October 2010
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QA Graphics joins Association for the
Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
QA Graphics Deepens Commitment to
Sustainability
Ankeny, Iowa – October 20, 2010 - QA Graphics, a provider of
educational displays to aid in sustainable education, has recently become
a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher
Education (AASHE) to further campus efforts toward building a healthy and just
world. Through membership in AASHE, QA Graphics will receive support in
advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and in the
community.
“QA Graphics is passionate about helping higher
education institutions convey their sustainable initiatives with the campus and
the public,” said Dan McCarty, president of QA Graphics. “We look forward
to working with AASHE and its members to help campuses further their
sustainable initiatives.”
AASHE enables higher education institutions to
meet their sustainability goals by providing specialized resources,
professional development, and a network of peer support. Membership
covers every individual at an institution, so the entire campus community can
take advantage of member benefits.
“We are delighted to have QA Graphics on board
and participating in the campus sustainability community,” said Paul Rowland,
executive director of AASHE. “This shows a real commitment to playing a
leadership role in some of the biggest challenges of our time, and provides the
campus community with access to thousands of examples of best practices in
campus sustainability.”
QA Graphics helps higher education institutions
facilitate sustainable education by offering an award-winning solution called
the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED), which provides a creative way
to convey sustainable initiatives with the student body, faculty, and
community. The EEED is an educational tool used to showcase sustainable
practices and display real-time resource use, allowing everyone to see how
efficient the campus is. In addition to education, the EEED can motivate
students and faculty to conserve resources. A campus leaderboard can show
current water or energy use among individual floors within a building or in
comparison to other buildings, to create an ongoing competition that allows
everyone to see how their actions directly impact resource consumption.
The EEED can support a number of higher
education programs including the AASHE’s STARS program. The EEED also
contributes towards satisfying the U.S. Green Building Council’s® Innovation in
Design Green Education and Innovation in Design School as a Teaching Tool
credits under LEED®, and contributes towards satisfying a variety of points
under The Green Building Initiative’s™ Green Globes® green building rating and
assessment system. Learn more about QA Graphics’ Energy Efficiency Education
Dashboard at www.qagraphics.com/eeed.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]Among AASHE’s major programs is a standardized,
comprehensive assessment instrument called STARS, or Sustainability Tracking,
Assessment & Rating System. STARS metrics cover every sector of
campus, from planning and administration to operations to education and
research. With STARS as a roadmap, institutions can select meaningful and
appropriate pathways to sustainability while conserving valuable resources,
combating global warming, and building healthier communities. AASHE is one of
two supporting organizations for the American College & University
Presidents’ Climate Commitment. Over 650 presidents and chancellors so far have
committed to lead their institutions to climate neutrality as soon as possible.
About QA Graphics
QA Graphics is an innovative graphic development
company specializing in the green building industry. The company is an industry
leader in the design of graphical user interfaces (GUI) and award-winning
energy education dashboards used to showcase organizations’ building
performance and sustainable initiatives. QA Graphics also provides
comprehensive creative services including graphic outsourcing, 3D
design/animation, drafting, interactive content and website development. Visit www.qagraphics.com to learn more.
About AASHE
AASHE is an association of colleges and
universities that are working to create a sustainable future. Its mission is to
empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation. It does
this by providing resources, professional development, and a network of support
to enable institutions of higher education to model and advance sustainability
in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and
research. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human
and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world
for all generations. AASHE is a member-driven, independent 501(c)(3).
Learn more about AASHE at www.aashe.org.
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