We talked with many design professionals from top firms around the Pittsburgh area.   The event was  held downtown at the new August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh. It was a great time watching fellow architects and designers being recognized for their outstanding work over the past year. I ran into one of my Graduate Professor’s from Chatham and he won an award for innovative design! Congrats Terry!-Nikki

White Pigmented Concrete Design Element for Commercial Space

Anne Balogh of Concrete Network points out that “of the 26 minimum points needed to obtain LEED certification, 21 can be earned through appropriate use of concrete.”- Environmental Council of Concrete Organizations.

The U.S. Green Building Council started a committee (LEED-H) for bringing green homes into the market.” LEED-H will reward homes” that use resources responsibly, efficiently and “safeguard” occupant health.–Elizabeth E.