News

Most Recent in News Green Specifications

A key design element in the police substation was the green roof grid system, wh
April 17,2012

The police substation is the first higher education facility in San Diego County to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, the highest rating...

The Flat Tower design is based on a medium-height dome structure that covers a l
April 06,2012

A team of French designers unveil the “Flat Tower” design, a second place winner in the 2011 eVolo skyscraper competition.

John Hazlett, Director of Sustainability, City of Indianapolis; Greg Ballard, Ma
April 02,2012

Emmitt J. Bean Federal Center project team for their role in advancing sustainability in the city.

March 28,2012

Total number of major global green buildings now stands at 12,000.

March 26,2012

Opportunity for residential and commercial building professionals to gain insight on state and county green building standards and regulations.

Photovoltaic panels atop the Knight Management Center at the Stanford Graduate S
March 20,2012

The 360,000-sf facility underscores what is taught in many of the school’s electives such as Environmental Entrepreneurship and Environmental...

The Stego Wrap vapor barrier has been submitted to the HPD Working Group a volun
March 16,2012

Vapor barrier manufacturer strives to provide better green choices to designers and builders.

The Firestone BP iPad app offers building owners, facility managers, contractors
March 07,2012

Free app provides a preview of Firestone’s Roots to Rooftop Building Envelope Solution with an overview of all the products from ground and...

Bomel Construction Co. and IPD designed and built two adjoining garages, a socce
March 01,2012

The $24-million facility, which fits into a canyon setting on the university’s East Campus, includes 1,200 stalls in two adjoining garages and a...

February 26,2012

Chen works closely with property owners to ensure that their properties meet and exceed all industry standards, and also provide long-term energy...

February 20,2012

This third draft of LEED has been refined to address technical stringency and rigor, measurement and performance tools, and an enhanced user...

Four types of sustainable roofing systems from Tremco Roofing and Building Maint
February 17,2012

Changes were so extensive that the certification is for new construction and not for renovation; officially, the building is LEED-NC.

February 15,2012

Specifying air curtains as energy-saving, cost-cutting alternatives to vestibules in 3,000-square-foot buildings and larger has been a recent...

January 31,2012

Leading construction management firm overseeing one of first healthcare projects in the country to utilize innovative IPD process.

January 19,2012

McDonald's restaurant recognized for significant energy savings.

Thornton Tomasetti acquires green consulting firm Fore Solutions
January 09,2012

International engineering firm launches new building sustainability practice.

January 03,2012

The new award, which comprises the construction of five new elementary schools and demolition of 11 older facilities, is the latest K-12 building...

January 03,2012

Harley Ellis Devereaux will relocate the employees in its current Berkeley, Calif., office to the new Oakland office location effective January 3...

The new 200,000-sf Dineen Hall, Syracuse University College of Law.
December 20,2011

The design reflects an organizational clarity and professional sophistication that anticipates the user experience of students, faculty, and...

Dr. Phillips charities headquarters SchenkelSchultz Architecture
December 05,2011

The building incorporates sustainable architectural features, environmentally friendly building products, energy-efficient systems, and...