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International Museum Day Showcases 10 U.S. LEED Museums
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- California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA, LEED Platinum (x2). Photo courtesy TEECOM.
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- Provincetown Art Association and Museum Provincetown, MA, LEED Silver
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- Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI, LEED Gold.
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- Young at Art Museum, Davie, FL, LEED Gold.
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- San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, CA, LEED.
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- Eli and Edith Broad Art Museum, East Lansing, MI, LEED Silver.
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- FDR’s Little White House Museum, Warm Springs, GA, LEED Silver.
May 18th marked International Museum Day! Since 1977, organizations around the world have celebrated and raised awareness about the importance of museums to the development of society on this day. Last year alone, more than 35,000 museums created events in over 145 countries.
The International Council of Museums explains, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual cooperation, understanding and peace among peoples.” This year’s theme, “Museums and Cultural Landscapes,” gives USGBC a great opportunity to the highlight some of the LEED-certified institutions that advocate for the development of learning and exploration from the inside out.
LEED buildings prioritize the Earth and the health and well-being of its people. If a museum’s intention is to accurately and creatively pay homage to developing cultures—be it life, art or science—then there is great value in constructing to LEED standards, which narrates a story of the planet’s capacities and limitations in an effort to build an enriching, cooperative and peaceful future. Follow the conversation on social media with #IMD2016.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C.—LEED Gold, opening Sept. 2016
Photo courtesy Architect Magazine and Andy Feliciotti.
Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, Mass.—LEED Gold 2008
The Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, Pa.—LEED Platinum
Photo courtesy of AIA.
View more in the gallery at the top of this article!
By Julia Pergolini, Social Media & Communications Specialist
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