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The first green-focused charter school in Washington DC

At a Glance

  • 50K

    Square Feet

  • LEED

    Certified Platinum

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Offices
Awards
American Institute of Architects (AIA) National, Committee on the Environment Top 10, 2018
American Institute of Architects (AIA) DC, Design Awards Excellence in Design, 2018
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Community Leader Awards, 2017

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School

Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School helps students become global stewards through a sustainability-driven, hands-on learning curriculum. The campus is a comprehensive learning tool where sustainability infuses into daily education. Designed to inspire curiosity and stewardship, the site transforms stormwater systems, energy-efficient features, and outdoor spaces into interactive lessons.

Pre-K students engage with water conservation, while older learners dive into renewable energy, food sustainability, and composting. The campus bridges nature and city life, featuring vibrant gardens for nutrition-based education and an underground cistern that conserves 300,000 gallons (1.1 million litres) of water annually. An energy monitoring system empowers students to track, analyze, and understand their environmental impact—turning data into discovery.

The campus integrates a renovated 1925 public school with La Casita, a LEED Platinum-certified annex for pre-K and kindergarten students. The historic building serving grades one through five, achieved LEED Gold certification, reinforcing the school’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

At a Glance

  • 50K

    Square Feet

  • LEED

    Certified Platinum

Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Offices
Awards
American Institute of Architects (AIA) National, Committee on the Environment Top 10, 2018
American Institute of Architects (AIA) DC, Design Awards Excellence in Design, 2018
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Community Leader Awards, 2017

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