a:27:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:3:"624";s:6:"sticky";s:1:"n";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2009-07-12 08:36 PM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:2:{i:0;s:1:"4";i:1;s:2:"62";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"2";s:10:"new_weblog";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:29:"HOK Tops Green Design Ranking";s:9:"url_title";s:29:"hok_tops_green_design_ranking";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Update";s:11:"field_id_26";s:29:"HOK Tops Green Design Ranking";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:0:"";s:11:"field_id_44";s:85:"For the second consecutive year, HOK ranks as the greenest design firm on the planet.";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:23:"HOK, green, sustainable";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:2268:"<p>For the second consecutive year, HOK ranks as the greenest design firm on the planet. A recent survey published in the July 6 issue of <em>Engineering News-Record</em> (ENR) magazine ranked the global architectural design practice as the firm engaged in the most sustainable work.</p>
<p>The survey is based on revenue for design services generated in 2008 from projects actively seeking certification from major third-party environmental<br />standards or ratings organizations, such as the U.S. Green Building Council\'s LEED&reg; certification system. HOK generated $197.54 million, or 26 percent of total revenue, from sustainable projects in 2008.</p>
<p>In the magazine\'s individual rankings by sector, HOK ranked first in the \"Education\" sector; second in the \"Commercial Offices\" sector; second in the \"Sports, Entertainment &amp; Civic\" sector; and third in the \"Government Offices\" sector.</p>
<p>As a group, the Top 100 firms generated $2.85 billion in design revenue in 2008 from projects registered with, and actively seeking certification from,<br />third-party ratings groups. This marked a 63.9% increase over $1.74 billion in revenue from 2007 for the group.</p>
<p>Despite the economic downturn that has slowed global construction, HOK\'s green expertise and impact have continued to increase. \"While the business<br />has shifted dramatically in the past year, sustainable design continues to resonate among clients across all sectors and regions,\" says HOK Sustainable<br />Design Director Mary Ann Lazarus. \"We are continuing to broaden our expertise to help clients solve their environmental, economic and social challenges through traditional and non-traditional strategies. And through our exclusive alliance with the Biomimicry Guild, we are applying nature\'s innovations to the planning and design of buildings, communities and cities worldwide.\"</p>
<p>A pioneer in the green building movement since the erly 1990s, HOK\'s sustainable design expertise has led to 43 LEED certified projects, six<br />BREEAM rated projects and more than 100 others actively pursuing certification. The firm has played a significant role in applying sustainable design strategies to emerging geographic regions, building types and sectors.</p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"4";s:10:"category_1";s:2:"62";}