February 2011
University Solar Fields on the Rise
University campuses are often the hotspot of new trends — ones that come in all shape and form. One of the latest trends is an increasing number of solar energy fields hosted by universities, made possible by a number of supporting factors.
At Colorado State University, a solar electric system is up and running, according to Carol Dollard, energy engineer at the school.
Read More Health Building Uses Nature’s Blueprint
PHOENIX — Construction continues on the city-owned sustainable Health Sciences Education Building in downtown Phoenix, designed to encourage an interdisciplinary approach to health sciences education and research.
The 268,000-foot educational facility, located on the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus, broke ground in May last year and is slated for completion in August 2012.
The $129 million facility will be used by the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, the UA College of Pharmacy and the UA Mel and Enid Z
Read More Skylight Roof Hatch
The Bilco Cos. enhanced-performance roof hatch meets LEED standards for recycled content and is more than 48 percent more energy-efficient than standard roof hatches. The enhanced performance roof hatch is designed for buildings seeking a LEED certification and for buildings located in areas with extreme temperature conditions. The roof hatch features a cover and curb that are fully insulated with a two-inch polyisocyanurate thermal insulation board for superior performance. This insulation achieves an R-value of 12 and is ozone-friendly to protect the environment.
Read More No-Touch Cleaning System
Designed to remove the maximum amount of soil, bacteria, and other biopollution, Kaivac’s patented No-Touch Cleaning systems combine an indoor pressure washer, a powerful wet vacuum and chemistry into an integrated system. Empowering workers to hygienically clean without touching contaminated surfaces, these systems not only clean better, but also cut labor, chemical, and equipment costs while raising worker morale and image.
Read More Safety Bill Envisions Interoperable Communications in Schools
DENVER — A Colorado bill proposed by state senator Steve King (R.) aims to equip all schools with statewide communications interoperability — the first bill in the nation to propose a system on a statewide scale, according to the senator’s School Safety Summit initiative.
King said the bill, filed Friday, will be introduced early this week and assigned a bill number.
Colorado State Senate Bill 11-173 states that each school day, state educators and school personnel are accountable for the safety of
Read More Bio-Defense Facility at KSU On Track for Funding
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Based on a budget proposal announcement announced by the president’s office on Monday morning for fiscal year 2012, funding for the nation’s Bio and Agro-Defense Facility at Kansas State University is on track.
The $150 million allotted to to the U.S.
Read More Hybrid Construction Rebuilds Burned Down Gym
FRYEBURG, Maine — When Fryeburg Academy’s gymnasium burned down, the school needed a fast, low cost reconstruction that would maintain the quality of the school to continue to attract students.
"We had an immediate obligation to rebuild and to do so as cost-effectively and as quickly as possible," said Dan Lee, headmaster at Fryeburg Academy in Maine.
Read More $217 Million Children’s Hospital Approved in Iowa
URBANDALE, Iowa — The Board of Regents have approved a $271 million Children’s Hospital project, part of a $1.1 billion long-term facilities plan for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
The Children’s Hospital will be 371,600 square feet in new construction and 56,250 square feet in renovated space for a total of 427,850 square feet.
The university first presented the idea of a new Children’s Hospital and a corresponding long-term building plan to the regents in 2008 and received approval.
Read More Progress Report: Hall Draws on International Principles
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are many similarities between building designs overseas and building in the United States, according to Nels Hall, a design principal at Yost Grube Hall Architecture, with 38 years of experience in the U.S.
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