Environmental Recognition Given To Strongsville School

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville Middle School has achieved an environmental award for the design of its building. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification recognizes sustainability in building projects.

"We are proud that Strongsville Middle School has been recognized by the United States Green Building Council with LEED silver certification. Throughout the construction project our architecture partner, GPD Group, was focused on helping us design the very best learning environment for our students, as well as creating an environmentally friendly and efficient building. This dedicated effort to earn silver certification further assists our District in achieving the goal of financial prudence," said Cameron Ryba, Superintendent for Strongsville City Schools.

The LEED certification is given out by the United State Green Building Council. The recognition identifies Strongsville Middle School as a showcase of sustainability, the school district said. The facility is highly efficient and generates cost-savings for Strongsville Schools.

“GPD has long championed sustainable design and we are very proud to add Strongsville Middle School to the list of over 320 schools in Ohio that have achieved LEED Certification. This is especially important, because a school incorporating sustainable design provides more than a place for learning. It is a healthy environment that has a positive effect on students and staff alike,” said Rodwell King, senior project manager, GPD Group.