1. dailynews

Environmentally themed school will have environmentally friendly design

June 11, 2008
Stamford, Conn., magnet school will open in 2009
Stamford, Conn., is building a $58 million Interdistrict Environmental Magnet School for grades pre-K to 8. The building, which is scheduled to open in September 2009, is being designed to earn a silver LEED rating. Environmentally conscious features will include a green roof on about 50 percent of the building; ice storage for the HVAC system; a rain garden for parking and roof drains; a wind turbine for power development; daylight harvesting; and waterless and water-saving technologies. The architect is Tai Soo Kim Partners.

To read the city's news release, click here.

Sponsored Recommendations

Providing solutions that help creativity, collaboration, and communication.

Discover why we’re a one-stop shop for all things education. See how ODP Business Solutions can help empower your students, school, and district to succeed by supporting healthier...

Building Futures: Transforming K–12 Learning Environments for Tomorrow's Leaders

Discover how ODP Business Solutions® Workspace Interiors partnered with a pioneering school system, overcoming supply chain challenges to furnish 18 new K–12 campuses across 4...

How to design flexible learning spaces that teachers love and use

Unlock the potential of flexible learning spaces with expert guidance from school districts and educational furniture providers. Discover how to seamlessly integrate adaptive ...

Blurring the Lines in Education Design: K–12 to Higher Ed to Corporate America

Discover the seamless integration of educational and corporate design principles, shaping tomorrow's leaders from kindergarten to boardroom. Explore innovative classroom layouts...