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services for schools and colleges

SDA helped the University of Oregon build the first solar-powered business school.

Oberlin's solar-powered Lewis Center defines the new culture of green building at schools and colleges

SDA has considerable experience with renewable energy for sustainable schools. From pre-school through university level, we strive to create an environment of collaboration and dynamic learning for students, faculty and staff through:

Site and Feasibility Assessment
Renewable Energy Systems Engineering
Complete Construction Documents
Systems Procurement & Installation
Commissioning of Systems
Ongoing Technical Support
System Data Acquisition & Monitoring

Be inspired by SDA's Green School projects:

Capuano Early Childhood Center	Holten-Richmond Middle School	Media & Technology Charter High School
Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Tufts University's Gordon Hall	Mary Cofrin Center at U. Wisconsin

SDA President Steven Strong on the University of Oregon campus with the Lillis design team

Steven consults with a design group at Oberlin for the Lewis Center for Environmental Studies

SDA is routinely involved in the entire design process, from brainstorming with stakeholders through system commissioning and data monitoring.

Company president Steven Strong takes a hands-on approach to development, collaborating with all interested parties in a school community as part of the planning process:

Developing strategies for carbon-neutral campuses
Consulting on options for solar electric, solar thermal and wind power
Assisting with bid proposals, including scope definition and acceptance testing criteria
Overseeing systems installation to assure performance quality

Steven Strong visits Cornell to discuss renewable energy projects

Steven Strong meets with students at Cornell University

Solar Design Associates:
we're passionate about furthering principles of sustainable design, both to preserve the environment and to educate the young about the promise of a better future.

That's why we are always interested in new school and college projects that serve many constituents and purposes.

Greening the Campus

Students have often initiated a groundswell of campus interest in energy-conscious buildings and renewable-energy use. Their passion and persistence have motivated administrators to consider the benefits of greening the campus. In our experience, it's always been a wise decision.

Not only does the campus gain an energy-efficient building that's environmentally cool, but there is often a multiplier effect. Prospective students and faculty are attracted to a campus that manifests a visible commitment to sustainability. And energy-conscious buildings become a source of pride for alumni, staff and trustees.

We would be pleased to explore design options for your school project. Additional project details and references from other schools and colleges are available upon request.

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