School administrators have always labored to find ways to squeeze more value out of their limited budgets. However, in recent years, more educators and administrators have been looking at their spending decisions from a long-term perspective. Planning education facilities for the long term has led many schools and universities to adopt different spending philosophies as they strive to stretch their budgets. Throughout the nation, education institutions have embraced sustainable design principles and practices that enable them to use resources more efficiently and save money over the life of a facility. These green principles also encourage schools and universities to take into account how their facilities and operations affect the environment beyond their campuses. In this article, the author explains how schools can practice smart spending habits.