PRISM | Sustainability in the Built Environment

Chicago named nation’s greenest city according to the fourth annual Green Building Adoption Index study

Posted by PRISM | Aug 14, 2017 | 0 |

After placing second last year, the Chicago market claimed the top spot with 66 percent of its space qualified as green certified according to the fourth annual Green Building Adoption Index study by CBRE and Maastricht University according to a CBRE press release dated July 6, 2017. San Francisco slipped to second, while Atlanta, Houston and Minneapolis again claimed spots in the top five in the 2017 report. “Green” office buildings in the U.S. are defined as those that hold either an EPA ENERGY STAR label, USGBC LEED certification or both.

Behr Paint reveals 2018 Color of the Year “In The Moment”

Posted by PRISM | Aug 11, 2017 | 0 |

“In The Moment speaks to our society’s desire to disconnect and be present,” said Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr. “Spruce blue, soft gray and lush green coalesce into a fresh shade that evokes a sense of sanctuary and relaxation amid our always-on lives. In The Moment crosses multiple design styles—global, coastal, modern—and pairs well with other subdued colors to create harmony for interiors or exteriors.”

Rowan University’s new Holly Pointe Commons designed for accessibility and sustainability

Posted by PRISM | Aug 11, 2017 | 0 |

Designed by Erdy McHenry Architecture, the 303,000-square-foot building showcases a modern aesthetic and serpentine-shaped footprint. Standing 75 feet high, Holly Pointe Commons includes a four-story and a seven-story building interconnected by a study bridge. Its façade is constructed of metal panels and Wausau 2250i INvent™ Series windows.

Vitro Glass names Dritz national architectural manager

Posted by PRISM | Aug 11, 2017 | 0 |

“Emily has a unique educational and professional background that enables her to communicate well with architects,” said Glenn T. Miner, director of construction, Vitro Architectural Glass. “In addition to being a registered architect, she has extensive expertise in glass performance, construction and the LEED® certification process. That knowledge and her ability to understand architects’ project requirements have quickly made her a trusted resource for architects as well as glazing contractors and glass fabricators.”

KIRCO announces grand opening of the Global Dow Center and new H. H. Dow Visitors and Heritage Center

Posted by PRISM | Aug 11, 2017 | 0 |

Elements of the Global Dow Center include: a six-story, 184,390 square-foot, steel-frame and curtain wall structure; 21,000-square-feet of vegetative rooftop and a nearly one-acre decorative pond wrapping one-third of the building, helping to dramatically reduce heat islands and storm water runoff; and an enclosed employee walkway connecting occupants to parking and other campus facilities.