Kensington CAPATop Green Project of 2012
The Kensington High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) was named one of the top 10 green projects of 2012 by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Kensington CAPA, designed by SMP Architects and SRK Architects, is the first public high school in the nation to receive Platinum level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The high school manages all of its stormwater on site, using green roofs, porous Kensington CAPA High School, Kensington, Philadelphia
pavement, rain gardens, rain barrels and rainwater harvesting for reuse.
Transforming Schoolyards Charrette On May 10th, design professionals collaborated with students, faculty and parents from Henry C. Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia and John B. Kelly Elementary School in Germantown. The Community Design Collaborative, the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Philadelphia Water Department co-hosted the event, which encouraged participants to think of creative ways to green the schoolyards. After a day of brainstorming, the teams presented their 1 of 4 design teams brainstorming how to best green Philly’s schoolyards, Center for Architecture, Center City, Philadelphia
designs to a public panel.
PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT | GREEN CITY, CLEAN WATERS | YEAR IN REVIEW | 2011-2012
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