SAN MARCOS, Calif. — C.W. Driver, a construction manager headquartered in Pasadena, Calif., broke ground on the new 20,000-square-foot Student Health and Counseling Building (SHCB) at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM).
Erlab, an innovator of non-ducted filtering laboratory fume hoods, appointed Ken Crooks to the position of North American sales manager of GreenFumeHood Technology’s filtered fume hoods.
Hunter Douglas Contract has developed a new acoustical ceiling solution, the Echelon Frame and Panel System, which combines ease of access to building services with a sophisticated look for ceiling planes. The new system features the thinnest visible grid in the market in combination with the largest selection of mass customizable acoustical ceiling surfaces. Fine extruded lines frame each panel surface and an integrated linear fixture creates a very refined look for the ceiling.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Green Building Certification Institute recently awarded the MCIEAST Regional Brigade at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune LEED Gold certification.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council recently added several pilot credits to the LEED Pilot Credit Library.
The LEED Pilot rating system is designed to test new and revised LEED credit language, alternative compliance paths and new or innovative green building technologies and concepts. It offers a way for those testing the credits to provide feedback and comments, which is then used to evolve and refine pilot credits with the goal of adding successful credits to the USGBC member balloted LEED rating system.
NEW YORK — New York City is planning its first net-zero energy school on Staten Island. The elementary school will be 68,000 square feet and house 444 pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students.
Gkkworks, an architectural planning firm based in Irvine, Calif., hired Mike Helton as senior vice president. Helton’s primary responsibilities will be to evaluate and establish best practices for the processes of service delivery, with an emphasis on Integrated Services. In his new role, he will lead all integrated services of the firm with a focus on growth and optimal use of resources, and will work to improve efficiency and foster innovation.
Kichler introduces its first line of lighted mirrors, including one mirror featuring LED technology. Kichler’s LED mirror is ideal for green building projects with its simple yet sleek design. The 10 LED lights that peep through etched glass on each side provide ambient lighting. The contemporary mirror is 33 inches by 28 inches.
DAVIS, Calif.