The conversation around sustainable building in education has shifted dramatically. No longer a niche consideration for progressive districts, LEED certification has become a strategic tool for school systems seeking to enhance student outcomes, control long-term costs and demonstrate community leadership.
The U.S. Green Building Council has updated LEED v5 to recognize wood sourced under three major chain-of-custody certification standards, a move the organization said is designed to expand the use of sustainably sourced wood in construction and interior projects.
Facilities leaders across K–12 school districts and higher education campuses often face a familiar challenge: how to best allocate maintenance dollars before a fiscal year resets.
The Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion (SAOP) embodies interconnectivity and sustainability, integrating with the urban waterfront and highlighting the connection between people and marine life at home and around the world.
Architecture, engineering and construction professionals strive to build sustainably, but there are always valid reasons why a project falls short of initial north star sustainability goals.
In the hands of a thoughtful design team, glass becomes a tool for bringing in light, for connecting people with nature and for creating a sense of calm that can’t be prescribed.
With rising energy costs, growing grid volatility, and mounting pressure to meet aggressive sustainability goals, building operators are increasingly reevaluating the efficiency of their mechanical and HVAC systems.
The Sustainability & Applied Research team at LPA Design Studios recently worked with in-house designers and engineers, and partner Joeris General Contractors, to explore the cost-benefit analysis of energy-efficient schools.
The new Innovation Center – Warren Johnson Engineering Lab (WJEL) of Johnson Controls in Glendale, Wis., has achieved two awards for its focus on sustainable and healthy building design and operations, including being recognized with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and WELL Gold certifications.
