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Zeck Butler Project Featured in Sustainable Housing Article

Riverwalk Point II is featured in an article titled "A New Challenge: Green Yet Affordable Housing" in the March 8, 2007 issue of the Daily Journal of Commerce. Riverwalk Point II is a sustainable, 51-unit, affordable housing project for Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs. (3.07)

 

Rod Butler Appointed to Spokane Design Review Committee

Rod Butler has been appointed by Mayor Dennis Hession to serve a two-year term on the City of Spokane Design Review Committee. (8.06)

 

Zeck Butler Architects Sponsor Housing Washington 2006 Conference

Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. is a Silver Sponsor for Housing Washington 2006, the 13th Annual Affordable Housing Conference. It will be held at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington on September 11th and 12th, 2006.

This is the fourth year in a row that Zeck Butler will be a sponsor of the event, as well as an exhibitor. Last year's conference was held in Spokane, Washington.

Come see us at our booth. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity for a collaborative forum with your housing colleagues! (8.06)

 

Rod Butler serves as member of "Green Team"

Rod Butler Rod Butler has recently served as a member of the State of Washington’s Community Trade & Economic Development “Green Team,” selecting the green standard for state-funded housing in Washington. (5.06)

"Green Team" Recommendations (pdf)

 

Bill Froemke to serve as President-elect for Spokane Chapter of AIA

The Spokane Chapter of the American Institute of Architects has elected Bill Froemke to serve as President-Elect for 2006. He will begin his term as Chapter President in 2007. Bill has been active with AIA Spokane since 1991, currently serving a second term on the Board of Directors. 2007 will see the local chapter hosting the AIA Northwest & Pacific Regional Conference in Spokane. That year will also mark the 150th Anniversary of the American Institute of Architects with celebrations and community projects planned throughout the United States. (1.06)

 

Rod Butler Elected to Cascadia Board of Directors

Rod Butler has been elected to join the Cascadia Green Building Council Board of Directors effective immediately. Cascadia's mission is to promote the design, construction and operation of buildings in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and learn. (12.05)

 

Sheila Gates Receives LEED™ Accreditation

Sheila Gates, an intern with Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. has been certified as a LEED™ Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. Sheila is the sixth employee at Zeck Butler Architects to receive the LEED™ Accreditation. (11.05)

 

Bod Woods Receives ICC and LEED™ Accreditation

Bob Woods, a Registered Architect with Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. has been certified as a Commercial and Residential Building Inspector by the International Code Council, and as a LEED™ Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. Bob is the fifth employee at Zeck Butler Architects to receive the LEED™ Accreditation. (10.05)

 

Zeck Butler Architects Honored by Housing Finance Commission

Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. of Spokane was honored with a Friend of Housing award presented by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. The award ceremony was held Monday, Sept. 12 at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. The ceremony was a special event at Housing Washington 2005, the state’s affordable housing conference, which took place September 11-13. More than 500 people were in attendance.

Bill Zeck and Rod Butler have devoted the past 21 years to designing and overseeing the construction of affordable housing, and have completed more than 100 projects. They have worked with many partners across Washington including, the Housing Trust Fund, CTED Housing Enhancement, Washington Community Reinvestment Association and Impact Capital as well as numerous not-for-profit organizations to provide livable, efficient and affordable housing. In addition to their professional contributions, Zeck and Butler have also contributed hours of pro bono service to other organizations that aim to improve the housing arena. (9.05)

 

Rod Butler Named to High Performance Building Advisory Committee

Rod Butler, President of Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. has been named to the State of Washington High Performance Building Advisory Committee, established to provide guidance to the Dept. of General Administration in implementation of the recently enacted legislation establishing “LEED Silver” as the Sustainable Design Standard for all major State funded building projects.

Rod is a LEED Accredited Professional and is Chair of the Spokane Branch of the Cascadia Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council. (7.05)

 

Zeck Butler Architects Designing LEED™ Project in Spokane

Former Spokane attorney James Sheehan has bought the old Saranac Hotel building and a neighboring warehouse structure along West Main Avenue in downtown Spokane’s east end.

Dave Sanders, who manages the Community Building, says the old hotel structure likely will serve as an extension of the Community Building. Sheahan, who now lives in Half Moon Bay, Calif., is considering a number of potential uses, including a small movie theater and café on the ground level and possibly a youth hostel and office space on the upper floors.

The 97-year-old Saranac Hotel building, at 25 W. Main, is four stories tall and has a total of 32,000 square feet of floor space.

Zeck Butler Architects is designing the renovation with a committment towards sustainability. The project is slated to be LEED™ Certified. (10.04)

 

Bill Zeck Receives LEED™ Accreditation

Bill Zeck, a Principal at Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. has been certified as a LEED™ Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. All Principals and Associates at Zeck Butler Architects are now LEED™ Accredited. This illustrates our commitment to sustainable design principles, and is yet another step in making sustainability part of our company culture.

LEED Accredited Professionals™ are experienced building industry practitioners who have demonstrated their knowledge of green building practices and principles, and familiarity with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) requirements, resources, and processes.

Please call us or visit us to learn more about sustainable design and green building concepts. (9.04)


New Columbia Colstor Corporate Office to Open

Columbia Colstor will celebrate the opening of their new corporate office building on September 17, 2004. The facility is located at 2730 West Marine Drive in Moses Lake, Washington.

The office was designed by Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. utilizing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) rating system, established by the U.S. Green Building Council. This project strived to accomodate recycled and rapidly renewable materials and to use materials manufactured and/or harvested within the region. (9.04)

 

Zeck Butler Architects Sponsor Housing Washington 2004 Conference

Zeck Butler Architects, P.S. is a Silver Sponsor for the Housing Washington 2004 Conference. Housing Washington is the annual statewide affordable housing conference. It will be held at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington on September 20th and 21st, 2004.

This is the second year in a row that Zeck Butler will be a sponsor of the event, as well as an exhibitor. Last year's conference was held in Spokane, Washington.

Come see us at our booth. Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity for a collaborative forum with your housing colleagues! (8.04)

 

Bill Froemke Receives LEED™ Accreditation

Bill Froemke has been certified as a LEED™ Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. Zeck Butler Architects now has three LEED™ Accredited Architects. Rod Butler and Randy Vanhoff previously received their accreditation.

LEED Accredited Professionals™ are experienced building industry practitioners who have demonstrated their knowledge of green building practices and principles, and familiarity with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) requirements, resources, and processes.

Please call us or visit us to learn more about sustainable design and green building concepts. (7.04)

 

Randy Vanhoff Receives LEED™ Accreditation

Randy Vanhoff has been certified as a LEED™ Accredited Professional by the U.S. Green Building Council. Zeck Butler Architects is the only firm in eastern Washington with two LEED™ Accredited Architects. Rod Butler previously received his accreditation in 2002.

LEED Accredited Professionals™ are experienced building industry practitioners who have demonstrated their knowledge of green building practices and principles, and familiarity with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) requirements, resources, and processes.

Please call us or visit us to learn more about sustainable design and green building concepts. (11.03)

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