Houghton College Builds Solar Energy Array
HOUGHTON, N.Y. — Houghton College completed a 2.5-megawatt on-site solar energy installation, the largest on a college campus in the state of New York.
April 2015
AIA Names Top 10 Sustainable Projects
WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have chosen the top 10 examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment.
LPL Financial Earns LEED Platinum
SAN DIEGO — LPL Financial LLC announced on April 20 that the firm’s San Diego office building has earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its interior design and construction.
Miami Design District Expansion Achieves LEED Gold
MIAMI — Palm Court, the second phase of the Miami Design District expansion, has been certified LEED Gold for Core + Shell by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
First Tennessee Park Achieves LEED Silver Certification
NASHVILLE — First Tennessee Park in downtown Nashville has been awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Frick Environmental Center to Offer Sustainable Education
PITTSBURGH — In a lush 644-acre Pittsburgh park, one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the world is being constructed.
Wells Fargo Named Greenest Financial Company
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Wells Fargo & Company, headquartered in San Francisco, as the green building leader among financial institutions.
Princeton Review Names Top Green Colleges
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — In anticipation of Earth Day on April 22, The Princeton Review released its sixth annual free guide to the most environmentally responsible colleges.
Ron Whalen
Ron Whalen, LEED AP, was promoted to vice president at Orlando-based general contracting and construction management firm Roger B. Kennedy Inc. A seasoned Florida construction veteran with 25 years of experience, Whalen joined the firm in October 2014 as project executive for pre-construction services. He is a licensed Florida-certified general contractor.