Sustainability


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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.

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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.

Sustainable Also Means Healthful

Six ways to make your school childsafe.

An Award-Winning Barn

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

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Sustainable Interior Design

In recent years, more research has come to light in support of the impact that facility design has on student performance. These studies reveal clear evidence that the physical characteristics of a classroom impact learning, and furthermore, that a link exists between well-designed school facilities and increased academic achievement.

Looking to the Future

Intelligent buildings, data sharing, will impact energy efficiency in schools.

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District Energy on Display

Harvard University is working toward its climate action goals.

Food for Thought

Award-winning waste management efforts are working for Central Michigan University.