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Month: July 2017

KTGY-designed Elan Menlo Park Targets Silicon Valley’s “Creatives”

KTGY-designed Elan Menlo Park Targets Silicon Valley’s “Creatives”

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | 0 |

“The architectural style can best be described as contemporary and responds appropriately to the future context planned for the area. The project’s exterior material palette consists of stucco and cementitious siding with metal accent panels located in key areas. A mix of cool body tones and warm accent colors create a contrast between the building modulation and further breaks down the scale of the buildings. The project entry is emphasized with an enhanced architectural treatment at each corner. This treatment includes a corner patio/deck, enhanced glazing and prominent massing. There is also a variety of treatments used on the patio/deck railings ranging from sleek metal rails to a contemporary wide board treatment.” – Jessica Musick, associate principal at KTGY

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AIA 2030 Commitment expands beyond 400 architecture firms

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced publication of 2030 by the numbers, the 2016 progress report assessing the work of architecture firms that are part of the AIA 2030 Commitment, a voluntary initiative to commit their practices to advancing the AIA’s goal of carbon-neutral buildings by the year 2030. The report is available and can be viewed here.

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Philadelphia Water Department Recognizes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Pioneer in Stormwater Management

Philadelphia Water Department Recognizes Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as Pioneer in Stormwater Management

Posted by | Jul 27, 2017 | 0 |

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Debra McCarty and City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell joined executives from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for a rooftop ceremony recognizing sustainable design and cutting-edge green stormwater management systems at the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care on Wednesday.

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Q&A with Katie Bartolotta, Policy and Program Manager, Delaware Valley Green Building Council

Q&A with Katie Bartolotta, Policy and Program Manager, Delaware Valley Green Building Council

Posted by | Jul 26, 2017 | 0 |

To achieve a truly sustainable built environment, organizations such as the DVGBC are driving the green building movement in local communities across the country. The DVGBC is working diligently to get everyone on board, provide forums in which to share best practices and promote the importance of green building and sustainability. PRISM was given the opportunity to ask Katie Bartolotta, Policy and Program Manager, Delaware Valley Green Building Council, questions about their current green buildings programs as well as their goals to further sustainability in the built environment in this region.

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ASLA survey uncovers bright spots for landscape architecture firms

ASLA survey uncovers bright spots for landscape architecture firms

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | 0 |

General business conditions contained some bright spots for landscape architecture firms during the second quarter of 2017, according to the latest ASLA’ Business Quarterly survey. Firms reported a jump in billable hours, although inquiries for new work dipped slightly. Plans to hire remained steady.

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Cargill introduces polyaspartic ester that uniquely combines quick cure time and longer pot life

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | 0 |

Cargill has launched a breakthrough polyaspartic ester product, Altor™ 205, which will fulfill a longstanding industry need for a coating that delivers faster return to service (cure time) with significantly longer working time (pot life). By combining these benefits, Altor 205 allows users to cover more square footage in less time, which can reduce labor time and enable them to take on more jobs.

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Energy Innovation Center achieves LEED Platinum certification

Energy Innovation Center achieves LEED Platinum certification

Posted by | Jul 25, 2017 | 0 |

“This project, capped off by its LEED Platinum certification, is an example of what can be done when we all work together,” said County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. “The preservation of this building, its reimagining and its place as a center for innovation in our community has all come about because of unique partnerships. Today’s announcement is just one more accolade and recognition to those who made this possible that their work and collaboration was successful. I congratulate all those involved on this significant accomplishment.”

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June construction starts climb 4 percent

June construction starts climb 4 percent

Posted by | Jul 24, 2017 | 0 |

New construction starts in June grew 4% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $679.9 billion, according to Dodge Data & Analytics.  Nonresidential building increased 13% in June, strengthening after two months of lackluster activity, and the nonbuilding construction sector rose 8% with the help of elevated activity for electric utilities.  However, residential building slipped 4% in June, as both sides of the housing market (single family and multifamily) retreated. 

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KTGY design transforms city parking lot into $135 million mixed-use destination

KTGY design transforms city parking lot into $135 million mixed-use destination

Posted by | Jul 24, 2017 | 0 |

Designed by KTGY, this 1.42-acre redevelopment project represents a unique public/private partnership between the city and TCR and is a culmination of more than four years of planning. The new $135 million sustainable development located at 2330 Webster Street will feature a 234-unit mixed-use luxury apartment community with 15,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving street-front retail.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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