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Seizing Sustainability
When embarking on a sustainable plan that has the potential to transform a campus, why not start with a highly visible bang? Providence College in Providence, R.I., recently seized such an opportunity by installing thin-film building integrated photovoltaics on the roof of the Slavin Center, the college’s student center.
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 | 2009 Competition Winners
Sustainable Facility and ED+C magazines’ annual online awards contest gives manufacturers a chance to have readers vote on their favorite product in a number of categories.
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 | Going Solar in Orange County Schools
Anyone who has watched The Real Housewives of Orange County knows that people who live in the upscale community have a lot of money to spend on just about anything they want. So plunking down a few million bucks for solar panels should be no problem for the school district in the heart of Orange County, the Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), right?
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U.S. Makes Progress Toward Cleaner Air
Air pollution impacts public health, the environment, and the Earth’s climate, and understanding these impacts are important priorities for the agency.
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WaterSense Seeking Award Applications
With water efficiency becoming a more important aspect of green building each year, these awards showcase the successes of the program's partners in increasing awareness and understanding of the WaterSense brand and label.
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Editor's Note: Good News For Facility Managers in 2010!
When I recently read Green Building Services’ Blog “The Top 10 Green Building Trends to look for in 2010,” I smiled, realizing the potential this year for Sustainable Facility’s audience. The consultants at GBS are right on! I won’t share all 10, but thought you’d appreciate the following excerpts from the GBS blog:
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Rehydrating the U.S.
From Governor Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes recently to the ongoing lawsuits and legislation emerging between Georgia, Florida and Alabama, the importance of wisely using our water resources has never been more in the spotlight.
by Tommy Linstroth LEED AP
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The Building Owner’s and Operator’s Sustainability Solution: February 2010
LEED certification costs (LEED Premium) can involve consultants, USGBC (GBCI) fees, building improvements, etc. As I have mentioned in previous columns, an integrated approach among all project stakeholders is essential to ensure a successful LEED certification.
by Michael J. Berning, P.E., LEED AP
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