Why is “Green Design” important to Upper Dublin?
• Energy-efficient school design lowers operation costs, increases test scores and improves indoor air quality. If all new school construction and school renovations were designed to be environmentally conscious starting today, energy savings alone would total $20 billion over the next 10 years. Major benefits documented in Greening America’s Schools, a national report co-sponsored by the American Institute of Architects include: Green schools use an average of 33% less energy and 32% less water than conventional schools Green schools typically have better lighting, temperature control, improved ventilation and indoor air-quality which contribute to reduced asthma, colds, flu and absenteeism A study of Chicago and Washington, D.C. schools found that better facilities can add 3 to 4 percentage points to a schools standardized test scores Our community has already taken a leadership role in Pennsylvania with Upper Dublin Township’s Clean Energy Initiative. A NEW High School will expand o
