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Mass timber a big part of Western Washington University’s net-zero ambitions

Western Washington University, in Bellingham, Wash., 90 miles from Seattle, is in the process of expanding its ABET-accredited programs for electrical engineering, computer engineering and science, and energy science. As part of that process, the university is building Kaiser Borsari Hall, the 54,000-sf new home for those academic disciplines that will include teaching labs, research labs, classrooms, collaborative spaces, and administrative offices.




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Sep 7, 2012

Net-zero energy pioneers on the el-hi frontier

Getting to net-zero is not easy, but the promise of eliminating energy bills and using state-of-the-art technology as a learning lab can make a compelling case to reach for net-zero.

Sep 7, 2012

Healthcare architects get a preview of tomorrow’s medical landscape

The topic on everyone’s mind was how the Affordable Care Act would impact healthcare design and construction––and whether the law would even make it past the coming election cycle.

Sep 7, 2012

Suffolk awarded One Channel Center project in Boston

Firm to manage $125 million, 525,000-sf office building project.

Sep 7, 2012

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital breaks ground on expansion

Sustainability and nature at the heart of the new addition at the Stanford University Medical Center designed by Perkins+Will.

Sep 5, 2012

AECOM acquires BKS and KPK

Firm expands operations into South Africa and Asia.

Aug 29, 2012

BOND completes South Cove Community Health Center

$11 million, 21,000 square foot community health center opens in Quincy, Mass.

Aug 21, 2012

Under 40 Leadership Summit slated for October 3-5 in Chicago

Attendees will be given an exclusive technical tour of Wrigley Field, led by Steven J. Jacobsen, CDP, who has been retained by the Chicago Cubs to create the business plan and high-level concepts to evaluate the feasibility of various renovation options for this iconic sports venue; and Carl Rice, Cubs’ Vice President, Baseball Operations.

Aug 21, 2012

Hong Kong’s first LEED Platinum pre-certified building opens

Environmentally-sensitive features have been incorporated, including reduced operational CO2 emissions, and providing occupiers with more choice in creating a suitable working environment.

Aug 21, 2012

Stellar wins four ABC Excellence In Construction awards

ABC's Excellence In Construction program is the industry’s leading award competition, recognizing outstanding construction projects in a variety of categories.

Aug 20, 2012

Protecting the artifacts at George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

Roof leaks threatened to damage artifacts and disturb a delicately controlled indoor environment at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

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