The UK's University of Bradford Wins Recognition for Sustainable Building

Despite stiff competition, the UK's University of Bradford has won recognition for its sustainable building programme. Although there were many excellent projects entered into the competition, the University won the 'Carbon Champion of the Year,' award for 2012. The award is given out by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

Because green buildings educate while at the same time reducing their environmental impact, schools are the perfect place to lead the green building revolution.

Greenbuild NEXT Opens in Toronto: First Time Outside of the US

Greenbuild NEXT is the first time the US Green Building Council is hosting Greenbuild outside the United States. Greenbuild 2011 is located in Toronto and is taking place between October 4th and 7th. The event celebrates what's new and innovative in green building.

Green Building Council's World Green Building Week 2011: Powerful Plants

World Green Building Week takes place between the 19th and the 23rd of September. Green Building Week is a global event organised by the World Green Building Council.

Australia's National Solar Schools Program

The National Solar Schools Program (NSSP) officially commenced in July 2008 and offers grants of up to $50,000 for schools in Australia to install solar power systems. The program also applies to other sustainable initiatives such as rainwater tanks and a range of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

The Campus Green Builder Online Portal

The Campus Green Builder (CGB) online portal provides information for academic institutions. this is a one-stop online resource on campus green building that is free and accessible to all higher education institutions. Though the information provided is relevant to all higher education institutions, the CGB is particularly geared towards under-resourced colleges and universities. It aims to level the playing field for all institutions of higher education to gain access to funding and technical resources for green building.