Modular construction offers a myriad of design options and is used increasingly to construct projects for higher education clients.
The emergency evacuation kit is a portable container that allows key campus officials to easily take critical information with them should they need to evacuate a facility or manage a crisis situation inside the facility.
In the wake of colleges and universities creating green initiatives, one position that has become more common in recent years is that of the sustainability coordinator.
Building out a broad-brush campus master plan requires a strategy that balances current goals and unifying principles.
UMass has found a successful way to speed up the job of retrofitting life safety systems without compromising the quality or its budget.
A new Recreation Activity Center at Georgia Southern University is designed to be as green as possible.
When it comes to getting your message out, progressive institutions are following corporate America's lead.
Sustainable schools set the example for thriving communities.
Outsourcing security operations to the local police department may be a viable means of saving money and gaining efficiencies. Here's how the city of Auburn, AL, works with Auburn University.
Making athletic fields more sustainable should be part of the long-term vision.
The pros and cons of seeking LEED certification are important to consider when designing sustainable facilities.
Cornell University has taken one path to sustainability by incorporating green transportation plans into its campus master plan.
A skit about school restrooms.
U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings, testified on March 14th before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor hearing about "Ensuring the Availability of Federal Student Loans."
Matting systems and green cleaning.
How to estimate the cost of a LEED School, identify the most cost-effective credits, determine certification level, and work within a school budget.
Head-Royce School enjoys the educational and economical benefits of going solar.
School district picks design that will use 26 percent less energy.
Biomass is an untapped energy source for colleges and universities.
Global climate change holds center stage in American media today. As leaders in the formation of future generations, institutes of higher education are eager to address the resultant environmental impacts.