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Owego Elementary Emphasizes Unity, Awaits LEED Silver

October 12, 2017October 11, 2017 Green Building 25 Views About 1.5 years since opening, FEMA, Highland Associates Architects, New York State Education Department, Owego Apalachin Central School District, the Owego Elementary School in New York awaits LEED Silver certification., Tropical Storm Lee

About 1.5 years since opening, the Owego Elementary School in New York awaits LEED Silver certification.

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How to Manage Pest Control While Targeting LEED During Hospital Construction

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 Green Building 28 Views energy-efficiency, green roofs, healthcare facilities, hospital construction, leed, Orkin, Pests, Tim Husen

Green roofs can increase pest pressures for healthcare facilities, which can pose a problem because of the need to maintain a high standard of sanitation.

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6 Lessons About Commissioning for Every Building Owner & Operator

October 4, 2017 Green Building 62 Views Brian Walker, building owner, Commissioning, Paladino and Company

Commissioning improves building energy efficiency and makes it easier for the building engineering staff to manage and maintain the building

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New Fort Worthington School Welcomes Students Back

September 27, 2017 Green Building 52 Views daylight harvesting, DOAS, Fort Worthington Elementary, Gilbane Building Company, Grimm+Parker, LEED-Silver, Paul Bradshaw, stormwater management, VRF

The new facility replaces the old Fort Worthington Elementary School, previously located on the same site.

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University of Miami Earns STARS Silver Rating

September 20, 2017 Green Building 69 Views AASHE, ECO Agency, GreenU, leed, STARS, Talloires Declaration, Teddy Lhoutellier, University of Miami

The University of Miami (UM) has earned an AASHE 2017 STARS silver rating.

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How Focusing on 4 Trends in Sustainability Is a Game Changer for Office Buildings

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 Green Building 193 Views Fitwel, leed, Retail Design Collaborative, Sara Hickman, Studio One Eleven, WELL

Today, we see four key trends in the world of sustainability: design and construction, health and wellness, urban density and community, and corporate responsibility reporting.

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Smart Design Principles Boost Productivity & Sustainability

August 30, 2017August 29, 2017 Green Building 136 Views Harold D. Jolley Hall, Remiger Design, Washington University

Smart design practices can create visually impactful spaces that are both functional and efficient for student and staff use while improving the sustainability of a project.