Ecological Architecture | Green Interiors + LEED Consulting
Cate School LEED Projects
Cate School is an amazing institution with a remarkable 100 year history. In a recent conversation with Ben Williams, Headmaster at Cate, Michael told him, "If I had just gone to Cate School, I'd be a genius!" Sustainability at CateSchool began in 1910 with the school’s founder, Curtis Wolsey Cate. The early days ofthe campus without electricity, heat or hot water, were coupled with a vision of the community’s relationship with nature and the spirit of place. The values instilled by Mr. Cate are still vital today in the CateSchool community and in the spirit of the campus.
CateSchool is committed to high-performance green building design and construction. The 5 new LEED for Homes certified Faculty Residences provide 107% of their own electricity, which offsets the minor gas usage and makes them "net-zero energy" homes. The renovated stables will provide a new home for Buildings & Grounds and place the structure in a prominent location to be appreciated by all. Key buildings, such as the new LEED Gold Childcare Facility, LEED-NC registered Pool Facility, and the LEED-NC registered AdmissionsBuilding will be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Leading by example,CateSchool is educating students about the importance of social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
