LEED Platinum Awarded to Radio Flyer
CHICAGO — The manufacturers of the iconic, red Radio Flyer wagon have achieved LEED Platinum for the company’s Chicago headquarters building.
May 21, 2014
Smith College Classroom Achieves Living Building Challenge
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — With the utmost devotion to sustainability in both purpose and design, the Smith College’s Bechtel Environmental Classroom has become the fifth building in the world to achieve the meticulous standards of the Living Building Challenge.
Austin Health Care Group Goes Green
AUSTIN, Texas — Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit provider of kidney dialysis and related services, has received an Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) 4-Star Rating for its new location in Austin. The Satellite center, located in the Market District of the Mueller Airport Redevelopment, was presented the prestigious 4-Star Rating for excellence in sustainable building practices in design and construction.
Akron Zoo Announces LEED for Animal Exhibit
AKRON, Ohio — Highlighting the Akron Zoo’s commitment to conservation and sustainability, the Mike & Mary Stark Grizzly ridge exhibit has received LEED Silver certification.
Christina Force
Christina Force, LEED AP BD+C, AIA, has joined the St. Louis office of HOK as medical planner in the health care practice. Force will plan and program interior spaces for health care clients. She is currently working on the BJC HealthCare and Washington University School of Medicine Medical Center Campus Renewal in St. Louis and the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.