DTL = LEED Gold!

I am pleased to share the news that DTL Mori-Seki, a project we did the interiors scope for (space planning, interior architecture, design, furniture) just received LEED Gold!!! This flew under W+P’s radar because we were not the architects of record or the LEED consultants. But for those involved (Brett, Amber, me & a cast of thousands)) this is a rewarding conclusion to a project that is pretty awesome: a build-to-suite 75,000 s.f. office / showroom in a developer box. Kudos to Capital Partners, the developers, who were committed from the start to do a LEED project and ended up being the first in Davis.

-Naaz

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Martha Riley Library is Golden!

We have received notification that the Martha Riley Library and Utility Exploration Center has achieved LEED Gold certification. A big THANK YOU to everyone involved. It has been a total team effort.

-Trish

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SMUD's E-Waste Collection

- Andrea

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Happy Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22nd. Celebrate by doing something kind for Mother Earth. Plant a tree, ride or walk to work, turn your TV off and read a book, or just enjoy the outdoors.

-Brian L.

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Sustainable Suite Design Competition

USGBC, The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) are sponsoring the Sustainable Suite Design Competition to help drive green design practices within the hotel industry. This competition provides a platform for student and professional teams from around the world to present their approach to green hotel room interior design. For more information CLICK HERE

-Regina

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Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a worldwide event that encourages individuals to unite in the fight against global warming by turning off their lights and spending sixty minutes outside with friends and family. Over the past two years the simple idea has grown into a monumental movement, and this year’s event is aiming for 1 billion participants. Earth hour 2009 takes place on March 28th at 8:30pm local time, so save the date, flip the switch, and see how this simple individual action can make a profound collective statement. Info from Inhabitat.com.

Visit the Earth Hour Website...CLICK HERE

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Ginger Bread House Competition

Kristi, Andrea, Brian L. and myself were on a mission to ultimately make the coolest friggin’ ginger bread house ever. Throw in red vines, cotton candy, gum drops, marshmallows, giant peppermint sticks and a torch and we had a recipe for success. That’s right, the crew won FIRST PLACE in the Interceramic Gingerbread House Design contest. There were around 34 amazing entries but it was our innovative double decker treehouse design that caught the judges eye. Additionally, our very own Robi Kaseman and Mark Posnick designed a house that, by the looks of it, took a measly 60 hours to complete. It was a fantastic homage to green building from its green roof, sun shades, rain water collection and skylights down to its painstakingly detailed USGBC seal.

Competitions like these are great outlets for showcasing your flair and for exercising your ability to be innovative and think outside of the proverbial box. W+P has been making a great showing at these local competitions and, by consistently placing, proving that W+P has designers that are rich with talent and panache...and it's a ton of fun!

- Amber

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Paul Walsh - LEED AP

Please extend your congratulations to Paul Walsh who just passed his LEED AP exam!!!

-Regina

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The Mini goes Electric

For those eco-conscious drivers and those who actually care what you earth friendly car looks like, check out the all electric Mini. Same great styling, same fun attitude, but no gas required. The Mini E, as it is called, comes complete with a 204hp fully electric engine, a regenerative braking system, and a range of 150 miles.

-Brian L.

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A Super Green Roof

If this keeps up, we won’t be able to see the buildings from space!

-Beverly

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Get Plugged Into the Green World!

Welcome to your one stop shop for all things green. Your social and business community, your way, Linked Up to your personal green.

Green Link Up - Click Here

-Beverly

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