January 23, 2013
Tom Fortier
Tom Fortier, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C, joins HOK’s San Francisco studio as vice president and director of science and technology. In his new role, Fortier will guide the group’s strategic initiatives while leading individual projects. Bringing 30 years of experience to the company, he has lead the design and delivery of several research facility projects.
Pew Research Predicts U.S. Will Lag in Green Markets
WASHINGTON — A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT) argues that the green economy in the United States is currently at a tipping point, a moment when the future of the green technology, construction and energy markets will either receive a massive boost and grow into the future, or resign to stagnation. The PCT is an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Philadelphia, which strives to change the public dialogue on matter of public policy.
Energy Policy Battle Heats Up at the State Level
Most public attention related to green energy policy is focused on the national level in Washington, where legislators and the president debate everything from cap-and-trade proposals to subsidies for various industries and technologies. Meanwhile, a corresponding shadow debate is also occurring on a nationwide scope, but at the state level.
University of Michigan Recognized for Green Hospitals
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, which share a single structure, have been ranked among the top 100 most innovative and inspiring infrastructure projects in the world by KPMG.
Historical Mission Architecture Meets Green Design
MISSION HILLS, Calif. — Facey Medical Group held a grand opening for its new Facey Medical Group Clinic in Mission Hills in early October and is applying for LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a rare feat for a hospital.