January 22, 2014
Best of Green Schools List Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its third annual Best of Green Schools list in December.
Austin Takes on New Rainwater Management System
AUSTIN, Texas — BOKA Powell, headquartered in Dallas, is paving a new future for green design in Austin. The recent completion of the 280,000-square-foot RiverView sustainable apartment complex at LadyBird Lake demonstrated a new means of rainwater management for the city on a difficult urban waterfront site.
Philadelphia Skyscraper to Reach for LEED Platinum
PHILADELPHIA — A massive 59-story, $1.2 billion skyscraper to be built in downtown Philadelphia will seek LEED Platinum certification, according to developers.
Construction Firm Presents 2014 Green Building Outlook
SEATTLE — Hammer & Hand, a construction firm with offices in Seattle and Portland, Ore., published 10 predictions of high performance buildings in 2014.
Michelle DeLora
Michelle DeLora, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture’s Orlando, Fla., office. A registered architect in the state of Florida with more than 19 years of experience, she joined SchenkelShultz in 2012. As a project architect and manager, she is an integral part of the firm’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority general consultant team including leadership in the airport’s sustainability initiative.