2016
Lee Jarboe
JE Dunn Construction recently announced the hiring of Lee Jarboe as director of business development for higher education, K-12 education and aviation. In her new role, Jarboe will head efforts to build long-term strategic relationships with clients in these markets. She has 14 years of construction industry experience, and is a Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM).
Temple University Installs Green Roof Atop New Library
PHILADELPHIA — Temple University in Philadelphia has constructed multiple buildings to achieve LEED certification in the past years and continues to work towards a sustainable campus. The university’s current project is installing a green roof on top of the new library.
Detroit Medical Center Creates Cardboard City During Design
TROY, Mich. — The Detroit Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Troy opened its doors on Feb. 1.
Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena Features Energy-Efficient Technologies
LAS VEGAS — The new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is now one of the world’s most automated and energy-efficient entertainment, sporting and concert venues, as it features custom-designed connected technology solutions from Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation.
The grand opening for T-Mobile Arena — a joint venture between Los Angeles-headquartered AEG, a sporting and music entertainment presenter, and Las Vegas-headquartered MGM Resorts International — was held April 7.
Mixed-Use Development in Boulder Earns LEED Platinum
BOULDER, Colo. — 1738 Pearl Street, a mixed-use property in downtown Boulder designed by Denver real estate investment company Unico Properties, recently achieved LEED Platinum Core and Shell, making it Boulder’s first privately owned LEED Platinum building, according to Unico Sustainability.
University of California Merced Continues Green Efforts
MERCED, Calif. — The University of California Merced has improved its sustainability rating through the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), after a long and rigorous review process, according to University of California Merced.
Duncan Griffin
HDR announced the hiring of Duncan Griffin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, as a sustainable principal. He will work with clients to help create sustainable solutions aligned with their enterprise goals. Griffin is a lean-certified practitioner with nearly 25 years of experience.
Ximena Rodriguez
Reflecting its growth and increasing global presence, New York-based architecture and interior design firm CetraRuddy named Ximena Rodriguez partner. As partner, Rodriguez will retain her roles as principal and director of interior design, overseeing the firm’s quality and technical excellence in an interior design group of more than 20 professionals. Rodriguez also serves as lead interior designer and project manager in the residential, hospitality and retail sectors.
Ethernet Lighting System
Innovative Lighting offers the new GENISYS Power over Ethernet Lighting Systems. With the system, customers can use Ethernet cables to both power and control LED lighting fixtures. The product allows up to 90 percent energy savings as it is governed by advanced, integrated control software. Every component of the GENISYS system is powered and controlled by an Ethernet cable, making the lighting simple to use. The product costs less by using Ethernet instead of copper wire and conduit used by traditional lighting.