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School Could Become Largest Net-Zero Campus


(08/25/2010)
The Irving Independent School District broke ground on what will be the nation’s largest net-zero public school, according to reports.

London Embassy Designed for Platinum


(08/23/2010)
The U.S. Department of State has unveiled plans for a new embassy in London, a project that is expected to meet top United States and European environmental standards.

Trade Files: EHDD Architecture


(08/09/2010)
If buildings designed by EHDD Architecture were limited to one defining characteristic, it would likely be sustainable environments.

71-year-old Hotel Gets Green Makeover


(08/06/2010)
Known as the La Posada de Albuquerque Hotel until just five years ago, the now renamed Hotel Andaluz sported rotting windows, outdated mechanical systems, and damaged carpeting.

Sustainability, Hawaiian Style


(07/30/2010)
The recently completed Hawaii Preparatory Academy Energy Research Laboratory is billed as the first K-12 school facility in the world to meet the Living Building Challenge.

Sustainable Flight


(07/22/2010)
Los Angeles International Airport is now home to the nation’s first LEED Silver for Existing Buildings certified airport terminal, according to reports.

GSA Greening Officer

By Nicholas Gosling
(07/19/2010)
The U.S. General Services Administration took a major step forward with its sustainability programs in naming Eleni Reed as its first chief greening officer.
 

Rui Ribeiro


(06/22/2010)
Rui Ribeiro joins Margulies Perruzzi Architects, a Boston-based architectural and interior design firm, as an architectural designer.

Shane Butler


(06/22/2010)
Minneapolis-based construction management firm Bossardt Corp. promoted Shane Butler, LEED AP, to project manager.

A Tale of Two Teams


(06/17/2010)
The Minnesota Twins and the Portland Trail Blazers have joined a growing rank of professional teams with LEED-certified sports facilities.