Wood Chips Heat School in New York State


(01/31/2012)
AuSable Valley Central School District recently unveiled a new heating system at a school that will save the district thousands of dollars.

Assa Abloy: State-of-the-Art Testing Lab, Manufacturing Plant and Innovation Showroom


(01/18/2012)
Facility operators and maintenance crews will recognize brands such as Adams Rite, Yale, Corbin Russwin, Sargent, Security Metal Products and Pemko — all of which fall under Assa Abloy’s product line. Established in 1994, Assa Abloy has emerged a leading manufacturer and developer of door opening hardware and design in the educational vertical.

On-Campus Housing Debuts at East-West University


(01/18/2012)
A groundbreaking ceremony took place in downtown Chicago for East-West University’s new 165,000-square-foot Student Life Center, which will offer students an option of on-campus housing for the first time in the history of the university.

Vertegy Helps Build Environmentally Friendly Addition at Southern Illinois College


(01/18/2012)
Southern Illinois College in Belleville, Ill. will receive a LEED certification for an addition to an existing building on campus with completion expected by winter 2012.

University Link Stirs Up Issues and Helpful Solutions for Commuters


(01/11/2012)
Turner Construction’s Seattle office recently won a contract for the University of Washington’s underground light rail project, University Link. The construction will extend 3.15 miles and will serve the three largest urban centers in Washington: downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill and the University District. The extensive project is slated for completion by 2016.

First Geothermal Energy System in Checotah School District


(12/28/2011)
Checotah Public Schools is in the process of constructing a $15.4 million high school that will be powered by geothermal energy, a renewable resource. Construction will be completed by fall 2012.

First Net-Zero School in Arizona to Open in 2012


(12/28/2011)
Col. Smith Middle School, part of the Fort Huachuca Accommodation School District in Arizona, will be the first net-zero energy school in the state.

California High School Expects to Save Money and Environment With Solar Panels


(12/28/2011)
SPG Solar and Quattrocchi Kwok Architects, both based in Santa Rosa, Calif., installed a 1-megawatt DC ground and rooftop solar power system at American Canyon High School, part of the Napa Valley Unified School District.

$13.3 Million Renovation at Lebanon Valley College


(12/28/2011)
Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. opened the doors of its Mund College Center, a $13.3 million renovation of the college community center featuring dining halls, an underground dance club, theatre, study lounge, college bookstore, career services and student activities office.

North America’s Greenest Building Hopes to Pave Path for Sustainable Design


(12/28/2011)
The University of British Columbia claims they have the “greenest building” in North America and will provide net positive energy benefits to the environment.