Tag: higher ed
Question Of The Week: Resilience To Extreme Weather
What measures are in place to prepare and plan for, absorb, recover from, and more successfully adapt to adverse events?
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Restrooms Not Forgotten In Stadium Makeover
Rededicated in 2009, the Oklahoma State University football stadium shows school spirit throughout.
Higher Ed Buildings Earn Top Green Globes Rating
The University of British Columbia is home to two classroom facilities recognized for elevated sustainability.
Earth Week At U of Nevada, Reno
Facilities staff call attention to recycling with a giant "N" made of plastic water bottles.
AASHE's New Quarterly Review On Higher Ed Sustainable Actions
With a nearly 250% increase of participants in its STARS program since 2011, AASHE has launched a quarterly review to share best practices.
At Villanova University, NFC Technology Being Tested
Students and staff there are using their smartphones as their credential to access dorms, academic buildings, and administration offices.
Technical College Receives Donation From ABB
Students in Milwaukee benefit from the delivery of 15 motor drives and other equipment for their Industrial Automation Laboratory.
University’s “Dashboard” Highlights Energy Use
At Fairfield University in Connecticut, visual displays show energy usage in students' dorms.
Game Day Challenge To Reduce Waste
In October 2010, 77 colleges and universities took up the EPA's challenge to reduce waste at one of their home football games.
Brady Makes Donation To Local University
A building services company, this Trane franchise recently gave $25,000 to an engineering higher ed campus.
EPA's National Building Competition Winner
Morrison Residence Hall at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill won Energy Star's first National Building Competition.
University Students Tackle Sustainability
Interns at Indiana University Bloomington will build upon previous projects and lay the groundwork for new initiatives to further improve sustainable practices on their campus.
AASHE Awards For Four Higher Ed Institutions
New York University, University of New Hampshire, Furman University, and Butte College were recognized for campus sustainability efforts.
Campus Map Focused On Accessibility
Western Michigan University (WMU) has set up a detailed map online that identifies the best routes for mobility and access to every building on its main campus.
On-Site Energy At Higher Ed Campus
Working with American DG Energy Inc., the Stevens Institute of Technology has installed a 75 kW combined heat and power system and a 200 ton natural gas engine driven chiller.
Missouri Campus Implements Second Use For Cooking Oil
Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO has announced several environmental initiatives at its 328-acre campus.
Watch This: Assessing Industry Benchmarks For Energy Savings & Sustainability
This free video webinar provides valuable insights into industry benchmarks, allowing participants to gauge their performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Watch Now! AI In Facilities Management: Challenges & Opportunities
View this free video webinar and find out why AI is coming for the facilities management industry, and how you can use and control it.
[VIDEO] Case Study | Globalworth and Honeywell Forge for Buildings
Building owners face a dilemma – how to prioritize sustainable renewable energy while providing a people-centric environment in a cost-effective way. See how Globalworth leveraged Honeywell Forge in Romania and Poland to meet their goals.