Environmental Design & Construction back issues from August 2007:
The best of both worlds.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
Aug 01, 2007; ... This month is bitter-sweet because I've just returned to work from a 10-week maternity leave ... But, I am fortunate enough to have two jobs that I love: motherhood and this one (editor of ED+C). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] My children are wonderful, and being a mom is the ...
USGBC developing Indoor Air Quality design.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), along with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), the U.S. Environmental Protection ...
ARB sets strict limits on formal-dehyde emissions from composite wood products.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Sacramento, Calif. -- The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has adopted regulations that require manufacturers of composite woods products, such as hardwood ply-wood, particleboard and fiberboard, to reduce formaldehyde emissions to protect public health. The regulations require all ...
H2E honors Cambridge Health Alliance, HDR for environmental sustainability efforts.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Cambridge, Mass./Omaha, Neb. -- Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) announced it has received the 2007 Partner Recognition Award presented by Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E). CHA, including all of its hospital campuses in Cambridge, Mass., Somerville, Mass., and Everett, Mass., was ...
Architecture 2030 urges Mayors: no dirty coal.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Santa Fe, N.M. -- At the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 75th Annual Meeting held in Los Angeles, June 22 to June 26, 2007, Edward Mazria of Architecture 2030 called on the mayors to "protect their efforts" addressing the causes of global warming. Immediately following Mazria's ...
USGBC announces alignment, harmonization of LEED rating system; LEED energy performance requirements to increase by 14 percent.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council has announced the next steps in the LEED Green Building Rating System, which will make the system more flexible and adaptive. Four key initiatives have emerged for this initiative. The first is the harmonization and alignment of LEED ...
FSC announces call for submissions.(NEWSLINE)(Forest Stewardship Council)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) has announced a call for submissions for the third annual Designing & Building with FSC Award, which recognizes building projects that have furthered responsible forest management through their purchase of FSC-certified wood ...
Green dry polished concrete certification program announced by VIC International.(NEWSLINE)(VIC International Corp.)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Las Vegas -- The first concrete polishing green certification program in the industry was announced at the World of Concrete 2007 by VIC International. Known as the VIC International ...
Dwyer cabinetry receives Greenguard certification.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Wood Dale, Ill. -- Dwyer Products Corp. announced that its line of custom steel and thermofoil cabinetry has been designated GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental ...
BE&K Building Group receives contract for Burnham research facility.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Orlando, Fla. -- Lake Nona Property Holdings, LLC announced that BE&K Building Group has been awarded a $55 million contract for the preconstruction and construction services for the 175,000-square-foot east coast research facility for the Burnham Institute for Medical Research at Lake ...
Greenguard signs deal to certify $700 million luxury condo development.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Atlanta -- GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has announced an agreement with Turquoise Properties Gulf, Inc. to apply its moisture certification program to two luxury condominium towers under construction in Orange Beach, Ala. This first tower--Turquoise Place I--is more than 50 ...
Siemens helps health center win award for excellence in energy.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Buffalo Grove, Ill. -- For the last 13 years, the State of Ohio's Office of Energy Efficiency has honored individuals, individuals, businesses and organizations that implement innovative approaches to promote efficiency and save energy. Most recently, Humility of Mary Health Partners, St ....
USGBC hits 10,000 member mark.(NEWSLINE)(U.S. Green Building Council)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has welcomed its 10,000th member company. "This achievement is a significant milestone in the growth and development of the green building movement because it demonstrates a ...
Materials matter invites builders, contractors and supply retailers to share goodwill.(NEWSLINE)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Corona, Calif. -- Materials Matter, a nonprofit organization, enables builders and supply retailers to: first, donate excess building products to benefit other nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in the community; second, support environmental conservation efforts by ...
Erratum.(Correction notice)
Aug 01, 2007 ... In ED+C's 2007 LEED Guide feature, "Where Are All the LEED Projects?," author Jerry Yudelson's words on page s18 should have read: Without close attention to the numbers, any company will tell you, real change is impossible to ...
Rush University Medical Center.(HEATHCARE PROJECTS TARGET LEED)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Chicago -- Perkins+Will announced the LEED registration of the new hospital building project at Rush University Medical Center, one of the first medical facilities in Chicago to seek this designation ....
La Maestra Community Health Center.(HEATHCARE PROJECTS TARGET LEED)(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2007 ... San Diego -- The new 3-story, 34,660-square-foot La Maestra Community Health Center, located in the City Heights area of San Diego, is seeking USGBC LEED-Gold certification and features state-of-theart energy efficient and environmentally responsible ...
New + notable.
Aug 01, 2007 ... REDESIGNED TEST VENTILATION AND IAQ PRODUCTS 1 Shoreview, Minn. -- TSI Incorporated's redesigned line of anemometers and indoor air quality (IAQ) instruments are lightweight, compact units capable of making quick, accurate, real-time measurements of key IAQ parameters. The ...
Questioning PVC: USGBC's TSAC addresses materials' environmental and health impact within LEED framework.(STUDIO)
Aug 01, 2007; ... Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used in many applications in buildings and homes, including water pipes, electrical wire and gutters, wall coverings and window blinds: it is ubiquitous in the built environment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HISTORY In 2002, U.S ....
Comprehensive cure: the nation's first LEED Gold Hospital brings health and vitality to patients and the community.
Aug 01, 2007; ... Full-service hospitals are in a class by themselves. Offering 24/7 inpatient care, emergency facilities and surgical suites, these primary acute care facilities bring distinctly different challenges to sustainable design than outpatient clinics. Their continuous operation requires ...
Leeding the charge in hospital design: Medical Center of the Rockies strives for LEED Gold hospital of the future.
Aug 01, 2007; ... Loveland, Colo., is an outdoorsman's paradise. Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, it offers miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as pristine streams where fishermen seek contentment with a rod and reel. Scattered throughout the community is a renowned outdoor ...
You don't have to hold your breath: the future of indoor air quality.(STUDIO)
Aug 01, 2007; ... Unless you work as a park ranger or a raft guide, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency you probably spend close to 90 percent of your time at home, work, or school--breathing indoor air. This fact has largely driven the development and inclusion of indoor air quality ...
High-Performance building and human health: a look at the initiatives and practices at Kaiser Permanente healthcare facilities.(STUDIO)
Aug 01, 2007; ... Green building, sustainable construction, and operations goals might seem antithetical goals for a major non-profit, integrated healthcare delivery system. But at Kaiser Permanente, we recognize the direct link between environmental health and human health and safety. As a healthcare ...
Energy evolution: Green Globes guides the transition from energy to [CO.sub.2]-based modeling.(STUDIO)
Aug 01, 2007; ... With the launch of Architecture 2030 and other similar initiatives, the building sector has been tasked with achieving carbon neutral buildings--a tremendous challenge made more difficult by the fact that no proven tools currently exist to track the progress of carbon reduction. ...
Contributions to leed: Rudolph and Sletten brings green interiors to its own corporate headquarters.
Aug 01, 2007; ... With more than 100 LEED Accredited Professionals in-house, Rudolph and Sletten, Inc. General Contractors has always been an innovator in green building practices, and has built a number of LEED certified or green projects throughout California. When our growth required moving our corporate ...
SCS-certified, leed-qualified specialty drywall primer.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Safecoat New Wallboard Primecoat HPV is a premium-quality, fast-curing, flat-finish primer specifically created to provide a superior first coat over new gypsum wallboard and textured sheetrock. It equalizes the absorption rate of topcoat paints so they cover more evenly, solving those ...
Innovation in thermal isolation.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... EFCO Corporation's E-Strut thermal framing solution integrates glass-reinforced polyamide's energy efficiency, structural integrity, condensation resistance, and enhanced acoustics into an aluminum framing product that delivers long-term efficiencies to the building owner and unique design ...
Linoleum floor covering made from all natural, renewable raw materials.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Forbo announces the introduction of the new Marmoleum[R] collection. This collection represents a major advance in Forbo's strategy to lead the market with innovative, natural and durable floor coverings for any possible environment. Marmoleum is a linoleum floor covering, made from all ...
Full service distributor of renewable energy solutions.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... With in-house design & tech support, training, and the best products available, DC Power Systems is your renewable energy partner. If you haven't already, join our international network of qualified dealers and installers. If you're ...
The new industry standard in hand drying.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The XLERATOR[R] hand dryer completely dries hands in 10-15 seconds and uses 80% less energy than conventional hand dryers. The XLERATOR is the first hand dryer to achieve GreenSpec[R] approval and helps qualify for LEED[R] credits by the USGBC. Installing the XLERATOR ...
Post-consumer glass tile.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Fritz Industries announces the introduction of a major technological advance in environmentally friendly flooring, FritzGlass Tile consists of 60 percent recycled post-consumer glass aggregates. Flexible 12" x 12" x 3/16-inch FritzGlass Tile installs as easily and quickly as VCT, and is ...
Energy-efficient structures.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. has incorporated advanced technology with old world crafts-manship. The firm is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient structures that are elegant and distinctive. Hugh was one of a handful of woodworkers responsible for the timber ...
Metro[R]brick architectural thin brick.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... METRO[R]BRICK is a brick veneer that can be used for both cast concrete and surfaced applied applications. Benefits include: 80 percent less raw materials used than with traditional full bed brick, no additional or special foundation is required, increased energy efficiency can be achieved ...
Greenguard-certified flooring products.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... nora[R] products, like nora-plan[R] environcare[TM], are extremely dirt and stain resistant resulting in lower maintenance costs. In addition to being easy to maintain, nora floor coverings promote good Indoor Air Quality since they emit very low levels of volatile organic chemicals. These ...
Lutron quantum[TM] solution.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... The Lutron Quantum[TM] Solution is a whole-building light and energy management system that combines Lutron EcoSystem[TM] digital electric lighting controls with Sivoia QED[TM] digital shading systems. Quantum manages electric light and daylighting for a building from one place. As a ...
Long lasting natural floor tile.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Metropolitan Ceramics manufactures unglazed ceramic quarry tile for indoors and outdoors. Natural Metropolitan quarry tile has one of the longest lifecycles of any flooring product, making it both attractive and durable. Once installed, Metropolitan Ceramics quarry tile produces no off ...
Building has evolved.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... NUDURA[R] Corporation is an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) manufacturer providing the most extensive line of ICFs available. NUDURA can successfully be used in commercial and residential applications, and provides benefits unlike any other building product: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Purekor[R] platinum grade MDF 100% FSC certified, UREA formaldehyde free, 100% recycled content.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Purekor[R] Platinum Grade MDF is the world's only composite panel that is 100% FSC Certified and Urea Formaldehyde free. Platinum Grade MDF also contains 100% pre-consumer recycled content. It is highly moisture resistant, and is also ...
Meeting your environmental goals.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Good environmental practices mean good business. At Siemens Building Technologies, our Energy & Environmental Solutions experts help you achieve green energy goals while supporting your overall business objectives. Whether reducing energy consumption, using more renewable resources, or ...
Duration home[TM].(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Duration Home,[TM] the coating that leads the industry in interior coating technology, is now available in vivid accent colors in satin and semi-gloss sheens. Duration Home provides washability and burnish and stain resistance in bold hues. Duration Home carries Sherwin-Williams ...
High-performance green CMU.(INFORMATION showcase)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Exceptional high-performance Green buildings begin with Trenwyth premium architectural concrete masonry units. Whether you prefer classic ground face, the beauty of ceramic tile or the timeless look of terrazzo to complement your design, Trenwyth offers a full-line of inspiring ...
Carpet crafted with high-recycled content nylon.(CARPETING)
Aug 01, 2007 ... City of Industry, Calif. -- Bentley Prince Street's Saturnia Collection, to be launched in August 2007, is crafted with a minimum of 50 percent or greater high-recycled content nylon. Offered in 16 tufted tip sheared patterns available in broadloom and tile, piece-dyed in 12 colorways, the ...
Contemporary carpeting collection can be recycled.(CARPETING)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Chicago -- CRI Green Label Plus certified, Bigelow Commercial's 24/7 mostly modular collection is manufactured with The Mohawk Group's 100 percent ColorStrand solution-dyed, fully recyclable Type 6 nylon. Modular styles are backed with Mohawk's PVC-free Encycle backing ...
Commercial textures inspired by handmade rope.(CARPETING)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Adairsville, Ga. -- Inspired by the twists and textures of handmade rope and suited for commercial applications, Cambridge Commercial Carpets' Cordage is available in broadloom and modular tile. Cord-age is made of 1/10 gauge, 100 percent Avalar SDX premium branded solution-dyed nylon with ...
Carpet products receive cradle to cradle certification.(CARPETING)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Dalton, Ga. -- Three products pioneered by Shaw Industries have been recognized with Cradle to Cradle Certification: Shaw EcoWorx tile, EcoWorx Performance Broad-loom and Eco Solution Q premium branded nylon have received Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification from MBDC (McDonough Braungart ...
Hybrid airfoil technology redirects airflow.(VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FANS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Lexington, Ky. -- The Big Ass Fan Company's PowerfoilPlus is the latest addition to its family of expertly designed and crafted High-Volume/Low-Speed (HVLS) ceiling fans. According to the company, the PowerfoilPlus uses hybrid airfoil technology (patent pending) that redirects airflow away ...
Modules for Vertical and horizontal airflow systems.(VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FANS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Doraville, Ga. -- Purafil, Inc., a manufacturer of air filtration systems for the removal of odors and gaseous pollutants, has released the 2nd Generation MediaPAK Disposable Plastic Module, which can be utilized in both ...
Heat Recovery Ventilator provides heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation.(VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND FANS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... London, Ontario -- Designed to provide heating, cooling and fresh air ventilation in one package, Nutech Brands Inc.'s Lifebreath Ventmax Integrated Vertical Stack (IVS) with Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) eliminates the need for high rise condo, apartment and hotel residents to be ...
Low-maintenance composite decking is recycled and recyclable.(DECKING, LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Biddeford, Maine -- Correct Building Products' full line of CorrectDeck and CorrectDeck CX with Microban decking materials and accessories are PVC-free, recycled and recyclable. According to the company, CorrectDeck composite decking is made from 80 percent recycled ingredients such as ...
Outdoor site furnishings incorporate recycled content.(DECKING, LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Kalamazoo, Mich. -- Landscape Forms manufactures an array of site furniture including: outdoor park benches, litter receptacles, trash containers, cafe tables, stacking chairs, umbrellas, sun shades, ash urns, recycling receptacles, solar lighted bollards, bus stops, planters, landscape ...
Engineered polymer alternative decking, fencing, railing emulates wood.(DECKING, LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Mississauga, Ontario -- Eon Outdoor Living is a full line of alternative decking, fencing, and railing, as well as spa cladding and accessories, which capture the look and feel of natural wood. According to the company, Eon is a highly engineered polymer manufactured from 100 percent ...
Architectural outdoor fixtures.(DECKING, LANDSCAPING AND OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS)
Aug 01, 2007 ... La Mirada, Calif. -- Architectural Area Lighting (AAL), a provider of architectural outdoor fixtures for the commercial, municipal and institutional building markets, design and manufacture a range of decorative outdoor luminaries in both contemporary and traditional styles. According to ...
Why challenges of Indoor air in hospitals are different.
Aug 01, 2007; ... As children, we are often reminded that we are "unique" either to dissuade us from jealousy or simply to help us develop self-esteem. Similarly, building professionals committed to sustainable design see uniqueness amongst diverse building types. Perhaps more than any other building type, ...
It takes a vision: case study: combined environmental values contribute to first LEED certified healthcare facility.(GREENGUARD - IAQ)(Case study)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Administrators and facility managers of most healthcare facilities agree: Going green is the right thing to do. Some facilities see it as a natural extension of their mission. The Boulder Community Hospital system, located in Boulder, Colo., saw it as an opportunity to create the first ...
Surfacing in the healthcare environment.
Aug 01, 2007; ... The fight to control infections in healthcare facilities is no longer just a facility issue. Today, infection control is a design issue that spans across all industries associated with healthcare--confronted not only by the architects and designers who specify products, but also the ...
Case study: rubber cures hospital's flooring ills.
Aug 01, 2007; ... Healthcare flooring has come a long way. Today, facility owners and managers realize that there are many important factors to consider, when it comes to selecting a floor covering. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Geisinger Health System delivers quality health care to more ...
High traffic areas need an abuse-resistant drywall.(GREENGUARD - IAQ)
Aug 01, 2007 ... Now, DensArmor Plus[R] Abuse Guard[R] is the ideal drywall for high-traffic areas. That's because, in addition to offering true paperless moisture and mold resistance, its glass-mat facings are engineered to shrug off abuse. And, it can be used in any ...