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... 

The Melbourne Convention Centre earn a ‘6-Star, Green-Star’

In the highly competitive Business Events market, hundreds of cities around the world are vying to attract global attention and a larger slice of the meetings market. Melbourne, one of the World’s Most Livable Cities – according to The Economist – has found a way to not only be noticed, but to set a global benchmark. Responding to the international call for sustainability, the Australian city has opened the ‘greenest’ convention center in... 

Offices at Park Place Earns USGBC’s LEED Gold Certification

Hallmark Development’s first office building at Offices at Park Place in Clearwater, Fla., has been awarded LEED-Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. The Offices at Park Place structure is the first new office building in Tampa Bay to achieve this prestigious recognition. “It... 

Proximity Named the highest rated “Green” hotel and restaurant in America

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels announce that Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro have been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. Opened in late 2007, Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro are the first in the hospitality industry to obtain the USGBC’s top level of certification. Dennis... 

MetLife Foundation and Enterprise Recognize Exemplary Models in Affordable Housing

MetLife Foundation and Enterprise announced the 2008 recipients of the MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing this morning at the Enterprise Community Conference in Baltimore. Six community-based organizations were awarded a total of $180,000 for leadership, innovation, and effectiveness in the fields of supportive housing and property and asset management. Celebrating its 13th year, the MetLife Foundation Awards program has... 

Pinzon by Crypton Calveras Sofa

Recognizing we are all part of a local and global community, Pinzon is proud to offer customers an environmentally responsible furniture choice without compromising beauty, comfort, or performance. Upholstered in Crypton Green fabric, the Calveras Sofa offers unparalleled utility in a versatile design that has low impact on our environment. Crypton Green is the first and only performance fabric to go green and earn third-party certification from both...