by Shane Henson — October 10, 2011—Glumac, a leading sustainable mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering firm, is proud to have their company and work showcased in one of Ecotone Publishing’s newest books, The Ecological Engineer: Glumac.
In the book, author David R. Macaulay chronicles the work of Glumac, a preeminent leader in the “green-design” revolution. He also uncovers the elements that have made Glumac one of the most innovative engineering firms in North America.
Through detailed illustrations and insightful narrative, The Ecological Engineer: Glumac also gives special focus and in-depth examinations of selected buildings Glumac has worked on.
“We selected projects to profile in The Ecological Engineer: Glumac that detail the best current practices of sustainable engineering and that represent leading examples of green buildings that work,” says Steven Straus, President of Glumac.
Projects include:
- The Gerding Theater, Portland, Oregon: a LEED Platinum historic renovation that incorporates a district energy system, a technique that green building experts believe is essential to addressing urban energy challenges.
- Oregon State University’s Kelley Engineering Center, Corvallis, Oregon: the first LEED Gold academic engineering building in the nation and a living laboratory for students who will become tomorrow’s sustainable engineers.
- Wayne L. Morse U.S. Federal Courthouse, Eugene, Oregon: the first federal courthouse to receive LEED Gold certification.
- Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, California: The new “teaching and learning center” has a goal of achieving LEED Platinum certification. The center will include use of renewable materials and sustainable engineering technologies.
- Twelve West Building, Portland, Oregon: a 22-story office and residential building using wind and solar power that received two LEED Platinum certifications: one for commercial interiors and one for new construction.
- Oregon State University’s Kelley Engineering Center, Corvallis, Oregon: the first LEED Gold academic engineering building in the nation and a living laboratory for students who will become tomorrow’s sustainable engineers.
“The Ecological Engineer: Glumac provides an exceptional opportunity for green building professionals to learn how to take innovative ideas and apply them successfully to projects that provide long-term energy savings,” says Robert Packard, president of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, designers of Twelve West Building.
