Client: U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable
Energy Lab
These climatically customized sustainable school design
guidelines have been developed for seven regions
throughout the country. They focus on practical
sustainable design features that should be considered by
school architects and engineers and are written in a
language common to both designers and school staff
involved in school planning. Extensive checklists are
provided that easily identify the top sustainable features
that should be evaluated. The guidelines have been
thoroughly reviewed by teams of experts, knowledgeable
about the various components of sustainable school
design, and now serve as one of the best resources for
sustainable school design in the country. The format of
the document is structured around the following
categories of design consideration: Site Design
Daylighting and Windows Energy-Efficient Building Shell
Lighting and Electrical Systems Mechanical and
Ventilation Systems Renewable Energy Systems Water
Conservation Recycling Systems and Waste Management
Transportation Resource-Efficient Building Products
Checklist of Key Design Issues Case Studies.