Pennsylvania district embraces green design

TheState College (Pa.) Area school board has voted to make future construction projects more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The board unanimously approved a resolution calling for the district to seek LEED Silver certification for any new buildings or major renovations. The resolution calls for increased use of natural lighting, the use of nontoxic-emitting materials and sound insulation or isolation to minimize noise and enhance classroom acoustic quality.
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