Lexus Training Center Awarded LEED Platinum
Parsippany, N.J. — At Lexus’ eastern training facility in Parsippany, an old warehouse has been transformed into a state-of-the-art sustainable space.
2014
Plant-based Materials Boost Energy Savings
DENTON, Texas — After three years of research, experts at the University of North Texas (UNT) believe they have found a plant-based material that is cost-efficient to manufacture and capable of significantly reducing energy consumption.
LEED Credentials in High Demand
WASHINGTON — More employers in the construction and engineering industries consider LEED credentials an essential part of hiring criteria, according to a study of job postings from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
U.S. Solar Energy Production Jumps 21 Percent
WASHINGTON — More than half a million U.S. homes and businesses are generating solar energy, according to a new market report released in early September.
Greg Lusty
Centria, a manufacturer of architectural metal wall and roof systems, has announced the promotion of Greg Lusty to director of product management. In this new position, Lusty will join Centria’s leadership team and will be responsible for product marketing and new product development.
JLL Releases Sustainability Report
CHICAGO — JLL, a Chicago-based real estate investment management firm, has released its 2013 Sustainability Report, which provides a summary of the company’s performance against its sustainability areas. Those areas include energy and resources and green buildings.
D.C. Hits LEED Milestone
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia has surpassed 100 million square feet of space certified as meeting LEED standards, Mayor Vincent Gray announced on Sept. 11.
Only three other cities in the country — Chicago, New York and Houston — have passed that threshold, but the District leads all U.S. cities in the total number of LEED projects. Per capita, the District has led all states and major cities in LEED-certified projects and square footage for several years, according to a statement.
ARCOM Partners with GreenWizard
SALT LAKE CITY — ARCOM, a provider of building specification tools, and GreenWizard, a company that helps track green-building progress, are combining their resources to help architects identify products and materials that will fulfill green-building goals.
Terry A. Willis
KTGY Group has added Terry A. Willis, AIA, LEED AP, as a principal in the firm’s Denver office. With more than 30 years of design practice, Willis’ experience and project leadership has successfully guided a broad range of development projects to completion including high-profile commercial, retail, residential, entertainment and resort projects.