Achieving Deep Green in Higher Education
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.
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Wall Protection by Construction Specialties
The Acrovyn Sheet range by Construction Specialties provides designers and facility owners with attractive, durable and easy to maintain interior surface protection solutions.
$313 Million Clackamas County Courthouse Designed for Safety, Growth and Sustainability
Clackamas County has opened a new $313 million, six-story courthouse in Oregon City featuring 14 courtrooms, advanced safety features and sustainable design aimed at serving the community for generations.
Inside a Fossil Museum That Doesn’t Rely on Fossil Fuels
The Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park Museum at Rowan University used mass timber construction to reduce the building’s carbon footprint.
Healthier Healing Spaces for All
Construction Specialties launched Acrovyn in 2004 as the first complete PVC-free wall protection line, and it has long been a reliable healthcare solution.
How Prefabrication Enhanced Sustainability and Resilience at Baptist Hospital
When Hurricane Ivan hit the Florida coast in September 2004, it compromised the Baptist Hospital building envelope and caused frequent, costly interruptions to operations for the healthcare facility.
Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money
2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.
U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts
In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.
University of Maryland Aims for Fossil-Free Energy System by 2035
In April 2021, Darryll Pines, University of Maryland (UMD) president, announced the college’s vision for a net-zero carbon emission campus by 2025.
Sustainable Design and Paradigm Shifts Within Corrections
Implementing sustainable design principles within correctional facilities serves to positively impact the built environment.
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