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.