Dahlin Group Noted for Seniors Design

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning announces top honors for innovative senior housing design in The Green House® Design Charrette, sponsored by the Ideas Institute of Kirtland, Ohio. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) hosted the awards as part of its annual conference, held in mid October in Philadelphia. The Green House model aims to de-institutionalize long-term care by eliminating the need for large nursing facilities,... 

CaesarStone Meets Growing Customer Need by Opening Up a New Division in Atlanta, Georgia

CaesarStone, the original quartz surface manufacturer, is happy to announce the opening of its new division in Atlanta, Georgia. The new facility will offer CaesarStone and Concetto product lines — stocked and supported by our customer care department, servicing the entire Atlanta area. “With this new division, we will be able to give you the best customer service in the industry,” said Tony Mills, Director of Southeast Operations.... 

Andres Gavinet Appointed CFO of Younan Properties

Younan Properties, Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately-held real estate investment and asset management companies, announced that it has appointed Andres R. Gavinet to the new post of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gavinet will leverage his significant real estate experience to support Younan’s growing portfolio of nearly 15.0 million square feet of Class A office space. According to Zaya S. Younan, Chairman and CEO of Younan, “Andres... 

Despite Economy, Study Reveals Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority for Commercial Real Estate Industry

Despite a faltering economy, commercial building owners are continuing to allocate funds and resources to green their portfolios. According to the “2008 Green Survey: Existing Buildings,” the second annual national survey of the commercial real estate sector, more than 80 percent of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives this year. In addition, 45 percent said that their sustainability investment will increase in 2009. Findings... 

State and Local Architect Groups Support California Fire Survivors With Important Rebuilding Resources and Warn Against Fraud and Re-Entering Homes Prematurely

The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) and local chapters, AIA Santa Barbara, AIA Los Angeles, AIA Inland, and AIA Orange County are again actively working with city and county building officials to simplify and facilitate the process of rebuilding the communities devastated by the wildfires. John Grounds, AIA, president of The AIACC, states, “As we’ve learned from post-fire recovery in the past, this is not the time... 

Birch Terrace by Silverstone Communities Proves Affordable Price and Desirable Location Can Still Sell Homes Despite the Market

Silverstone Communities today announced the completion of their new home community, Birch Terrace, near downtown Pleasanton, California. This new community of 45 townhomes opened in June 2007 and closed escrow on the final home in November 2008. According to an October 2008 report by the California Association of Realtors, Pleasanton was one of the 10 cities in California with the highest median home price during September 2008 with an average of... 

Glenborough Appoints New Property Manager for Tampa Portfolio

Glenborough, LLC, a San Mateo, CA real estate investment and management company specializing in office properties, is pleased to announce that Michele Micciche has assumed the duties of property manager for Glenborough’s Tampa office portfolio. The portfolio consists of five properties, totaling 391,000 square feet. During Ms. Micciche’s tenure as Property Director at City Center in St. Petersburg, the property earned BOMA Tampa Bay’s... 

White Paper Recommends 22 Ways Building Designers and Contractors Can Fight Climate Change

Green Buildings + Climate Change,” a 64-page White Paper from Building Design+Construction magazine (http://www.bdcnetwork.com), offers 22 action items that architects, building engineers, contractors, homebuilders, building owners, and real estate developers can take to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Buildings account for about 70% of electricity use, about 40% of primary energy consumption, and 40% of carbon emissions in developed... 

Gaylord Entertainment Terminates Plans to Develop a Resort and Convention Hotel in Chula Vista, California

Gaylord Entertainment announced the termination of its plans to develop a resort and convention hotel in Chula Vista, California. Prolonged planning and approval processes, a complicated regulatory and legal structure, and excessive off-site infrastructure costs contributed to this decision. “We are very disappointed to have made this decision since the greater San Diego region is such an important convention market,” said Colin V. Reed, chairman... 

Boston Properties Completes $375 Million Financing of Four Embarcadero Center

Boston Properties, Inc. a real estate investment trust, announced that it has completed the financing of its Four Embarcadero Center property located in San Francisco, California. The eight-year, $375 million secured loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.10% per annum and was provided by a syndicate of insurance companies. Proceeds from the financing were used to reduce outstanding indebtedness under the Company’s unsecured line of credit. Four...