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Architectural Designer Feels All Buildings Should be Green Architectural Designer Feels All Buildings Should be Green
Compiled By Brock Haroldson, ConnectPress Editor
Lori Bork’s self designed house demonstrates her commitment to sustainable design.
Contractors Announce Contract Documents Partnership
Press Release Issued by AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced a marketing partnership agreement.
Dassault to Lead Panel Discussion at Build Boston
Press Release Issued by Dassault Systemes
Patrick Mays, AIA, VP, Strategy, Dassault Systèmes will lead a panel on sustainable building products at Build Boston 2011.
Survey Shows Europeans Increased Interest in Sustainability
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
An Autodesk survey revealed a majority of consumers and business decision makers are willing to invest in more energy efficient homes and buildings.
USGBC President Honored by Landscape Architecture Community
Press Release Issued by USGBC
The American Society of Landscape Architecture gave Rick Fedrizzi the Olmstead Medal, which honors commitment for safeguarding natural heritage.
Sustainability Summit Award Voting Now Open

Pamela Gordon, Technology Forecasters president and ConnectPress columnist, is up for the prestigious Community award.
Rexel Announces Findings from International Study
Press Release Issued by Rexel
The study noted that while American respondents pay attention to their energy consumption, far less have taken steps to become more energy efficient.
New Engineering Manager Appointed at Springwoods Village
Press Release Issued by CDC Houston, Inc.
Mike Polhemus has 15 years of experience and will oversee all engineering, architectural design and construction efforts for the infrastructure.
Yudelson Featured in September Wired Magazine
Press Release Issued by Yudelson Associates
The interview deals with Yudelson’s views about the future of Zero Net Energy homes.
Microdesk Opens New Chicago Office
Press Release Issued by Microdesk
Industry consultant Microdesk, Inc. announced the opening of its new office location at 222 S. Riverside Plaza in downtown Chicago.
Leading Urban and Landscape Design Firms to Compete

Four award-winning landscape and urban design teams will meet to compete in the Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition (MR|DC).
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.
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.
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.
New AIA Interim Executive VP/CEO Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Paul W. Welch, Jr., Hon. AIA, Executive Vice President of the AIA California Council (AIACC) will take new position July 19.
DesignGroup Earns Autodesk BIM Experience Award
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
The firm is being recognized for its use of building information modeling (BIM) to sustainable design on more than 40 building projects to date.
Green Guide Published for Airport Design

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. was commissioned by the Transportation Research Board to integrate sustainability practices in airport design.
A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Read about what the AIA’s new Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability finds most rewarding about his position in the industry.
Keynotes Announced for 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference
Press Release Issued by AIA
American Institute of Architects President George H. Miller, FAIA, is among the keynoters who will address the forum.
AIA Executive VP and CEO Departs AIA
Press Release Issued by AIA
Christine McEntee moves on to lead the American Geophysical Union, an international non-profit scientific association.
California Green Building Standards Code
Announcement by USGBC
An Interview with Dave Walls, executive director of California's Building Standards Commission on the new CALGreen code.
Recycled Energy Development Chairman Honored for Leadership
Press Release Issued By The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Recycled Energy Development (RED) Chairman Tom Casten was honored today by the ACEEE for his innovation and leadership in promoting waste heat recovery.
Edward Mazria Receives the 2009 Hanley Award
By Rick Schwolsky, Hanley Wood
The Hanley Foundation will present the Hanley Award and $50,000 grant to a pioneering architect, author, educator and visionary.
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