2000
Millenium Elementary School in suburban Seattle features a geothermal heating/cooling system, stormwater reuse, solar-energy panels, a small wind turbine, waterless urinals and
assorted other resource-saving features. The Kent School District bills its newest school as a green prototype, and an excellent place to teach the environmental message to children.
Wilbert Snow School, Middletown, Connecticut.
Weathersby, William, Jr. Architectural Record; , p118-121 ; Nov 1999
Describes a Connecticut elementary school design that integrates the natural outdoor environment with the school, unites several buildings into a unified whole, and preserves forest pathways for public use. Photos and a floor plan are included.
Montessori Island School [Tavernier, Florida]
Dunlop, Beth Architectural Record; v 185 n10 , p118-121 ; Oct 1997
Examines a Florida Montessori school design that does not use air conditioning and is naturally lighted. Discusses design considerations that took advantage of natural surroundings, the architectural approach that helped bring the outdoors closer to the classroom, and the environmental pay-off.
Case Studies of
High Performance Schools
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/school/highperform.shtml The Oregon Office of Energy's web page on high performance schools features several detailed case studies, including Ash Creek Intermediate School, Dalles Middle School and Clackamas High School.
CHPLE: Center for High Performance Learning Environments
http://www.chple.arch.vt.edu/ In collaboration with Labs21 and the Institute for Connecting Science Research to the Classroom, the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech has created a new Center for High Performance Learning Environments. The Center serves as a resource for designers, engineers, system consultants, teachers, school administrators, facility managers, and others interested in improving the design and operation of K through 16 learning environments. The website focuses on a range of multidisciplinary activities, including energy efficiency, sustainability, systems integration, and integrating appropriate technology into a classroom of the 21st century.
Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Schools
http://www.chps.net/chps_schools/index.htm This webpage provides a growing list of school districts across California that are building high performance schools that are utilizing the CHPS design guidelines. Also provided are links to CHPS Demonstration Schools, with information on school type, number of students, size of school, architecture firm, and high performance features. This page is frequently updated.
DesignShare
http://designshare.com/ DesignShare provides a service as a facilitator of ideas and resources about best practices and innovation in schools from early childhood through the university level. Since 2000, over 400 award-winning case studies have been collected that showcase innovative learning environments from over 30 different countries. The detailed case studies include information on the design team, narratives, costs, images, plan diagram, and reviews. The website also publishes conference proceedings, original research, and practical design guidelines, and includes an e-newsletter, blog, and calendar.
Education Design Showcase
http://www.educationdesignshowcase.com/ A comprehensive database of cutting-edge projects, innovative solutions, and inspiring designs for education from School Planning & Management and College Planning & Management magazines. The project database can be searched by grade level, category, state, and alphabetically. Each project includes photographs and a detailed fact sheet.
Energy Design Resources. Building Types: Schools
http://www.energydesignresources.com/category/schools/ Includes design briefs, online tools, case studies, a newsletter, and related links. Energy Design Resources is a resource center for information on energy efficiency design practices
EnergySmart Schools Success Stories.
http://web.archive.org/web/20040706142541 These stories illustrate some of the successes being realized by students, teachers, administrators and communities nationwide to become more energy smart. Projects range from new construction, retrofits and renovations to energy education and adoption of best practices.
Green Building/High Performance Schools - Case Studies
http://www.greeningschools.org/resources/view_cat_admin.cfm?id=65 Links to more than 50 case studies on green schools and universities, compiled by the Greening Schools project of the Illinois EPA and WMRC.
Green Schools New Orleans Initiative
http://globalgreen.org/neworleans/schools/ In New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, schools became a critical component of its rebuilding efforts there. The goal of this initiative is to create healthier classrooms and more energy efficient schools that in turn improve student performance and save money for school districts, while helping to protect the environment and reducing carbon emissions. The Green Schools Initiative is made possible by a grant from the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund.
GreenSource Featured Projects
http://greensource.construction.com/projects/ Case studies of green projects, including schools, in a McGraw Hill Construction online publication.
High Performance School Program [Oregon].
http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/school/schlhm.shtml Oregon Department of Energy's program offers technical assistance, best practices research, design guidelines, and financing to encourage, support, and ensure that new schools constructed in Oregon over the next few years are high performance schools. Website includes information on high performance schools, LEED, tax credits, commissioning, and case studies.
IEA ECBCS Annex 36: Retrofitting of Educational Buildings. Case Studies.
http://www.annex36.com/beispiel.html Ten participating countries provide case studies that give an overview on the energy-efficient retrofits of specific educational buildings. Each case study includes a project summary, site information, and detailed energy-saving features.
Imagine Inspirational School Design
http://www.imagineschooldesign.org/index.html This website details examples of innnovative school designs from around the world, searchable by country, educational level, design type, educational model, and keyword. Each school profile provides a descriptive analyis, photographs, building statistics, and links to other resources related to the. The website also offers essays, a explanation of their criteria, and instructions for searching.
Learning by Design
http://www.asbj.com/lbd/ Learning By Design online displays winning projects from the print edition of the National School Boards Association's magazine American School Board Journal and adds a complete list of construction projects, region-by-region listings of experienced school architects, and feature articles from the print edition.
Northeast High Performance Schools Exchange. Case Studies.
http://neep.org/public-policy/3/78/High-Performance-Buildings/Policy NEEP's High Performance School Exchange has compiled a list of case studies on 60 schools in the Northeast that have been recently constructed, renovated, or are currently under construction and have incorporated high performance techniques into their design. These schools are listed by state and grade levels served and include information on projected energy usage savings, energy savings per square foot, and high performance elements utilized.
Success Stories. High Performance Design.
http://www.colorado.gov/rebuildco/success/high_performance_design.htm Rebuild Colorado provides case studies of several high performance school projects.
T.C. Williams High Schoolhttp://tcwilliams.alexandria.greentouchscreen.com/ Offers a virtual tour of Alexandria, Virginia's, T.C. Williams high school, emphasizing its many "green" features, and providing floor plans and photographs of educational and social spaces.
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.
U.S.Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. High Performance Buildings Database.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/database/ This is a searchable database of research data on various factors that affect a building's performance, such as energy, materials, and land use. The database collects information from buildings around the world. These may be certified green projects, or simply projects that have one or more notable environmental features. To search for K-12 and higher education facilities, click on building type and size. Case studies include an overview, environmental aspects, site and use, owner and occupancy, building programs, and a photograph.
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies: Kroon Hall.
http://environment.yale.edu/kroon/ This website details the concept, design, and construction process for this LEED-rated academic building. It describes the buildings features, offers videos of site visits during construction, lists the project participants, and provides floor plans.
Green Colleges and Universities http://www.ncef.org/rl/high_performanceHE.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on high performance, sustainable, green college and university facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, including sustainability and green design issues, cost and funding concerns, and educational and community benefits.
Green Schools http://www.ncef.org/rl/high_performance.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on high performance green school facilities, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, including sustainability and green design issues, cost and funding concerns, and educational and community benefits.
Impact of Green Schools on Learning http://www.ncef.org/rl/green_schools_learning_impacts.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the association between student achievement and the physical environment of green school buildings, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
LEED Certification for Schools http://www.ncef.org/rl/LEED.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating for schools, colleges, and universities.
School Energy Savings
http://www.ncef.org/rl/energy.cfm (National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, Washington, DC) Information on heating, cooling, lighting, and maintaining school and university facilities that results in energy efficiencies, compiled by the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
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