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The article looks at the environmental improvements and sustainable practices of several schools and universities across the U.S. Examples of education institutions that practice green approach include Ohio-based Bethany School's building project that aims for a LEED Platinum rating, the renovation of Milby High School in Houston, Texas that preserves and repurposes the school's historic front facade, and Woodland Elementary School in Massachusetts that received LEED Silver certification.

The article looks at the efforts of U.S. schools and universities to reduce energy consumption and shrink their carbon footprint as of 2018. It states that Berea College chose architectural firm Hastings+Chivetta to develop and design its Deep Green Residence Hall, which received the LEED platinum certification in 2014. It also mentions that the Horry County, South Carolina school district chose Firstfloor Energy Positive to design and build five schools that are net energy positive.

The article reports on the greenbuilding design of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Its design is created through smart strategies that provide overall cost-savings and healthful buildings, enhanced student performance, and offer opportunities as an environmentally proactive education.

The article reports on education and community partnerships towards sustainability in the U.S. higher education. It mentions the state-of-the-art facility at the University of Illinois in Chicago which includes the use of daylight harvesting to measure natural light levels and white roof that reduces the need for air conditioning. It notes on the domination of renewable energy and green building efforts on single campuses as well as solar installations to campus energy efficiency efforts.

The article discusses the endeavors of school districts for whole-building retrofits to meet the environmental requirements. It mentions the assistance that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) can provide to school districts to realize such green retrofits despite financial turmoil via the establishment of low-cost strategies and energy-efficiency improvements. Moreover, it explores the concept of Paid-From-Savings Guide to Green Buildings launched by the USGBC to guide building owners.

Looks at sustainable school buildings. Example of the Roy Lee Walker Elementary School in Texas where there is a working windmill which powers an irrigation system that collects rain, stores it and uses it year-round; Examples of green systems at use in public schools; Interest in sustainable schools which is growing; Cost of building these schools; Availability of grants to promote sustainable schools; Ripple effect of green design.

The article discusses the construction of sustainable school buildings that allow different strategies of learning styles in the U.S. as of 2016. Topics include the inclusion of multiuse flex rooms at Gold Red Hawk Elementary in Colorado, the industry-specific classroom environments for career and technical education at Western Maricopa Education Center in Arizona and the hospitality laboratory at William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

The article offers information on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the Energy Star program and also discusses sustainable practices being undertaken at schools. It mentions about a framework provided under the LEED certification related to the green building practices and informs that Energy Star provides methods for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by buildings. Also discussed are various sustainable designs undertaken at various schools.

The article reports that the Rolling Meadows Elementary School completed by the SHW Group in Judson, Texas is the first sustainable school in the district, which has some sustainable features including a vented roof design, local construction materials, and gardens and ponds.

The article reports on the sustainable building in Bertschi School in Seattle, Washington which is designed and being constructed for the Living Building Challenge 2.0 by pro bono Restorative Design Collective (RDC). It says that the building will have net-zero energy and water usage due to its photovoltaic and closed-loop water systems. Other environmental friendly features of the building which include porous pavement, radiant floor heating and green roof are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the empirical evidence discovered by Perkins + Will Inc. that supports the benefits of sustainable design of school projects. It mentions that these benefits include energy savings and improved student performance. It states that there would be 20 billion dollars in energy savings if all schools will be built sustainability. Moreover, some strategies to lessen energy costs in schools include the use of an effective air filtration system and automated building controls.

The article offers information on the Skyline High School project of Ann Arbor Public Schools (AAPS) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The facility can accommodate 1,600 students; thus, resolving the long-term overcrowding problems within the district. Furthermore, the facility also promotes efficiency and conversation, in which a horizontal closed-loop geothermal heat pump system with energy recovery is its best feature. It also mentions that the facility was developed by TMP Architecture Inc.

The article reports that the 115,00-square-foot commons center at Vanderbilt University in Nashville is the first higher education building in Tennessee to achieve LEED Gold certification. Several sustainable features incorporated into the building's design include eco-friendly fireplaces and a deep curtain wall. The building's water conservation system is expected to save 90,000 gallons of water annually.

The article reports that the Staley High School in Kansas City, Missouri is the first LEED Silver-certified school in the state due to several green design features. The school was designed by Hollis and Miller Architects and J.E. Dunn. It is projected to use 38 percent less water and 57 percent less energy than a conventional building of a similar size.

This article reports that the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that will provide over $6 billion in funds for public schools to renovate and repair buildings to improve their energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. The 21st Century High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act will require districts to meet green building standards in exchange for funds.

The article focuses on green building design for schools in the U.S. It explains that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) testified in front of Congress promoting the need for green buildings. Comments from the USGBC senior vice president of policy and public affairs, Michelle Moore, are included and information about the policies of states regarding Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards is provided.

The article reports on the design for England's Seaton Sluice County Middle School building, which will be a virtually air-tight building that will rely mostly children's body heat to warm the building in colder months. The author explains that each child gives off an amount of heat equivalent to that of a light bulb, and without air leaks the cumulative heat generated is sufficient to drastically minimize heating needs. He notes that pupils will use solar power to charge their electronics.

The article focuses on the expansion project of Ashley Church of England Primary School in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey, England which advocates sustainable designs. It mentions that the expansion will be designed by Fairhusts Design Group (FDG) and the governors as well as local planners have been involved throughout the design of the project. Richard Dunne, headteacher of the school imparts that the project is the vision of the school which aimed both on social and sustainable responsibility.

The article reports on a survey of U.S. construction contractors on their experience in sustainable construction or renovation projects for schools and colleges, as well as their expectations for future work. The study also included a survey of the education facility planners which found that student health and well-being, energy efficiency, and reduced operating costs were common reasons for green school building projects.