Sustainability -- Spaces4Learning

Spaces4Learning Trends & Predictions for Educational Facilities in 2026: Part I

We asked, you answered, and the results are in! Last year, we put out a call for submissions to collect our readership’s opinion on trends and predictions for K–12 and higher education facilities in 2026.
Designing for Engineering Excellence: Integrating Sustainability and Wellness at UNLs Kiewit Hall

Kiewit Hall at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln exemplifies how academic institutions can integrate sustainability and wellness into modern learning environments. With an integrated and collaborative team approach, Kiewit Hall addresses enhanced learning and creativity, physical health, and mental wellness, and fosters a sense of community through innovative design, operations, and policy solutions.
South Texas K–12 District Debuts Region’s First Electric Bus Fleet

The Valley View Independent School District in Pharr, Texas, recently announced a partnership with Highland Electric Fleets to launch the district’s—and the region’s—first fleet of all-electric school buses, according to a news release.
Malibu High School Campus Completes $102M Phase 1 of Construction

Malibu High School in Malibu, Calif., recently announced that it has completed phase 1 of construction for its new campus, a news release reports. The first phase consisted of developing and modernizing the site of a former elementary school into a new, 70,000-square-foot, two-story facility.

Don't Get on a Highway Without Exits

This episode's guests are Timothy Nyblom, Director of End User Business Development for Higher Education with HID Global, and Jeremy Fromm, Mercury Security Evangelist, with Mercury Security. They're here to talk about building access control in K–12 and higher education institutions.
Everybody Wins with Mobile ID Card Issuance

This episode's guest is Tim Nyblom, the Director of End User Business Development in Higher Education for HID Global. Today, we'll be talking about mobile ID card issuance on higher-education campuses and the process of transition from physical to electronic student IDs.
PCM and Energy Savings in Schools

This episode’s guest is Michael Dunn, Technical Sales Manager for Energy Saving Ceilings & PCM at Armstrong World Industries. He’s here to talk about how Phase Change Material (PCM) can help provide energy savings in schools. You’ll learn why many K¬–12 schools are on the hunt for a new HVAC solution and the practical applications of PCM ceiling panels in regulating temperature without driving up energy costs. He’ll also share the results of the case study at a New Hampshire high school that demonstrated the technology’s effectiveness. This episode is sponsored by Armstrong World Industries.

Small Design Moves Create Big Campus Impact

Explore how Finegold Alexander Architects' strategic design renovations at Wellesley College addressed pressing campus challenges within budget constraints, enhancing the experience for students and faculty while aligning with sustainability goals.
Converting Legacy School Buildings to Meet Today's Sustainability Goals: Net Zero, LEED, WELL

Join us to learn more about a featured case study where design-build teams navigated a complex modernization project, balancing the scales between sustainability, heritage, and stakeholder engagement.
Daylighting for the Future

A successful classroom considers the balance of daylight and aims to create generally uniform lighting so there is no glare or other conditions that may inhibit students' ability to learn.

Elevate Campus Air Quality & Efficiency with ERV

Discover how Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) is setting new standards for healthy, cost-effective campus environments.
ClassMate® by Airedale: IAQ Solution for Today and Tomorrow

Read this case study about heating, cooling, and ventilation solution for a school district in Danville, Illinois. The ClassMate® by Airedale proved to be the ideal choice, meeting the schools’ requirements for comfort, energy efficiency, quiet operation, and ease of maintenance. Implementing these units resulted in cost savings and improved air quality, providing a successful solution for enhancing the learning environment in the schools.
Sustainable Design: Time for a Reset?

How close are we to ensuring our school buildings are adequately protecting the environment? School design and functionality have become indelibly intertwined for the health and welfare of students, staff, and the planet. This paper discusses pitfalls limiting the “green” building and looks forward at achieving short- and long-term sustainability.