The following resources provide information for educators, administrators, students, and parents interested in developing green building and sustainability curricula at both the K-12 and university levels; in building or renovating high performance schools and campuses; and/or in implementing sustainable practices and initiatives at their school.
LEED for Schools
USGBC's green building rating system for the design and construction of high-performance green schools.
LEED Reference Guides
USGBC is pleased to offer full-time students and teachers a discounted rate of just $99 for the LEED Reference Guides. Normally $200, the Reference Guides is a comprehensive user manuals and sustainable design guides for each of the LEED rating systems.
Higher Education Resources
Green building education initiatives including curriculum, green schools and other green building education programs; and professional organizations involved in specific higher education green building education initiatives.
K-12 Resources
Green building education initiatives including curriculum, green schools or other green building education programs; and professional organizations involved in specific K-12 green building education initiatives.
Greening America's Schools: Costs and Benefits
New report, prepared by Capital E, that documents the financial costs and benefits of green schools compared to conventional schools and demonstrates that greening school design provides an extraordinarily cost-effective way to enhance student learning, reduce health and operational costs and, ultimately, increase school quality and competitiveness.