Green Building

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News

U.S. Green Building Council announces annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building in 2018.

Green Building

In addition to their cost saving benefits, installing eco-friendly roof gardens can literally bring historic buildings to life.

Voith & Mactavish used solar power at the Science and Math Center at Millbrook School, Millbrook, NY. The solar hot water system is the Mazdon Domestic Hot Water System by Thermomax, Colulmbia, MD. The photovoltaic system, shown here on a roof that is not visible from the front of the building, is by SunPower Corp. of San Jose, CA, and the display tool is the SunViewer system by Heliotronics of Hingham, MA.

Green Building

A new department focusing on energy conservation in historic and new traditionally styled buildings

The courthouse is steeped in history. A Civil War Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1875, is in one corner of the square.

Public Buildings

Saving historic buildings with energy-efficient HVAC systems.

Green Building

In the past, preservationists and "green" building have been on a collision course, but now they seem to be on the same path.

Our Savior Parish and University of Southern California (USC) Caruso Catholic Center in Los Angeles were designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects and Perkowitz & Ruth to create an enclave for the students and the university community.

Religious Buildings

Our Savior Parish in Los Angeles is a new 6,000-sq.ft. chapel that seats 300 and a 14,000-sq.ft. two-story student center built around an open courtyard.