Designed with an asymmetric back-wall, Zurn Industries’ new Omni-Flo Urinal minimizes splash back while providing sleek, modern aesthetics. The Zurn Z5755-U Omni-Flo Urinal can accommodate multiple flow rates ranging as high as a gallon and as low as a pint, making it suitable for a wide variety of new and existing buildings, according to the company. When paired with high-performance flush valves, the Oni-Flo Urinal can reduce water consumption by 88 percent.
FAIR LAWN, N.J. — Using innovative sustainable strategies, the thermal energy storage solutions of Calmac Manufacturing have proven to create big cost savings for school districts.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Through detailed teamwork and a focus on sustainability, the $243 million renovation of the historic Union Depot has achieved LEED Gold certification.
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — In an effort to give more access to solar power options, the Florida Power & Light Company last week proposed a voluntary, community-based, solar partnership pilot program for consideration by the Florida Public Service Commission.
If approved, FPL will install new, solar-powered generating facilities in Florida communities. The program is funded by contributions from FPL customers.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A $190 million patient care tower addition to the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo., has received LEED Gold certification. The eight-story replacement facility, which opened in March 2013, was designed by HOK, with offices in St. Louis, and constructed by JE Dunn Construction of Kansas City, Mo. It is the largest expansion ever for University of Missouri (MU) Health Care.
GlacialLight recently unveiled the AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit. The AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit easily turns GlacialLight AR111 series LEDs into a downlight with an adjustable lighting angle. The AR111 Square Gimbal Housing Kit features a dual ring gimbal system for two degrees of rotational freedom, making it a flexible lighting solution for any room. Aluminum trim on top of a steel housing means sturdy construction and long service life. With a standard square housing, it’s designed with ease of installation in mind for recessed lighting needs, according to the company.
Erik Ring has been promoted to principal at LPA Inc. The LEED Fellow and LEED faculty member for the USGBC has been with the Irvine, Calif.-based firm for seven years. He was the firm’s first engineer and has proven himself as a leader in both mechanical engineering and sustainable design, according to LPA. Ring, who is LPA’s design director for MEP engineering, has consulted for and designed more than 50 LEED certified projects.
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.
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.
PORTLAND, Ore.