May
01
by Erica Larson
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Schools program, was adopted by the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC), and is a major reason why Ohio is currently the nation’s leading state in energy-efficient LEED schools. This program applies to new construction or major renovations in K-12 schools. Energy efficiency in …
Apr
05
by Erica Larson
“The ever-growing list of environmentally-friendly new buildings on campus that have earned prestigious LEED certifications underscores the University’s ongoing commitment to sustainability. CSU will continue to take great care to remake its campus in ways that support environmental stewardship.” – CSU President Ronald Berkman Julka Hall, a building opened in 2010, has earned a LEED …
Mar
22
by Erica Larson
“Water is central to the well-being of people and the planet…We must work together to protect and carefully manage this fragile, finite resource.” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon World Water Day has been celebrated on March 22nd since the United Nations declared the first World Water Day in 1993. The purpose of this celebration is …
Oct
26
by Erica Larson
Water conservation is any beneficial reduction in water loss, waste, or use. LEED®, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is internationally recognized and provides infrastructure for implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance. LEED® participation is voluntary and by choosing to participate in LEED®, building owners and operators will have …
Sep
13
by Erica Larson
Geothermal energy is a form of energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth. By using geothermal heat pumps, we can heat water and provide heating and cooling for buildings by tapping into heat close to the earth’s surface. People have used various types of geothermal energy for hundreds of years but …
