Sustainability


campus farm

The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)

Campus Farm Coming to Bucknell

Bucknell University will grow vegetables for learning, wellness, and engagement.

Six New York City Universities Work to Reduce Water Use

Participating schools will join hospitals, restaurants, and hotels in the New York City Water Challenge. In addition to fixture retrofits, universities will initiate student water conservation campaigns.

campus sports and recreation buildings

Facilities (Campus Spaces)

Embracing a New Vision for Sports, Fitness, and Wellness

Traditionally seen as venues for sporting events, workouts, and team practices, campus sports and recreation buildings are taking on an exciting new mission.

Fire & Life Safety (Focus On Preparation and Prevention)

Stationary Energy Storage Systems

A look at the safety concerns of renewable energy storage.

University of Texas at Dallas

Facility Focus (Specialty Spaces)

The University of Texas at Dallas: Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center

Hot Tips (HVAC Efficiency)

Using VRF Systems to Solve HVAC Challenges

The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)

An Energy Partnership

Colorado School of Mines challenges students with energy awareness.

Spotlight on Campus Composting and Recycling

Recycling and composting are important elements of a green college campus. Sara Koziatek of St. Louis Composting/Total Organics Recycling in St. Louis, MO, talks about the benefits of recycling and composting for an institution, how to get students involved, and other topics.

residence hall at Framingham State University

Designing for Sustainability: The Case for Early Intervention

This call to action explores the missed/lost opportunity when sustainability planning for higher ed projects begins too late in the game.

Mitsubishi Electric VRF

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

A Showcase of Sustainability

Ask the Expert (Campus Fleet Vehicles)

Are golf carts a potential liability on campus?

green demolition

Facilities (Campus Spaces)

Green Demolition

Often before a new building goes up, an old building must come down. These are the steps to a systematic, sustainable approach to demolition.

Hot Tips (Energy-Efficient Facilities)

Reducing Your Energy Use and Cost

Sustainable Schools

Sustainable Also Means Healthful

Six ways to make your school childsafe.

Solatube

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Daylighting Systems for Energy Efficiency

Maintenance & Operations (Managing the Physical Plant)

How Do We Improve Sustainability?

The Sustainable Campus (Trends and Innovations)

An Award-Winning Barn

An energy-efficient barn is a winning project for UC Santa Cruz.

Ameresco

Case Histories (Real-World Solutions)

Renewable Energy Initiatives Enhance Campus

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