Skanska Builds LEED Certified Student Recreation Center at Portland State University

The design-build team of Yost Grube Hall Architecture (YGH) and Skanska USA Building announced today that Portland State University’s new Academic and Student Recreation Center (ASRC) has been awarded LEED Gold certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council.

LEED Gold Certification of the ASRC was achieved through the incorporation of sustainable design and construction practices and strategies. Some of these features include: Water usage is reduced by over 85 per cent; rainwater from the roof is captured, stored and reused on site; daylight-controlled electric light fixtures turn off when daylight conditions are sufficient for the task or space use.

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Volvo Cars North America Launches Green Blog

Volvo Cars recently presented a re-designed website where Volvo enthusiasts can watch, listen and learn from one another as well as share stories about what it means to own and drive a Volvo. The Community section also features VCNA’s official blog, www.volvoblog.us that will feature guest contributors who will highlight Volvo’s environmental work.

U.S. Companies in Europe on Green Industries Trade Mission

On April 11-16, a U.S. Green Industries Trade Mission will bring representatives of 25 businesses to Europe to engage with government and industry leaders, and assess the business climate in selected countries. U.S. trade mission participants will also showcase their newest sustainable innovations, helping them identify new business opportunities with European partners.

Shipping and logistics company FedEx has received official designation of this mission as a Department of Commerce Certified Trade Mission. Delegates will begin the mission in France and select two other countries for on-site visits from among Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Click here for more information.