The goal is to advance sustainable design expertise and innovation in commercial building projects throughout the United States.

Source: "People and Firms," Revitalization E-Digest, September 11, 2006.

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As a result of the new alliance, Environmental Design Consultant Andrew Corney has relocated from Sydney to San Francisco to work with HOK's architectural design practice. Corney has served as the principal environmental design consultant on a range of high-profile projects, including playing a key role in the development of an Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) rating scheme for the $6.6 billion (AUD) Melbourne Docklands Precinct.

HOK is currently collaborating with Advanced Environmental on the conversion of heritage-listed aircraft hangars in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) Pacific Region Center.

"The collaboration between Andrew and our San Francisco architecture practice will strengthen and broaden the expertise we can deliver to our clients, particularly in the area of innovative passive design strategies," says HOK Sustainable Design Principal Sandy Mendler.

"Advanced Environmental is honoured to have the opportunity to work with HOK, one of the world's leading design firms and a clear leader in sustainable design," said Advanced Environmental Group Director and Lincolne Scott Joint Managing Director Ché Wall.

Source: "HOK Forms Alliance with Australian Firm to Advance Sustainable Design Innovation, GreenBiz.com, September 7, 2006. Read the story.

The announcement was also featured in GreenerBuildings News and OfficeInsight.