Several colleges and universities are highlighted for their green building projects that have achieved LEED certification or incorporate sustainable design elements like green roofs, solar panels, geothermal systems, and water recycling. The Community College of Philadelphia received LEED Silver certification for an addition featuring a green roof, daylight harvesting, and recycled materials. Columbia University installed green roofs that provide environmental benefits. Willamette University's Kaneko Commons and Western New England College's Southwood Hall both received LEED Gold certification and utilize technologies like heat pumps, solar panels, and stormwater recovery.
Presentation at LYNC Conference 2009, Niagara University: "Green Architecture: How ecological issues are influencing building design and construction"
Using Athena Eco-calculator, a hypothetical use of EcoNest materials and their impact on the environment. UCSB Extension Green Building Materials, 2010.
This slide deck gives a brief overview of electro-horticulture - the science of optimizing the growth of plants using electricity. Also known as electroculture, plants grown under the influence of electric fields have been known to experience an increase in growth rate, faster maturation of fruit, and significant increases in yield, amongst other effects.
Presentation at LYNC Conference 2009, Niagara University: "Green Architecture: How ecological issues are influencing building design and construction"
Using Athena Eco-calculator, a hypothetical use of EcoNest materials and their impact on the environment. UCSB Extension Green Building Materials, 2010.
This slide deck gives a brief overview of electro-horticulture - the science of optimizing the growth of plants using electricity. Also known as electroculture, plants grown under the influence of electric fields have been known to experience an increase in growth rate, faster maturation of fruit, and significant increases in yield, amongst other effects.
Ebru Ergoz Karahan “The Relation between the Occupant Behaviour, Energy Efficiency and the Residential Building Characteristics: Case of Turkey.” Energy Cultures Conference 2016
In the construction of modern homes, steel is most extensively used nowadays. Apart from being in a huge trend and demand, installing steel structures has a lot of benefits too.
COMM 408 - Sustainability Strategies and Practices - Think Tank Thuto.doc & Think_Tank_THUTO-2.ppt
‘Thuto’ would like to thank the following Queens students in Canada for the research they did on Sustainabilty Strategies and Practices focusing on the future eco-boarding School in Francistown’s Mathangwane Village, Botswana:
Research by: Lara Wharton, Michael Ferrarelli, Julien Rey, Elena St. George & Avidan Waldman for Professor Steven Moore. Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
... The project entailed applying the top three sustainability aspects that could be implemented onto an organization. We had so many ideas but were only allowed to choose three.
Lara Wharton, March 10, 2009
Every year, millions of phones in India and over trillions all around the world are dumped. But what one doesn't think is the adverse effect of all this, and the damage to our environment this all causes.
This presentation enlists all of them, and also explains what are the minor changes we can make in the manufacturing materials list of our mobile phones which can possibly make them more environment-friendly.
Ebru Ergoz Karahan “The Relation between the Occupant Behaviour, Energy Efficiency and the Residential Building Characteristics: Case of Turkey.” Energy Cultures Conference 2016
In the construction of modern homes, steel is most extensively used nowadays. Apart from being in a huge trend and demand, installing steel structures has a lot of benefits too.
COMM 408 - Sustainability Strategies and Practices - Think Tank Thuto.doc & Think_Tank_THUTO-2.ppt
‘Thuto’ would like to thank the following Queens students in Canada for the research they did on Sustainabilty Strategies and Practices focusing on the future eco-boarding School in Francistown’s Mathangwane Village, Botswana:
Research by: Lara Wharton, Michael Ferrarelli, Julien Rey, Elena St. George & Avidan Waldman for Professor Steven Moore. Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
... The project entailed applying the top three sustainability aspects that could be implemented onto an organization. We had so many ideas but were only allowed to choose three.
Lara Wharton, March 10, 2009
Every year, millions of phones in India and over trillions all around the world are dumped. But what one doesn't think is the adverse effect of all this, and the damage to our environment this all causes.
This presentation enlists all of them, and also explains what are the minor changes we can make in the manufacturing materials list of our mobile phones which can possibly make them more environment-friendly.
In our second edition of Green Instance, we highlight products, projects, and methodologies that exemplify this philosophy. We believe the future of living infrastructure resides in its ability to be seamlessly integrated with existing technologies. The combination of solar photovoltaic elements and modern green roof technology is one such opportunity. The ‘Sun-Root’ Living Roof System harnesses these principals and is the newest green roof technology to reach the American shores.
More at: http://www.greenrooftechnology.com/green-instance-magazine
Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Gulf Coast Green PresentationM Gladden
Gulf Coast Green Symposium 2009
Reducing the Regions’ Footprint: options for reducing the region’s carbon and ecological footprints while we continue to grow and consume
The presentation by Steve Dumez, FAIA, Design Director for Eskew+Dumez+Ripple architects based in New Orleans, reviews the history and key issues of Sustainable Design within the building industry. In addition, the overall cost and environmental impact of LEED-certified building is broken down by rating and long term benefit.
In this time of rising temperatures, abundant rain and socioeconomic imbalance, this seminar will suggest that green roofs are a powerful green building Best Management Practices (BMPs).
This presentation will outline the application, feasibility, benefits and challenges of green roofs in commercial application and put several widely debated questions into perspective: modular trays v. contiguous installations, upfront cost v. long-term investment, green roof v. other options, public access v. limited access, etc. Using local, national and international examples, she will explore green roof issues re: longevity, energy savings, stormwater management, maintenance, incentives and LEED points.
The three learning objectives are a) to understand green roof ROI for commercial buildings, b) to compare stormwater strategies of green roofs v underground cisterns and porous pavers and c) to compare green roofs to a solar roof or a white reflective roof.
Green roofs are a means to lowering the overall ambient temperature, reducing longterm costs on our buildings, sequestering CO2 and producing O2, improving the quality of life in our cities and boosting our green economy. Come learn more about green roofs at this seminar on May 7th.
St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Intrpretive Center and Garden ClassroomLoren Abraham
This presentation provides details of the design and construction of the St. Paul Fire Station Green Roof Interpretive Center and Garden Classroom completed in 2010. This green roof was part of a 58,000 sf firestation and fire department headquarters building for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The green roof was designed by Abraham + Associates Architecture and Planning, who was also the sustainable design and LEED consultant on the Fire Station Project. The building itself was designed by CDG, Inc. A Minneapolis Architectural Firm. The Construction Manager for the project was CPMI, Inc. and the project was certified LEED Silver, as requested by the City of St. Paul. The Project Manager for the city was David Nelson.
Case study on Bank of America Tower, KUET BECM 2k15.Arafat Akash
Case study on one of our project in High Rise lab. This includes structural findings, HVAC, electro and mechanical room and sustainability features of this building.
1. Green & Sustainable Building Click for sound How Our Colleges are helping to LEED the way! (Next)
2. Our Colleges Flex their Green Muscles By participating in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. NRDC: Building Green - LEED Certification Information (Next)
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6. Recycled carpeting and linoleum used in interior spaces.Community College of Philadelphia Addition (Design Rendering) LEED Silver (Next)
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Green & Sustainable BuildingHow Our Colleges are helping to LEED the way!
Our Colleges Flex their Green MusclesBy participating in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
Community College of Philadelphia-AdditionCommunity College of Philadelphia sustainable elements: High performance exterior that will reduce the building’s energy useGreen roof that prevents rainwater runoff and diverts water into building for use Daylight harvesting to maximize natural light in learning areasRecycled carpeting and linoleum used in interior spaces
Columbia University Facilities install "green roofs" Green roofs will help sustain not only the buildings where our students, faculty and staff work, but also the community in which we live.The benefits that green roofs deliver to the environment - include cleaner air quality and energy conservation. Grass and plants growing on green roofs take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and turn it into oxygen, helping cool temperatures in the hottest months and cleaning the air supply.
Willamette University Kaneko Commons projectAs a LEED Gold certified project, the Kaneko Commons features water source heat pumps, a rainwater reclamation reservoir and solar hot water heating. Photovoltaic panels not only augment the electricity supply for the building, but also serve as shading devices for residential units and the atrium.The new community also includes an enlarged dining facility in a four-story atrium and high quality meeting and activity spaces.
Western New England Collegebuilding was designed to be green from the foundation up. It boasts a geothermal heating and cooling systemsolar heating panels, storm water recovery for irrigationrubber tile flooring, bamboo cabinets, low-flow toilets and Energy Star appliances.
Spelman College, Atlanta, GASpelman College announced that The Suites has become the first residence hall at a historically Black college or university to attain the Leadership in Energy and Enviornmental Design (LEED®) certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.