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Prentiss Builds "Green" Corporate Center
The two-building First Avenue Corporate Center is being developed by Dallas-based Prentiss Properties to include many "green" features. Each 103,000-sf building will have sun-deflecting, energy-efficient glass; an air-conditioning system that brings fresh air into the facility as carbon dioxide levels rise, as well as "flushing" the building each night with fresh air. Recycled steel will be used in construction, and carpets and wallpaper will be made from recycled materials. Construction has already begun on the first building.
Southwest Business Corp. Builds San Antonio Headquarters
Southwest Business Corp. plans to consolidate its services at a new 100,000-sf headquarters on a 3.7-acre site in North Central San Antonio. Groundbreaking for the $12- to $14-million building plus 4.5-story parking structure is planned for 2003, with occupancy anticipated in 2005. The company provides insurance and financial services.
Wolf Trap Breaks Ground on Center for Education
Vienna performing arts company Wolf Trap is planning to break ground on its new Center for Education in March. The $9 million, 53,371-sf facility will provide space for Wolf Trap Opera Company rehearsals, a special program hall, a 100-seat distance learning lecture hall, and a conference and multimedia learning center. The building will also house new offices and administrative space.
SDSU Athletic Center Nearing Completion
San Diego State University's (SDSU) Aztec Athletic Center and Hall of Fame was topped out in April by San Diego-based Nielsen Dillingham Builders. Completion of the project is anticipated by summer of 2001. Built on an existing 184,000-sf SDSU site, the $13.67 million project is being funded by donations from the owner of the San Diego Padres. The center will house administration, coaches' offices, a central utility plant, academic, support, and media relations facilities, as well as locker and weight rooms.
Stoneham Executive Center to be Developed
The Boston Regional Medical Center is slated to be redeveloped into the Stoneham Executive Center, an R&D park with office, medical and biotechnology facilities. The $50 million project proposed by the Gutierrez Co. would include modifications to the existing developed 40.7-acre site and construction of 540,000 sf of space in three new office buildings, to be completed around August of 2002.