Author name: Cara Cassandro

Supplying Energy To The Surrounding Communities

Industrial /

Previous Next Energy Center Pittsburgh – Uptown Build Type: New ConstructionLocation: Pittsburgh, PA The Energy Center provides steam and chilled water for heating and cooling to UPMC Mercy Hospital, new commercial developments, and existing residential areas while meeting rigorous emissions, zoning, and city ordinances. The exterior features a metal panel system with color-shifting technology, creating […]

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Affordable Housing That Performs

Hospitality /

Previous Next Emerald Hills Retirement Residence Build Type: New Construction – PHFA FundedLocation: Verona, PACollaboration: Thoughtful Balance & Auros GroupCertifications: Passive House-Reset Air-Enterprise Green Communities Emerald Hills Retirement Residence, situated on the former site of Forbes Elementary School in Penn Hills, offers affordable senior living with upscale amenities such as a library, fitness area, and

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An Environment Created To Inspire, Educate And Empower

Community /

Previous Next Erie Center for Arts and Technology (ECAT) Build Type: RenovationLocation: Erie, PA ECAT is a community-based education and career training nonprofit modeled after Manchester Bidwell, founded by Bill Strickland. They purchased the former four-story 80,180 SF Wayne Middle School and provided renovations to the entire building, including interior fit-outs for ECAT and anchor

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An Intimate Space For Gatherings

Community /

Previous Next Orchard Hill Chapel Build Type: Addition to existing churchLocation: Wexford, PA Orchard Hill Church sought to provide intimate gathering options with a contemporary chapel addition featuring a cross incorporated into the exterior architecture. The cross’s stem extends through the addition as a gallery wall, uniting the addition to the original building. Photography Credit: 

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Experience Creativity And Stories From The Past

Community /

Previous Next Westmoreland Museum of American Art Build Type: Renovation and additionLocation: Greensburg, PA Rick Avon served as superintendent for the LEED certified project designed by Ennead Architects. The project featured new mechanical systems, a cantilevered addition, and renovations to the existing museum. During the two-year construction period, an appreciation for the collaborative relationship between

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