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Empty mall to be converted to UCLA Research Park

UCLA recently acquired a former mall that it will convert into the UCLA Research Park that will house the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy at UCLA and the UCLA Center for Quantum Science and Engineering, as well as programs across other disciplines. The 700,000-sf property, formerly the Westside Pavilion shopping mall, is two miles from the university’s main Westwood campus. Google, which previously leased part of the property, helped enable and support UCLA’s acquisition.

Geothermal Technology

Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.

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Building Owners

Andrew C. Caruso, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CDT
Jun 1, 2012

Caruso to lead Gensler’s Asia talent development

Caruso will be based in Shanghai and working with the Gensler offices in Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and India until the spring of 2013.

Jun 1, 2012

AIA 2030 Commitment Program reports new results

The full report contains participating firm demographics, energy reduction initiatives undertaken by firms, anecdotal accounts, and lessons learned.

Robert Wilson, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP
Jun 1, 2012

Robert Wilson joins SmithGroupJJR

Wilson makes the move to SmithGroupJJR from VOA Associates, Inc., where he served as a senior vice president and technical director in its Chicago office.

Sue Klawans
Jun 1, 2012

Gilbane Building's Sue Klawans promoted

Industry veteran tasked with boosting project efficiency and driving customer satisfaction, to direct operational excellence efforts.

Located in Highlands Ranch, Colo., this satellite hospital campus will include u
Jun 1, 2012

Ground broken for Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus

Children’s Hospital Colorado expects to host nearly 80,000 patient visits at the South Campus during its first year.

The International Animal Health and Food Safety Institute at the K-State Olathe
Jun 1, 2012

K-State Olathe Innovation Campus receives LEED Silver

Aspects of the design included a curtain wall and punched openings allowing natural light deep into the building, regional materials were used, which minimized the need for heavy hauling, and much of the final material included pre and post-consumer recycled content.

The virtual models and walkthroughs helped identify potential safety risks earli
Jun 1, 2012

New York City Department of Buildings approves 3D BIM site safety plans

3D BIM site safety plans enable building inspectors to take virtual tours of construction projects and review them in real-time on site.

May 31, 2012

Product Solutions June 2012

Curing agents; commercial faucets; wall-cladding systems.

BIM visualizations like this are important for client and prospect presentations
May 31, 2012

8 steps to a successful BIM marketing program

It's not enough to have BIM capability--you have to know how to sell your BIM expertise to clients and prospects.

The four-inch-thick Metl-Span insulated roof panels are finished in Cool Forest
May 31, 2012

3 Metal Roofing Case Studies Illustrate Benefits

Metal roofing systems offer values such as longevity, favorable life cycle costs, and heightened aesthetic appeal.

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