July 23, 2013
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.Massive Rooftop Farm Project Earns EBie Award
NEW YORK — “If you first hear that someone wants to put 1.2 million pounds of dirt on your roof, you think they’re crazy,” said Ashish Dua, co-managing member of Acumen Capital Partners LLC (ACP), the owners of the Standard Motor Products Building in Queens, N.Y., which debuted one of the world’s largest or
AIA Produces Annual Report, Amends Gold Medal Criteria
DENVER — The American Institute of Architects (AIA), dedicated to developing secure and sustainable buildings, recently posted a downloadable version of the 2013 edition of the AIA Foresight Report on the company’s website.
The report outlines the impact of current architectural trends on business and growth in the marketplace. The goal of the report is to share original research pertaining to architectural practices in the present and future. It focuses on sustainable design techniques, building performance, project delivery and technological advances.
St. Louis Science Center Deflates Exploradome
ST. LOUIS — On June 24, St. Louis-based McGrath & Associates finally pulled the plug on the St. Louis Science Center’s air-filled Exploradome, which was originally built as a temporary exhibition space 16 years ago.
Lidia Berger
Dewberry, a professional services firm, hired Lidia Berger, MEM, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, LEED O+M, as national sustainability director. In her new role, Berger will be responsible for developing a framework for sustainable strategies and programs, driving Dewberry’s sustainability efforts and technical leadership.
Outdoor Lighting System
The ROAM outdoor lighting monitoring and control system from Acuity Brands Inc. can significantly reduce maintenance time and energy costs by allowing maintenance staff to easily customize outdoor lighting needs for individual elementary, middle and high school campuses. The ROAM system can help users proactively identify potential outages and lighting issues before or immediately after they occur.