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Ecotech Institute: The United States’ First School Exclusively For Green Degrees

Ecotech Institute: The United States’ First School Exclusively For Green Degrees

The demand for green jobs has increased even as the larger jobs market declines, and now many colleges and universities have begun to offer courses in sustainability. The Ecotech Institute, located near

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Grant MacEwan University’s Service Centre is a Sustainable Example for All College Buildings

Grant MacEwan University’s Service Centre is a Sustainable Example for All College Buildings

In May 2011, Grant MacEwan University announced the opening of its University Service Centre in Canada, the first phase of its Single Sustainable Campus initiative. Built to LEED Silver standards, the USC

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Sydney Pre-Fab School Sports Naturally Cooled Amoeba-like Facade

Sydney Pre-Fab School Sports Naturally Cooled Amoeba-like Facade

This unconventional façade has turned out to be a wise energy choice for the International Grammer School in Sydney Australia. Recently claiming an award for the best use of glass for energy efficiency,

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Gorgeous New Green Roof Pops Up Atop a New Zealand School

Gorgeous New Green Roof Pops Up Atop a New Zealand School

A New Zealand eco school has become one of a handful of schools world-wide to construct a green roof that doubles as an outdoor classroom. In addition to reducing stormwater runoff and providing

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Zig-Zagging Austrian Kindergarten Creates an Immersive Learning Environment

Zig-Zagging Austrian Kindergarten Creates an Immersive Learning Environment

Syntax Architekur recently transformed a narrow, south-facing lot in Holzbauweise, Austria into a daylit kindergarten that is a rich place for exploration. The project’s generous windows and

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Incredible Modern Rwandan Education Center Made With Local Materials

Incredible Modern Rwandan Education Center Made With Local Materials

This newly completed education center in Nyanza, Rwanda is a subtle design that uses local materials and crafts with a sophisticated layout to provide for a multitude of community needs. Designed

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Wood Clad Science Academy Showcases Sustainable Design

Wood Clad Science Academy Showcases Sustainable Design

The recently unveiled Langley Academy in the Berkshires, UK, is yet another exemplary model of sustainable education facilities. Designed by Inhabitat favorite Foster + Partners, the gorgeous wood clad

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Solar Powered Treehouse Classrooms Unveiled in the UK

Solar Powered Treehouse Classrooms Unveiled in the UK

Recently the Elleray Preparatory School in the UK unveiled an incredible set of tree-top classrooms. Situated in the Lake District National Park, the three green-built class pods stand on stilts connected

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PREFAB FRIDAY: Office of Mobile Design’s Country School

PREFAB FRIDAY: Office of Mobile Design’s Country School

Aaah to be a kid again- the carefree days, the lack of financial responsibility, and awesome prefab school environments like the Country School designed by Jennifer Siegal. The Los Angeles middle school

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