Operations & Technology
FS Energy to Make Energy-Efficiency Loans to Multifamily Properties
New York–FS Energy L.L.C. has partnered with two unnamed financial institutions to arrange for loans to residential buildings to make energy-oriented capital investments.
Architecture Inc. Celebrates LEED-ND Certification of University Place in Memphis
Memphis, Tenn.–University Place was able to achieve the USGBC’s new LEED-ND certification through a combined planning effort involving everyone from architects to the fire department.
Tubelite Introduces New Storm Door
Tubelite introduces a tough new storm door that is made mostly from recycled aluminum.
L.A. Multifamily Property Wins HUD Door Knocker Award
Los Angeles County–HUD has awarded Casa Dominguez, a 70-unit affordable housing property completed in 2009, a HOME Program Door Knocker Award.
USGBC Introduces Multifamily Midrise Design Competition
The Multifamily Midrise Design Competition calls on participants to present a design for a mixed-use multifamily community in New Orleans.
Avison Young to Relocate Headquarters, Reduce Carbon Footprint
Toronto–Avison Young is moving its headquarters to a new, greener office tower, as a way to lead by example in striving toward sustainability.
McCormack Baron Salazar Gains Two LEED-ND Certifications
St. Louis, Mo.–McCormack Baron Salazar has become the first developer to receive LEED for Neighborhood Development certification for two completed neighborhoods.
McCormack Baron Salazar Gains Two LEED-ND Certifications
St. Louis, Mo.–McCormack Baron Salazar has become the first developer to receive LEED for Neighborhood Development certification for two completed neighborhoods.
Crystal Gardens in Melbourne Designed as a ‘Vertical Street’
CK Designworks is designing what they call a “vertical street” in downtown Melbourne, a 35-story mixed-use high-rise that will feature ground-floor retail, three floors of office space and 154 apartment units.
Markham Gardens Becomes Staten Island’s First LEED Silver Community
Staten Island, N.Y.–Markham Gardens, a 289-residence, mixed-income community, becomes Staten Island’s first LEED-certified housing development.