Plans Move Forward for New Federal Prison in Kentucky
ROXANA, Ky. — U.S. Rep. Hall Rogers’ office released a statement in late February that the U.S.
April 6, 2016
Stalled Otero County Prison Solar Farm Likely to Proceed
CHAPARRAL, N.M. — A partially finished solar farm located adjacent to the Otero County Prison in Chaparral will soon be completed and begin providing power to the correctional facility.
San Mateo High School Project Wins Modernization Award
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) was recently honored with the Leroy F. Greene Design and Planning Award — as well as an Award of Excellence in the Modernization category — for its San Mateo High School Old Brick Studio project, completed for the San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) in August 2015. Both awards were given by the Coalition for Adequate School Housing (C.A.S.H.) in partnership with the American Institute of Architects California Council (AIACC) at the 37th Annual C.A.S.H. Conference on Feb.
University of Cincinnati Glass House Earns AIA Award
CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati’s Glass House, Morgens Hall, recently earned a 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Ohio Award. The project team incorporated a number of sustainable and energy-efficient features and building techniques into the innovative renovation, which also earned the hall LEED Silver certification in 2015, according to the University of Cincinnati.
Edmund M. Einy
Edmund M. Einy, FAIA has joined Taylor Design, a solutions-oriented architecture, environments and strategies firm. Serving as firm-wide director of architecture based in the company’s Irvine, Calif., office, Einy brings more than three decades of design and leadership experience creating forward-thinking structures and collaborative partnerships in health care, academic, government and commercial industries.
Fiberglass Panel
Nudo Products Inc., a national wall and ceiling manufacturer headquartered in Springfield, Ill., announced its launch of FiberScore FRP, a fiberglass panel that provides a superior visual appearance without the hassle associated with ceramic tile. Compared to traditional ceramic tile, FiberScore FRP panels install easily and at a minimal cost. Plus, the panels are resistant to staining, scratching, mold and mildew, and won’t crack or deteriorate like ceramic tile grout lines.