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The Health and Performance Benefits of Green Schools

 
Posted by Richard MatthewsUser6019_level Wednesday, September 01 2010 0 comments

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Green School Buildings Health and Performance Benefits Part 1

Whether new or retrofits, green schools are on the increase. Green schools offer a wide range of advantages. Perhaps most importantly, they reduce a school's environmental footprint, while improving health and learning. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.  

Green School Buildings Health and Performance Benefits Part 2

Green schools are designed to use water efficiently, provide clean air and be well insulated. Green buildings are also designed to remain dry, comfortable and quiet. Many green schools have visible features like more windows to let in natural light, but green schools also have less visible features like effective insulation that reduces condensation. By managing excessive moisture green schools have reduced asthma and respiratory disease in schoolchildren. To continue reading go to THE GREEN MARKET.  

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