Sustainability


Sustainable Energy Efficient Schools

Reaping Numerous Benefits

Seven steps to sustainable, energy-efficient schools.

Going Green on a Budget

Going Green on a Budget

Smart classrooms without breaking the bank in Mississippi.

Sustainable Agriculture

Growing the Farm

With a generous gift of land and greenhouses, Unity College is expanding its programs in sustainable agriculture.

Technology

Technology's Contribution to Sustainability

What's being done to make schools sustainable, and a shout out to the unsung heroes on the IT team.

Building With Wood

It's time to take another look at wood use when designing sustainable facilities.

Reaching for Net Zero in School Design

Reaching for Net Zero in School Design

What does "Net Zero Ready" mean anyway? A careful planning process is critical to achieving the goal of net zero ready.

Safety and sustainability

Secure & Sustainable

Achieving a balance between a facility's safety and sustainability begins in the design stages.

Permanent modular construction

Quick, Efficient Options

Permanent modular construction can provide fast, green solutions for schools.

Renovating, Reusing Facilities

Renovating, Reusing Facilities

All stakeholders need to be on board when creating efficient and sustainable facilities.

sustainability strategies

Greening the Desert

Arizona State University Sun Devils' practical, integral sustainability strategies are transforming all aspects of their institution.

Green IT

How Green Can IT Get?

From e-recycling to the cloud and beyond, IT departments are becoming greener.

An Important Lesson

Teaching "green" by how you clean.

Net Zero and Beyond

As we consider the future of technology in educational facilities, no components or systems will have more influence on the way we design, construct and operate school buildings than those that achieve net-zero energy consumption.

Think Clean When Going Green

Establishing a green cleaning program benefits the entire campus community.

green bathrooms and locker rooms

When You Got to Go -- Go Green

Bathrooms and locker rooms offer lots of opportunities to waste resources, or use them wisely. As schools and students become more environmentally aware, the bathroom is the perfect place to practice good environmental hygiene.

historic Alta Vista School building

A Second Life

The historic Alta Vista School building was built in 1917. The building was listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Places in June of 1999 for its significance in the area of education. It recently underwent a significant rehabilitation in order to meet the needs of today's students.