Press Release (July 16, 2010):
Decatur Georgia’s “RainShine” House Continues to Garner Recognition and Awards
The aptly-named RainShine House, one of the healthiest single-family houses in the United States, which achieved the highest level of “green architecture” possible through the United States Green Building Council’s LEED® [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] for Homes Pilot Program, continues to be recognized for its beauty and sustainable features.
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MIAMI. Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) broke new ground for the BK® brand with the unveiling of its new energy efficient BURGER KING® restaurant located in Waghäusel, Germany. The eco-friendly design developed in cooperation with Wirsol Solar AG (Baden-Württemberg) utilizes state-of-the-art technologies and renewable energy to power one-third of the restaurant’s energy consumption, thus reducing energy costs by 45 percent and the emission of CO2 by more than 1201 metric tons every year.
Press Release as of May 12, 2010:
HARTFORD, Conn. The Phoenix Companies, Inc. today announced that its landmark One American Row building, located in Hartford, Connecticut, has been awarded Silver-level LEED® certification for existing buildings (LEED-EB) by the U.S. Green Building Council.
It is the first office building to receive LEED-EB Silver certification in the City of Hartford and only the second office building to receive certification in the state of Connecticut. In addition, One American Row becomes the first office building in New England, and one of the few in the United States, that is both on the National Register of Historic Places and LEED-EB certified.
Fabric scraps from the denim today could be insulating the walls in the new classrooms tomorrow. Utilizing denim as one of the recycled materials, the Gen7 modular classroom environments features a high amount of recycled and recyclable materials, low- and zero-VOC interiors, and learning-enhancing acoustical design. And, the classroom’s innovative smart lighting with natural daylight harvesting, energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, …
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M&T Bank opened its newest branch at Southgate Plaza in West Seneca, the first branch built with a contemporary new design serving as a model for future branch construction and renovation. The office was constructed to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards (LEED) established by the U.S. Green Building Council and will soon be LEED registered. LEED is a rating system distinguishing high-performance buildings with less impact on the environment.
the Green Building Initiative (GBI) recognized the MeadWestvaco Corporation’s (MWV) headquarters building in Richmond, VA, for achievements in sustainable design and construction that were identified using the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system for commercial buildings.
Brookhaven Green Estates announces the opening of a new 84-Unit community of Green homes. It offers green smart living where every resident lives in a 1200 sq. ft. corner unit and shares a central private secured entrance with elevators.
Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the world to earn what is the program’s highest rating.
