"Sustainable Schoolyards: Centers of Our Communities" is An Ongoing Exhibit @ New Orleans Botanical Garden. With a Special thanks to AMACO/Brent Ceramics Laboratory!
Sustainable Schoolyards: Centers of Our Communities explores how a well-planned school can serve as the focal point for our daily lives. Schools can be multi-use facilities depending on how they are planned and utilized by the surrounding neighborhoods. From an environmental perspective, true sustainability involves a comprehensive approach to the planning and design of our buildings, transportation networks, and public spaces. Sustainable planning goes beyond green technologies and practices. Its purpose is to create a framework that minimizes the effects of development on the environment and maximizes the efficient use of energy. Moreover, good planning creates enjoyable places to live, work, and play.

To discover more, visit: http://www.planning.org/features/2010/sustainableschools.htm