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Martinez Elementary in Little Elm, which opened in August 2024, was the first of Denton ISD's three prototype campuses to be built. [Photo: Pfluger Architects]
Denton ISD Trades Hallways for ‘Active Hub’ Design at New Prototype Elementary Schools
by Quincy Preston | Nov 6, 2025
After voters approved Denton ISD’s 2023 capital improvement plan, enrollment growth made it necessary to open three elementary schools quickly—including one within a year of bond passage, Pfluger Architects said. The district opened Martinez Elementary in August 2024 and completed two more in time for the 2025–26 school year.
by Maddie Preston |
Sep 29, 2025
UTA is part of a DOE-backed "moonshot" to cool the world’s AI infrastructure more sustainably—aiming to cut data center cooling energy from 40% to under 5% and slash the massive water use demanded by AI systems. The project includes partnering with next-gen liquid cooling tech startup, Austin-based Accelsius.
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by Maddie Preston |
Sep 26, 2025
In a published study, Adelaide Lovett traced how synthetic fibers shed microplastics that can end up in human organs. She also co-designed astronaut gear to guard against lunar dust—a project that earned a NASA innovation award.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Aug 14, 2025
The “Academy Award of Architecture”—the AIA Firm Award—recently went to Dallas-based LPA Design Studios. Ellen Mitchell, who directs the firm’s sustainability and applied research, sees the win as a shift toward broadening what award-winning design really means. Here’s how the firm is building modern, greener commercial spaces by starting with better questions.
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Rendering of the Southwestern Medical District Transformation Project. [Image: Texas Trees Foundation]
State Awards $25M to Texas Trees Foundation to Transform Southwestern Medical District
by Lance Murray | Jun 25, 2025
The funding for the nearly $200 million streetscape and park redevelopment "ensures that Texas continues to lead with evidence-based design, research, innovation, and smart urban planning," said the foundation's CEO, Janette Monear.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2025
The lightweight, recyclable material can be printed into complex shapes—including a balloon dog—and shows potential for use in helmets, insulation, and more. The research explores a method still largely untapped in commercial manufacturing.
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by David Seeley |
May 7, 2025
EarthX said that under Hunt's leadership, Dallas-based Hunt Energy has become "a model for how legacy energy players can continue to evolve, innovate, diversify and lead in the transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy future."
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 13, 2025
EarthX Founder Trammell S. Crow said this year's five-day conference will be the organization's largest ever, "bringing together leaders, advocates, and innovators from around the world to work together on tangible solutions for our planet."
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UT Arlington's Chief Sustainability Officer Meghna Tare
UT Arlington Ranks Among World’s Top Institutions for Its Green Impact
by Lance Murray | Jan 19, 2025
The University of Texas at Arlington’s commitment to sustainable, environmental research and social impact has placed it in the top quarter of global institutions according to a recent ranking.
UTA said it ranks in the top 23% globally and is ranked 77th among 239 U.S. institutions.
“At UTA, we remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability, even as the landscape evolves, “UTA Chief Sustainability Officer Meghna Tare said in a statement....
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 15, 2024
Molly Ward spent seven years developing clean energy and sustainability programs and projects at Apple before coming to Dallas-based Divcon.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 27, 2024
The league announced a prestigious approval from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the appointment of cricket icon Haroon Lorgat as commissioner, and the backing of SEE Holdings, a Dubai-based leader in sustainability.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 20, 2024
Dallas-based global real estate firm Lincoln Property Co. has appointed two leaders it said will guide the company’s new, customizable sustainability framework centered around people, places, and performance....
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Goodwill Industries of Dallas is working to implement sustainable strategies across its organization. [Photo: Goodwill]
New Goodwill Dallas VPs To Implement Sustainable Strategies While Improving Store Operations
by Lance Murray | Jun 16, 2023
The newest members of the Goodwill Dallas leadership team are Joel Ibañez, who'll specialize in improving store operations, collections, and workplace culture, and Lance Anderson, who'll focus on elevating post retail experience, logistics, centralizing processing of goods, and real estate matters.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 30, 2023
A member of the Upcycled Food Association, Kazoo Snacks says every bag of its tortilla chips saves at least 20 gallons of water by using upcycled corn germ and a short list of other clean ingredients such as salt and corn (or sunflower) oil. Upcycling simply means figuring out a way to use an ingredient that otherwise would have been discarded or unused.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 24, 2023
Former Microsoft executive Robert Bernard has joined Dallas-based real estate services giant CBRE Group as chief sustainability officer and senior vice president of client sustainability solutions, bringing with him more than two decades of environmental sustainability experience....
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 24, 2022
Lou Balmer-Millar will take on the role of chief sustainability officer at Caterpillar, succeeding Julie Lagacy who is retiring after 35 years with the company. In addition to her new position, Balmer-Millar will remain the senior vice president of the Large Power Systems Division within the Energy and Transportation segment.
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