Alexandria, MN
The Alexandria Area High School in Minnesota is a little over 280,000 square feet and achieved LEED Silver certification in September of 2015. With two new three-story academic wings, housing 36 classrooms and 12 flexible learning spaces for groups of all sizes, the high school put sustainability as a core pillar for the design of the project.
Albuquerque, NM
At just over 32,000 square feet, the Ernie Pyle Middle School in Albuquerque achieved LEED Gold certification in September of 2017. With a new two-story classroom and a one-story arts building, the school utilizes daylighting and an outdoor teaching area to maximize sustainability. Furthermore, after installing a photovoltaics array, the school now saves 14% annually in energy costs.
Chicago, IL
The Aspira Business & Finance High School in Chicago, IL, began project design in 2010 and finished 5 years later at a cost of $22 million, achieving LEED Gold certification halfway through 2016. At just over 81,000 square feet, the charter school accommodates 900 students in a compact urban site, utilizing green and white roofs while prioritizing materials for the building that are low in VOCs and recyclable.
Hathorne, MA
Just under 280,000 square feet, Essex Technical High School achieved LEED Silver certification in March 2017. The sustainable school building is located near the sensitive Ipswich River, so it utilizes strategies to minimize its impact on the local watershed, such as rainwater capture for flushing toilets and irrigation.
Athens, Greece
In October 2014, the HAEF Preschool & Kindergarten building was the first building in Greece to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Just under 37,000 square feet, this facility takes advantage of daylighting and natural ventilation, with a green roof on top of the building.
Albuquerque, NM
At just over 20,000 square feet, the Career Enrichment Center Addition in Albuquerque achieved LEED Silver certification in March of 2017. Part of the largest school district in New Mexico, this project was able to save 34% on annual energy costs through its sustainable design.
Albuquerque, NM
At 85,000 square feet, Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque achieved LEED Gold certification in October of 2017. Part of the largest school district in New Mexico, this school was able to save 59% on annual energy costs through its sustainable design.
Albuquerque, NM
At just under 86,000 square feet, Marie Hughes Elementary School in Albuquerque achieved LEED Gold certification in the last couple days of 2017. Part of Albuquerque Public Schools, the largest school district in New Mexico, this school was able to save 68% on energy costs through its sustainable design.
Ladue, MO
Opened in the spring of 2014 and certified LEED Platinum the following year, these two new halls at the Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day School add a combined 85,000 square feet to campus facilities. Located in Ladue, Missouri, the new facilities utilize thermal windows and PV cells, as well as display energy dashboards for their students to see the reduced impact their school has on the environment.
Hunting Valley, OH
The new 52,000 square foot Academic & Science Wing at the University School opened in time for the 2012-13 school year and earned LEED Silver certification in 2017. Located in Hunting Valley, Ohio, the new wing utilizes natural light, solar heat, and geothermal heating and cooling for the new classrooms, labs, and common rooms.