The greening of college dorms

More college kids are concerned about the environment than ever before, studies say. And so are designers of university dorms–at least in some parts of the country.

This year, some co-eds at Pitzer College, in Claremont, Calif., are nestling into new dorms that boast rooftop gardens and photovoltaic panels. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times, campus officials say that new LEED-certified housing will soon replace all of the old dorms on campus.

Read more at Building Green TV.com.

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