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Organic Farm Uses Solar Windows to Save Energy
Press Release Issued by Pythagoras Solar The project included the installation of solar windows that deliver solar power while simultaneously providing significant energy efficiency gains.
LEED Gold Ballpark Named Park of the Year
Press Release Issued by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group HKS designed Salt River Fields at Talking Stick was named the 2011 Ballpark of the Year.
Natural History Museum of Utah Opens New Building
Press Release Issued by Ennead Architects The Natural History Museum of Utah's new building was designed by Ennead Architects, inspired by the diverse landscape of Utah.
JPMorgan Chase Renovation Achieves Platinum
Press Release Issued by JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase has achieved LEED Platinum for the renovation of its global headquarters in Manhattan.
Judicial Center Earns LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by Moseley Architects Moseley Architects announced that the Judicial Center in Rockingham County has earned LEED Gold certification.
HOK Patrtners with USGBC on Haitian Orphanage
Press Release Issued by HOK HOK and the USGBC are partnering on a children’s center project in earthquake devastated Haiti.
General Mills Plant Awarded LEED Gold
Press Release Issued by General Mills Environmental benefits of the new facility include a recycling program and a 30 percent reduction in indoor water use.
Recycled Glass Used in Moffett Towers
Press Release Issued by Glass Recycled A recycled porcelain product by GLASS RECYCLED was recently installed in all the high-rise buildings of Moffett Towers.
New DoD Campus Features Wausau Windows and Curtainwalls
Press Release Issued by Wausau Window and Wall Systems The windows and curtainwall are designed for compliance with the U.S. Department of Defense requirements for blast hazard mitigation.
Skanska Starts Construction of Green Offices
Press Release Issued by Skanska The project will feature green elements like energy efficiency, light control systems and efficient use of water.
Wood Partners to Begin Construction of Green Apartments
Press Release Issued by Wood Partners Wood Partners is pursuing LEED silver status on the five-acre property on a low-rise apartment community in Southwest Dallas.
Texas Fire Station Uses GLASS RECYCLED to Gain LEED Points
Press Release Issued by GLASS RECYCLED GLASS RECYCLED products are being used throughout the fire station including on countertops, public restrooms, locker rooms and display cases.
UC Irvine Building Awarded LEED Platinum
Press Release Issued by Fentress Architects The Fentress Architects designed Humanities Gateway features many sustainable strategies.
Solar City Installs Solar Power on New Housing Complex
Press Release Issued by SolarCity The installation is expected to produce enough electricity to offset 30 percent of usage in the five-story apartment building's common areas.
ET Solar Provides Solar Modules to a Green House Project
Press Release Issued by ET Solar Group Corp. The transparent and frameless mono-crystalline modules installed on the rooftops of an agricultural greenhouse were grid-connected last month.
Distribution Center Saves Money on Electricity with Solar
Press Release Issued by Frito-Lay The 55,000 square foot design is Hawaii’s first industrial new construction Gold site.
Ronald McDonald House Awarded LEED for Homes Gold
Press Release Issued by Balfour Beatty Construction The LEED Gold certification of the new DC House is based on sustainable features that positively impact the environment.
AIA Launches Database to Secure Funding for Stalled Projects
Press Release Issued by AIA The online database will let developers and architects network with investors interested in lending for stalled projects.
Medical Center is Top Finisher in ENERGY STAR Competition
Press Release Issued by Ridgecrest Energy Advisors Savings at St. Mark’s Medical Center were achieved by working with Ridgecrest Energy Advisors with approaches that don't involve capital improvements.
Data Center Energy Park Engages CH2M HILL
Press Release Issued by the CH2M HILL Founders of Niobrara Energy Park partner with CH2M HILL's IDC Architects to develop a unified vision of the project's short and long-term potential.
University of North Texas' Apogee Stadium Is LEED Platinum
Press Release Issued by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group The stadium it the first newly constructed collegiate football stadium in the nation to achieve the highest level of LEED certification.
FedEx Express Hosts Largest Green Roof of Any U.S. Airport
Press Release Issued by FedEx The new Fed EX package sorting center at Chicago O'Hare International Airport consists of a vegetated roof the size of three football fields.
Imtech Partners with Capital Park Group on Project
Press Release Issued by Imtech The sustainably designed building will be the first building in Poland to receive a LEED Gold certificate.
Imtech Announces Opening of Green Building
Press Release Issued by Imtech The office is one of the Top 3 constructed green buildings in the Netherlands according to BREEAM standards.
BASF Building Expected to Achieve LEED Silver
Press Release Issued by BASF Some features include an energy efficient building envelope and the efficient use of daylight.
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