Why Green School?

“Tell me, and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand.” ^[a]

The idea of this saying is the vital principle of a distinctive building called the Green School, located in Bali, Indonesia. The concept of green school is no longer brand new yet there are only a few that exist in the world. It is not the lack of awareness but the lack of in-depth understanding about a green building.

Here are some facts: Buildings represent about 40% of primary energy consumed globally and contribute a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions which are believed to be the main cause of climate change ^[1]. The school buildings, without exception, play a large part in the energy consumption. About 85% of the total buildings’ energy consumption comes from heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water use and at least 25% of energy usage goes to waste in conventional buildings. In fact, combining existing technologies with innovative designs, we can still increase the energy efficiency by 35% and reduce the heating costs by 80% for an average building.

In recent years, more and more schools at different levels are aware of the need to foster sustainable education through greener practices among their students. That is, an effective way to transform behavior is by educating, motivating and involving their students and staff into a real green school practices, and to let the people realize the power and their responsibility for a sustainable future.

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