ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD designs healthy, high-performing schools that support student success while conserving energy and water, improving indoor environmental quality, and reducing long-term operating costs. Through sustainable design, the district creates learning environments that benefit students, staff, the community, and taxpayers for years to come.
Certification
Since 2004, all new schools and major renovations have pursued nationally recognized green building certifications through and/or . By the end of 2028, AISD expects to have 64 certified green buildings, supported largely through the 2017 and 2022 bond programs.
Features
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD is working to bring the latest green building innovations, technologies, and practices to schools, including:
- ✅ 100% LED lighting & natural daylight
- ✅ Light pollution reduction
- ✅ Energy-efficient HVAC equipment
- ✅ Solar-ready roofs
- ✅ Outdoor learning areas
- ✅ Water-efficient plumbing & fixtures
- ✅ Local & regional produce in cafés
- ✅ Texas-sourced low and no-VOC emitting materials
- ✅ Construction Worker Equity
- ✅ Native & adaptive landscaping that saves water & supports local wildlife
- ✅ Green stormwater infrastructure
- ✅ Electric vehicle charging stations or EV-ready parking
- ✅ Low-maintenance flooring that reduces the need for chemicals
- ✅ CO₂ and relative humidity controls to ensure a healthy indoor environment
Sustainable Design in Action
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD's 2017 and 2022 Bond Programs include some of the district's most sustainable schools to date. featured projects, certification achievements, sustainability reports, and design case studies to see how green building principles are being implemented across the district.
Resources
Video:
2017 Bond Program -
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø ISD Design Information & Education Specifications
Green School Buildings are Better for and