Category Archives: architecture

Scholarships Still Available to Attend the 2018 Greenbuild Expo this November in Chicago

Posted on July 12, 2018 by SUSTatRU

According to the US Green Building Council, the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo scheduled for November 14-16 in Chicago at McCormick Place is the face to face experience for sustainability in the built environment. It’s for professionals in architecture, construction, … Continue reading →

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RU’s Policy Research Collaborative Hosts CITY OPEN Workshop Series, Starting Monday, Jan. 22

Posted on January 18, 2018 by SUSTatRU

The Policy Research Collaborative at Roosevelt University is launching a new initiative, CITY OPEN workshop, on Monday Jan. 22. CITY OPEN workshop is a hands-on bi-weekly meet-up to share, learn and contribute to civic projects connecting city design and public … Continue reading →

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Rooftop: Second Nature — Photo Exhibit Opens in RU’s Gage Gallery on Feb. 9th

Posted on January 24, 2017 by SUSTatRU

Photographs by Brad Temkin February 9 – May 6, 2017 Opening reception and talk by Brad Temkin Thursday, February 9th, 5-7 p.m. Roosevelt University’s Gage Gallery 18 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago IL (312) 341-6458 “Rooftop: Second Nature draws poetic attention … Continue reading →

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2016 Fogelson Forum at RU on Sept 29: What Is a Sustainable City?

Posted on September 23, 2016 by SUSTatRU

Next Thursday, Sept. 29th, at 5 p.m., leading experts will discuss the role real estate will play in leading sustainability initiatives for major cities during the Gerald Fogelson Forum on Real Estate at Roosevelt University, 425 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. … Continue reading →

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FMNH in the News: It’s Not Easy Being Green (For a 95 Year Old Building)

Posted on April 26, 2016 by tiffanymucci

This announcement from the Field Museum of Natural History’s weekly Science and Education News bulletin (21 April 2016) notes the Museum’s achievement of LEED Gold certification, and how the sustainable operations within this historic building are a green asset to … Continue reading →

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SUST 320 Walking Tour of the Booming South Loop

Posted on April 11, 2016 by grahampickren

Last Thursday, our SUST 320 – Sprawl, Transportation, and Planning course took a walking tour of the South Loop to check out some of the new developments in the area.  Blessed with 40 degree weather and sleet, we set out … Continue reading →

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Become LEED Accredited: LEED Green Associate Training Sessions Feb. 4th & 6th

Posted on January 29, 2016 by tiffanymucci

LEED Green Associate Training Two one-time study courses are being offered in Chicago next week. Reduced rate for full-time students! Thursday, February 4th, 2016 – 6:00PM to 10:00PM University of Illinois – Student Center East (SCE) – Room 610 – 6th floor … Continue reading →

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RU’s Wabash Building Earns International Honors

Posted on June 30, 2015 by SUSTatRU

Last month RU’s Wabash Building, the LEED-Gold certified “vertical campus” that opened in the fall of 2012, won another major architectural/real estate award. This news release is reprinted from the Roosevelt public relations announcement on 8 June 2015. Roosevelt University’s … Continue reading →

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Should Obama Library Be Built in a Public Parkland? Chicago Park District Says Yes

Posted on February 12, 2015 by SUSTatRU

According to this AP report posted by Chicago Public Radio WBEZ this morning, the Chicago Park District has given the green light to the city’s potential acquisition of parkland on the South Side for the site of the proposed Obama presidential … Continue reading →

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Exploring Spatial Justice in Chicago on Oct. 7th at the Institute for Cultural Affairs

Posted on October 5, 2014 by SUSTatRU

This coming Tuesday, Oct. 7th, please join the Center for Humans and Nature, in partnership with The Chicago Sustainability Leaders Network and the Institute of Cultural Affairs, for a free interactive discussion entitled “Is It Just Space?” — how justice is a … Continue reading →

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