WASHINGTON — The green building revolution might not get a lot of air time, due to the relatively blasé headlines it tends to create, but change is still occurring, even if its mostly taking place in the background of public perception.
Instrumental in Washington University’s School of Law Anheuser Busch Hall renovation is Super Sky Products that manufactured and installed a custom dome skylight, spanning 80 feet by 85 feet over the previous outdoor space. Shielding against weathering, aging and pollution, Linetec finished the skylight’s aluminum framing in a revere gray color using 70 percent polyvinylidene fluoride coating, providing durability, according to the company.
Newly appointed project estimator of Joerin General Contractors Ltd., Brian Rosamond, LEED AP, has spent 24 years in the construction industry. He will be based in the company’s Dallas Fort Worth office. Leading professionals in estimating, design assistance, value management, and integrated project delivery process of design-build or design-assist, Rosamond has served in all phases of construction.
Charlie Hall has been chosen to represent U.S. Green Buiding Council member, Tubelite, as the new client development manager in Virginia. He will be working with G. Bowie and Associates. As part of the manufacturer’s representative team, Hall will provide Tubelite’s glazing contractors and architectural clients with storefront, curtainwall, entrance and daylighting systems.
NEW YORK — Wind power has become a force in the energy market and continues to grow as a share of the industry, with 83 countries using it as part of their energy portfolio by 2011.
FORT PIECE, Fla. — Districts often weigh the costs of going green: ‘Is it really worth the upfront money? What if the return is less than expected?’ Well, if you use St. Lucie County School District in Fort Pierce, Fla. as an example, then worry no more.
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SAN FRANCISCO — The city by the bay is now home to the country’s first privately held surgical/dental office to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
BERKELEY, Calif. — Texas has been the leader in wind power installation for six years, but now California has taken the title.
DENTON, Md. — Kenyon Energy and Washington Gas Energy Systems Inc. have teamed up with Caroline County Public Schools to build, operate and own three ground-mounted solar arrays. The expected annual production of 3,100 MWH will help power five schools.
The Caroline County Public School system is located on Maryland’s rural Eastern Shore, where 5,500 students are split between five elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools and a countywide career and technology center.
