School as a Teaching Tool vs ID Green Building Education Program

Rebecca Molldrem

Project Manager

JLG Architects

LEEDuser Basic Member

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June 25, 2013

Since ID Credit 3 is an option under LEED for Schools, does this mean that if a project is not pursuing this, they also wouldn't be able to pursue an Innovation in Design credit for a Green Building Education Program? The latter is often accepted by the USGBC per previous CIRs, etc. They have similar objectives, that is why I am not sure.

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Heather DeGrella

Sustainable Design Director, Associate Principal

Opsis Architecture

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Thu, 09/05/2013 - 23:47

Hi Rebecca - we are doing a documentary on the Hood River Middle School, which achieved both the School as a Teaching Tool and an ID credit they called "Building Systems Education" which I think is basically the same as the Green Building Education Program. The Teaching Tool credit focuses on actual school curriculum for students whereas the Building Education credit is to provide public education to the community on green building strategies and solutions. Hope that helps.