Architects Four was pleased to learn that the K-5 school, completed in 2011, has achieved LEED Silver accreditation.  It adds to the growing list of ‘green’ facilities completed by the firm in recent years.  École Ste-Thérese is easily distinguished by its distinctive features, such as bright and cheery classrooms, monitor skylights and exterior sunshades. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 132 countries.  Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and LEED Canada have been redefining the buildings and communities where Canadians live, work and learn.  For more information, visit the CaGCB website,  http://www.cagbc.org/