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Harmon Hotel Completion Depends on Legal Fight

The unfinished Harmon Hotel was supposed to be stunning, but it remains in construction and in the middle of a legal fight.
New Children’s Hospital in Chicago Implements BIM

Despite difficult times for the construction industry, one major $915-million project is pressing forward and used BIM to create a successful design.
Areas Across U.S. to Receive Sustainability Assistance
Press Release Issued by AIA
AIA Center for Communities by Design has selected seven communities to receive technical assistance under the SDAT program in 2010.
Excellence in Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design
Press Release Issued by AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 2010 recipients of the Institute Honor Awards.
HOK-Designed Hotel Open in Songdo City
Press Release Issued by HOK
HOK provided architectural design, landscape design and sustainable design services for the new 500,000-square-foot, LEED certified hotel.
Industry & Government
Green Schools Toolkit debuted this week at Annual Summit
Press Release Issued by the USGBC
USGBC's comprehensive guide supports state lawmakers working hard to legislate smart and effective policy.
Give your Opinion on PA's State Forest Certification Audit
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
SmartWood is inviting the public to submit comments in August during its review of Pennsylvania's 2.2 million-acre state forest system.
Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by Happy Hollow Park & Zoo in San Jose
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded LEED gold and is the first Amusement Park & Zoo in the country to be certified LEED gold.
Zotos Int. Wins Approval for $7M, 3.3 MW Wind Energy Project
Press Release Issued by PRNewswire
The largest wind project of any manufacturing company in the US won final approval yesterday and is expected to start construction next month.
Timken Received $26 million Wind Turbine Contract
Press Release Issued by Timken
Timken to provide engineering, advanced bearings, condition monitoring and services for Goldwind platforms in China with broader, global opportunity.
Product News
American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
An inside look at how American Clay began and how this is just the beginning of their niche in the industry.
American Clay's New Lime Putty Wins Award
Press Release Issued by American Clay
American Clay's Lime Putty was selected by a panel of independent judges for the 2010 Innovative Green Design Award (IGDA) for Interior Finishes.
AIA Introduces Tool for Predicting Energy Use
Press Releas Issued by AIA
The Excel-based reporting tool will require the user to enter project use type, gross square footage, (GSF) and include a series of yes/no questions.
Autodesk Seek Gains Grounds with BPM's
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
McGraw-Hill construction will include Autodesk Seek with new Sweets BIM package for building product manufacturers (BPMs).
Carmanah to Unveil Solar Innovations at LightFair 2010
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah Technologies is unveiling additions to its line of EverGEN solar LED lighting products at LIGHTFAIR 2010.
People News
Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Dr. Takeuchi has spent her life working to develop better methods of energy storage.
HOK to Lead Climate Action Workshop at World Expo
Press Release Issued by HOK
The architectural firm heads to Shanghai to commemorate "San Francisco Week" at World Expo where their Global Director of Climate Action will speak.
Green Building Says how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio Green Building Says how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out why Nils Noak, Green Building Manager for the Deutsche Bank’s newly renovated Twin Towers, sees green building as a money maker.
New Director Named for Bentley Building Performance Division
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
Dru Crawley, Ph.D., AIA, FASHRAE was Commercial Buildings Team Lead at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) before joining Bentley Systems.
Young Architects Competition Recipients Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Submitters were asked to explore the issue of temporary relief housing that could have a permanent function, through a concept design problem.
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Timken Received $26 million Wind Turbine Contract
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Zotos Int. Wins Approval for $7M, 3.3 MW Wind Energy Project
The largest wind project of any manufacturing …

Park & Zoo to be Awarded LEED Gold
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo was awarded …

Give your Opinion on PA's State Forest Certification Audit
SmartWood is inviting the public to submit …

Electricity Provider Signs Wind Agreement
A 56-wind turbine wind park is scheduled …

Plug-In 2011 Conference to Move to Southeast
Conference on advances, market research and policy …

$117 Million Loan Guarantee for Kahuku Wind Power Finalized
The project includes the development of an …

Design and Construction of 1-MW Solar Power System Completed
System financed With American Recovery and Reinvestment …

Third Generation PVs Poised to Take Huge Leap Forward
The exploratory mass production of dye-sensitized solar …

Green Hospital to Heal Patients and the Environment
The Franklin Woods Community Hospital, located in …

AIA Recognizes Young Leaders
The AIA National Associates Committee selected six …

ASLA Inducts 41 to Council of Fellows
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) …

Initiative Promotes Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Materials
A report by organizations including the Dutch …

Norway Tops Green Building Index Second Year in a Row
Norway has topped a global index designed …

Penn. Governor Takes Clear Stand on Alternative Energy
The latest round of state investments in …

Certification Groups Pressure USGBC to End Discrimination
Forest certification standards from 12 nations have …

BOMA/Chicago to Lead Smart Grid Pilot Program
BOMA/Chicago signed a MoU to lead a …

CityView Expands Into Student Housing Sector
CityView announced construction has commenced at West …

Securing Project Financing Remains a Problem for Clients
Over half of landscape architecture firms reported …

PV Contractor Introduces PV Business Platform
PV Contractor successfully introduced thier innovative business …

Construction Commences at 30-MW Kahuku Wind
RMT has been selected by First Wind …

Project Includes Two “Green” Rooftop Terraces
The $51 million, 27-floor Saint Ann Court …

Energy Efficiency Research/Deployment Partnerships Announced
Teams will receive up to $30 million …

Cool Roofs Implemtation to Reduce Energy Use
Initiatives underway at the DOE will more …