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Solar Project Receives Gold Resolution
November 2nd, 2011 by Amy
Targeting Net Zero – Energy Design Best Practices
September 28th, 2011 by Amy
Brought to you by the Redwood Empire Chapter of AIA and the City of Santa Rosa,
QKA Project Architect Diane Rappold will be a panelist at this evening’s discussion about how to achieve deep savings in building energy use during the early stages of planning and design.
State Superintendent at Aragon High School
September 26th, 2011 by Amy
State Superintendent Tom Torlakson announced the recommendations of his Schools of the Future Team at a ceremony to dedicate a 3.72-megawatt solar power system installed at QKA project; Aragon High School and the five other campuses in the San Mateo Union High School District. QKA’s work includes the design and installation of solar PVs at each of these campuses and Mark Quattrocchi was on hand to deliver a few remarks at the dedication this morning. Read the media coverage here.
Voted North Bay Business Journal’s Best Place to Work 4th Year in a Row!
August 18th, 2011 by Amy
For the fourth consecutive year, QKA has been selected as one of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work. This honor is significant because the nomination and voting are completely employee driven. As we celebrate our 25th year in business, this award is a reminder of the collaborative culture that sets QKA apart.
American Canyon High School featured in The Architect’s Newspaper
July 21st, 2011 by Amy
American Canyon High School, American Canyon, CA
“The kids may be out of the classroom for the summer, but school design is definitely in session. Lydia Lee studies how public and private schools are investing in ultra high-performance buildings that provide better learning environments and teach by example.”
Share Fair on Fifth Street
June 16th, 2011 by Amy
The ShareFair is a newly conceived community event that will focus on kids, art and sharing. The first ever ShareFair will take the form of a street fair featuring fun kids activities, artist exhibits and special areas with resources for sharing goods, services and ideas to build community. The Fair will also feature great live music, local 5th Street restaurants and a hopping beer garden.
This first ShareFair will focus on KIDS–since much of school funding for great programs has been cut, ART–which enriches our quality of life everyday but gets little acknowledgement, and SHARING–a great way to save money, meet neighbors and build a birgher furture.
QKA is proud to be a sponsor of the Kids Activity Area at this first ever ShareFair taking place on Sunday, July 10th, on 5th Street in Downtown Santa Rosa. 5th Street will be closed to traffic between “B” and “D” Streets. For more information or to get involved, go here.
American Canyon High School – A Case-Study and Tour in Sustainability, Community and Education
June 15th, 2011 by Amy
QKA’s Aaron Jobson will be leading a tour of American Canyon High School on Wednesday June 29, 2011 from 5:30-7:30pm. Here’s the info (scroll to bottom for sign-up link):
Join your local chapter of the US Green Building Council and the American Institute of Architects in celebrating the green design, engineering and community asset that is American Canyon High School.
This Napa County High School opened its doors in Fall of 2010 to welcome students and community to an ultra-sustainable and energy efficient campus. The campus achieved Gold certification in the US Green Building’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program.
The project boasts a 1MW photovoltaic station that provides about 85% of the electricity needed for the campus and a ground source heat pump that uses the earth’s temperature to help heat and cool buildings.
Did you know that the average school is 42 years old, and energy inefficiencies cost it approximately $100,000 a year? Come hear from Aaron Jobson of Santa Rosa’s Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and Costa Engineer’s Chris DelCore, plus others directly involved in this top project as they share how the building and design increased efficiencies, while creating a sense of community, supported career-driven education, and improved public access to amenities on the campus.
Creativity & The Kranok
June 15th, 2011 by Amy
Lease-Leaseback Opens New Avenues for Schools
June 6th, 2011 by Amy
Hot off the North Bay Business Journal’s presses, here’s an informative article on Lease-Leaseback delivery method and QKA project Ross School.
Extreme Makeover: Sun Cavalry to the Rescue
June 6th, 2011 by Amy
The Skin Cancer Foundation (www.SkinCancer.org), just published their national magazine. Check out the piece on QKA’s partnership with the television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition in this digital edition.