Seattle Building Energy Program Under Way
SEATTLE — The first phase of Seattle’s new building energy efficiency program is under way for nonresidential buildings measuring more than 50,000 square feet.
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San Francisco PUC to Put City Wind to Use
DAVIS, Calif. — The winds that famously chill the streets of downtown San Francisco will help power a skyscraper set to open in the fall that could pave the way for a new world market for energy-generating wind turbines in new buildings.
Marine Recruit Depot to Install Ecological Wastewater Treatment System
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego will use a system from Living Machine System L3C to recycle backwater for subsurface irrigation, minimizing its water usage in the drought-prone area.
Community Center Marks City’s First LEED Building
WINTER PARK, Fla. — The $9.1 million Winter Park Community Center, designed to reflect the character of the “City of Culture and Heritage,” opened in October.
Designed by the Orlando office of SchenkelShultz Architecture and design-build partner Turner Construction Co., based in Orlando, the center targets LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Cool Roofing Materials in LA Could Reduce Air Pollution, Energy Costs
LOS ANGELES — Cool roofing material in Los Angeles could reduce air pollution and energy costs, according to a new report by the UCLA School of Law.
Energy Management Companies Form Strategic Alliance
SAN MATEO, Calif. — C3, an energy and emissions management solutions provider, formed a strategic alliance with Science Applications International Corp. to offer robust, scalable, secure energy management solutions to large commercial, industrial, and utility businesses, as well as government departments and agencies.
Science Applications will also use the C3 solution to model, analyze, and optimize energy use at its own facilities.
Cement Company Thinks Green by Going Blue
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Scientists from Blue World Crete recently completed a month of lab testing and demonstrations with some of Colombia’s largest concrete producers and consumers for what company officials are calling an entirely green alternative for Portland cement.
A Better Way to Navigate Green Product Claims at Greenbuild?
James is the Director of Strategic Sustainability for InterfaceFLOR, where she is responsible for strategically leveraging and expanding Interface’s thought leadership in sustainability.
Airport Solar Farm in the Works
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) selected ET Energy Solutions LLC to develop a solar farm on Indianapolis International Airport property.
High Rise Offers Sustainability, Connectivity
MIAMI — Located in the heart of Miami’s downtown financial district, the recently completed 600 Brickell at Brickell World Plaza is designed and built to set a new international standard for office development technology and sustainability.