CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati’s Glass House, Morgens Hall, recently earned a 2015 American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Ohio Award. The project team incorporated a number of sustainable and energy-efficient features and building techniques into the innovative renovation, which also earned the hall LEED Silver certification in 2015, according to the University of Cincinnati.
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Construction on the new 622-bed Muskegon County Jail in Muskegon was completed in August. About six months later on Feb. 25, Lansing, Mich.-based Granger Construction was presented with the 2015 Build Michigan Award for its construction management on the project, according to MLive.
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Columbus Regional Hospital is creating an emergency department that will not only focus on expanding and updating the facility, but also wayfinding for patients and staff. Although the emergency room will be much larger than its predecessor, the number of footsteps patients will have to take to get treatment will be fewer and more private, according to The Republic.
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.
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.
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.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — On Jan. 20, the Mayo Clinic broke ground on its newest center located in Jacksonville. The design of the new lung restoration facility will offer a new perspective on the way medical facilities are built. At the groundbreaking ceremony, a solar panel was signed that will be part of the new building, which will be carbon neutral and environmentally friendly.
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Silver Spring Library, located in Montgomery County, Md., was awarded LEED Gold certification thanks to the many energy-saving elements incorporated into its design. The library, which was finished in June 2015, is a model of sustainability for Montgomery County.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Construction on the Golden 1 Center is underway, and the soon-to-be home of the Sacramento Kings basketball team is being designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.
Currently on track for a September 2016 completion, the Golden 1 Center will hold an estimated 17,500 people. Turner Construction is serving as the project contractor, while ICON Venue Group is the project manager and AECOM is the architect. All three companies have offices in Sacramento.
MAUI, Hawaii — Work began on Maui’s Kihei High School on Jan.
