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ERIC Number: EJ645231
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Schools That Sustain: Lessening the Environmental Impact of New Construction.
Peele, Katherine N.; Malone, Sara
Learning By Design, n11 p18-19 2002
Discusses sustainable school design and its benefits to the environment, offering examples of illustrative schools. Provides suggestions on site selection (such as using smaller sites and recycling existing buildings), sharing facilities with the community, and construction elements that improve environmental impact (such as flexibility, landscaping, daylighting, energy efficiency, and environmentally-friendly building products). (EV)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Flexible Facilities, Physical Environment, School Buildings, School Construction, Shared Facilities, Sustainable Development
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue titled "Design 2002: A Lesson in Excellence."