January 2015
35th Annual FETC Conference A Success
ORLANDO, Fla. — The 35th annual FETC conference wrapped up in Orlando on Jan. 23 after welcoming roughly 8,500 visitors over the previous four days.
Center for Green Schools Honors Sustainability Leaders
WASHINGTON — The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Center for Green Schools, based in Washington, honored a number of projects, institutions and individuals in December with Best of Green Schools awards. The award program honors sustainability leaders and innovators working to create healthy, high-performing learning places across the educational spectrum.
Green Bonds Fund University of Cincinnati Renovation
CINCINNATI — In December, the University of Cincinnati (UC) became the first public university in the country to issue Green Bonds for new construction. Then, the school began issuing the Series 2014C bonds to support the majority of costs related to the $35 million renovation of Scioto Hall.
Western Michigan University Honored for Sustainability Efforts
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan University (WMU) was one of 10 institutions and individuals honored on Dec. 17 by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Center for Green Schools, which hosts an annual awards program to recognize the best environmental efforts in schools and universities across the country.
2015 FETC Conference Kicks off in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — The 35th annual FETC conference began in Orlando on Jan. 20, offering a space for educators, school administrators and tech experts from across the country and globe to explore current and emerging technologies. FETC is the largest educational technology conference on the East Coast with an anticipated attendance of more than 8,500, and will run through Jan. 23.
Wash. U.’s Business School Expansion Earns LEED Gold
ST. LOUIS — The 175,000-square-foot expansion of the Olin Business School at Washington University (Wash. U.) in St. Louis achieved LEED Gold certification in December. The $90 million project was completed in spring 2014 and included the construction of Knight and Bauer Halls on the Danforth campus. Construction was completed during an aggressive 20-month schedule.
Juana Gomez
Juana Gomez, an associate and project manager with KSQ Architects, has been promoted to senior associate. Gomez joined the firm in 2009 and currently leads KSQ’s Oklahoma studio in Tulsa. There, she specializes in the project management of collegiate dining, health care and K-12 facilities. Gomez received her bachelor’s degree in architecture from Universidad del Zulia in Venezuela, and her master’s degree in architectural design from Florida International University.
Nataline Lomedico
Giroux Glass Inc., a glass, glazing and architectural metals contracting company, announced that on Jan. 1, Nataline Lomedico became chief executive officer, succeeding Anne-Merelie Murrell, who continues as chairman of the board. In her previous roles as treasurer, controller and chief financial officer, Lomedico has been directly responsible for all financial aspects of Giroux since 2000.
Classroom Demonstration Hood
HEMCO’s Classroom Demonstration Hood is ideal for classroom experiments and demonstrations due to its viewing visibility from all four sides. An instructor can perform a science demonstration while the class can gather around and safely observe. The hood can also be used as an individual student workstation or vented storage enclosure. A hinged viewing window or optional horizontal sliding glass panels allow for easy access and user safety. An integral exhaust blower safely exhausts fumes and odors. A vapor-proof light is factory installed.