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Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building: Portland, OR

One of the most important aspects of this three-year renovation began when the construction ended.

Saint Martin’s University Cebula Hall: Lacey, Wash.

What does it take to inspire students to pursue careers that tackle some of the toughest engineering challenges of the 21st century?

Ada County Courthouse and Administration Building: Boise, ID

Even a new building that is designed for efficiency and sustainability can improve its performance through constant monitoring, adjustments, maintenance and annual evaluation of systems.

Alliance Center: Denver, CO

The project provides examples of ongoing, cost-effective and relatively simple measures to reduce building energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

Indiana Tech Wilfred Uytengsu Senior Center: Fort Wayne, IN

The renovation of this pre-Civil War era building demonstrates the potential for significant energy savings when historical structures are made “super efficient.”

Dr. David Suzuki Public School: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Usually school district budgets limit the extent of energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies that can be included in high performing schools.

The Solaire: New York, NY

For the 700 residents of the Solaire, New York high-rise living is providing a green culture that has set new standards with New York building agencies.

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Sustainable Urban Science Center: Philadelphia, PA

The Sustainable Urban Science Center, a classroom/lab building that is part of a Quaker school in Philadelphia, is designed with the goal of capturing students' interest ...

OHSU Center for Health & Healing: Portland, OR

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health & Healing is one of only 50 buildings in the country to have been awarded U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® Platinum certification ...

David Brower Center: Berkeley, CA

The David Brower Center is home to organizations working for environmental and social justice. Therefore, the building's footprint has been designed to be ...

Avenue of the Americas: New York, NY

As originally built, the penthouse of a historic New York City building was an elegant dining room for an upscale department store.

VSP Vision Care Headquarters Building 1: Rancho Cordova, CA

As a demonstration of its commitment to sustainability, VSP Vision Care sought to reduce its energy use by 20%, reduce its water use by 50% from baseline ...

EPA Region 8 Headquarters: Denver, CO

This building harnesses the natural resources of Denver's climate. The nine-story atrium provides daylight to the lobby and internal offices, while parabolic sails ...

Cannon Design Regional Offices, Power House: St. Louis, MO

Cannon Design repurposed an 85-year-old steam building in St. Louis for its regional offices by adding two floor plates to what was essentially an empty shell.

Cambridge City Hall Annex: Cambridge, MA

When restored and reopened in 1899 following a fire, the press heralded the building as an example of innovation in ventilation, circulation and daylighting.