Green

Applying an environmentally sustainable philosophy to educational facility design and operations

Highlights

Cal State LA

$7 million federal grant will pay for upgrade of hydrogen station at Cal State LA

April 4, 2024
The university says the grant will transform the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility into a high-capacity fueling station.
Center for Green Schools

Center for Green Schools announces Best of Green Schools awards

March 6, 2024
The awards recognize individuals, schools and organizations that help advance the cause of green schools.
Auburn University

2 facilities at Auburn University receive LEED certifications

Feb. 28, 2024
The Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex and The Edge at the Central Dining Commons were recognized for their environmentally friendly designs.
Photo 303279963 © Olga Korshunova | Dreamstime.com

Knowledge Center: Keeping Clean

Feb. 2, 2024
The Covid-19 pandemic has ended, but the cleaning and maintenance efforts embraced during the crisis should continue.
Rendering by McMillan Pazdan Smith.

The Great Outdoors

Feb. 2, 2024
Transforming unused outdoor campus space into places of experiential learning.

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Download the AS&U 100

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Georgetown University
Georgetown University's residential building at 55 H. St. NW in Washington, D.C.

Inside: Sustainability

July 3, 2023
LEED platinum for Georgetown residence hallGeorgetown University says its residential building at 55 H St. NW in downtown Washington, D.C., has received LEED Platinum certification...
Stephen Ashkin

Managing Expectations

July 3, 2023
Addressing custodial department staffing shortages and other challenges that may affect green cleaning practices.
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Authentic green products from “bad” companies

June 8, 2023
Schools and universities understand the importance of cleaning and rely heavily on their vendors to accomplish the tasks necessary to protect student and staff health, as well...
University of Calfornia
Uc Wind

University of California system agrees to acquire wind energy from New Mexico

June 7, 2023
The university system will receive electricity via a 550-mile transmission line from the SunZia Wind project in New Mexico.