USGBC recently announced the opening of the first public comment period for its draft rating system, LEED v5. This is just another step toward providing a comprehensive framework for creating sustainable, and resilient built environments.
Unlike anything offered on campus before, the project thoughtfully employs design features and amenities reflecting the character of the district, while the building form and interior elements pull inspiration from the energy and dynamic nature of ice hockey.
Two primary needs were to upgrade the fireproofing for the storage of Ecolab’s flammable items, and warehouse flooring to accommodate their double rack (shelving) systems. These critical requirements needed to be installed in a tight-time frame, all while meeting LEED specifications.
For the first time ever, New York ranked number one, based on LEED-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year, leading the country in green building.
Earning a spot on the coveted COTETop Ten Awards for 2023, a 27,000-square-foot structure built in 1940, together with a 5,600-square-foot addition, deliver daylighting, views and occupant comfort with Solarban70 glass from Vitro Architectural Glass.
All Weather Insulated Panels has implemented three initiatives aimed at enhancing its environmental responsibility efforts: the release of Global Warming Potential data sheets, a LEED v4 and 4.1 support guide and the launch of an updated sustainability web page.
The renovation and retrofit of the Science IV building on the campus of Binghamton University demonstrates how the skillful design, fabrication and application of ALUCOBOND® PLUS can transform an outdated, boring façade.