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The East Seattle Partners Office Building is a 15,000-square-foot, two-story building located on a small 6,500-square-foot corner lot in Mercer Island, Washington. The facility houses a local family foundation and investment company.
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Exterior view of the newly renovated, historic Old Dallas High School building.
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The hospital sits next to the San Joaquin Marsh Reserve, which is a wetland that hosts over 200 bird species along the Pacific Highway in California.
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Plumb Hall is where Emporia State University students go to handle financial aid and accounts; it also houses the university’s graduate school and an auditorium. Energy conservation measures implemented here include LED lighting, new Trane controls, window film installation, and improvements to the building envelope.
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Resiliency & Sustainability

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As of Sept. 1, 2025, all projects seeking Phius certification must certify under the Phius 2024 standard. Here’s what you need to know about the requirements.
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