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Successful students. Energy efficiency. Healthy environment.

In a high performance school, better indoor air quality and a more comfortable environment means students and teachers are healthier and more successful. These schools are designed to require less energy and water, and use highly energy efficient systems and equipment. These features and others, including the use of low-toxic building materials, are also good for the local environment and lower operating expenses. High performance schools are a wise investment and are being built in school districts across the country whether rural or urban, large or small.

How to Achieve a High Performance School

Go here to learn more about the things you need to do to get a high performance school in your community.

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da Vinici Arts Middle School

da Vinici Arts Middle School Earn LEED Platinum

Featuring natural daylighting, passive cooling systems and solar roof tiles, da Vinici Arts is the first K-12 public school to earn LEED Platinum certification. The classroom was designed by SRG Partnership and the University of Oregon's Energy Studies in Buildings Lab, part of NEEA's BetterBricks Integrated Design Lab Network

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