NEW YORK — As schools and universities continue to invest in green building, a report from McGraw-Hill Construction shows that there are more than just environmental factors behind the decision.
NEW YORK — The Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools released the third annual edition of the nation’s most environmentally responsible “green colleges.”
The in Rocky Mount, Va., is the first public school to use the energy-efficient Passivhaus technology, which has enabled it to use 68 percent less energy than conventional schools.
WASHINGTON — A new, independent, nationwide survey revealed that nearly three out of four Americans support federal investment in school building improvements focused on creating healthier learning environments, saving tax dollars or lowering carbon emissions.
Matt Jobin, AIA, is a Project Manager with Rich and Associates. Based in Southfield, Michigan, Rich and Associates is the oldest firm in North America dedicated solely to parking design and planning. The firm can be found online at www.richassoc.com.
NEW ORLEANS — Three major green organizations recently unveiled a report that outlines a five-point national action plan local governments can use as a framework to develop and implement green schools initiatives.
