PHILADELPHIA, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new web article by Best Masters Degrees puts 50 of the world's most sustainable university buildings in the spotlight. "The 50 Most Impressive Environmentally Friendly University Buildings" in the article were hand-picked for their eco-friendly features including engineering, architecture, design and qualities of sustainability. Environmentally sound university buildings typically consume far less energy and afford better sanitary conditions than older buildings. These facilities have earned considerable industry honors for excellence in architectural and green design. Awarding agencies include the AIA (American Institute of Architects), BPN Sustainability, and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC LEED). All of the buildings exhibit characteristics of aesthetic appeal as well as sustainability. They range from a university science lab in Pittsburgh made of 94% recycled materials to a park-like, six-story, underground university building in Seoul, South Korea. The top five are listed below: 1. EWHA Woman's University, Seoul, South Korea: Dominique Perrault Architecture 2. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia: HOK 3. Nanyang Technical University - School of Art, Design and Media, Singapore: CPG Consultants 4. La Trobe University – Institute for Molecular Science, Bundoora, Australia: Lyons Architects 5. American University of Beirut - Charles Hostler Student Center, Beirut, Lebanon: VJAA; Samir Khairallah & Partners (associate) To see the complete list click on the More button below or go to: http://www.bestmastersdegrees.com/50-most-impressive-sustainable-university-buildings
