Micah Vainikka
Minneapolis-based construction and engineering firm Knutson Construction recently promoted Micah Vainikka to corporate director of preconstruction.
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$30.8 Million Solar Project in San Antonio Progresses
The city of San Antonio’s $30 million solar project is steadily advancing with 13 out of 42 solar-focused locations already commissioned, bringing the Texas city closer to its goal of net-zero energy for all municipal building by 2040.
Vertical Solar Array System
ZinCO Canada, a green roofing system company, recently released a cutting-edge, all-season Vertical Solar Array system.
Alison Hoagland
Architect Alison Hoagland, principal at the Portland, Ore.-based architecture design firm Mackenzie, was recently named chair of Green Building Initiative’s board of directors.
New Study Uncovers Benefits of Biophilic Design in Urban Environments
New research shows that exterior green design, such as plant-covered facades, can boost biodiversity and regulate temperature.
Boston Advances Towards Carbon Neutrality through New Building Policy
The Boston Zoning Commission has amended the city’s zoning code to mandate that most new large buildings achieve net-zero carbon emissions from the day they open. This change will bring the metropolis one step closer to its 2050 carbon-neutrality goals.
Advanced Phone Disinfector
iCleanse’s Swift UV phone disinfector uses scientifically backed UV-C cleaning technology that goes beyond traditional methods, with 99.99% efficacy for the most common viruses.
Mark Swanson
Aeromine Technologies, a Houston-based company that converts building wind flow into renewable energy, recently appointed Mark Swanson as chief executive officer.
Texas’ IDEA Public Schools dug into data to reduce energy use, save money
2024 was a big year for Texas’ IDEA Public Schools. Three IDEA campuses—IDEA Elsa, IDEA Rio Grande City and IDEA Edgemere—earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), recognizing superior energy performance and commitment to sustainability.