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University of Hawaii Announces Plan to Retrofit for Energy Independence
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa revealed a $36 million master plan that entails complete energy, water and waste independence by 2050. This announcement is in line with the White House’s commitment to the Better Buildings Challenge.
According to […]
Electrical Workers’ Headquarters Receives LEED Gold
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ recently renovated headquarters has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The renovation of the headquarters was managed by Architects Hawaii, the only Hawaii-based firm that ranked in the […]
Officials Discuss Moving Ka Pua Project to Maili
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The multi-million dollar Ka Pua schools development project is now being considered for transfer to Maili, KITV reports.
The project was originally to be developed in Makaha Valley on land belonging to Jeff Stone. The landowner intended to donate 67 […]
Condominium Project to Break Ground in Waikiki
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Kaioo Drive will be home to a new condominium project, the Cove Waikiki. The project, which will break ground in March 2012, has been in the design phase for over three years.
According to Pacific Business News, the complex […]
New EIS Accelerates Redevelopment of the International Market Place
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Queen Emma Land Co. recently filed an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the International Market Place in Waikiki. The market is located on land owned by Queen Emma Land Co., the real estate branch of The […]
690 Pohukaina To Feature Hawaii’s Tallest Building
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) will file RFQs in January for the 690 Pohukaina project.
The project is comprised of two towers: The first one encompasses 300 affordable residential units, while the second tower includes 500 market […]
RPG Downsizes Masterplan for Mixed-Use Development
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Robertson Properties Group (RPG), one of the largest shopping center owners and managers in the U.S., recently downsized its master plan for a drive-in property in Aiea.
Located at the corner of Moanalua Road and Kaonohi Street, the […]
THM Partners Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
THM Partners and the state have begun a collaboration meant to increase affordable residences in Hawaii, KITV reports.
Kalakaua Avenue will be home to a 23-story affordable residential building. Of the 176 units, 90 will be affordable, ranging […]
Howard Hughes Corp. Secures $250M Loan, CB Richard Ellis Is Rebranded
by Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Howard Hughes Corp. has secured a $250 million loan that will help the company redevelop the 60-acre Ward Centers in Kakaako and refinance existing mortgage loans.
Upon completion of the redevelopment, the Ward Village Shops will be […]
Ferraro Choi Receive LEED Platinum Rating for Offices in IBM Building
By Liviu Oltean, Associate Editor
Ferraro Choi and Associates’ newly renovated offices have recently been certified with platinum under the LEED 2009 program for commercial interiors.
This is the first Hawaii-based project to have received this award. The platinum project comprises 4,951 […]