For a building that is not a K-12 school, can we still pursue the credit for Building as a Teaching Tool using the old credit interpretation? Summarized below.
To take advantage of the educational value of the green building features of a project and to earn a LEED point, any approach should be ACTIVELY instructional. Two of the following three elements must be included in the educational program:
- A comprehensive signage program built into the building's spaces to educate the occupants and visitors of the benefits of green buildings. This program may include windows to view energy-saving mechanical equipment or signs to call attention to water-conserving landscape features.
- The development of a manual, guideline or case study to inform the design of other buildings based on the successes of this project. This manual will be made available to the USGBC for sharing with other projects.
- An educational outreach program or guided tour could be developed to focus on sustainable living, using the project as an example.