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.
March 13, 2014
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.
EMP Museum Building Gains Green Recognition
SEATTLE — The EMP Administrative Office Building for the EMP Museum added another sustainable achievement to its record. The 51,200-square-foot, four-story office building recently gained LEED Platinum certification, was named the first Salmon-Safe-certified office building in Seattle and was also designated a 2013 ENR Best Project Award for office, retail or mixed-use developments.
Dennis Petersen
Leo A Daly, an international architecture, planning, engineering and design firm headquartered in Omaha, Neb., appointed Dennis Petersen, PE, as corporate president. In his new role, Petersen will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire company, which includes the Leo A Daly and Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) brands. With 34 years of experience as a designer, manager and executive, Petersen has served as president of LAN for the past 16 years.
Carl Roehling
Carl Roehling, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, president and CEO of SmithGroupJJR, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Composed of 10 AIA members and AGC members, the joint committee provides a forum for the design and construction community to discuss important issues related to the construction industry.
Flush Valves
New urinal flush valves from American Standard offer the Selectronic hands-free function, flexible power options, reduced maintenance and reliable performance, according to the company. Using only 0.25 gallons per flush (gpf), these sensor-operated flush valves for urinals offer 75 percent water savings compared to a standard 1.0 gpf valve and 50 percent when compared to a 0.5 gpf high efficiency urinal (HEU) flush valve.
Breeze Panel
Zola Windows introduced the new Zola Aluminum Breeze Panel. A lightweight, flexible and corrosion-resistant industry-leading folding wall system, the Zola Aluminum Breeze Panel offers some of the most expansive folding glass panels on the market and unsurpassed thermal performance in its size class, according to the company. Meeting the rigorous energy requirements of net zero and other energy-efficient buildings, the new panels are available in ultra high performance R-11 triple glazing, with a visible transmittance (VT) of 73 percent.