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A recent post from Architecture.MNP (a favorite site of SEI) describes some solar shades made for school playgrounds. This design is a collaboration of Victorian Eco-Innovation Lab and Buro North and was planned for Australian schools. Another idea for points for LEED certification?

Voters in South Lewis approved an $18.7M Capital Project that includes roof replacement, pool restoration work, exterior wall rehabilitation, technology, and bus garage renovation. Of particular note, the District has many green/ energy saving initiatives including installing a new biomass (wood chip) boiler at the Middle School/High School and bus garage, and also, a peak demand shaving generator will be included to cut electric usage at the MS/HS facility. The heat given off will be captured and transferred to heat the pool water. Congratulations to all!    Additional photos: Photo1, Photo 2

As a member and supporter of the USGBC and Green Projects, SEI was glad to see that one city (Los Angeles), is being proactive in requiring that any new building project over 50,000 SF be LEED certified. In a city known for smog and traffic, this could reduce carbon monoxide emissions the equivalent of taking 15,000 cars off the road.

It’s time to celebrate Earth Day.  Here are some links to get you in the Green Earth Day mood:

• Activities for Teachers
• EPA sponsored events
• Earth Day Crafts
• Global Earth Day Network
• Earth Day History