Physical Place:
Buildings & Grounds
START Metric #38:
Design & Construction
Guides & Resources
‘How To’ Guides
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Green Schools Investment Guide
From the US Center for Green Schools, a guide to assessing building improvement opportunities, and finance and implementation strategies.
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Additional Resources
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Zero-Energy Schools: The Cost-Barrier Illusion
From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a report on the costs of renovations and energy efficiency upgrades versus long term savings.
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Green Building Design Partners
If your district is ready for a design partner to renovate or create towards zero-emissions, a list curated by UndauntedK12 of experienced green school design firms.
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10 Reasons to Choose Healthier, Sustainable Flooring
From the Center for Environmental Health, a guide to help understanding the wide-ranging benefits of sustainable carpeting and flooring.
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Technical Specs for Resilient Flooring
From the Center for Environmental Health, technical specifications for resilient flooring, for use in invitations to bid and requests for proposals.
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Technical Specs for Healthier Furniture
From the Center for Environmental Health, technical specifications for chemically safer furniture and fabrics.
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Videos & Webinars
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Webinar: Selecting Healthier carpet, flooring & furniture
From the Center for Environmental Health, a webinar discussing tips for purchasers aiming to select healthier carpet, flooring, and furniture.
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Concrete vs Sustainable Design
From ClimateScience, a short video — appropriate for adults and students — to understand the issue problems with concrete, and more sustainable alternatives.
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