American School First LEED Platinum Certified

The Michael J. Homer Science and Student Life Center in Atherton, CA is the first American school to be LEED Platinum certified and has a living roof with native foliage to insulate and reduce storm water that will be tended by faculty and staff. Part of the Sacred Heart School, there are also 73 skylights for natural lighting in classrooms and a 40k solar photovoltaic system. The building uses 69% less energy than most schools and has the benefit of a 10,000 square-foot organic garden that will be tended by faculty and staff.

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