Porter School of Environmental Studies

Back in 2001, Dame Shirley Porter envisioned the construction of an energy efficient ecobuilding, housing conferences, lectures and research all under one roof.

These technologies include photovoltaic power and solar collectors to produce energy, waste water recycling, natural ventilation, bioclimatic design and the use of recycled and environmentally friendly building materials.

In addition it was also planned to be the first building in Israel to be awarded Diamond level certification according to Israel's Green Building Standard (IS 52810) After an inauguration ceremony on 21 May 2014, The Porter School of Environment and Earth Sciences relocated to its present premises in the ecobuilding.

The core academic studies at The Porter School of Environment and Earth Sciences have been designed to provide students with a multidisciplinary understanding into environmental issues and how they affect Israel and the surrounding region, with emphasis on Israel's unique geographic and geopolitical position.

The Porter School of Environment and Earth Sciences regards regional cooperation as a necessity to maintaining environmental sustainability and in helping to prevent the spread of infectious disease, limiting the damaging effects of climate change and protecting the region's scarce water supplies.