BELLEVUE, WA-Bellevue Community College's newest classroom is being billed as one of the most environmentally-friendly structures in the region. The $20-million, 68,000-sf structure features waterless urinals, a geothermal heating and cooling system and other green innovations expected to save money over the life of the building.

CUPERTINO, CA-Despite the news, the R&D-focused real estate investment trust's share price is down along with most other companies in the first day of trading since the terrorist attack

BOSTON-Local hotel and convention center officials here fear that the recent terrorist attacks could have long-term implications for their industries. Hospitality industry's reliance on the faltering airline industry is another source of concern.

AUSTIN-San Antonio's Leddy/Nueces-Hill Hospitality has acquired a building site in the midst of three class A buildings, totaling 360,000 sf, in the 28-acre Braker Pointe. An early 2002 groundbreaking is being eyed for a 230-room Hilton Suites.