American Institute of Architects Select the 2012 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

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Projects showcase excellence in sustainable design principles and reduced energy consumption WASHINGTON — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C. The COTE Top Ten Green Projects program, now in its 16th year, is the profession’s best known recognition program for sustainable design excellence.   The program celebrates projects that are the result of a thoroughly integrated approach to … Read more

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McCarthy Introduces High School Students to a Career in Construction

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ORANGE and SANTA ANA, Calif. — Employees from McCarthy Building Companies recently gave students of Century High School in Santa Ana a first look at CHOC Children’s new 425,524-square-foot patient tower, which is nearing construction completion. The tour was held in conjunction with the ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering) Mentor Program of America, a partnership with building industry professionals and school educators who work together to teach high school age students about the various career opportunities available within the architectural design, engineering and construction fields. In the ACE Mentor Program, industry professionals, volunteer to become mentors to high school students … Read more

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