Baldwin Union Free School District and H2M Receive 2008 Model of Sustained Excellence Award
January 14, 2009
(Melville, N.Y.) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Radiation and Indoor Air presented H2M’s client the Baldwin Union Free School District with the prestigious 2008 Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Model of Sustained Excellence Award. H2M, Architectural, Engineering, Planning and Laboratory Analysis firm, assisted the school district by creating a plan for the school to help decrease Indoor Air Quality problems and utilize integrated sustainable design approach throughout their buildings.
With the advice from H2M, the district adopted low-odor, low-VOC paint and began using HEPA vacuums exclusively throughout its facilities to remove dust and other air particles. The schools also put into practice a comprehensive pest management program to reduce the number of pesticides used.
The Baldwin Union Free School District has also implemented other environmental initiatives such as a tree planting program, recycling and energy conservation to improve the learning environment for students, teachers and other staff. The district also created a comprehensive handbook that identifies and aggressively employs a broad range of measures to reduce sources of possible Indoor Air Quality problems.
According to the Baldwin Herald, “Baldwin children are breathing clean air in their classrooms, giving the school district the green stamp of approval.”
This award recognizes Baldwin Union Free Schools’ outstanding efforts and designates them as a national role model for all schools.
If you would like more information H2M please contact 631-756-8000 or visit our website at www.h2m.com.
Photo From Left to Right: Frank Fiumano – Assistant Superintendent Business & Administrative Services; Robin Phillips – LHS Teacher – Health & Safety Committee Member; Carolyn McCarthy – U.S. Congresswoman; Mike Sheehan – Director Facilities, Operations & Safety; Mary Jo O’Hagan – President School Board; Guy Page, R.A. – Vice President at H2M; Saverio Belfiore, ASSOC. AIA – Sr. Project Architect at H2M
Founded in 1933, H2M has grown to be one of the most respected professional consulting firms in the Northeast, providing full-service engineering, architecture, environmental services, and laboratory analysis. H2M consists of Holzmacher, McLendon & Murrell, P.C., H2M Labs, Inc., H2M Associates, Inc., H2M Architects & Engineers, Inc.; and has offices in Melville, New York and Parsippany, New Jersey.
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