ROGER CHANG
PE, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, ASHRAE BEMP
SHANNON KRAUS
FAIA, ACHA, MBA
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Green building on the chopping block in House spending measure
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| Feb 23, 2011
Architecture Billings hold steady after two months of improving conditions
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LEED Volume Program celebrates its 500th certified Pilot Project
More than 500 building projects have certified through the LEED Volume Program since the pilot launched in 2006, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED Volume Program streamlines the certification process for high-volume property owners and managers, from commercial real estate firms, national retailers and hospitality providers, to local, state and federal governments.
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HDR Architecture names four healthcare directors
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