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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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Engineers

Engineering goes hand-in-hand with design, putting a practical lens on the architect’s vision and finding the best way to make it happen. Without a talented engineer, the project will never reach completion, and certainly will not reach the standards of functionality and sustainability that the architect and client are seeking.

Sep 7, 2012

7 Do's and Don'ts for PV roof rack installation

As PVs grow in popularity, nearly half of all installations require roof rack systems. Our expert tells how to do the job right and protect your client’s roof.

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.

Sep 5, 2012

Pagano joins Thornton Tomasetti as Vice President in Newark office

Pagano is a Certified Energy Planner and Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers.

Aug 29, 2012

BOND completes South Cove Community Health Center

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

Aug 29, 2012

Mamayek joins HDR as Design Principal in Boston

He will work closely with the Executive Committee and business group leaders to expand and promote HDR’s Design Excellence initiatives in the Northeast region.

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.

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