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Collegiate Game Changers Study Acknowledges Green Sports

October 3, 2013 1341 Views adaptive reuse, Baltimore Design School, Inmate rehabilitation, Lake Erie Correctional Institution, Steve Ziger, Western U.S., Ziger/Snead

SEATTLE — A new study from the National Resources Defense Council recognizes universities that place focus on green practices in their athletic programs.

The Collegiate Game Changers study presents 10 case studies of universities that are leading the way to create more environmentally sustainable practices as well as green facilities. Among the universities recognized are The University of Washington and the $250 million renovation of the school’s Husky Stadium.

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Get The Picture

November 10, 2009January 14, 2010 2068 Views Adaptive Reuse, cinematic arts, Product of the Month, university of southern california

BIM Modeling Enables Facility Owners to Evaluate Costs Alongside the Construction Team

Like virtually any construction project, student housing requires close and effective collaboration between the owner’s team and the design team at all of the key stages: design, estimating, value engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance and facility management.

Healthy Air, Healthy Students

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1639 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

“Here is the bad news and the good news of achieving indoor air quality in schools,” says Rich Prill, buildings

Tired of Expensive School Buildings?

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 2657 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

When planning for school construction, most educational facility owners have two conflicting goals. One is to build a “state-of-the-art” facility

Smart Spaces

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1776 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

Using classroom and laboratory space wisely depends on many factors, and requires assessing both current and potential future use. Understanding

Fast—Track Inside—Out Construction

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1568 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

A 3/8-inch ribbed concrete panel with a light sandblast finish was chosen for the façade of MCG’s Interdisciplinary Research Building

There’s More to Floors Than the Shine

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1402 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

Sparkling floors are a key indicator of a facility’s overall cleanliness. After all, "floors so clean you could eat off

Artificial Turf vs. Natural Turf

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 3622 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

Every new school needs a playing field. And every playing field needs a periodic refresher. Plain old grass used to

Designing Auditoriums

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1591 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

This Weatherford, Texas, High School auditorium was designed by VLK Architects; the acoustic consultant was Wrightson Johnson Haddon & Williams.

Promoting Underground Athletic Activities

December 10, 2005December 17, 2009 1330 Views Adaptive Reuse, Product of the Month

The practice field is sited above the majority of the underground athletic facility. Massive windows mark the front entrance to

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