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Sustainable Design and Construction

Northglenn, a Denver suburb, opens a net zero, all-electric city hall with a mass timber structure

Northglenn, Colo., a Denver suburb, has opened the new Northglenn City Hall—a net zero, fully electric building with a mass timber structure. The 32,600-sf, $33.7 million building houses 60 city staffers. Designed by Anderson Mason Dale Architects, Northglenn City Hall is set to become the first municipal building in Colorado, and one of the first in the country, to achieve the Core certification: a green building rating system overseen by the International Living Future Institute.



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Apr 5, 2012

5 tips for a successful door and window retrofit

An exclusive tip sheet to help the Building Team manage door and window retrofits successfully.

Apr 4, 2012

San Antonio animal hospital earns LEED Platinum certification

Middleman Construction Company builds the city?s first commercial building to earn certification.

Apr 3, 2012

Product Solutions

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

Apr 3, 2012

Blaine Brownell on innovative materials applications in architecture

Brownell, who was named a BD+C 40 Under 40 in 2006, provides insight regarding emerging material trends and the creative implementation of materials.

Apr 3, 2012

AGC Glass to reopen shuttered plant

Shuttered since 2008, the plant produces clear and tinted float glass serving architectural glass markets.

Apr 3, 2012

SSOE acquires MEP Firm CRS Engineering & Design Consultants

The acquisition will expand SSOE’s Southeastern U.S. presence, broaden CRS’s reach to international markets, and provide both firms’ clients access to enhanced services and resources.

Apr 2, 2012

Mitsubishi unveils ultra-high-speed elevator for Shanghai skyscraper

The operation of the elevator is scheduled to begin in 2014.

Apr 2, 2012

Sachse Construction helps complete Salt Lake City’s City Creek Center

Sachse was hired to complete store build-outs at City Creek Center.

Mar 29, 2012

U.K.’s Manchester Airport tower constructed in nine days

Time-lapse video shows construction workers on the jobsite for 222 continuous hours.

Mar 29, 2012

Roller shade operating system wins IF Product Design Award

Design experts in the iF jury recognized the engineering invested in the RB 500 Roller Shade, including a metal clutch with a patented construction, a durable zamac housing with polished finish, and a chain drive unit that excels in maximum operating comfort.

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