The 10 Best Ways to Incorporate Green Design Into Your Project
Ian Scott, LEED AP - Recently published on Casino Gaming Enterprise:
Sustainability is an integral part of current conversations regarding development and resources. The impact of design and operating decisions an owner will make over the course of their development is becoming increasingly transparent and quantifiable. How can an owner take steps to ensure that they will be prepared as they address issues of sustainability throughout their development process? Read Article>>
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel Featured in Metal Building Developer Magazine
Designed to appeal to the senses and evoke the natural environs of northern Michigan, the new Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel in Williamsburg, Mich., is a stunning example of modern architecture gone green. Read Article>>>
Another LEED AP at Walsh Bishop!
We are proud and excited to announce that Walsh Bishop Designer Lisa Monson passed her LEED-CI exam today! Congratulations Lisa!
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Two More LEED APs!
Walsh Bishop is excited to announce that we have two more LEED APs! Jocy Teske, Principal Design Manager and Ian Scott, Vice President and Design Principal, have both passed their exams. Congratulations to both!
Another LEED AP
Walsh Bishop is excited to announce that Design Principal Stephen Knowles has become a LEED-AP. Congratulations Stephen!
Earth Day 2009
It’s that time of the year again! The 2009 Minneapolis Earth Day Watershed Clean Up is taking place on April 18 and Walsh Bishop will continue it’s history of participating in this fun and important activity with what we hope is a large team of WBA staff, family and friends! The LEAP Task Team is coordinating this event for the fourth year in a row and we hope to have some fun, help our community and set a good example of environmental stewardship. This year we will also be wearing blue in support of Architecture 2030’s “Two-Years, Nine-Millions Jobs” initiative. Go to www.2030architecture.com for more information on this important plan to add jobs and grow the economy by investing in the building industry.
Another LEED AP!
Robb Jensen, a Design Manager and Associate at Walsh Bishop, has just passed his LEED exam! We are proud and excited to have another LEED AP on staff and continue to promote further accreditation firm-wide. Congratulations Robb!
WBA’s New LEED AP!
Suzanne Ilten, a Senior Interior Designer at Walsh Bishop, just passed her LEED exam on the 15th of December! We are proud to have another LEED AP on the roster and continue to push for further accreditation firm-wide. Congratulations Suzanne!
In related news, the LEAP (Leaders in Environmental Awareness & Protection) Task Team is working diligently to keep sustainable solutions in the forefront of WBA’s operations and design. 2009 will bring us more educational presentations with an environmental focus, and we’re aiming for LEED Silver certification for our new building. Stay tuned for updates to these and more green initiatives at WBA!
Walsh Bishop in the News
Walsh Bishop was recently featured in the September 2008 issue of the Native American Journal in an article entitled “Lighting the Way - Green Building on Tribal Land.” This article discusses how Native American Tribes have historically had a strong committment to land stewardship and conservation and how this is resulting in a desire for sustainable and green design. Walsh Bishop’s work for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is highlighted.
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LEED-CS Registration Exciting Step in New Building
Walsh Bishop has taken another important step in renovating our new building by registering the project for LEED-CS Certification through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC.)
LEED certification provides third-party verification that a building project meets green building and performing measures. The benefits of having a LEED certified building can include lower operating costs, increased asset value, a healthier environment for occupants, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Walsh Bishop is a founding sponsor of the Mississippi Headwaters Chapter of the USGBC and this step further demonstrates our commitment to designing, building and working in an environmentally responsible manner. LEED certification will enable us to not only “walk the walk”, but also to enhance our ability to bring that knowledge and process to our clients.
