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Uniting Nature With Stewardship
The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s newest additions embrace the culture and charm of the surrounding urban district with a distinctive synergy that unites sustainable design with nature.
by Stanley L. Daniels FAIA, IS
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Parting Shot: Open Forum
Designed to accommodate the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce and a variety of community groups, the Henderson Community Building is a striking example of natural architecture in the desert. Completed in 2009 and designed by Patel Architecture, the 5,700-square-foot building has earned LEED Silver certification.
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Alaska’s Shining Star
Alaska’s first LEED-certified school opened its doors this past fall to the students of Wasilla, one of the fastest growing communities in America. Wasilla, now famous as the hometown of former Gov. Sarah Palin, is located approximately 45 miles north of Anchorage, the state’s largest city, and is part of the Matanuska-Susitna (Mat-Su) Borough School District, which spans more than 25,000 square miles.
by Crystal Barnes
Michael Carlson
Jason A Gamache LEED AP BD+C
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EPDM Roof Recycling
In just a few short years, recycling EPDM roof membrane has transformed from a nascent concept full of potential into a cost-efficient, environmentally sound reality that is being embraced by roofing professionals on tear-off re-roof projects across the United States and portions of Canada.
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Palm Down
The joke within the global construction industry has been that Dubai’s national flag would feature a landscape sprinkled with cranes. And anyone who has looked at a picture of the city over the last five years knows it’s been the busiest construction site in the world.
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From the Ashes
As the eighth largest school district in the country, the School District of Philadelphia faces unique urban challenges, including constrained budgets, aging facilities and rising operating expenses. As part of a $1.5 billion capital program, the school district made the commitment that the new Commodore John Barry Elementary School, Philadelphia, Pa. would be an environmentally responsible model following district standards to replace the previously burned down school building on the same site.
by Michael W. Pavelsky AIA, LEED AP
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U.S. Makes Progress Toward Cleaner Air
Air pollution impacts public health, the environment, and the Earth’s climate, and understanding these impacts are important priorities for the agency.
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WaterSense Seeking Award Applications
With water efficiency becoming a more important aspect of green building each year, these awards showcase the successes of the program's partners in increasing awareness and understanding of the WaterSense brand and label.
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First LEED Certified School in Alaska
The Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School in Wasilla, Alaska is the first school in the state to receive the US Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
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Editor’s Note: Live and Learn
It’s pretty clear that green schools can improve the health, safety and productivity of students, decrease operating costs and, overall, positively impact communities. And now that President Obama is focusing on eduction by reinvesting in education that inspires students and by putting school modernization on the stimulus package agenda, green building professionals have a great opportunity in front of them.
by Michelle Hucal LEED AP
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Perspectives: Worldwide Teaching
Over the past year, USGBC has forged new connections to the global community through our annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, through our various program areas and through the council’s policy endeavors.
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