Green Design & Buildings

Designing environmentally sustainable school and university facilities.

Highlights

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govrernors island climate exchange

Stony Brook University will anchor Climate Exchange campus in New York City

May 1, 2023
The 400,000-square-foot campus on Governor's Island will be dedicated to researching and developing solutions to the global climate crisis.
University of Michigan
Classroom Building And Ruthven Renovation

2 University of Michigan building projects receive LEED Gold certification

March 29, 2023
The new Central Campus Classroom Building and the renovated Alexander G. Ruthven Building were recognized for their sustainable design and construction.
Turner Construction Co.
chico state bbs

Planned building at Chico State University aims for net-zero energy

Feb. 7, 2023
The $98 million College of Behavioral and Social Sciences building is set to open in 2024.
Green Schools eBook

Download: Green Schools Digest

Jan. 1, 2023
In this e-book you’ll learn some of the leading sustainability strategies being employed by education facilities across the United States.
New York University
Revised Paulson

Huge academic complex to open soon at New York University

Dec. 30, 2022
The John A. Paulson Center is a 735,000-square-foot facility set to open in January.

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Improving Student Environments with Proper Hydration

Nov. 9, 2022
Read this Ask the Expert Q&A to learn more about how these touchless appliances protect students from bacteria and ensure a safe learning environment.
Allegany County Public Schools
Fort Hill High School

Maryland's last coal-powered public school will convert to natural gas

Nov. 8, 2022
A $4.7 million upgrade at Fort Hill High School in Cumberland will switch the facility to a natural gas system.
Google
ps5 mcnair electric heat

New York City will convert 100 schools to electric heat

Oct. 28, 2022
City officials say the switch from heating oil will improve air quality and substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Iwan Baan
business school Columbia U

Business school buildings at Columbia University receive LEED Gold

Oct. 20, 2022
The Henry R. Kravis and David Geffen halls are part of the university's expansion into New York City's Manhattanville neighborhood.