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EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award for 2014

EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award for 2014

On October 29th, Jordan & Skala Engineers proudly accepted the 2014 EarthCraft Communities Project of the Year Award at the Celebration of Excellence. The $28.3M redevelopment of the former Allen Wilson Terrace Public Housing project in Decatur, Georgia was selected for its quality, innovative design, and showcase of sustainability. The three-phase development included 191 units of high-quality, environmentally friendly housing for low-income families and senior citizens. The project’s unique features included an innovative fresh air unit ventilation design, the utilization..

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Alta Alameda Station Adds 338 Apartments to Denver Neighborhood

Alta Alameda Station Adds 338 Apartments to Denver Neighborhood

Alta Alameda Station in Denver, completed last month, is filling up fast in diverse Denver urban neighborhood. Alta Alameda Station is a 338-unit LEED Gold-certified community developed by Wood Partners, L.L.C on more than five acres in one of Denver’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Check out the specs here.

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AIA Honor Awards 2014 Received by PEARL Brewery for Regional & Urban Design

AIA Honor Awards 2014 Received by PEARL Brewery for Regional & Urban Design

The PEARL Brewery redevelopment in San Antonio has received special recognition from the AIA Honor Awards – a project of which our Jordan & Skala Engineers Houston office is proud to be part. What was once a 118 year old brewing company has been transformed into a vibrant mixed-use district, featuring more than 300,000 square feet of the original building stock that has been salvaged and re-purposed. The “sustainable destination reflects the identity of the historic brewery,” and has quickly become..

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MEP Engineering Services Provided by JSE to Emergency Medical Care Facility

MEP Engineering Services Provided by JSE to Emergency Medical Care Facility

Jordan & Skala Engineers is providing comprehensive MEP engineering services for the development of this freestanding Emergency Medical Care facility in Allen, Texas.  The design concept from 5G Studio is built upon the success of the Frisco, Texas facility which was also designed by 5G.  You can see the distinctive architecture and interior design of the facility in the renderings which have become synonymous with the brand recognition and exceptional medical service offered by Legacy ER. The 7,632 SF building..

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MEP Office Firm Jordan & Skala Engineers Hired by AIA Atlanta

MEP Office Firm Jordan & Skala Engineers Hired by AIA Atlanta

MEP office firm, Jordan & Skala Engineers, is working with 5G Studio for the new office space for AIA Atlanta and AIA Georgia will be located in the Woodruff Volunteer Office Building in downtown Atlanta.  The design of the 2,000 SF ground floor space features functional work and storage areas for staff as well as flexible meeting and gallery spaces for public events and receptions.  The space is made flexible by use of a series of sliding, pivoting, and folding..

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Energy Star MFHR Certification Awarded to SkyHouse Atlanta

Energy Star MFHR Certification Awarded to SkyHouse Atlanta

SkyHouse Atlanta has been awarded Energy Star Multi-Family High-Rise (MFHR) Certification, which is the first MFHR building in the country to receive the Energy Star MFHR Certification through this program that officially rolled out in June 2011.  The new, 23-story apartment building on Atlanta’s West Peachtree Street offers 320 units, a rooftop pool and amenity deck, a spacious clubroom, a state of the art fitness center and breathtaking views. Jordan & Skala designed the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection..

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ENR Texas & Louisiana Award Received by Jordan & Skala Project

ENR Texas & Louisiana Award Received by Jordan & Skala Project

Congratulations to the design and construction team of Metzger Construction Company and Harry Gendel Architects for the latest Crane Worldwide in which received the ENR Texas & Louisiana Award of 2012 Best Industrial/Manufacturing Project Award. Crane Worldwide’s new 306,546 SF Houston facility was not only recognized from more than 200 competition entries, the project is the feature photo in the article announcing award recipients! In less than one year, the project team designed and built Crane Worldwide’s new LEED-pending, 306,548..

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MEP Design Provided by Jordan & Skala to Charlotte SkyHouse Project

MEP Design Provided by Jordan & Skala to Charlotte SkyHouse Project

Charlotte, North Carolina is about to have a new, 24-story apartment tower grace its skyline. SkyHouse Charlotte, a development created by Atlanta-based Novare Group, Grubb Properties and Batson-Cook Development Co., is the sixth SkyHouse project Jordan & Skala has provided MEP design and energy consulting services for. The 336 unit luxury residential high-rise apartment building is being designed to become one of the first multi-family high-rise buildings in the Southern US as well as the State of North Carolina to..

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NGBS Green Verifier on the Jordan & Skala Engineers Team

NGBS Green Verifier on the Jordan & Skala Engineers Team

Developers of multi-family projects who are looking for a sustainable program that is both energy saving and cost-efficient,  should consider developing projects utilizing the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).  The program, which is the only residential green building rating system approved by ANSI as an American National Standard, is a holistic approach to sustainability. Jordan & Skala is proud to have an NGBS Green Verifier on the team! In comparison to the USGBC LEED program, the NGBS standard, as..

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USGBC LEED Silver Certified to Jordan & Skala Engineers’ Dallas Office

USGBC LEED Silver Certified to Jordan & Skala Engineers’ Dallas Office

Jordan and Skala’s Dallas office was recently awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver Certification for Commercial Interiors.  The USGBC LEED Silver Certified office, which held an industry open house showcasing its sustainable features, employs sustainable products, low-emitting finishes, energy efficient luminaires, lighting controls, water efficient plumbing fixtures, reused furniture, and reused building materials. And like all Jordan & Skala projects, the Dallas office interior renovation project was completed on schedule and within budget.

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