Green-Built Schools Have Long-Term Benefits

Posted on March 6, 2008
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Everyone wants the best for his or her child, and what better way to provide a good life than with the best educational experience that can be attained? Palm Beach County School District, as well as numerous others across the country, are learning the advantages associated with campuses built to high performance, green standards.

Building in a green manner, not only benefits the environment, but also students and faculty. Studies have shown that better indoor air quality, daylighting strategies, and other green techniques, improve the health and learning abilities of its occupants, as well as reduce absenteeism.

Upfront costs pay for themselves within a matter of a few years through significant energy and water savings, as well as reduced maintenance costs.

The Sun-Sentinal has all the details here.