Electric vehicle chargers are much more than a plug-and-play upgrade to the old gas pump.
Architects continue to design buildings much the same way they always have; yet, a carbon-free future will require new practices, namely true, front-loaded integrative design.
For students of all ages, carefully planned outdoor learning areas and features can become an integral component of education.
Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) have found that “green” school buildings can help students better understand the role that humans have in and on the environment.
The new food recovery program saves edible food that would normally be thrown away and is given to food banks, restaurants, and other food distributors.
If completed, the district will install solar energy, battery storage, and electrical vehicle charging stations at school sites districtwide.
Comprehensive scoping plus planning equals savings.
Jim McGarry, EDmarket president and CEO, reflects on this year's EDspaces conference and gives us a glimpse into the future of educational facilities design and management.
A few solutions to minimize renovation costs and support sustainablity goals.
Over the summer, Olathe West High School added solar panels over two picnic tables where students can charge their phones and laptops.
The new construction, funded by a $295-million bond measure passed last year, will accommodate the California district’s rapidly growing student population.
Palo Alto High School staff envisioned a library that would feature updated technology, natural light, and a more functional, open layout with clear sightlines and improved circulation patterns.