Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities

The Green Cleaning Award for Schools & Universities—sponsored by American School & University, The Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign—recognizes education institutions for exemplary green cleaning programs. Award criteria are modeled on The Quick and Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools, published by the Healthy Schools Campaign, a founding member of the Green Cleaning Network. View which schools were the 2007 award winners.

Green Buildings Articles

Simple Strategies 

By Gary McNay

Responsible, practical sustainable design is integral to the success of any science facility....

Fundamentally Green 

By Richard D. Rush

Compact wraparound building design is worth a look as it relates to energy efficiency....

Inside: Green Design 

EPA salutes Colorado district; State assistance; A green future...

A Good LEED-er 

By Steve Gourley

Effective strategies for achieving LEED certification....

Coloring It "Green" 

By Kris Alderson

Sustainable practices and materials extend to restrooms and locker rooms....

One With the Environment 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools have many ways to make their facilities more environmentally friendly. Here are 10 suggestions....

The Road to Sustainability 

By Mary Holland, AIA

Schools can become more environmentally friendly without depleting their budgets....

High-Performance Maintenance 

By Allen Rathey

A well-maintained facility creates a healthy environment that enhances learning and can improve academic results....

Building Green 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities are creating environmentally sensitive facilities that can save money and preserve natural resources....

Green Goals 

Charlotte R. Perry

Any campus can carry out a successful sustainability program....

Daylight Savings 

David S. Soleau, AIA, and Alan S. Ross, AIA

A well-thought-out green design plan can provide tangible results for education institutions....

It's in the Green 

Rob Bolin

Designing high-performance education facilities....

Dimensions of Green 

Henning M. Bloech

Schools can benefit by establishing sustainable purchasing practices for funiture and furnishings....

Going ... Going ... Green 

Hugh Crowther

Refrigerant phaseout will affect future cooling-system decisions for schools. Here's how....

Staying Green 

By Lee Davis and Gary Siegel

To keep in line with stricter federal regulations, schools are establishing environmental-management systems....

Sustainable Campus Housing 

By Jon Shimm

Incorporating energy-efficient features into residence halls can save money and make students' campus experience more enjoyable....

Going Green 

By Mike Kennedy

Schools and universities that develop environmentally sensitive practices in building design and operations are reaping benefits....

Thinking Green 

Dana L. Spoor, Managing Editor

Recycling is a way of life for many individuals, communities and businesses concerned about protecting the environment and creating a better place for...