commentNew York Adopts California's High-Performance Schools Guidelines
The New York State Education Department and New York State Energy and Research Development Authority have released final guidelines for high-performance schools.
Based on the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) guidelines developed in California, the voluntary New York guidelines (called NY-CHPS) have been adapted to reflect state codes as well as heating and cooling needs based on the state’s climate.
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A proposed addition to a high school in East Hampton, New York, was the first project designed using the guidelines; features include an energy-efficient building envelope, a reflective roof, daylighting, and water conservation efforts in plumbing and landscaping.
A downloadable version of the guidelines is available at:
http://emsc33.nysed.gov/facplan/
This article was produced by BuildingGreen, Inc.- www.buildinggreen.com
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