Sustainability


campus lighting retrofit

Tackling a Lighting Retrofit: Ten Tips for Success

Can you save energy (and money) by undertaking a retrofit with today's lighting technology? Yes, you can, say the experts.

school lit up at night

Saving Money on School Lighting Design

A school's lighting system affects the physical and emotional well being of the students and the staff. It also plays a major role in the facility's energy costs. In this article we explore how much of this expense can be avoided.

Solar, Minus the Investment

Towson University installed 4,000 solar panels with zero upfront costs.

Sustainable school design

What's Old Is New Again

Sustainable design and the modernization of our existing schools.

Smart litter receptacle

Smart Litter Receptacles Cut Waste Expense

Victor Stanley's smart, connected waste receptacle and integrated software, RELAY, are expected to save colleges and universities up to 40% on litter and recycling collection expenses annually.

Living Building

The Living Building at Georgia Tech

This living-learning laboratory will be a model for the region.

sustainable school operations

Think Differently

Designing for sustainable operations.

Bottle filling stations

BYOB (bottle)

Bottle filling stations promote good health and sustainability.

Steel School Construction

Steel Brings Transparency to Construction Sustainability

EDPs provide designers and construction professionals with valuable information.

Sustainability is Working at U-M

A comprehensive study is providing data on the success of ongoing programs.