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Purpose-Based Design For The Workplace
Successful workplaces are not designed by looks alone. Purpose-based design is about finding the right balance between looks and functionality.
Corporate Headquarters Case Study: New Year, New Space
Ten years in the making, a modern headquarters facility for a Breese, IL construction firm takes shape.
LEED Case Study: A Place Of Honor Sustained
Built in 1938, the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum in St. Louis, MO has earned LEED Gold certification.
Adaptive Reuse Creates New Healthcare Facility
In Moorestown, NJ, designing a cancer care center included both existing and new elements.
LEED Case Study: Moving Up To LEED Gold
Chicago’s Richard J. Daley Center’s achieved recertification via the new LEED v4.1 performance path.
Hospitality Case Study: Hospitality, California Style
In the heart of the UCLA campus, a LEED Platinum conference center inspires collaboration and innovation.
Healthcare Case Study: Preserving The Past, Caring For The Future
At Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first, facility upgrades help to steer 21st century operations.
Shelter From The Storm
In Moore, OK, the public school district is building FEMA-grade storm shelters to protect against tornadoes.
LEED Case Study: The Show Will Go On
In Little Rock, AR, the transformation of a historic performing arts center earns LEED Gold certification status.
Hotel Case Study: Back In Fashion
The Watergate Hotel is open for business once again, with more than a cursory nod to its storied past.
Safety Net Hospital Strengthens Services
In Chattanooga, TN, Erlanger Health System transforms facility into first lifestyle hospital in the region.
Funding Higher Education Facilities With P3 Agreements
Universities are using public-private partnerships as a tool to accommodate enrollment growth, support a dynamic environment for students and staff, and maintain sustainable and environmentally appropriate facilities.
School District Finds Continuous Improvement
Tackling deferred maintenance, energy costs, and staff training are cornerstones of the facilities department in Manchester, NH.
The Open Office: What’s Working And What’s Not?
This workplace design approach continues to appeal to many organizations. A recent survey examines motivations and results.
LEED Case Study: Surpassing The Mark
In Marlborough, MA, Boston Scientific pursued LEED Silver for its new headquarters facility, ultimately reached LEED Gold.
Hotel Case Study: A Vision By The Sea
In Gloucester, MA, the site of an old factory is transformed with the construction of the full-service Beauport Hotel.
Healthcare Case Study: Opportunity For Innovation
Allegheny Health Network leveraged design-led construction to fast track construction and elevate patient care at a new healthcare facility.
Education Case Study: Wellness In Action
At The George Washington University, LEED Platinum facility design fosters its mission of public health education.
Case Study: Senior Living Transformation
With its roots in healthcare, Sun Health formed a partnership with the Banner Health system that eventually led to a new focus for the company—from that of an acute care provider to a healthy living provider.
Energy Retrofit In Senior Living Settings
An assisted living residence conducts a pilot program to increase energy efficiency.
LEED v4 Impact On Painting Decisions
The launch of LEED v4 has led applicators and specifiers to look for paints and coatings that meet updated requirements and provide top-notch performance.
LEED Case Study: 100 Years Young
Energy and water upgrades at San Francisco City Hall are cornerstones of its recent LEED Platinum certification.
Restroom Hygiene In Foodservice
On a global level, restroom hygiene is a major point of concern when promoting public and personal health—especially in high traffic areas where customers and employees are closely interacting.
Hospitality Case Study: Local Flavor Infusion
In this New Orleans hospitality case study, a hotel renovation blends 21st century amenities with historic preservation.
Facility Retrofit: Eradicating Bird Mess
Managers at a restored lighthouse in MIchigan found success using sonics to prevent seagulls from landing on its decks.
Streamlining The Facility Management Function
At Broward College in South Florida, dispersed capabilities were brought into a centralized system.
Healthcare Case Study: A Healthy Remedy
A critical access hospital in east central Ohio fast tracked life safety upgrades for compliance.
Higher Education Case Study: Campus Capstone
At North Park University in Chicago, a 20 year master plan is capped with an efficient and essential facility.
Senior Living Case Study: Care In Construction
Multi-phase improvements at a senior living facility in Ottawa, IL call for a conscious focus on occupant safety.
LEED Case Study: Triple LEED For Wyndham Headquarters
Wyndham Worldwide continues on a sustainable path for its headquarters campus in Parsippany, NJ.
Hospital Case Study: Rebirth In New Orleans
The eastern part of this city has been without a full-service hospital since Katrina, but that has all changed now.
Higher Education Case Study: All About Business
In pursuing LEED certification, Grand Valley State University keeps operational goals at the forefront.
Corporate Headquarters Case Study: Creative Connections
The Zappos.com Las Vegas headquarters is designed to spark productivity inside and out.
Hotel Case Study: Welcome Upgrades
To make energy improvements, a California hotel tapped into PACE financing.
Manufacturing Case Study: Optimized Production
Since 2012, a manufacturing facility in New Jersey has optimized production by operating on solar energy.
K-12 Case Study: Education Renovation
New facility systems and equipment improve the learning environment in a St. Louis, MO suburb.
High Tech Case Study: Fitting In
Bringing a new data center online in less than three months called for a coordinated, creative approach.
Senior Living Case Study: Active Enhancements
In Wichita Falls, TX, a new gathering space has enlivened a nursing and rehab facility.
LEED Case Study: To Sustain And Support
At Seattle University, another LEED Gold facility boosts the campus green quotient. From the October 2013 issue.
Hotel Case Study: At Your Service
On the banks of Fox River in Oshkosh, WI, a new Best Western Premier delivers business and pleasure. From the September 2013 issue.
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