Stone & Youngberg Underwrites Landmark $145 Million Harbor Point Financing
-Stone & Youngberg, a leading financial services firm, and Building & Land Technology, a Connecticut-based developer, today announced that they have completed a $145 million financing for the Harbor Point Project in Stamford, Connecticut, a pioneering smart growth project that has been awarded a LEED-ND Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The project is nationally significant and will create thousands of jobs and generate...
Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of “The 2010 New Home Collection”
The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed...
Stone & Youngberg Underwrites Landmark $145 Million Harbor Point Financing
Stone & Youngberg, a leading financial services firm, and Building & Land Technology, a Connecticut-based developer, today announced that they have completed a $145 million financing for the Harbor Point Project in Stamford, Connecticut, a pioneering smart growth project that has been awarded a LEED-ND Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The project is nationally significant and will create thousands of jobs and generate...
Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010
The City of Irving announced today that Texas Stadium, the iconic facility that served as home of the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years, will be imploded at daybreak on Sunday, April 11, 2010. “City officials are currently determining logistics such as staging and viewing areas, parking, and how to manage traffic around the stadium.” Interest is building and outlets are being developed so the public can be involved in the demolition progression from...
New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass
Beauty and environmental responsibility are the hallmark of Granite Transformations’ newest glass mosaic tiles – Cosmic, White Shadow and Unity. The recycled glass used in its manufacture produces a translucent luster that adds beauty and depth to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities or almost any place that needs a splash of color and style. Using every-day recycled bottles and glass containers Granite Transformations...
LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home
For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a...
James Hardie Building Materials and San Diego Habitat for Humanity Build “Green-Friendly” Homes
San Diego Habitat for Humanity® (SDHFH) has made significant modifications in the design and construction of its homes to make them increasingly self-sustaining, reducing maintenance costs for the partner families as well as the need for repairs and upgrades. Smart design incorporates eco-friendly and recycled materials, energy efficient appliances and lighting, and drought tolerant plants and trees. James Hardie® Building Materials has stepped...
Wilsonart Achieves Third-Party Certification for Laminate
Through the use of materials from well-managed forests and recycled sources, Wilsonart offers High Pressure Laminate (HPL) products manufactured in the USA that provide a responsible solution for green building projects. Now the company’s key products have been certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), the global leader in third-party evaluation of environmental and sustainability claims. Wilsonart enlisted SCS for certification services...
Brookfield Properties’ 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC Earns LEED Platinum Certification
Brookfield Properties Corporation announced that its recently redeveloped 1225 Connecticut Ave. office building in Washington, DC has earned LEED Platinum certification – the industry’s highest rating for environmental sustainability. It is the first redeveloped office building in the Eastern United States to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The following building features facilitated the LEED-CS (Core & Shell) Platinum rating from the...
Herbalife Offices Earn LEED Certification
Herbalife, a global nutrition and direct selling company, announced that it earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certification for the environmentally friendly design of its offices at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles. The LEED® rating system was designed by the U.S. Green Building Council to measure the sustainability of buildings. Designed by HOK, the space was created to minimize the company’s footprint through careful...
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