Colleges and universities across the nation are increasing their commitment to sustainability and are mandating that new buildings be designed and constructed to create healthy places for people to learn, work, and visit. In the past, it has taken extra time and money to create environmentally responsible buildings. Today, knowledgeable architects and builders, new technologies, employee demands, lower costs for green building materials, and government regulations are all converging in a manner that allows our new buildings to be both sustainable and affordable.