(D04) Designing Healthy, Net Zero Spaces for Kids: Integrating LEED Zero and WELL

Making the connection between high performance, net zero energy design and health and wellness is critical to transforming the way we design buildings both for people and the planet. This session will explore strategies for integrating LEED Zero Energy, Zero Carbon, and WELL certifications through three children-focused showcase projects in Brazil. These projects include Creche Hassis, a public-school achieving LEED v3 BD+C Platinum, LEED Zero Energy, and Zero Carbon; Hospital Erastinho, a LEED Gold children’s hospital pursuing WELL v2 Gold and LEED Zero Energy and Carbon; and Parque Turma da Monica Gramado, an amusement park pursuing LEED v3 BD+C Platinum, WELL v2 Platinum, and LEED Zero Energy and Carbon. Following a short presentation, participants will engage in a flash design charrette to apply net zero and healthy design strategies in small teams and develop decision-making processes to guide future project work. Attendees will leave the session with a comprehensive list of strategies for integrating LEED Zero and WELL certifications into future projects.