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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
The Detroit School of Arts ultra modern 285,000-square-foot facility recently became the first edifice in the city to be certified an environmentally friendly building by the U.S Green Building Council. The council is the nation’s most respected coalition of building professionals who work to promote buildings that are healthy for living and working.
The council rates buildings using a system known as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), which promotes factors such as water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. On a ratings scale with a maximum 32 points, the DSA building scored a remarkable 29.
\\”This is a wonderful accomplishment for the Detroit Public Schools,” said Paul Goldsmith, president of the Detroit chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. “LEED certification is an indication that the building is working in harmony with nature. This means a more energy efficient building and one that conserves water and results in a much healthier environment for the occupants of the building.\\”
Located in the heart of Detroit’s cultural center, the new building has a capacity for 1,200 students. It includes an 800-seat auditorium, a recital hall, media center, media labs for computer-generated graphics, and radio and television studios.
A plaque installation and recognition ceremony is planned for Wednesday, November 9 at the school.
About the Detroit Public Schools
The Detroit Public Schools, founded in 1842, is one of the nation’s largest public school systems. Detroit Public Schools is a school of choice and is open to children who live outside the city. The District offers a variety of highly competitive academic and career technical programs.
