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Registration Now Open for Greenbuild 2017

by PRISM | Jun 13, 2017

“Greenbuild offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues in the built environment,” said Kate Hurst, SVP of Conference & Events, U.S. Green Building Council. “Important topics covered through this year’s line up include air quality, human health, energy and water use, indoor environmental quality, human health, land development, materials selection and reducing CO2 emissions, to name a few.”

ASID HQ first to earn both LEED and WELL Platinum Certification

by PRISM | Jun 13, 2017

The ASID HQ office is the first space in the world to achieve both Platinum Level Certification for the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™) under WELL v1 and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), under the LEED ID+C rating system.

Keynote speaker Michael Collins to review industry’s legislative standing at Summer Conference

by PRISM | Jun 8, 2017

Michael Collins (Building Industry Advisors) will undertake a review of the legislative changes and executive orders under the Trump administration and additional changes and programs currently being proposed. The discussion will be centered primarily on which proposed changes will impact the building products industry, whether positively or negatively. Knowing where those changes might have the greatest impact allows building products manufacturers to create plans to mitigate any challenges and maximize any potential opportunities.

NicholsBooth Architects is now Revel Architecture & Design

by PRISM | Jun 8, 2017

Revel’s recent contributions to sustainable, innovative workplace design include the 190,000-square-foot expansion of Splunk’s downtown San Francisco campus, the Denver offices of Autodesk, Informatica’s Headquarters in Redwood City, a medical office building and clinics for Stanford Health Care, and commercial spaces for Tishman Speyer and Union Bank.

Dodge Momentum Index resumes growth in May

by PRISM | Jun 8, 2017

Following a dip in April, the Dodge Momentum Index advanced 4.0% in May to 139.1 (2000=100) from its revised April reading of 133.7. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.

USGBC Joins High Performance Building Coalition Members in National High-Performance Building Week June 5-9, 2017

by PRISM | Jun 7, 2017

This week is the High Performance Building Coalition’s (HPBC) High-Performance Building Week. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is one of 200 HPBC members that support policies and legislation that advance the next generation of buildings.

2017 ASID Foundation Transform Grant recipients announced

by PRISM | Jun 6, 2017

“The research of the 2017 Transform Grant recipients will broaden interior design knowledge on two key issues: how design can impact low-income seniors who wish to age in place, and how it can help young adults with developmental issues live a better life,” said ASID Foundation Chair Patrick Schmidt, FASID. “The results have the potential to improve well-being for all and to strengthen the knowledge base for all who design spaces.”

WoodWorks issues ‘Call for Nominations’ for the 2018 U.S. Wood Design Awards

by PRISM | Jun 6, 2017

“Wood Design Awards are a way to celebrate ingenuity in wood design,” said Jennifer Cover, PE, President and CEO of WoodWorks. “We meet a lot of building designers who are excited to leverage wood’s potential, whether it’s to maximize the value of a student housing project or luxury condominium by increasing the number of stories, attract quality tenants with a stunning office building, or design a carbon-neutral school. We look forward to hearing the stories behind this year’s winning projects, and inspiring others with their designs.”

SVA Architects honored with Seven Gold Nugget Awards of Merit

by PRISM | Jun 6, 2017

SVA Architects, Inc. announces that it has earned seven 2017 Gold Nugget Awards of Merit for six different projects, representing one of the most diverse project portfolios recognized. Earning seven Gold Nugget Merit Awards demonstrates SVA’s excellence in K-12, higher education, student housing, single family housing, and public housing renewal.

Finalists selected for the Urban Land Institute’s 2017 Global Awards for Excellence

by PRISM | Jun 6, 2017

Twenty-five extraordinary developments from around the world have been selected as finalists for the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2017 Global Awards for Excellence, which is widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs. This year’s finalists include three located in Asia, two in Europe, and 20 in North America.

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Registration Now Open for Greenbuild 2017

ASID HQ first to earn both LEED and WELL Platinum Certification

Keynote speaker Michael Collins to review industry’s legislative standing at Summer Conference

NicholsBooth Architects is now Revel Architecture & Design

Dodge Momentum Index resumes growth in May

USGBC Joins High Performance Building Coalition Members in National High-Performance Building Week June 5-9, 2017

2017 ASID Foundation Transform Grant recipients announced

WoodWorks issues ‘Call for Nominations’ for the 2018 U.S. Wood Design Awards

SVA Architects honored with Seven Gold Nugget Awards of Merit

Finalists selected for the Urban Land Institute’s 2017 Global Awards for Excellence