Nature as the Teacher

This Manassas Park, Va., school engages students to be stewards of their own environment by highlighting sustainable building systems and by bringing the natural environment indoors. A ground-source heat pump system and natural ventilation help conserve energy, while a bioretention area that doubles as an outdoor classroom helps prevent runoff. Harvested rainwater is used for toilet flushing and irrigation. Classrooms are organized into three three-story “academic houses,” which optimize daylight and minimize building envelope exposure.

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