Today, Washington, DC was named the first LEED for Cities Platinum city in the world. Mayor Bowser was presented this honor by Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), at an event on the steps of Dunbar High School – the highest rated LEED-certified school in the United States.
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College of the Atlantic, Green Mountain College, and Sterling College were awarded the top three spots in Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools,” the recently released ranking of the greenest colleges and universities in the U.S.
Read MoreMetelka has already contributed her skills to projects at Studio Four. She is currently working on a school project for a local municipality, a new headquarters for a credit union in a nearby community and a major manufacturing facility expansion also located in East Tennessee.
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OJB Founder and President, James Burnett, FASLA, said “Receiving this award is an incredible honor for our firm and we are delighted to join the distinguished list of past recipients. This park has been transformative on so many levels; socially, economically and environmentally. It has changed the way people imagine public space in Dallas. The city was ready to heal the big divide that separated Downtown from Uptown and Klyde Warren Park was the answer. We were inspired by our clients’ determination to see this decade long project become a reality.”
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“Accessing critical show information while you’re on the go has never been easier. By downloading the free mobile app, you can quickly view the CONSTRUCT floor plan, exhibitor details, educational sessions and more from any web-enabled mobile device,” said Sylvia Wofford, CONSTRUCT Marketing Manager. “The easy-to-use interactive capabilities and real-time event communications will make your CONSTRUCT experience more enjoyable than ever, so download as soon as you can.”
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The HoodWORKS architecture incorporates cross-laminated timber (CLT), exposed ceilings, and concrete floors, for a look that’s expressive, efficient and modern. The Point B Property Development team partnered with Koble Creative Architecture and Abbasi Design Works on the design for the building.
Read MoreDavid House, president and CEO of Village Nurseries, stated: “This new video series represents a continuation of our ongoing commitment to educating landscape architects and designers about the latest trends and issues in the industry. We are even more pleased that we could partner with Kellogg, one of the most respected companies in the entire landscape community.”
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“For over a decade, CA Student Living has been providing high-end, highly amenitized alternatives to traditional off-campus housing in college towns across the country, and Shepley Bulfinch has been a trusted partner in helping us deliver communities that continually set new standards in student housing,” said JJ Smith, president, CA Student Living. “Shepley Bulfinch’s design for RISE on Apache creates an impeccable living-learning environment that supports productivity, promotes health and well-being, and fosters community connectivity in an enjoyable atmosphere.”
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The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will host an Aug. 31 panel of landscape architects via Facebook Live to discuss the security design of public places. In view of recent tragic events in Charlottesville, Barcelona and London, the panel will examine the urgent need to ensure the public’s safety on public, government and institutional properties. Key design goals and challenges will also be addressed from various angles, with a special focus on how to provide an adequate balance between addressing threats and the beauty of the public realm.
Read More“Greenbuild has become the defining moment each year for the green building world to convene, and it’s a place where the future of our movement is shaped,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. “Dr. Tyson’s clarity and wit as a respected science expert will challenge and invigorate our community to address the many serious issues affecting the environment and our world today.”
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