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Burton Elementary and Middle School earns LEED certification
By Kym Reinstadler | The Grand Rapids Press
February 02, 2010, 8:16AM
GRAND RAPIDS -- The newly renovated Burton Elementary and Middle School has been LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. The designation means the building has met green building standards set by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for environmentally sensitive building practices.
"Our green buildings are a win-win," said Lisa Freiburger, the school district's chief financial officer. "They provide healthy learning environments for students and employees, while also conserving energy and water, reducing storm water runoff, improving air quality and helping to contain operating costs."
Burton is the fourth of district school to achieve LEED certification. The others are Sibley Elementary, Harrison Park Elementary and Middle School and Ford Middle School.
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