PRISM Sustainability in the Built Environment, now bimonthly, is unique online journal of the built environment, focusing on design, technologies, and materials and their specification and use â a resource for architects, designers, specifiers, planners, builders, construction firms, developers, suppliers and users of architectural materials. PRISM integrates the whole buildingâproviding timely news and information on building science, color/design, historic preservation, urban/exurban planning and the architectural design and planning industry. In addition, each monthly edition highlights specific topics of interest in the built environment such as healthcare, education, multi-use and building envelope. PRISM goes beyond the typical definition of âsustainabilityâ to include materials that add a sustainable nature to architectural design environments such as design focused on wellness, collaborative working areas, more âhospitalityâ in healthcare design, sustainable living environments, resiliency, landscape architecture, urban planning and historic preservation.
EL PASO, Texas, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ â Hunt Companies, Inc. (Hunt) and Savoy Development announced that its multifamily development at Logan Square in Chicago, Noca Blu, has achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Noca Blu, one of the first new multifamily properties in the fast-growing submarket area in decades, sits half a block north of the intersectionâŚ
St. Louis â April 24, 2019 â St. Louis-based G&S Acoustics, a manufacturer of acoustical, tackable and sound diffusing wall and ceiling products worldwide, has expanded its product line to include a creative new offering: GeoDesign (GD) and GeoDesign Ridge (GDR) acoustical wall panels.
GeoDesign and GeoDesign Ridge panels are cut to standard geometric shapes â hexagon, trapezoid, rhombus andâŚ
NEW YORK â April 5, 2019 â The Dodge Momentum Index increased 0.5% in March to 145.5 (2000=100) from the revised February reading of 144.8. The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.
The International Code Council to host hearings for review of proposed changes to the International Codes
The International Code Council to host hearings for review of proposed changes to the International Codes Follow @IntlCodeCouncil for the latest developments from this meeting
Livestream available at www.iccsafe.org/webcastÂ
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Participants at the 2019 International Code Council Committee Action Hearings will consider potential changes to the model codes based on proposals and feedback from the building safety community, including code officials, architects, builders, engineers, and fire and energy conservation professionals, among others. The proceedings will beâŚ
DALLAS, TEXAS â April 2019 â The Dallas studio of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will is pleased to announce the following promotions in recognition of leadership in design, collaboration, innovation, sustainability and client service.
âWe are continually in awe of the outstanding commitment to design excellence and client stewardship upheld by these members of our growing DallasâŚ
National Window Film Day to highlight window film energy efficiency and health benefits
National Window Film Day (NWFD) is April 30, and the window film industry is wasting no time promoting it as it gains traction with governors and mayors across the United States.
The International Window Film Association (IWFA) states that in alignment with proclamations issued by governors and mayors across the United States, NWFD is a day dedicated to furthering public education of the manyâŚ
JCJ Architecture announces completion of design services for Resorts World Catskills
With newly opened upper level suites, JCJ wraps up original scope of services for this new 1.5 million-square-foot hospitality and gaming property in upstate New York
JCJ Architecture yesterday announced completion of the firmâs planning, architecture and interior design services for Resorts World Catskills (RWC) in Monticello, New York. Set on an 1,800-acre site in the heart of NewâŚ
University of San Francisco achieves carbon neutrality more than 30 years ahead of goal
University of San Francisco achieves carbon neutrality more than 30 years ahead of goal
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ â The University of San Francisco (USF) has met its goal of zero net carbon emissions more than 30 years ahead of its 2050 target date set in 2014 with a series of large and small steps, including reducing campus water use by 30 percent and switching to green cleaning supplies, to installing micro turbines that produce heat and electricity right onâŚ
Polyglass helps fight cancer with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge Partnership
Roofing and waterproofing company supports South Florida cancer research for third year
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL â Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, announces its proud support of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) for the third consecutive year. The Challenge took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on April 6th. As a âFighter Partner,ââŚ
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities celebrates historic passing of The Climate Mobilization Act in New York City
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities celebrates historic passing of The Climate Mobilization Act in New York City
New York City, NY: April 18, 2019 â Green Roofs for Healthy Citiesis pleased to announce a historic win for all New Yorkers as well as the larger green infrastructure community, as the New York City Council has passed a suite of measures to reduce greenhouse gases released from buildings in New York City, including a requirement for green roofs and/or solar panels on newly constructed buildings.âŚ
Carrier's world headquarters is first commercial building in Florida to achieve LEED Platinum v4 certification
Carrierâs world headquarters is first commercial building in Florida to achieve LEED Platinum v4Â certification
New innovation and technology offers blueprint for future green building designs
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ â This Earth Day, Carrier is proud to announce that its world headquarters, the UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings, is the first commercial building in Florida to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDÂŽ) Platinum v4 certification. The PlatinumâŚ
Tubelite completes facility expansion in Walker, Michigan
Walker, Michigan (April 2019) â Continuing its consistent growth, Tubelite Inc. has completed a 30,000-square-foot expansion at its facility in Walker, Michigan. This location includes the companyâs corporate office, fabrication, warehouse and shipping operations. The addition will utilize standardized work and assembly line techniques to improve overall quality and productivity.
Noguchi Museum to create unified campus encompassing new art and archive building, Noguchiâs restored studio, and existing museum and garden
Noguchi Museum to create unified campus encompassing new art and archive building, Noguchiâs restored studio, and existing museum and garden
Brett Littman, director of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum (the Noguchi Museum), last week announced plans to create a unified campus that will better preserve Isamu Noguchiâs work and legacy while both increasing public access to the collection and enabling the Museum to expand its roster of exhibitions and public programs.
With the original Museum and sculpture garden establishedâŚ
Sherwin-Williams adds new finish to Loxon Self-Cleaning Coating
Sherwin-Williams adds new finish to Loxon Self-Cleaning Coating
Sherwin-Williams Loxon Self-Cleaning Acrylic Coating in satin finish
Specifically engineered for exterior, above-grade masonry, according to Sherwin-Williams their Loxon Self-Cleaning Acrylic Coating provides a clean, attractive look with high-performance protection. The company states that its self-cleaning formula easily sheds dirt upon contact with rain or water for greater curb appeal. ItâŚ
The worldâs top land use leaders to gather in Washington, D.C. for ULIâs 2019 Fall Meeting
The worldâs top land use leaders to gather in Washington, D.C. for ULIâs 2019 Fall Meeting
Set for September 18-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
WASHINGTON (April 19, 2019) â Nearly 7,000 of the worldâs foremost leaders in the real estate and land use industry will convene at the Urban Land Instituteâs (ULI) 2019 Fall Meeting, set for September 18-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary, member-driven realâŚ
IIBEC presents Lifetime Achievement Awards to building enclosure consultants
IIBEC presents Lifetime Achievement Awards to building enclosure consultants
Extraordinary career-long achievements honored
Raleigh, NCâIn recognition of their âlifetime of service and contributionsâ to the success of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC, formerly known as RCI, Inc.), two individualsâPhilip D. Dregger, F-IIBEC, RRC, PE, and Gerard J. Teitsma, F-IIBEC, RRC, RRO, CCCAâwere bestowed with the associationâs ultimate honor: theâŚ
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland's new Reid Health Services Center awarded LEED Gold certification
Joint Base San Antonio-Lacklandâs new Reid Health Services Center awarded LEED Gold certification
Kansas City, Mo. â April 17, 2019 â Hoefer Wysocki, an architecture, planning, design and clinical technology consulting firm is pleased to announce that Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA) Reid Health Services Center has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDÂŽ) Gold certification. In collaboration with design-build partner JE Dunn Construction, the new two-story,âŚ
