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Students ‘LEED’ way in nonprofit project



By Monique Bos
Published: Friday, July 13, 2007
 
Interior design students in Savannah College of Art and Design professor Sharon “Sam” Cribbs’ spring class worked on a project that combined two of the college’s priorities: sustainable design and community outreach.

The students helped develop plans for the interior of Park Place Outreach Inc., which is developing a new facility at 514 E. Henry St. The organization, formerly known as the Savannah Runaway Home, provides shelter for children ages 11-17 who need a place to stay. Park Place provides housing free of charge and doesn’t require referrals.

In addition, the new building is certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, meaning it meets criteria established by the United States Green Building Council for environmentally friendly, efficient and sustainable practices. These include the site location, use of water, materials that promote human health, energy efficiency and indoor environment. It will be one of the first nonprofit LEED buildings in the United States.

Cribbs, who is studying for certification as a LEED-accredited professional, required her students to take these factors into consideration in their design plans for the interior of the space, which included furniture; materials for the floors, walls and ceilings; fixtures; paint and more.

Before beginning the design process, the students asked both teenagers and Park Place staff members about their ideas and what sorts of designs they would like. This fulfilled one of the client’s goals, which was to create a professional yet comfortable environment.

The 6,000-square-foot building is slated to be completed in February 2008 and will cost approximately $1.7 million.
 

 
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