Sustainability Begins in the Classroom
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The ninth annual Green California Summit wrapped up last week with a special emphasis on promoting sustainability in schools and the potential benefits of Proposition 39 for educational facilities.


WHEATON, Ill. — Earlier this month, local contractor and community supporter Bruss Landscaping broke ground on a new outdoor classroom project at Whittier Elementary School in Wheaton.
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Using innovative sustainable strategies, the thermal energy storage solutions of Calmac Manufacturing have proven to create big cost savings for school districts.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Through detailed teamwork and a focus on sustainability, the $243 million renovation of the historic Union Depot has achieved LEED Gold certification.
PORTLAND, Ore.
SACRAMENTO — Green builders and stakeholders are gearing up to attend the Green California Summit and Exposition at the Sacramento Convention Center April 8 to April 9 to share best practices and survey the latest technologies in sustainable building.
HOUSTON — A new landmark of sustainability is coming to the Houston skyline. Hines, an international real estate firm, recently began construction on a 48-story skyscraper on 609 Main St.
LOS ANGELES — The PacMutual Campus in downtown Los Angeles has revitalized the ornate, historic architectural details of its buildings and partnered them with state-of-the-art sustainable features to create a singular LEED Platinum campus.
CARACAS, Venezuela — Paving the way for a movement of high-performing, sustainable buildings, the headquarters of energy engineering firm Vepica has achieved the first LEED certification in Venezuela.
CHICAGO — Method, an environmentally friendly cleaning products company headquartered in San Francisco, recently unveiled renderings for the company’s upcoming LEED Platinum manufacturing facility.