Eco-Friendly Durable Metal Roofing
McElroy Metal, an employee-owned metal manufacturer based in Adelanto, Calif., produces cutting-edge metal roofing that meets both sustainability needs and cost-saving goals.
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Mixed-Use Harvard University Project Celebrates Topping Out
Boston-based Shawmut Design and Construction Company has officially topped out a new sustainable mixed-use facility in the Allston neighborhood that will serve the Harvard University community by providing student housing and inviting public spaces.
Sustainable Design Material
From the Good Plastic Company, a plastic manufacturer based in Amsterdam, comes Polygood, a modern option for sustainable surface design material.
University of Maryland Aims for Fossil-Free Energy System by 2035
In April 2021, Darryll Pines, University of Maryland (UMD) president, announced the college’s vision for a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2025.
Solar Offers Schools More Than Just Monetary Savings
Nationwide 4.4 percent of schools have a solar installation and nearly 3.9 million students attend one of these schools, according to the latest report from the Solar Foundation.
Highlights from the 2019 Green Schools Conference & Expo
Early in April, 1,000 attendees gathered in St. Paul, Minn., to celebrate the role of schools in fostering the next generation of sustainability leaders at the Green Schools Conference & Expo. The event, which is produced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), offered two days of educational sessions, case studies, hands-on workshops and lectures from today’s green school experts.
Green Schools Expo and IMPACT Conference Set for St. Paul
The latest green building and green school technologies, achievements and leadership will be highlighted at a special co-located event coming up in St. Paul on April 8th & 9th.
UNCG Announces Construction of New Nursing Building
UNC Greensboro recently announced that it is moving forward with the construction of a new and sustainable Nursing and Instructional building.
ABM Creates Energy-Cost Savings for Lowndes County Schools
The program is built to provide these facility additions and improvements with no upfront costs, with a projection of more than $9.4 million in energy and operating costs throughout a 20-year period. Now, ABM is bringing this program to another Georgia county.
The New School Takes on NYC’s Zero Waste Challenge
The New School in New York begs the question: Is there a new lease on life for the urban environment?