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UC Davis Attains LEED Platinum for Teaching Winery
The University of California Davis was awarded LEED Platinum sustainable design certification for its $20 million winery, brewery, and food-processing facility in December of 2010. Located within the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, the 34,000-sf complex provides teaching and research space for the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Viticulture and Enology. Sustainable design elements include advanced rainwater harvesting and carbon dioxide capture systems for wine fermentations.
ContraFect Plans Yonkers R&D Headquarters
ContraFect will begin construction in early 2011 on a 15,000-sf headquarters and R&D facility in Yonkers, N.Y. The project will provide biotechnology research laboratories for the creation of advanced therapies from monoclonal antibodies and lysins. A second phase of construction could include 45,000 sf of research space and a pilot plant.
International Center for Aviation Excellence Plans R&D Complex
The International Center for Aviation Excellence is planning to create a research and development complex in Hamilton Township, N.J. The project will be developed on the former Atlantic City Race Course site. A conceptual plan for the project was created by Environetics, LWDMR Architects, and SOSH Architects. The 400,000-sf facility will include a 250-room hotel, offices, and research space.
Novartis Plans St. Petersburg Manufacturing Plant
Novartis International AG will begin construction in 2011 on a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in St. Peterburg, Russia. The project is part of a five-year, $500 million investment by Novartis in local infrastructure, healthcare initiatives, and partnerships with academia and industry.
University of Vermont Renovates School of Natural Resources
The University of Vermont is renovating the George D. Aiken Center in Burlington. Housing the School of Natural Resources, the $13 million project features an insulated building envelope, natural lighting and ventilation, a green roof, a natural wastewater treatment system, and local building materials. LEED Platinum sustainable design certification will be sought for the 40,000-sf teaching and research facility. Construction began on the project in September of 2010 with occupancy expected in early 2011.