10 Biggest Growth Stories Of The Decade

2010-01-28

A2SO4 Is Proud To Be Involved In 3 Of These Projects

1. COLTS GET A NEW HOME – Lucas Oil Stadium dominates the city’s skyline and creates turmoil about operating costs. Oh, and it’s one heck of a place to watch a game of football.

2. INDIANAPOLIS GETS A NEW AIRPORT – Firat impressions can be important in creating a community image, and the $1.1 billion new terminal that opened in 2008 is a pretty good first impression.

3. POPULATION CONTINUES TO SHIFT TO THE SUBURBS – A classic case of middle-class flight spurred new subdivisions in outlying counties — and exacerbated old problems in Indy’s urban core.

4. NEW MARION COUNTY LIBRARY OPENS – For all the controversy (a $50 million cost overrun), it’s hard to argue it’s a fabulous place to check out a book or log on to a web site.

5. DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE WHITE RIVER CANAL- The museum corridor — Indiana State Museum, and NCAA Hall of Champions join Eiteljorg — gives Indy a hub of sophistication.

6. CARMEL UNDERGOES TRANSFORMATION – Hard to imagine and Indiana city that has changed more in a decade. Round-abouts, an Arts & Design District — an a performance arts center waiting in the wings.

7. GAMBLING CREEPS CLOSER TO INDIANAPOLIS – The creation of “racinos” in Anderson and Shelbyville continue debate about gambling in the state.

8. MAJOR EXPANSION OF INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART COMPLETE – And it’s free! Well, admission is, anyway. The project itself cost $74 million over three years and was completed in 2005.

9. RETAILERS DISCOVER THE ‘BURBS – Clay Terrace, Hamilton Towne Centre, Metropolis. What recession?

10. REBUILDING OF I-465 CONTINUES – The effort to help motorists get “around” Indianapolis is on-going. The current work on the west leg is expected to be complete in 2012 — five years after “Accelerate 465″ began.

Article is from The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, December 27, 2009

A2SO4 Supports New Indiana Energy Code

A2SO4 project manager Mark Darrall, AIA, LEED AP, testified to the Indiana Fire and Building Safety Code Commission in support of Indiana’s adoption of a key energy conservation standard. The standard, ASHRAE 90.1-2007 defines how buildings are to be designed to be energy efficient. Darrall also represented AIA Indiana in supporting amendments that would facilitate the State’s enforcement of the new code.

“Adopting the Standard would propel Indiana to the lead pack of states in the currency of its energy codes,” Darrall said. “This will send a clear signal to the market that Indiana is serious about being a player in the green economy.”

Read more about A2SO4’s green design ethic here.