Certified Educational Centers with SUMAC: Sustainability Applied to Education

May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 28, 2025

From early schooling through secondary education, students spend thousands of hours in their schools. If these spaces lack adequate ventilation, lighting, or thermal comfort, their development and performance can be affected. At SUMAC, we know a school must be more than a building — it must be an environment that inspires, cares for, and empowers. That is why we help institutions create sustainable and healthy spaces, achieving certified educational centers under the highest environmental standards.

Why Pursue Environmental Certification in Educational Centers?

Environmentally certified schools not only meet sustainability standards — they also provide healthier, more efficient, and more stimulating spaces for the educational community. Certifications such as LEED or EDGE, among others, recognize the commitment of institutions to:

  • Energy efficiency and resource savings
  • Improved thermal and visual comfort
  • Indoor air quality
  • Responsible water and waste management
  • Environmental education for future generations

Moreover, according to the University of Missouri, students attending sustainable schools develop greater knowledge of energy efficiency and responsible practices. These environments not only produce healthier students, but also more environmentally committed citizens.

Success Stories: Educational Centers Certified with SUMAC

SUMAC accompanies educational institutions across the Americas on their sustainability journey, improving learning environments through environmental certifications. Here are some of the most representative projects:

  • Universidad Científica del Sur (Peru)
    We provided comprehensive sustainability and energy efficiency advisory for its Lima campus, achieving LEED® certification. The project incorporated green areas, water-saving systems, waste control, and sustainable urban design.

  • St. Augustine College (United States)
    We participated in engineering design, project management, and LEED advisory for its new center in Chicago. The building was developed under LEED for interiors guidelines, integrating efficient solutions in energy, ventilation, and materials.

  • Innova Schools (Peru and Mexico)
    We provided sustainability advisory for LEED certification of 14 school campuses in Peru and Mexico. Energy efficiency, thermal comfort, natural ventilation, and responsible water management strategies were implemented, creating healthy environments for students and teachers.

How Can SUMAC Help You?

SUMAC provides comprehensive sustainability advisory from the design through the operation of educational centers. Our approach includes:

  • Environmental and energy diagnostics
  • Certification process support (LEED®, EDGE, among others)
  • Training for teachers and administrators in sustainability culture
  • Implementation of customized strategies tailored to each institution’s context and needs

We have a multidisciplinary team that understands the challenges of the education sector and works to turn them into sustainable improvement opportunities.

Does Your Institution Want to Be Part of the Change?

Investing in a sustainable educational building not only improves the learning environment — it also leaves a positive legacy for future generations. If your institution seeks to stand out, reduce its environmental footprint, and offer better conditions to its community, SUMAC is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today and discover how to transform your educational center into a sustainability model!

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