Case Studies Green Building

Architecture is more than aesthetics. It’s a service-oriented and relationship-driven profession that the Boston firm of Miller Dyer Spears takes to heart as it tackles projects for some of New England’s most prominent institutions. MDS specializes in institutions that, among other purposes, serve educational and health care needs, and must constantly be served in kind […]

In Seattle, Washington, evergreen forests, Puget Sound’s blue waters, glinting high rises and stormy skies all mingle into a color palette unlike any other found in the lower 48. The birthplace of grunge rock and Microsoft, The Emerald City has built a reputation for creativity that places big expectations on the contractors that work within […]

While pursuing industrial engineering at Rutgers University, William Amann worked for a mechanical contractor and couldn’t believe how little attention was paid to energy. In one instance, he found a huge two-inch gap between the walls and roof that went completely around a large commercial building. But it wasn’t until March 28, 1979, when the […]

There’s a kind of “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to green building. Many people think they need LEED certification in order for a building to be green, but because LEED certification is expensive, builders often opt for the conventional route and forego all green building technology. Cole Vickers, founder of Metro Green Construction, […]

In 2010, Mercy Ridge became the first retirement community in the country to receive a silver LEED certification for an existing building. But for Gary Pfeifer, the director of facilities, the third-highest certification in the Operations and Maintenance Rating System (O&M) category wasn’t enough. “During the celebration I made a comment to a few close […]

For more than 40 years, Mark One Electric Co. Inc. has been one of the most respected electrical contractors throughout the Midwest. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Mark One has established a reputation for excellence, leading to strong client interest when it comes to highly sophisticated system installations. Mark One provides a one-stop-shopping experience for […]

Milton J. Wood Company (MJW) is a full-service general and mechanical contractor serving customers throughout the Southeast from its headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1969, MJW traces its roots as far back as 1917 with the creation of Wood Brothers Contracting. The company specialized in heavy equipment rigging and housing moving, and was where […]

Over a span of more than 44 years, Marois Construction has grown to become one of the most trusted privately owned construction companies in western Massachusetts. Specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional projects, Marois Construction employs approximately 50 skilled tradesmen, managers, estimators and support staff. Marois Construction was founded in 1972 by Joseph Marois with […]

With completion projected for summer 2016, Maywood II is a four-story, 160-unit apartment complex located in downtown Oklahoma City. Built on top of a three-story, cast-in-place concrete parking garage, Maywood II will feature three elevators accessing all four stories of the complex. The development offers tenants one-, two- and three-bedroom units with amenities including two […]

As a passionate advocate of alternative solutions to air conditioning, Messana Radiant Cooling is committed to improving the thermal well-being of occupants by changing the way spaces are conditioned and in turn, lowering their carbon footprint. Located in Soquel, California, Messana envisions a world of comfort, which includes environments with uniform climates that provide freedom, […]