School of the FutureA paperless environment; high-tech tools to support hands-on instruction; and a sustainable architecture designed to save thousands of dollars in energy costs—with all these innovations, the School of the Future in Philadelphia opened its doors to students on September 7th.
Technology is integrated into every aspect of the school building design, aiding the building upkeep and energy consumption. The school building, which is described as “smart, smart, smart” works in several ways to cut down cost. A water "catchment" system stores and reuses rainwater while a solar energy system makes use of sunlight, and a unique cooling system stores air on cool days and reuses it during warmer ones.
Concerned that continuing instability in the Middle East may lead to escalating increases in oil price, many schools are actively searching for sustainable solutions. The School of the Future has set a good example for them.
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