Misk Schools achieves LEED Gold rating

Misk Schools has received LEED Gold certification in recognition of the green building standards and outstanding sustainability practices implemented during the design and construction of the project.

Brewer Smith Brewer Group (BSBG) was the Executive Architect, Lead Consultant and Structural Engineer on Misk Schools, and also provided Construction Supervision, resulting in the successful delivery of the educational facility. The Concept Architect is Design Engine.
 

The principles of sustainability were central to the overall execution of the campus, with design strategies focusing on maximising natural ventilation and light throughout the 110,000m² development, reducing resource usage during operation, incorporating low-emission materials and lighting, and providing high quality indoor air, acoustic and thermal performance in each of the school’s eco-friendly buildings.

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the world's most widely used green building rating system. LEED certification provides a globally recognised framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits.
 

Commenting on the award of LEED Gold to Misk Schools, Senior Partner Kevin Harper explained that during the initial pre-concept meetings, this rating was made a key priority by the client, which drove many components of the design. “Achieving LEED Gold was always a goal for this project, and that requires a high level of commitment from the client along with a team that has the knowledge and experience in delivering outcomes that meet and exceed the criteria,” he said. “We were able to leverage our previous experience in achieving LEED Gold across multiple projects to implement innovation-led strategies, the majority of which focused on energy and water conservation, the use of smart technology, and the overall health and wellbeing of the pupils and teachers making use of the facilities. We’re delighted that the hard work and dedication we’ve put into the project along with Design Engine, our partners and sub-consultants, has achieved the ambition of the client.”
 

The LEED Gold Certification becomes the second such award for Misk Schools. In 2023, the school was awarded the WELL Precertification at Gold level, courtesy of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

About Misk Schools

Misk Schools is a state-of-the-art, private K–12 day school for boys and girls in Riyadh that aims to prepare the next generation of leaders. It exists to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by instilling in students the knowledge, values and skills they need to grow into leaders of themselves, of others and in their field of study.

Founded in 2016 by HRH Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Misk Schools aspires to push forward the frontier of innovation in education, with a focus on approaches that enable students to grow into high performing and inquisitive critical thinkers, with the knowledge, spirit and ambition to have a positive impact on their nation and the world. It was named one of the top 150 private schools globally – and in the top 15 in the Middle East – by The Schools Index 2024, an annual publication from global education group, Carfax Education.

To learn more, please visit miskschools.edu.sa

About Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City

Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City "Misk City” is the first nonprofit city of its kind, founded to host the ecosystem of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation "Misk”. It is a vibrant and innovative ecosystem within a human-centric city focused on youth. Here, young and creative minds live, learn, share, and progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. Misk City is a purpose-built destination that aims to contribute to the growth, development, and prosperity of Saudi youth, aligning with the goals of Misk.

To learn more, please visit miskcity.sa