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Kaiser Permanente Opens Vallejo Medical Center
Kaiser Permanente opened its new $500 million medical center in Vallejo, Calif., in March of 2010. Construction began on the five-story, 458,000-sf facility in 2005. The 248-bed hospital meets state seismic regulations and houses an emergency department, radiology, diagnostic imaging, a 24-bed ICU, 10 operating rooms, a rehabilitation center, and surgical suites. The medical center uses wireless connectivity for ease of access to electronic medical records. The sustainably-designed facility features abundant natural light, low-VOC finishes, and a heat recovery system.
FDA's Building One Achieves LEED Gold
The Food and Drug Administration has achieved LEED-NC Gold sustainable design certification for Building One in Silver Spring, Md. The renovation of the historic 102,000-sf facility was designed by KlingStubbins in association with RTKL with Sustainable Design Consulting providing LEED certification guidance.
Agfa HealthCare Builds Waterloo R&D Facility
Agfa HealthCare began construction in March of 2010 on a research and development facility in Waterloo, Ontario. Located in the University of Waterloo’s Research and Technology Park, the facility will enable Agfa to develop advanced diagnostic imaging and healthcare management technologies. The facility is supported by a grant of $29.6 from the Ontario government. The project is being built by The Cora Group.
Hitachi's Elevator Research Tower Nears Completion
Hitachi’s elevator research tower is slated for completion in April of 2010. Standing 700 feet tall, the building will enable Hitachi to test elevators capable of traveling up to 40 miles per hour. Located in Hitachinaka City in Japan, the research facility will support engineering and development of high-speed passenger and cargo elevators.
University of Michigan Health System Opens Brehm Tower
The University of Michigan Health System opened the $132 million Brehm Tower in Ann Arbor in March of 2010. Part of the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center Complex, the 230,000-sf facility houses seven eye care clinics, surgical suites, and laboratories for ophthalmology and diabetes research. The eight-story facility was designed by TSA of Cambridge, Mass., and features an open lab layout and abundant natural lighting.