The Greenhouse Nightclub Interior by bluarch Architecture

Monday, January 3rd 2011
The Greenhouse Nightclub Interior by bluarch Architecture

Nightclub interior of the Greenhouse Nightclub located in New York City has been designed by Antonio Di Oronzo, principal of bluarch architecture, The design is so fun and gorgeous and claimed as the first L.E.E.D. registered, eco-friendly nightclub in the United States. A bi-level 6,000 square foot club, lounge and event space built from recycled or recyclable materials, GREENHOUSE is the first nightclub in the nation to receive certification by... 

Texas Stadium Implosion Set for April 11, 2010

Sunday, January 17th 2010
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

Wednesday, November 25th 2009
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... 

Brookfield Properties’ 1225 Connecticut Ave. in Washington, DC Earns LEED Platinum Certification

Friday, October 9th 2009
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... 

Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Wednesday, September 9th 2009
Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Custom-Bilt Metals is launching their category-leading Vail Titan Select Steel & Vail Majestic Copper shingles into the national market place strictly through one-step distribution. Vail shingles are now being supplied to a growing number of independent wholesale building materials distributors and roofing supply houses nationwide, with more partnerships being added on a regular basis throughout the year. This new sales model for Custom-Bilt... 

Watt Plaza Receive Gold LEED Certification

Friday, May 22nd 2009
Watt Plaza Receive Gold LEED Certification

Watt Plaza, a twin 23-story office tower complex encompassing 900,000 square feet in the heart of Century City, has been awarded Gold LEED Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first office building in Los Angeles to achieve this distinction in this category. Watt Plaza is one of five buildings in California and one of 12 buildings in the United States to be certified LEED EB... 

SHP Leading Design Office Awarded LEED Gold Certification

Wednesday, April 15th 2009
SHP Leading Design Office Awarded LEED Gold Certification

SHP Leading Design announce that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification for their office headquarters. LEED is the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. LEED verifies environmental performance, occupant health and financial return. LEED was established for market leaders to design & construct buildings that... 

CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Reach New Heights in Comcast Center

Monday, February 16th 2009
CertainTeed Ceiling and Insulation Products Reach New Heights in Comcast Center

Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city’s new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Comcast Center uses 40 percent less water than the average office building, and the building’s water fixtures will save more... 

Delucchi Plus — Finalist in Eight Categories for 2009 Nationals(SM) Awards

Tuesday, November 25th 2008

Christine L. Delucchi, President of Delucchi+, an innovative, full-service, strategic real estate marketing firm located in Washington, D.C., announced today that the agency is a 2009 Nationals(SM) Awards Finalist and has received eight Silver Awards in several key categories. Silver Award winners are the top vote recipients in each category and are the finalists for the Gold Awards, which will be announced and presented at the Nationals(SM) Awards... 

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Launches Development of Its New Health-Based Product Emissions Standard for All Indoor Environments

Thursday, November 20th 2008

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces initiation of its comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products. Indoor air is known to be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In newly constructed homes and buildings, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde can be significantly higher. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to short-term irritation and discomfort and long-term exposure can lead to more...