Penn State Harrisburg is leading the way for sustainable student housing statewide with its new residence hall named Building 10,000. On Feb. 6, a dedication ceremony will be held for Penn State Harrisburg's Building 10,000's LEED silver level certification, an industry benchmark for energy efficiency and high performance green design.

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.

An acronym for Leadership in Energy & 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.

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.