Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Penn State Law's Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle, Pa., has been awarded LEED Silver certification as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for its efficient energy, lighting, water and material use and other sustainable strategies. These features will save money for Penn State Law, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and contribute to a healthier environment for workers and the larger community. (more)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Recently, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center earned a 2011 GreenCare Award in the transportation category, reflecting the organization's commitment to providing environmentally sustainable health care. (more)
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
An acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED is a
"measuring stick" for the green or sustainable quality of a new or
renovated building, explains Scott Wing, head of the architecture
department at Penn State. (more)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Building industry designers, architects, engineers and project managers can obtain the education they need to enter and compete in the sustainable building marketplace with the help of two LEED prep courses being offered at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in February. (more)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Designers, architects, engineers, builders, developers, subcontractors and others can now obtain the education they need to enter and compete in the sustainable building marketplace thanks to new course offerings at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. Beginning this fall, the Fayette campus is offering LEED and Green Advantage prep courses, as well as the Green Advantage Environmental Certification examination, through its Outreach and Continuing Education office. (more)
