Glazing and Walls input validation has been added to the EEM08 and EEM09 calculators. Projects can no longer be submitted for certification if glazing values are missing or out of range. As of 26 July 2026, projects with incomplete entries will display a warning but can still be edited, however, full glazing information must be completed before submitting for audit.
Green schools are valuable assets, invoking a sense of community pride. Students focus better and are more alert when classrooms are well-ventilated, temperate, and brightly lit. Teachers report more satisfaction from working in green schools, which lessens turnover. The savings from utility bills can be re-invested into strategies to improve scholastic achievement.
EDGE offers the opportunity to model a variety of education facilities, including pre-schools, K-12 schools, universities, cultural and community centers, and sports facilities. Within these prototypes, the models can be further refined to include playrooms and classrooms, computer and science labs, cafeterias, libraries, and locker rooms, to more accurately predict future operational performance.
Green schools shift the possibilities of environmentally-friendly buildings to include places of learning. They help students to become young ambassadors of environmental stewardship, offering the opportunity for experiential learning, including the benefits of sustainable design.
Energy is the second largest cost to schools after personnel costs, which is paid out of the pockets of families.
Savings from lower utility bills can be reinvested into hiring the best teachers, purchasing technology, and improving the learning environment.
If today’s three million existing schools were built green it would save $45 billion in energy bills annually.
Go to the EDGE App and select the Education building type.
Select your country and city.
Choose your type of educational facility and fill in the basic parameters.
For the most accurate results, specify the breakdown of the various rooms of the facility.
Indicate the building orientation.
After completing the inputs on the Design tab, move on to the next step of selecting energy-saving measures.
It takes less than 30 minutes to design a resource-efficient development of homes or an apartment building with EDGE. Determine the solutions that make the most sense at the least cost, keeping the preference of your customers in mind. EDGE has built-in climate data that is specific to where your properties are located, for the most accurate results. Go to the EDGE App to get started.
Choose from the list to the left.