PULLMAN, Wash. — Amidst a growing trend of LEED certification throughout the hospitality industry, a recent study found that major chain hotels like Hyatt, Marriott and Hilton are significantly ahead of independent hotels in adopting green and sustainable operations.
This article is part 1 of a 3-part series from the Structural Engineering Certification Board. The series explores the relationship among structural engineers and architects and the challenges and opportunities inherent in green building projects.
By Jon Boyd, SE, PE, SECB, NCEES, NCARB, AIA
Cutting Edge Architecture Requires Cutting Edge Structural Engineering Skill and Depth of Knowledge
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SOQUEL, Calif. — Californians for Renewable Energy (CARE) and its founder Michael Boyd filed a lawsuit on Nov. 28 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge more than two dozen federal loan guarantees that the group alleges were illegally issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under Section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
DURBAN, South Africa — The World Green Building Council recognized New York and San Francisco for international best practice in government policy at the city level for green building initiatives — two of six cities to earn the award.
The Government Leadership Awards for Excellence in City Policy for Green Building were announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Durban, South Africa, and recognize green buildings as an important means to reduce carbon emissions, according to a statement from the council.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move that does not require congressional approval, President Barack Obama announced on Dec. 2 a nearly $4 billion commitment for energy upgrades to federal and private sector buildings over the next two years.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven earned LEED certification in recognition of its sustainable design and construction strategies.
The hospital spans 516,000 square feet and features 14 floors, 168 private patient rooms, 12 operating rooms, radiation therapy and several integrated imaging technologies.
By: Hon. John McCann, President, Board of Trustees and Dr. Edward M. Brand, Superintendent
The numbers are in for the Top 10 stories of 2011 with sustainable city programs, new green technology and industry news topping it out.
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