Featuring dozens of educational sessions, an engaging Exhibit Hall and special networking events, attendees have a unique opportunity to exchange strategies and solutions addressing all aspects of green schools and buildings, from reducing environmental impact to
improving occupant health and comfort.
Not exact matches
More and more of the nation's 98,000 - plus public schools are focusing on making retrofits green, meaning faster payback and
improved health and well - being for
occupants.
During the tour, federal, state and local visitors will bring attention to how school facilities,
health and wellness, and environmental education affect equity and achievement and highlight best practices that states, districts and schools are using to
improve the overall wellness, productivity, and achievement of
occupants through
health, safety, and educational improvements.
Residential energy efficiency has been shown to
improve the overall mental and physical
health, including asthma, of building
occupants.
Improves and maintains occupancy rates; focuses on
occupant wellness and comfort by examining potential
health risks and air quality; and reduces employee absenteeism and turnover by supporting productivity.
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education inspired schools to strive for excellence in sustainability when they created the Green Ribbon Schools Award program and defined the three main components of a green school: reduce environmental impacts and costs,
improve occupants»
health and comfort and increase environmental and sustainability literacy.