Sustainable Solutions: Green Infrastructure
Grade 9–12
Illinois Learning Standards
Available April–May, September–November.
There’s more than one path to sustainability. Two buildings at Ryerson Conservation Area (Riverwoods) are real-world examples of how technology and resources combine to balance the needs of people and nature. Explore similarities and differences between sustainable strategies implemented in the LEED Platinum-certified Welcome Center and the new Phius (Passive House Institute US) certified net-zero energy Education Center.