Sustainability


Energy conservation

Overlooked "Low Hanging Fruit" Behind Closed Doors

Wasting Energy and Resources, Low Voltage Distribution Transformers (LVDT).

Energy & HVAC

Too Hot, Too Cold, Too Expensive: Energy & HVAC

Designing a new K-4 school that is comfortable for young occupants and easy to operate and maintain.

capturing rainwater

Catching the Rain

An innovative installation on the Carrier Dome is diverting rainwater into a usable commodity.

Thermal 'Ravioli'

A new bio-based phase-change material is providing HVAC savings.

California Building Codes

California Coding

A slew of new California building codes came on line this summer. What does this mean for the Golden State and the rest of the country?

Computer Power Management

EPA ENERGY STAR makes it easy to save up to $50 per PC annually.

energy savings

Is It Hot In Here?

Or is it just you? Internal air quality and comfort are more than just temperature. Whether your school is pushing the envelope or making small changes, there are many ways to keep building occupants happy and energy bills in control.

Harness the Power of ENERGY STAR

The bottom-line benefits of the EPA's ENERGY STAR program.

Energy Benchmarking

Using Energy Benchmarking to Reap Savings

Here's how energy benchmarking is helping some school districts reduce energy consumption, thereby gaining energy savings. It may be just the tool your district needs.

Geothermal Energy Project

Underground In Missouri

The Geothermal Energy Project at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Unintended Consequences

The design and up-fit of educational facilities should be the result of a whole systems approach and not one of designing and installing isolated pieces and parts.

CHPS Releases Fourth Edition of CA-CHPS Criteria

The Collaborative for High Performance School (CHPS) released the fourth edition of the California CHPS Criteria (CA-CHPS) on Aug. 25, 2014.

Sustainable Purchasing for Schools

Sustainable Purchasing for Schools

This recently released guide provides a host of tools and resources for administrators, teachers and parents concerned with making healthy purchasing decisions that are good for students and the school environment.

Buying Green: Everyone's Doing It

Across the country, colleges and universities are spending their green on green.

There Can Be No Doubt

Facilities and the conditions of the learning environment have an effect on students and staff.

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