Chicago, IL
Legacy Charter School in Chicago, IL, which is 61,123 square feet and was certified LEED Platinum in 2017, was created with its community in mind. Its sustainability program is rooted in citizenship goals. Design features include geometric shapes and bright colors, and the school has PV panels that provide 13% of the electricity load.
Encinitas, CA
This project on the campus of the Grauer School is 9,196 square feet and was certified Gold in April of 2017. The new building has solar panels, a highly efficient HVAC system, and increased green space. In addition, the school devotes a third of their 6-acre campus to wildlife, native habitats, and nature trails.
Albuquerque, NM
Atrisco Elementary School in Albuquerque, part of New Mexico’s largest school system, was certified LEED Gold in February of 2017. This school has 300 PV panels and 27% of the recycled materials used in construction were sourced locally.
Cambridge, MA
Originally built in 1931, the newly renovated Cambridge Rindge school is 403,393 square feet and achieved LEED Gold in July of 2013. This 1,700-student school lowered their operating costs by $335,000 annually.
Baltimore, MD
At 158,960 square feet, Green Street Academy in Baltimore, MD achieved LEED Platinum in 2016. This charter school supports public transportation and has reduced overall parking lot area by sharing a lot with Kingdom Life Church.
Chapel Hill, NC
Northside Elementary School in Chapel Hill, NC, is 99,500 square feet and was certified LEED Platinum in July of 2014. This new school, built on a site that has housed a school since 1924, incorporates storm water management strategies such as a rainwater cistern and pervious pavements.
Charlton, MA
When Bay Path Regional Vocational Tech High School in Charlton, MA, renovated their facility in 2015, they reused 95 percent of the original structure and added 50,000 square feet and achieved LEED Silver in June of 2016. This now 249,393 square foot facility includes new science labs and a new media center.
Washington, DC
The first public high school for African Americans, the historic Dunbar Senior High School in Washington, DC was certified LEED Platinum in February of 2015. At 276,000 square feet, this school ties in its historic roots with elements such as a solar array and radiant flooring to save $250,000 in annual energy costs compared to the average DC public school.
Lake Mills, WI
The K-12 first school in the nation to receive LEED Platinum under v4, Lake Mills Elementary School in Lake Mills, WI is 93,284 square feet. It is a Department of Education Green Ribbon School and includes a green roof and solar hot water system.
Hyattsville, MD
Outperforming the Maryland High Performance Program requirements, Edward M. Felegy Elementary School in Hyattsville, MD achieved LEED Gold certification in October of 2017. Some of the sustainable strategies for this 92,000 square foot facility include a green roof, bioswales, and access to daylight in 91% of classrooms.