Green Buildings & Green Cleaning
Green is everywhere these days. The latest articles on green cleaning, green design, green construction, green products and more are down below. Green Cleaning Award for Schools & UniversitiesThe 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. Learn more about the Green Cleaning Award.
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Survey shows growing support for green procurement policies
Procurement officials at higher-education institutions say the adoption of green procurement policies is gaining momentum, but more progress is needed.... |
Overcoming Obstacles to Going GreenBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Strategies to meet sustainability and cost goals in the design, construction and operation of education facilities.... |
Irving (Texas) district plans net-zero-energy middle school
150,000-square-foot facility would produce as much energy as it consumes... |
Colorado college to pursue biomass boiler project
$284,000 stimulus grant will help Western State College of Colorado project... |
16 Denver schools will get solar power systems
$8.5 million project will generate 1.8 megawatts of electricity ... |
New Jersey high school gets solar panels
$3.8 million system installed on roof of Northern Burlington County Regional High... |
New charter school in Delaware would focus on sustainability
Delaware Academy of Science and Engineering seeks permission to open in 2011... |
New system will help track campus sustainability
AASHE unveils STARS program... |
Green-themed school puts emphasis on civic involvement
The Green School in Brooklyn, N.Y., encourages students to examines local issues... |
Purposeful partnership | Fire Station and Instructional Center at College of Southern Nevada
The new College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, Fire Station and Instructional Center, a joint venture between the City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), is scheduled for completion this fall.... |
Outlook 2010By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Continuing economic difficulties will challenge education institutions in the year ahead.... |
Outlook 2010: School, university budgets under pressure from continued money woesBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) No one knows with certainty how severe the economic collapse would have been without federal intervention, but it's clear that even with stimulus relief, many schools and universities will have to continue to address financial obstacles that threaten... |
Outlook 2010: Energy conservation can help schools save sparse fundsBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) A key aspect of sustainability is using energy efficiently. Schools and universities have plenty of opportunities to upgrades facilities and equipment to conserve energy and save money.... |
Outlook 2010: Preventive maintenance is key for schools trying to conserve resourcesBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) Improving maintenance management is one way a school or university can improve facility operations without a huge capital investment.... |
Outlook 2010: Education facilities, operations should use resources more efficientlyBy Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com) The budget crunch facing most education institutions has reinforced the lesson that advocates of sustainable design and construction have been trying to hammer home for years: use resources wisely.... |
Hands-on learning | Health Sciences Building at Belmont University
Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn., will open a $30 million health sciences building this June.... |
A campus update | Sweetwater Union High School
A $30.5 million project at Sweetwater Union High School, National City, Calif., will update campus circulation and safety.... |
University of Illinois building gets LEED platinum
Business Instructional Facility opened last year on Champaign campus... |
Irvine (Calif.) district plans sizeable solar installation
Photovoltaic systems at 21 district sites will save millions in energy costs ... |
University of Kentucky approves contract to reduce energy consumption
$25 million performance contract calls for more efficient lighting and plumbing... |
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Md., is the 2009 Green Cleaning Award winner of the School Districts' Grand Award.... |
East Meadow Union Free School District, Westbury, N.Y.
East Meadow Union Free School District in Westbury, N.Y., is the 2009 Green Cleaning Award winner of the School Districts' Honorable Mention.... |
LaPorte Community School Corporation, LaPorte, Ind.
LaPorte Community School Corporation in LaPorte, Ind., is the 2009 Green Cleaning Award winner of the School Districts' Best New Program.... |
Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash.
Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash., is the 2009 Green Cleaning Award winner of the Higher Education's Grand Award.... |
University of Georgia, Athens
University of Georgia in Athens is the 2009 Green Cleaning Award winner of the Higher Education's Honorable Mention.... |
