Environmental design

Carlisle Receives First-Ever LEED Platinum v4 Certification in North America

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sustainability, Environment, Other Manufacturing, Building Systems, Climate Change, Manufacturing, Vision 2030, Certification, Atmosphere of Earth, Carbon, Work, CO2, TPO, Wetland, CSL, Water, LEED, Electricity, Environmental design, Renewable energy

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL), a leading supplier of innovative energy-efficient and labor saving building products and solutions, today announced that its newest polyiso manufacturing facility in Sikeston, Missouri received the first-ever LEED Platinum v4 certification in North America for a manufacturing facility.

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  • Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL), a leading supplier of innovative energy-efficient and labor saving building products and solutions, today announced that its newest polyiso manufacturing facility in Sikeston, Missouri received the first-ever LEED Platinum v4 certification in North America for a manufacturing facility.
  • The LEED Platinum v4 certification is the highest standard for building energy efficiency designated by the U.S. Green Building Council.
  • Carlisle’s LEED Platinum v4 certified facility delivers a 38% improvement in building performance through energy simulation modeling while generating over 10% of energy used (by cost) through renewable solar power.
  • “Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role buildings play in that effort, Carlisle is creating a path forward through their LEED certification.”

CSAA Insurance Group Partners with UC Berkeley and IBHS on Landscape Design Contest Focused on Reducing Wildfire Risk

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
IBHS, Safety, Wildfire, CSAA, Beauty, University of California, Berkeley, College, Student, Regional development, Insurance Institute of Canada, Marketing, Insurance, Tree, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Business, UC, Environmental design

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A landscape design contest underway at the University of California, Berkeley, is expected to produce innovative, affordable ideas for homeowners that emphasize wildfire defense while preserving attractiveness. Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.

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  • Conceived by CSAA Insurance Group and hosted by the university's College of Environmental Design, the collaboration also includes the participation of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is consistent with CSAA's other initiatives focused on protecting communities from wildfire.
  • "Landscape design is essential to the visual draw and practical function of a home," said Kristina Hill, PhD, director of the Institute for Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley.
  • In an ongoing effort to help protect communities, CSAA has supported a number of innovations focused on reducing wildfire risk.
  • The winners of the Wildfire Landscape Design contest will be announced in early 2024.

REI Co-op opens state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee that prioritizes the employee experience while setting a new standard in fighting the climate crisis

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Partnership, Walking, Certification, Climate change, Platinum, Trex, REI, Rest, Tree, USGBC, Building, Carbon, Citizens Co-op, LEED, HVAC, Environmental design, Radnor Lake State Natural Area, The, U.S. Green Building Council, The Co-operative Group, Good Building Design and Construction in the Philippines, Water, Video game, Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, Recycling

SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op started fulfillment from its new state-of-the-art distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee supporting its steady growth in the Midwest and Southeast. The new distribution center will serve more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the area. The facility's design and operations prioritize the employee experience while setting a new standard to fight the climate crisis.

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  • The new distribution center will serve more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the area.
  • The facility's design and operations prioritize the employee experience while setting a new standard to fight the climate crisis.
  • New REI distribution center serves 5.6 million REI members and more than 60 stores in Midwest and Southeast.
  • "We believe the climate crisis is the greatest threat to our business and the future of our planet.

altafiber Completes Rooftop Solar Array and Achieves LEED Silver Certification at Dayton Location as Part of Company’s Sustainability Commitment

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Carriers and Services, VoIP, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Utilities, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Energy, Technology, Environment, Security, Telecommunications, Macquarie Group, CMTA, LEED, Electricity, GHG, Carbon, Cincinnati, EPA WaterSense, Certification, LED, Water, Architecture, Transport, Health, Environmental design, Renewable energy

– altafiber is pleased to announce LEED Silver certification of its Dayton, Ohio retail store and office at 230 Webster St.

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  • – altafiber is pleased to announce LEED Silver certification of its Dayton, Ohio retail store and office at 230 Webster St.
  • This follows the completion of a rooftop solar array in July that will deliver net-zero carbon emissions after a year of operation.
  • We wanted our Dayton store and office to put our commitment to green, healthy workplaces into action,” said Nadja Turek, altafiber Director for Sustainability.
  • “Our new rooftop solar array in Dayton is another important step in altafiber’s climate action plan,” said Ron Beerman, Chief Network Officer for altafiber.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for TOKYO A-ARENA (Tentative Name) in Japan

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Palette Town, Volleyball, Tennis, Tokyo Teleport Station, Aomi Station, LEED, Haneda Airport, Rinkai Line, Alvark Tokyo, Recycling, Environmental design, Athlete, Yurikamome, B.League, Walking, Sport, City, U.S. Green Building Council, Courage, Hand, Shinagawa Station, Speech, Automotive industry, Project

Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo) have announced a groundbreaking ceremony held today by Toyota Fudosan to celebrate the start of construction on the TOKYO A-ARENA (tentative name), part of the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT developed by the three companies.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, July 19, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo) have announced a groundbreaking ceremony held today by Toyota Fudosan to celebrate the start of construction on the TOKYO A-ARENA (tentative name), part of the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT developed by the three companies.
  • After its opening, the arena will be operated by Toyota Alvark Tokyo.
  • It will serve as the home court of the Toyota Alvark Tokyo, a member of the professional basketball B.
  • Speech by Tomohide Yamamura, President of Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (excerpt)
    "Under the TOKYO A-ARENA PROJECT's concept of 'discovering potential together!'

VF Corporation to Launch Operations at New State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Ontario, California

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Footwear, Fashion, Retail, Sports, Manufacturing, Outdoors, Textiles, Partnership, International, EV, LEED, USGBC, Multimedia, Certification, VF Corporation, VF, VFC, Vanderlande, Gold, U.S. Green Building Council, Health, Environment, NYSE, Environmental design, Warehouse

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a leading portfolio of active-lifestyle brands, today announced it has launched operations at its new distribution center in Ontario, California, employing approximately 550 people during peak periods.

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  • VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a leading portfolio of active-lifestyle brands, today announced it has launched operations at its new distribution center in Ontario, California, employing approximately 550 people during peak periods.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005158/en/
    VF Ontario Distribution Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    The new 1.2 million square foot facility is the largest and most efficient within VF’s global network of 46 distribution centers.
  • The center’s 76-million-unit annual shipping capacity will initially service Vans® and The North Face® with the capability to add more VF brands.
  • Cameron Bailey, EVP Global Supply Chain commented: “We are proud to introduce VF’s largest and most efficient distribution center to date.

GradEx 108 – Toronto’s largest free art and design exhibition returns May 3 to 7

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Toronto, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of Toronto’s favourite events, OCAD University’s annual graduate exhibition – the city’s largest free art and design exhibition – returns from May 3 to 7 at the 100 McCaul St. campus.

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  • Toronto, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of Toronto’s favourite events, OCAD University’s annual graduate exhibition – the city’s largest free art and design exhibition – returns from May 3 to 7 at the 100 McCaul St. campus.
  • Work by more than 800 emerging artists, designers and digital media makers from across the globe will be on display.
  • “GradEx 108 is the best place to see the next generation of Canada’s creative talent.
  • Industrial Design student Joseph Zhuang created Demystifying Credit, an app-based onboarding experience that helps young adults understand how credit works.

Introducing Jill Stewart, Pfluger's New Senior Project Manager in Austin

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Friday, March 31, 2023
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Communication, Principal, Arizona State University, Architecture, Environmental design, Interior design

Austin, TX, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Stewart has joined Pfluger Architects, stepping into the role of Senior Project Manager in our Austin office.

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  • Austin, TX, March 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jill Stewart has joined Pfluger Architects, stepping into the role of Senior Project Manager in our Austin office.
  • After graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, Jill earned a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University.
  • She then went on to become a project manager on both sides of a project—as an architect and for an owner.
  • “Jill's expertise, dedication, and enthusiasm are highly valued by the Austin team,” said Jessica Molter, Managing Principal of Pfluger’s Austin office.

John Hartman Appointed to Board of Directors for Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation

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Monday, February 27, 2023
People with Disabilities, Construction & Property, Children, Finance, Professional Services, Philanthropy, Consumer, Foundation, Asset Management, Other Construction & Property, Whispering Hope, Sport, Heart, Environmental design, Wet Camp Village, Arizona, Disability, Architecture

John Hartman, Chief Investment Officer at CaliberCos Inc. , (Caliber) a fully integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, has been named to the Board of Directors for Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation.

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  • John Hartman, Chief Investment Officer at CaliberCos Inc. , (Caliber) a fully integrated alternative asset manager and investment sponsor, has been named to the Board of Directors for Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation.
  • “I’m thrilled to be joining this great organization where I can utilize my expertise to help further the mission of Whispering Hope,” said Hartman.
  • Whispering Hope sits on a 45-acre ranch that was designed and built specifically to accommodate children with special needs.
  • “We are excited to welcome John to the team,” said Mary Clark, Executive Director of Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation.

Prometheus Materials Appoints Vishaan Chakrabarti to Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Other Natural Resources, Building Systems, Architecture, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Green Technology, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Sustainability, Vishaan Chakrabarti, University, Architecture, GAF, Partnership, Chakraborty, World Trade Center, CO2, TED (conference), Legislation, City, Water, FAIA, Growth, Prometheus, VC, Environmental design, Creative, Practice, Multimedia, Sofinnova, SOM, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, PAU

Prometheus Materials, a leader in sustainable building materials, today announced the appointment of Vishaan Chakrabarti , FAIA FRAIC, to its Board of Directors.

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  • Prometheus Materials, a leader in sustainable building materials, today announced the appointment of Vishaan Chakrabarti , FAIA FRAIC, to its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230112005190/en/
    Vishaan Chakrabarti, FAIA FRAIC – Founder and Creative Director of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) – joins the Prometheus Materials Board of Directors.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Vishaan to our board,” said Loren Burnett, President and CEO of Prometheus Materials.
  • “Joining Prometheus Materials’ board feels like a natural extension of the mission of my life’s work,” said Chakrabarti.