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Los Angeles luxury high-rise is first U.S. apartment building to achieve WELL Multifamily certification

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A high-rise, 200-unit Los Angeles apartment complex is the first in the U.S. to achieve WELL Multifamily Residential Certification under the WELL Building Standard. Other healthful amenities include an extensive onsite fitness center, extensive daylight access, and an augmented green cleaning program.

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22 States Bid on Hyperloop Test Track

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The Wall Street Journal reported that 22 states including Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio have bid on the first Hyperloop certification track. Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One sent out a request for proposals asking states to bid for a chance to host a 6-mile test track.

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The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment

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The project is targeting LEED® Platinum certification and Fitwel certification, which prioritizes occupant health by focusing on increasing physical activity, promoting occupant safety and creating a sense of well-being. In Los Angeles, our 13,482-sf office is LEED and Fitwel certified. Skanska office, Los Angeles, Calif.

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St. Petersburg is Bold in Mandating Envision

Green Building Law Update

We know of no other government has gone as far in mandating Envision certification. Of course other governments, from Los Angeles County to Miami-Dade County, have used Envision, in some capacity, most often as a guide. Petersburg is bold in mandating Envision certification. So, the move by St.

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WELL at the Intersection of Human Health and Green Building

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council’s LEED certification program. Delos has joined forces with the Green Business Certification Inc. GBCI is the USGBC controlled organization that provides third party certification for LEED projects. GBCI is now also providing third party certification for WELL. CBRE built out the L.A.

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Tapping LA’s Rooftop Solar Potential Could Benefit City’s Most Disadvantaged Communities

Business Facilities

The report finds that expanding the program to 600 megawatts will help Los Angeles achieve a state mandate to generate a third of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. Areas identified as “hot spots” include the San Fernando Valley, Downtown Los Angeles and the region surrounding the Port ofLos Angeles.

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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

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Across the country in Los Angeles, Skanska is involved in the massive expansion efforts at LAX. In Philadelphia, the new baggage claim building received LEED® Gold Certification. This project will greatly improve the airport’s roadway network by creating an easier to navigate and more user-friendly airport experience.

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