LAKE WORTH, Fla. — The Prison Ecology Project was formed earlier this year in order to ad-dress the problems that arise when prisons negatively impact the environment. Not only can in-mates face possible health and safety risks, but the land and surrounding communities can be im-pacted as well.
ATHENS, Ohio — Construction on Ohio University’s (OU) campus in Athens is underway as the university works to meet green energy standards approved in June 2014.
MORROW, Ga. — The new 58,610-square-foot, $18 million Science Building at Clayton State University reached final completion in August in time to welcome students. The new facility is intended to provide Clayton State with additional space for required laboratory classes. Construction began on the project in November 2013.
GREENBRAE, Calif. — Major work is underway for an expansion at Marin General Hospital (MGH) in Greenbrae. The new $394 million hospital will replace MGH with a four-story, 260,000-square-foot hospital building; a five-story, 100,000-square-foot ambulatory services building; and two parking garages. The facility will also strive to achieve LEED Silver or LEED Gold certification upon completion in 2020. Groundbreaking for the new facility is set to take place in January 2016.
New York-based architecture firm Francis Cauffman appointed Carol Karasek to principal, science and technology. Karasek is a practice leader with 35 years of experience in the programming, design and delivery of research and clinical facilities. She specializes in the design of academic medical centers that engage in translational research.
Eco-Me, a line of eco-friendly janitorial products, is all natural, using ingredients that have been tested for both human and animal safety and meet the highest standards set forth by Green Seal, the Natural Products Association and Eco Scale. The company does not use sulfates (skin, eye and lung irritants), synthetic fragrances (irritants that also include phthalates that are endocrine disruptors), colorants or strong harsh preservatives, making them ideal for use in school and university settings.
