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Johnson Controls to Showcase Energy Efficient Lighting and Cooling Solutions at Summerfest

A more energy efficient experience awaits the performers and guests at the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage as Summerfest, the world's largest music festival, kicks off in Milwaukee June 26.

25 Jun 2013

Sustainable is Beautiful Competition for Students in Architecture

In the framework of the Course "Construction and sustainability" (CCS), the Laboratory of Architecture and Sustainable Technologies (LAST) organized, with the support of the Vaud section of the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects (SIA), a competition for the students in architecture.

25 Jun 2013

Penn State Launches Graduate Certificate in Geodesign

Designing land-based projects that are sustainable can be challenging with the numerous issues involved, including rising land costs, conservation factors and energy concerns. Today, it takes contributions from multiple professions to achieve successful design solutions.

25 Jun 2013

Colorado Energy Office Adds New Category to Multiple Listing Service for Green Features and Certifications

As the housing market continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for potential homebuyers to be better informed about a home's energy efficiency features. KB Home has been providing this kind of information directly to consumers for all of its homes since 2011, and was the first homebuilder to do so, with its Energy Performance Guide™ or EPG™.

24 Jun 2013

Schöck Isokorb Thermal Break Elements to be Installed at The Tower at PNC Plaza

Schöck, the international developer of innovative building products, announced that its Isokorb® thermal break solution has been selected as a key component in the design of The Tower at PNC Plaza, the new headquarters of PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Installation of the Isokorb element will begin this fall in the 32-story building, billed as the "world's greenest" office tower.

24 Jun 2013

Consumers Energy to Complete $5 M Bay City Utility Project

Consumers Energy is completing major project work next week on a $5 million utility project to support the Uptown – Bay City development in downtown Bay City.

24 Jun 2013

Chelsea Green Residential Development Could Potentially be the first LEED Version-3 Gold Certified Project

Schöck’s structural thermal break product contributes to the holistic, “healthy lifestyle” vision of New York City’s Alfa Development

24 Jun 2013

New Communities Opened by KB Home in Dublin and Danville

KB Home, one of the nation's largest and most recognized homebuilders, today announced the grand openings of two new communities in the Bay Area, Fallon Ridge at Positano in Dublin and Quail Ridge in Danville. KB Home has seen significant interest in these single-family home communities leading up to their official debuts, and anticipates strong starts for both based on robust buyer demand.

24 Jun 2013

CyrusOne Commissions First Phase of Expansion at Houston West Data Center

Global data center services provider CyrusOne today announced that the first phase of a 160,000-square-foot expansion at its Houston West campus is fully operational with 40,000 square feet of space commissioned.

21 Jun 2013

Seamless Approach to Regulate Indoor Light and Heat with Lower Energy Costs

Industry leaders join forces to create a seamless integration of light and glass, optimizing the use of daylight and electric light while enhancing occupant comfort

21 Jun 2013

Massif du Sud 150 MW Wind Project Dedicated by EDF EN Canada and Enbridge

EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles and Enbridge Inc., along with over 150 attendees, dedicated the 150 megawatt (MW) Massif du Sud Wind Project today.

21 Jun 2013

Access Fixtures Introduces Stainless Steel Bollard Light with Type 5 Optics

Access Fixtures has expanded its comprehensive line of bollard lights to include a new stainless steel bollard light with type 5 optics. Type 5 optics are the most popular optics featuring higher efficacy. Now the most popular optics are available with the most durable and high styled material for light bollards.

21 Jun 2013

Producer of Electronically Tintable Dynamic Windows, SAGE, Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The past few years have seen strong momentum for market adoption of electronically tintable dynamic windows that maximize daylight and outdoor views. SAGE has been the pioneer of this technology for years and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of shipping commercial product this week at the 2013 AIA Convention.

21 Jun 2013

Marvin Windows and Doors Introduces Automated Exterior Shading System for Homeowners

In a first for the window industry, Marvin Windows and Doors is proud to introduce an automated exterior shading system that’s fully integrated, fully retractable and fully concealed.

20 Jun 2013

Trumark Homes and Resmark Land and Housing Announce Grand Opening for Centered on Capitol

Trumark Homes and Resmark Land and Housing have announced a June 22 grand opening for Centered on Capitol, a community of 94 townhomes at 1328 N. Capitol Ave., with first move-ins expected this fall.

20 Jun 2013