Listen "Net Zero Energy Schools: Lower Emissions, Higher Standards in Baltimore"
Episode Synopsis
At Holabird Academy and Graceland Park, two net-zero energy Baltimore public schools, the future is already in session. Solar panels line the roofs, geothermal wells lie below the ballfields, and energy-efficient features keep these buildings running entirely on renewable power. But while these schools are a win for the planet, the real story is how they’re transforming the lives of everyone who steps inside—students, teachers, administrators, and the surrounding community. Stephanie Novak Pappas, the award-winning Principal of Holabird Academy, joins the conversation along with Amy Upton, Director of Environmental Design and Principal at Grimm & Parker Architects, the visionary behind these modern, sustainable, 21st-century schools where carbon emissions are down and performance is up.Show Links:Guests: Stephanie Novak Pappas and Amy UptonSchool: Holabird AcademyCompany: Grimm + Parker Architects (see the Holabird project)For more Supercool climate solutions that cut carbon and improve modern life, subscribe to our newsletter.
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