SAN FRANCISCO — Designers of the new Public Safety Building in San Francisco gave a presentation on the planned structure at a December meeting of the Academy of Architecture of Justice, which is hosted each month by the American Institut
Waterless No-Flush urinals are created with high-quality materials. These systems connect to standard two-inch drain lines and are exceptionally easy to install in both new and existing construction, according to the company. All mounting hardware and two-inch gasket are included. Designed for easy maintenance, the odor-free units are available in a variety of models including some made with soybean resin, and all comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the company.
John Pulley, PE, LEED AP BD+C, has been appointed as director of technical engineering for North America. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering design, project management, business development, and operations, Pulley will take the lead in managing Buro Happold’s five offices in the United States, developing systems for leveraging and sharing the firm’s intellectual assets.
ESPOO, Finland — A team of physicists from several international universities recently released a report on a new technology they believe will increase the efficiency of solar panels. Scientists from Aalto University in Finland, the National Research University of Information Technologies, Mechanics and Optics in Russia and the Australian National University collaborated to create what they call a “novel concept of efficient light-trapping structures for thin-film solar cells.”
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 34, which lays out the high-performance building standards for buildings owned or substantially leased by the state. If approved by the senate and the governor, the new law would require these buildings to achieve an Energy Star rating of 75 or better, which indicates top performance, while a score of 50 indicates average energy efficiency. The bill passed with an overwhelming majority, by a vote of 163-32.
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