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A Tool for Teaching Green

Redding School of the Arts

The Challenge:

Working under extremely tight time constraints, we were asked to produce a unique design in under forty-five days, for a client whose stated goal was LEED Platinum certification.   Construction on the site commenced before the design was fully documented, in order to complete the project in time for the school year.

The Story:

Founded in 1999, Redding School of the Arts, a distinguished California charter school, has developed a clear vision around teaching and performing arts.

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Photos ©2011 Steve Whittaker

Inside the school

PROJECT INFO

  • Client: The McConnell Foundation
  • Size: 77,000 square feet
  • Cost: $30 million
  • Location: Redding, California
  • Date Completed: 2011

SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

  • First school in the world to be Certified Platinum under LEED for Schools 2009
  • Photovoltaic system provides over 60% of total energy needs

AWARDS

  • 2011 Beyond Green Honor Award
  • 2012 Learning by Design Grand Prize
  • 2012 Engineering News-Record Award of Merit
  • 2012 Schooldesigner Silver Award
  • 2012 A.I.A. Design Excellence Award
  • 2013 U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon
  • 2013 GE Edison Environmental Design Award
  • 2016 USGBC Excellence in Water Efficiency
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