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Obayashi’s New Green Building Gains Worldwide Recognition
TOKYO, Japan — Obayashi Corporation’s Technical Research Institute (TRI) Techno Station has taken international attention with its high levels of achievement in two green building certificatio
Window and Wall System Assists in LEED Platinum Design
SALT LAKE CITY — In its strive to attain LEED Platinum certification, the design of the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building uses state-of-the-art sustainable features to meet the project’s high green goals.
U.S. Mayors Look to Expand Energy Technologies in Nation’s Cities
WASHINGTON — Nearly 30 percent of U.S. cities will make LED and energy-efficient lighting a top priority over the next two years, according to a survey released at The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 82nd Winter Meeting.
Entitled Energy Efficiency and Technologies in America’s Cities, the survey reviewed 288 cities across the nation in order to gain understanding into city energy priorities. Approximately 67 percent of mayors reported that their respective cities would deploy new energy technologies over the next five years.
Best of Green Schools List Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its third annual Best of Green Schools list in December.
Austin Takes on New Rainwater Management System
AUSTIN, Texas — BOKA Powell, headquartered in Dallas, is paving a new future for green design in Austin. The recent completion of the 280,000-square-foot RiverView sustainable apartment complex at LadyBird Lake demonstrated a new means of rainwater management for the city on a difficult urban waterfront site.
Philadelphia Skyscraper to Reach for LEED Platinum
PHILADELPHIA — A massive 59-story, $1.2 billion skyscraper to be built in downtown Philadelphia will seek LEED Platinum certification, according to developers.
Construction Firm Presents 2014 Green Building Outlook
SEATTLE — Hammer & Hand, a construction firm with offices in Seattle and Portland, Ore., published 10 predictions of high performance buildings in 2014.
Energy Recovery Wheel
Airxchange is changing the energy recovery ventilation market with its new approach to the design and manufacturing of energy recovery wheels. Airxchange energy recovery wheels enable energy recovery ventilation systems to provide fresh outdoor air at one-third of the cost of conventional systems and increase HVAC efficiency by up to 40 percent. The improved dehumidification and humidification performance reduces indoor air pollution, improving the health and productivity of building occupants, according to the company.