The education program considerations that inform all school construction and renovations in New Orleans.
The set of standards and guidelines for school sites and building systems for new and remodeled buildings in the Master Plan.
The six-phase plan adopted in 2008 by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Orleans Parish School Board.
All new and renovated schools in New Orleans are designed to meet the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), and Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Silver Certification. Visit NOLA Green Schools for material guidelines, information for resources for designers and contractors. The site also includes lesson plans and activities for teachers and updates on the RSD’s Indoor Air Quality program.
