Learning by Design

Using LEED to enhance teaching and learning

What is LEED?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Certified by the US Green Building Council

Provides a true measure of a building’s sustainability

Requires commitment, planning, budget, and follow through

Will change how we build schools in Stillwater

LEED: Sustainable Sites24/110 points

Construction Pollution Prevention (req)

Site assessment (req)

Community connectivity (walkability)

Alt transportation (Bus, Bikes, etc.)

Site development (Habitat and open space)

Stormwater design (bio-swale)

Heat Island (roof)

Joint Use (Community School)

Water Efficiency 11/110 points

Water Use Reduction by 20% (req)

Water Efficient Landscaping

Innovative Wastewater Technologies

Water Use Reduction

Energy and Atmosphere 33/110 points

Building Commissioning (req)

Minimum Energy Performance (req)

Fundamental Refrigerant Management (req)

Optimize Energy Performance

On-Site Renewable Energy

Measurement and Verification

Lighting and Thermal Comfort Control*

Materials and Resources 13/110 points

Storage and Collection of Recyclables (req)

Construction Waste Mgt.

Materials Reuse

Recycled Content

Regional Materials

Rapidly Renewable Materials

Certified Wood

Indoor Environmental Quality 19/110 points

Minimum Air Quality Performance (req)

Minimum Acoustical Performance (req)

Outdoor Air Quality Monitoring

Increased Ventilation

IAQ Management Plan

Low Emitting Materials

Controllability of Systems (lighting/temperature)

Thermal Comfort Design and Verification

Daylight and Views, Acoustics, Mold Prevention

Innovation and Design Process 6/110 points

Joint Use

Design

LEED AP

School as a teaching tool

Regional Priority Credits 4/110 points

Brownfield Redevelopment

Habitat Restoration or Protection

Stormwater Design

Construction Waste Management

LEED Totals

Certified: 40-49 Points

Silver: 50-59 Points

Gold: 60-79 Points

Platinum: 80-110 Points

Our Schools

Highland Park: Silver

Will Rogers: Gold