SVA Architects Teams with Hermosa Beach City School District on Numerous Projects
SVA Architects is working with The Hermosa Beach City School District for several modernization and construction projects, funded by local bond Measure S.
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Trendspotting: Creating Outdoor & Extended Learning Areas
The following examples highlight common limitations of school facilities and strategies to overcome them to create outdoor and extended learning areas.
Read more3 Low Cost Resources For Greening Your School
For schools and universities with already limited budgets, developing and implementing significant sustainability measures can seem daunting.
California Launches 7x7x7 School Sustainability Initiative
LOS ANGELES — California’s State Architect Chester A. Widom, FAIA, earlier this month launched a forward-thinking new sustainability initiative. Dubbed 7x7x7: Design, Energy, Water, the initiative will engage seven experienced architecture firms to develop seven case studies in sustainable school design for seven representative school campuses, according to a statement by the California Department of General Services (DGS).
Read moreQ&A: The Builder’s Role in School Sustainability
For many schools, colleges and universities, sustainability is now simply part of the institutional culture.
Six N.J. Green Schools Granted More Than $15,000
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Sloan Helps New Orleans School Go Green
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans’ Benjamin Franklin High School, a selective charter school adjacent to the University of New Orleans, is known for its educational excellence and national ranking. However, the achievements of Franklin students are not limited to the classroom.
Green California Summit Kicks Off April 7
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s efforts to combat climate change and grow a vibrant economy that will sustain both present and future generations will be highlighted at the upcoming Green California Summit in Sacramento April 7-8.
Through a program of education sessions, pre-summit training and an expo featuring scores of green products and services, the summit will highlight the wide range of policies, programs, strategies and technologies that are being actively implemented to preserve the state’s natural resources.
Read moreAustin School Earns Green Building Award
AUSTIN, Texas — The new Sally and Mack Brown Rise School in Austin was recently awarded an Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) 4-Star rating. The AEGB rates projects on a 1- to 5-star scale, with five stars being the highest rating, and honors exceptional accomplishments in sustainable building and design.
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