Achieving Deep Green in Higher Education
Architecture, engineering and construction professionals strive to build sustainably, but there are always valid reasons why a project falls short of initial north star sustainability goals.
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New Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building Breaks Ground at Los Angeles City College
Construction is officially underway on the $72 million Cesar Chavez Administration and Workforce Building at Los Angeles City College (LACC), a major project that will anchor the center of campus and advance the Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD) sustainability goals.
Advances in Prefabrication Lead to More Sustainable Campuses
Many universities are prioritizing decarbonization across every facet of campus life, from operations and academics to community engagement.
Climate Beam
The Adriatic, developed by indoor environment solutions manufacturer Swegon, is an active chilled beam designed for cooling, heating and ventilation in exposed ceiling applications with adjustable installation heights.
Maplewood School Energizes Education
By Lindsey Coulter The all-electric, zero-net energy Maplewood School in Menasha, Wis., won’t welcome its first students until the fall, but is already setting a new standard for sustainability. The…
Leigh Sata
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) recently announced the appointment of Leigh T. Sata to vice chancellor and chief facilities executive.
SUNY Oneonta’s LEED Platinum Reflects Years-Long Commitment to Sustainability
The State University of New York Oneonta (SUNY Oneonta) campus is a model of sustainability in action. The university has amassed numerous green accolades over the years, and over the past decade has doubled down on reducing its environmental impact.
Vertical Solar Array System
ZinCo Canada, a green roofing system company, recently released a cutting-edge, all-season Vertical Solar Array system.
St. Thomas University Schoenecker Center Reflects Sustainability Values
By Lindsey Coulter When leaders of St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., first embarked on the development of the Schoenecker Center for STEAM—a new facility to house additional space…
New Vista High School Supports Dynamic Learning, Green Goals
New Vista High School, a small alternative school located in Colorado’s Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), has reopened following the completion of a nearly $52 million construction project. The new campus—featuring naturally lit, sustainable spaces designed for flexible learning and teaching—welcomed 315 students for the spring semester on Jan. 7.