March 2014
PORTLAND, Ore.Green California Summit and Exposition Coming to Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — Green builders and stakeholders are gearing up to attend the Green California Summit and Exposition at the Sacramento Convention Center April 8 to April 9 to share best practices and survey the latest technologies in sustainable building.
UC San Diego Opens LEED Platinum-Designed Building
SAN DIEGO — The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is celebrating the completion of the new $113 million Health Sciences Biomedical Research Facility. Designed by the Portland, Ore., office of ZGF Architects and constructed by McCarthy Building Companies Inc, which holds local offices, the 196,000-square-foot building is aiming to achieve LEED Platinum certification.
Clean Technology Lab Building Breaks Ground at WSU
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University has broken ground the new, state-of-the-art Clean Technology Laboratory Building. The 96,000-square-foot, $52.8 million facility will eventually contain the school’s science and engineering programs, and provide a space for students and researchers to tackle a variety of global and environmental challenges.
Hines to Open Sustainable Skyscraper in Houston
HOUSTON — A new landmark of sustainability is coming to the Houston skyline. Hines, an international real estate firm, recently began construction on a 48-story skyscraper on 609 Main St.
PacMutual Campus Mixes Antique Architecture with Sustainable Design
LOS ANGELES — The PacMutual Campus in downtown Los Angeles has revitalized the ornate, historic architectural details of its buildings and partnered them with state-of-the-art sustainable features to create a singular LEED Platinum campus.
Global Study to Determine Benefits of Green Office Buildings
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — An international study to identify the health and productivity benefits of green buildings was recently launched by the World Green Building Council (WGBC). The study will provide clear details as to how green building strategies can positively affect the health and productivity of office building occupants as well as outline best practices to achieve results. The study will also develop a toolkit for office owners and occupants to better understand these benefits.
LRN Gains LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors
NEW YORK — One of only a handful of projects to achieve the high level green certification in New York City, LRN’s Manhattan office has gained LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors.
The company, which is a leading provider of solutions and strategies to enhance corporate culture and ethical behavior, wanted the built environment to keep with LRN’s mission of social and environmental responsibility.