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Miller Hull and Lease Crutcher Lewis to design and develop University of Washington’s cutting-edge Population Health Initiative in Seattle

The 290,000-square-foot building is conceived as a hybrid facility designed to respond directly to the mission of the University of Washington’s Population Health Initiative—a 25-year vision to address the most persistent and emerging challenges affecting human health, environmental resilience and social and economic equity across the globe. Led by design-build collaborators Miller Hull and Lease Crutcher Lewis, the project is being developed using an Integrated Design-Build (IDB) delivery method, a process that encourages teams to embrace elements of Integrated Project Delivery as well as Lean Design and Construction—techniques developed to create efficiency while maximizing value and minimizing waste

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HERCULITE tempered glass, a pioneer in keeping the action on the ice

Though tempered glass no longer is used in hockey arenas, windows and doors made with Herculite glass remain the global standard for meeting today’s rigorous safety glass mandates. Heat- and chemically strengthened to be lightweight, sturdy and versatile Herculite glass is a trusted safety glass brand. Vitro Glass has four technical documents (TDs) related to heat-strengthened and tempered glass.

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Stantec-Populous-S2 team selected as primary consultants for the BMO Centre expansion

The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and the Calgary Stampede have selected Stantec, Populous, and S2 to serve as the primary consultants for the $500-million BMO Centre expansion project in Calgary, Alberta. “The BMO Centre Expansion project is the key pillar to transforming east Victoria Park within Calgary’s Rivers District,” says Léo Lejeune, senior principal at Stantec. “Stantec took great pride in helping CMLC usher in a new era in the Rivers District by designing and implementing the well-loved, award-winning Jack & Jean Leslie RiverWalk™ along the Bow River. Urban connectivity and community activation have always been important parts of our design approach, and we bring this same perspective to the BMO Centre expansion project.”

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DAS Architects designing wellness hotel

“Greek Philosophy’s guiding principles of balance and unity informed our design of this boutique hotel,” said Susan M. Davidson, IDC, co-founder and principal of DAS Architects. “The modern and minimalist spaces will feature a warm and neutral color palette, emphasizing natural materials, with expansive green walls on every floor. Our goal is to create an environment that promotes healing, centering and living a meaningful life.”

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MBH Architects to open new Denver office

MBH’s Dimple Manghani will serve as Principal-in-Charge, tasked with translating MBH’s firm culture, knowledge, and experience to the new office. In addition, three long-time employees from MBH’s headquarters in California will be moving to Denver to serve as the foundation of this new office: Bonnie Russo, Project Architect and Associate; Joe Irwin, Project Manager and Senior Associate; and Corey Russo, Project Manager and Associate.

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Brian Pallasch announced as new CEO/EVP of IIBEC

IIBEC, the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (formerly RCI, Inc.), is pleased to announce the hiring of Brian T. Pallasch, CAE, as its new chief executive officer and executive vice president (CEO/EVP). Pallasch will replace Lionel van der Walt, who has taken a position as CEO and president of PayCargo after 18 months at the helm of the association.

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Margulies Perruzzi adds, promotes healthcare studio talent

Margulies Perruzzi is pleased to announce that associate principal John Fowler, AIA, EDAC, LEED AP, has been elevated to the position of associate partner of the firm. Margulies Perruzzi is also proud to welcome Mark Thomsen, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as senior project manager for healthcare.

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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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