Green Business Award
Name of publication: Building Management Hawaii
Publication date: June – July 2010
In April, local architecture firm Philip K. White & Associates was one of seven Hawaii businesses recognized by the state of Hawaii for altering its practices in ways the conserve resources and protect people and the environment. Long before “green building” became a national trend, Philip K. White & Associates has been designing homes and office buildings that work in harmony with, not against, nature.
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Rooms with a View
Name of publication: Home by Design
Publication date: June – July 2010
First lines of text: When you’re lucky enough to live at the water’s edge, the wow factor comes with the territory. But what happens when your home wasn’t designed to soak up the sweeping views?
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Rooftop garden, cooler indoors
Name of publication: Honolulu Advertiser
Publication date: May 10, 2010
As cool ideas go, this one tops them all. Businesses can reduce their air conditioning cost – and in turn, their carbon footprint – by planting a garden on the roof.
Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Name of publication: Honolulu Advertiser
Publication date: December 14, 2009
The folks at the Honolulu architecture firm of Philip K. White & Associates like a design challenge, so last year when it was suggested they turn an office clean-up into Christmas decorations, no one blinked. They glued paper onto old light bulbs and with a few pipe cleaners created smiling moose and reindeer.
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Beachfront design inspired by nature
Name of publication: Honolulu Advertiser
Publication date: November 15, 2009
Long known for environmentally-conscious design of local buildings and residences, Philip K. White & Associates recently assisted with a beachfront redesign of this Kaalawai Place residence. The owners hired PKWA to create a residence that provided an easy flow of indoor-outdoor living and took advantage of natural materials, allowing them to enjoy the property’s sweeping views, natural sunlight and trade winds.
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Tropical Oasis
Name of publication: Home by Design
Publication date: June – July 2009
The beautiful Hawaiian island of Oahu, nicknamed the Gathering Place, is home to the state capital and the majority of the state’s population. It is also home to a spectacular eco-friendly, residence that dramatically captures the essence of outdoor living, making it a favorite gathering place for owners, visiting family, and guests.
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Green Design
Name of publication: BIA – Hawaii Progress
Publication date: June – August 2009
The newly renovated 40 South School Street Offices has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s leading rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings.
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Office building gets LEED certified
Name of publication: Honolulu Advertiser
Publication date: April 24, 2009
The recently renovated 40 South School Street Offices has been awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and building energy-efficient buildings.
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Living Labs for Building Green
Name of publication: Building Management Hawaii
Publication date: October – November 2008
Today “green” is the buzzword on everyone’s lips. From how we dress and drive, to how we build and live in our homes, going green has become increasingly important to our everyday lives.
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Casual elegance captured in a uniquely Island style design
Name of publication: Homescape
Publication date: October 2008
Less than a year old, this Hanapepe Loop residence is as much a study in the relaxed Hawaiian lifestyle as it is a commentary on how to live in harmony with the environment. Its “H” layout also emphasizes its conduciveness to hospitality, where homeowners and guests can relax amid trade-wind breezes perfumed with plumeria and ginger blossoms.
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