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Portland State University Designs School of Business Administration
Portland State University is planning to construct the 100,000-sf School of Business Administration in Portland, Ore. Designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, the $90 million facility will be comprised of six to seven stories and will include sustainable design elements such as natural ventilation and daylighting. Housing classrooms and auditoriums, the facility will connect to an adjacent privately-owned office facility to foster industry partnerships. Construction will begin in 2010.
Department of Energy Launches EnergySmart Hospitals Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of the EnergySmart Hospitals initiative in July of 2008. Aiming to increase the use of energy efficient technologies in hospitals across the United States, EnergySmart Hospitals will target a 20 percent improved efficiency in existing hospital facilities and 30 percent improvement over current standards in new construction. The initiative has the potential to help hospitals identify opportunities to not only save millions in potential energy costs, but also reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Kaiser Permanente Builds Vallejo Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente is constructing a 460,000-sf replacement hospital in Vallejo, Calif. Slated for completion in fall of 2009, the $500 million facility will house 248 beds, emergency, radiology, surgery, ICU, rehabilitation, and inpatient care. The sustainably designed facility will feature UV-filtered natural light, flooring made of recyclable rubber, and heat recovery. The hospital will meet new state seismic regulations.
Southeast Missouri Hospital Plans Regional Cancer Center
Southeast Missouri Hospital will break ground in late 2008 on the $33 million Regional Cancer Center in Cape Girardeau. The 49,200-sf facility will house two linear accelerators, internal radiation therapy, MRI, pharmacy, on-site lab, and physician offices. Occupancy is slated for December of 2010. The project architect is Pansing, Nolan and Matlock of Webster Groves, Mo.
St. Mary's Health Plans Jefferson City Hospital
St. Mary's Health Center has selected a partnership of HGA and The Lawrence Group to design its new $200 million hospital in Jefferson City, Mo. Featuring 167 private patient rooms, the project will begin construction in 2010 with completion expected in fall of 2012.