Posts by USGBC West MI Chapter
Beach Club Detroit Awarded for the 2021 Battle of the Buildings Competition in the Multi-Family Category
Beach Club Detroit, originally named River Terrace Apartments, was erected in 1939 along the Detroit River. The “garden court” (indicating the buildings are arranged around a large garden) style apartment complex features Georgian Revival style architecture, with pedimented porch designs and limestone belt courses in between the second and third floors. Corners of the building…
Read More2020 Awardee: General Motors Recognized as “Resilient Manufacturer”
On the 12th of August 2021, General Motors (GM) was awarded the Resilient Manufacturer Award at the Michigan Energy Summit. GM was recognized for its strategic management of energy consumption in its diverse portfolio whilst responding to the healthcare industry’s supply chain needs by providing much-needed PPE to Michiganders at a critical time. The GM…
Read More2020 Awardee: Spectrum Health Recognized as “Frontline Energy Hero”
On the 12th of August 2021, Spectrum Health was awarded the Frontline Energy Hero Award at the Michigan Energy Summit. The Facilities and Real Estate team at Spectrum Health was a crucial asset to the hospital system’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Their nimble and calculated strategy created safe facilities for frontline healthcare workers and…
Read More2020 Awardee: Fifth Third Bank is Recognized as “Energy Opportunist”
On August 12th, 2021 at the Michigan Energy Summit, Fifth Third Bank was recognized by the Michigan Battle of the Buildings with the Energy Opportunist Award. Fifth Third Bank is recognized with this award for their completion of a significant energy reduction project at their Corporate Service Center (CSC) campus during the pandemic. In early…
Read More2020 Awardee: University of Michigan’s Office of Campus Sustainability Recognized as “Campus Collaborator”
On August 12th, 2021 at the Michigan Energy Summit, the University of Michigan, Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) of Ann Arbor, MI was recognized by the Michigan Battle of the Buildings with the Campus Collaborator Award. Historically an impressive competitor in the Michigan Battle of the Buildings, this year the ingenuity of U of M…
Read More2020 Awardee: Emmanuel Episcopal Church Recognized as “Solar Steward”
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Photo Cred: Emmanual Episcopal Church On August 12th, 2021 at the Michigan Energy Summit, the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings, MI was recognized by the Michigan Battle of the Buildings with the Solar Steward Award. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is well-deserving of this recognition, as a congregation who has demonstrated through no easy…
Read More2020 Awardee: TCF Center in Detroit Recognized as “Community Safe Haven”
TCF Center, photo credit: Steve Neavling and Metro Times On August 12th, 2021 at the Michigan Energy Summit, the TCF Center of Detroit, MI was recognized by the Michigan Battle of the Buildings with the Community Safe Haven award. The TCF Center is more than deserving of recognition for their outstanding servitude to the Detroit…
Read MoreGrand Rapids 2030 District
Reaching for the Zero Carbon by 2050 www.2030districts.org/grandrapids Follow Us on Twitter Email Us About: The Grand Rapids 2030 District is a public-private partnership that is committed to creating high performing buildings and smart mobility options that: Drawdown carbon in Grand Rapids’ built environment Increase marketability and profitability for property owners Strengthen the greater community’s…
Read MoreUSGBC West Michigan
Where we live, learn, and labor matters www.usgbcwm.org Follow Us on Twitter Email Us About: Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, in a way that improves the quality of life in West Michigan. We do this through our many programs, such as the Grand Rapids 2030…
Read MoreUSGBC Detroit Region
Join the USGBC Detroit Region to learn about our local activities to help promote sustainability www.usgbc.org/chapters/usgbc-detroit-region Follow Us on Twitter Email Us About: The USGBC Detroit Region works to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of…
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