Projects to Watch: Bristol Community College’s Net-Zero Facility
FALL RIVER, Mass. — Boston-based Sasaki designed the John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building, which is scheduled to debut at Bristol Community College in Fall River in April 2016.
New San Mateo Jail to See First Inmates March 19
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — San Mateo County’s new $165 million jail facility, the Maple Street Correctional Facility, will soon be open for business. County officials, including Sheriff Greg Munks, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony March 2 and the first inmates will be transferred on March 19.
Harvard’s Tozzer Anthropology Building Earns LEED Gold
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Almost two years after its May 2014 debut, Harvard University’s Tozzer Anthropology Building in Cambridge earned LEED Gold certification. The facility’s custom-engineered windows and curtainwall were placed in a staggered pattern throughout the brick- and copper-clad exterior, creating an abundance of natural light on the interior.
Rubber Tile and Tread Line
Roppe’s new Health and Learning Rubber Tile and Tread line was designed in a palette of calm, warm and inviting colors and the ability to add character to many types of health care spaces. The product contains 10 percent post-industrial waste and 10 percent natural rubber, which is a renewable resource. The Health and Learning Rubber Tile and Tread Line is LEED-certified, and meets the criteria for FloorScore, NSF332 and CHPS. The colors will coordinate with other products and will allow the customer to mix and match the tiles and accessories.
UCSF Benioff Oakland Begins 10-Year Expansion
OAKLAND, Calif. — A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Oct. 26 for a new outpatient center for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
Craig Hospital Expansion & Renovation Nears Completion
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — With the initial planning having started in winter of 2012 and a target completion date set for late 2016, Craig Hospital’s $90 million expansion and renovation is nearing its conclusion.
Cape May to Rebid Jail Project
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — On Feb. 9, the Cape May County Board of Freeholders voted to reject all six bids it received for the construction of a new jail as all came in millions of dollars over budget. The county will rebid after modifications are made to the project to keep it within budget, reported Shore News Today.
Water Disinfection System
Watts introduced SmartStream UV, an innovative new solution for ultraviolet water disinfection in residential and commercial applications. SmartStream provides several advanced capabilities, including automatic lamp dimming, which promotes energy savings, and automatic lamp identification (wireless RFID), which ensures correct lamp energy management to maximize lamp output. Its touchscreen display significantly enhances usability. The system has a small footprint, which eases installation.
Paseo Verde Development Awarded Project of the Year
PHILADELPHIA — The 2015 Project of the Year Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the mixed-use Paseo Verde development near Temple University in Philadelphia is more than just an award.