Cubellis LEEDs the Way in Philadelphia

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Kate Haas, Interior Design, and Laura Hamilton, Interior Design, have successfully completed the LEED Professional Accreditation exam and are now registered LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP). LEED APs are building industry professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building and the LEED® Green Building Rating... 

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

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

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... 

Cubellis LEEDs the Way in Philadelphia

Wednesday, November 19th 2008

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Kate Haas, Interior Design, and Laura Hamilton, Interior Design, have successfully completed the LEED Professional Accreditation exam and are now registered LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP). LEED APs are building industry professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building and the LEED® Green Building Rating... 

Cubellis Continues to LEED the Way

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Annie Lee, IIDA, Senior Project Manager, Alice Hechavarria, Designer, and Amanda Gilbert, Designer, have successfully completed the LEED Professional Accreditation exam and are now registered LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP). LEED APs are building industry professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building and... 

Executive Centre Reduces Carbon Footprint and Earns Energy Efficiency Award

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

The Executive Centre on Merchant Street in Cincinnati, a 521,000-square-foot office building housing General Electric and CINCOM Systems, Inc., recently announced completion of building-wide renovations that will drastically reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in its three buildings. As a result of the renovations, the building’s property manager, CB Richard Ellis, anticipates more than $40,000 in savings per year from reduced energy... 

Autodesk Sponsors ‘PechaKucha’ Events Worldwide

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

-Autodesk, a leader in design software, announced a sponsorship of PechaKucha Nights, to support the design community and encourage designers to share their ideas and projects. PechaKucha Night –”PechaKucha” is Japanese for the sound of conversation — takes place in more than 150 cities around the world. PechaKucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture in Tokyo, was conceived in 2003 as... 

Autodesk to Open New AEC Headquarters in Waltham, MA, Seeks LEED Gold Certification for Core and Shell, Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Build Boston and Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. announced that it is opening a 65,000 square-foot office building in Waltham, Mass., to serve as the new headquarters for its architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) division. Autodesk intends to seek Gold LEED Certification through the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Core & Shell and Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior programs. The interior of... 

Solidere International Takes Ajman’s Al Zorah to MIPIM Asia

Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Solidere International, one of the most prominent master and urban developers in the region, will bring its unique development initiatives to MIPIM Asia, the international property exhibition taking place at the Hong Kong International Convention & Exhibition Centre from November 19th to 21st. MIPIM Asia provides an exclusive platform for local developers to network with regional and international investors looking for opportunities in the Asia-Pacific... 

URS-Led Team Selected to Manage Yucca Mountain Project

Friday, October 31st 2008

URS Corporation announced that a team led by the Company has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Yucca Mountain Project in Nevada. The team would manage a scope of work with a maximum value of approximately $2.5 billion, if all options are exercised. The performance based, cost-plus award-fee contract will cover a five-year base performance period, with an additional five-year option. The URS-led team, USA... 

The Streets of Buckhead Pursues Certification for Environmentally Friendly Building and Construction

Thursday, October 30th 2008

A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver...