GreenZone Education Center Showcased at Greenbuild
The GreenZone project at Building Design + Construction’s Greenbuild International Conference and Expo has set an industry-leading example since its inception in 2008 for educating communities on the importance of going green and showcasing sustainable building through charitable work. In 2016, the project continued its mission by partnering with Compton YouthBuild (CYB) to plan the design and construction for their new education center.
CYB provides educational and vocational opportunities to people ages 16-24 in southern California who are committed to creating sustainable futures for themselves, their families and their communities. In order to continue its services, CYB began plans for a new building that would house its education, workshops and training services – presenting the perfect opportunity for the 2016 GreenZone project. Led by architects from HDR Inc., plans were drawn up for a 14 x 45 foot prefabricated modular facility that would be featured at the Greenbuild Expo before finding its permanent home on the CYB campus. Designed to meet LEED standards, all building products were donated by major industry manufacturers and Greenbuild exhibitors to construct an innovative, functional installation that stressed the importance of sustainability.