Oakland University Human Health Building: Rochester, MI
At the Oakland University Human Health Building, the focus on wellness is apparent even before stepping inside.
Locust Trace AgriScience Center: Lexington, KY
At the Locust Trace AgriScience Center, students learn agriculture by doing.
SIERR Building at McKinstry Station: Spokane, Wash.
Early in the 20th century, the Spokane and Inland Empire Rail Road (SIERR) Building serviced one of the most innovative modes of transportation ...
Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building: Clyde, N.C.
Conditioned by the mountain air and illuminated with ample daylight, the new home of Haywood Community College’s Professional Arts program creates inviting, inspiring spaces for students to create one-of-a-kind works of art.
Saint Martin’s University Cebula Hall: Lacey, Wash.
What does it take to inspire students to pursue careers that tackle some of the toughest engineering challenges of the 21st century?
IDeAs Z2 Design Facility: San Jose, CA
The San Jose, Calif., office of Integrated Design Associates (IDeAs) achieves net zero energy by keeping building loads to a minimum and using building-integrated photovoltaic panels to produce electricity.
Oberlin College's Adam Joseph Lewis Center: Oberlin, OH
Thousands of building professionals, educators and students have toured the facility during its 10 years of operation, gaining a new perspective on the possibilities of sustainable design.
UC Davis Health and Wellness Center: Davis, CA
The daylight-filled three-story UC Davis Health and Wellness Center offers physical and mental health services from dermatology to stress reduction strategies for the campus’ 30,000 students.
Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts: Philadelphia, PA
It’s hard to imagine a less desirable site for a school than the one selected for the new Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia.
Ada County Courthouse and Administration Building: Boise, ID
Even a new building that is designed for efficiency and sustainability can improve its performance through constant monitoring, adjustments, maintenance and annual evaluation of systems.
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