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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
