Levi’s Stadium, Dunkin’ Donuts Center Set New Standards for Venue Sustainability
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two major sports venues have achieved significant milestones in becoming green facilities.
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Green Parking Council Launches Green Garage Certification Program
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched on June 2 a certification program that is the parking industry equivalent of LEED certification.
Called the Green Garage Certification Program, the program is an incentive to build parking garages that meet high standards in sustainable design, technology, operations and management.
Kevin Fettig
Kevin Fettig has joined Level 10 Construction in Sunnyvale, Calif., as vice president operations. A construction manager for more than 25 years, Fettig has overseen many signature projects throughout California and internationally within the areas of technology, education, commercial office construction and residential housing. Fettig previously served as vice president of operations for Rudolph & Sletten.
Moisture-sensing Fan Control
The FS-300 Adjustable Humidity and Condensation Fan Control with integrated QUE moisture prediction software senses when condensation is present and automatically turns the fan on to dispel moisture, which can otherwise cause mold and mildew, and turns the fan off when dry. Mold in places that are often damp (such as bathrooms) can potentially cause health problems, according to the EPA, because they produce allergens, irritants and in some cases, potentially toxic substances.
Lord Aeck Sargent Architects Welcome Students Home
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Architects for The Towers at Young Harris College (YHC) in Young Harris, Ga., have made strides to help their contemporary design become LEED-certified using proven green strategies and products while also incorporating a progressive housing concept.
Qatar’s Green Convention Center Sets the Bar in Middle East
DOHA, Qatar — It’s hard to miss. With 880,000 square feet, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is the largest convention center in the Middle East. In its first year, the facility hosted 212 events and welcomed more than 150,000 visitors and delegates.
Michigan Green Schools Honors Hundreds of Recipients
WAYNE, Mich. — A major honor was bestowed upon schools in Michigan’s Wayne County. Michigan Green Schools honored 131 Wayne County Schools for its efforts in green-sanctioned activities throughout the school year. Some of the activities included recycling, Earth Day commitments and implementing a school energy-saving program, to name a few.
Students and staff accumulate the points throughout the year in order to be qualified as a Michigan Green School. Each activity earns the school one point, and a total of 10 points earns the school its green school honor.
GBI Launches Sustainable Interiors Certification Program
PORTLAND, Ore. — The nonprofit Green Building Initiative (GBI) launched on June 9 a new certification program that focuses on the sustainable design and construction of interior spaces in commercial and institutional buildings.
The new Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors, allows both building owners and individual lessees of commercial spaces to pursue the certification and to focus on designing or improving their interior space to Green Globes standards without having to certify the entire building.
Joseph G. Burns
The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers has named Joseph G. Burns, a managing principal at Thornton Tomasetti, an SEI Fellow. Burns joined Thornton Tomasetti in 1995, and has more than 30 years experience in building design and renovation.
Dynamic Architectural Glass
SageGlass is a sustainable glazing solution that saves energy, money and the environment. This electronically tintable glass modulates light, heat gain and glare, and works well in almost all educational environments and facilities. Rather than using conventional sun controls such as window shades, blinds or louvers, SageGlass enhances occupant comfort and enables unobstructed views to the outdoors. By regulating solar heat gain, it also conserves energy and reduces the capacity requirements of HVAC systems, in turn saving institutions on lighting and air conditioning costs.