Environmental Design & Construction back issues from January 2008:
Outfitting downtown providence.
Jan 01, 2008 ... An architectural mesh system from Cambridge Architectural provides the GTECH Center's three-story parking garage in Providence, R.I., with a ...
Finding the sustainability "sweet spot".
Jan 01, 2008; ... Sustainability, quite the buzzword in business today, is defined as a development that seeks to meet the needs of the present ...
Unique construction features add value to community.
Jan 01, 2008; ... Mixed-use communities have been springing up all over the country--and for good reason. One such project is Dos Lagos in Corona, Calif.; ...
Greener hotel rooms, workplaces and more.
Jan 01, 2008 ... "Made in Asia" isn't generally thought of in terms of green manufacturing, but Decca Furniture USA is breaking the mold. Its parent company will be the first contract furniture ...
All mixed up.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Thoughtfully blending residential and commercial properties equates to success for many communities and their overall sense of sustainability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All types of green mixed-use properties are going up around the country in urban locations, built on ...
AIA report: cities with green building programs have increased more than 400 percent since 2003.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C. -- Since 2003, the number of cities with green building programs has risen from 22 to 92; an increase of 418 percent. In an effort to examine the eco-friendly initiatives of U.S. cities, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) commissioned a study of communities with ...
New credentialing organization launched for green building professionals.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C. -- The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), has been established with the support of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to administer credentialing programs related to green building practices and standards. GBCI will ensure that the LEED Accredited ...
USGBC launches education provider program.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the launch of the Education Provider Program (EPP). The program will result in an extensive "course catalog" of top-tier green building educational programs, peer-reviewed and approved by USGBC, which will be available ...
Johnson controls publishes teams competition letter to 2008 presidential candidates.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Milwaukee -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announced that four students of Carnegie Mellon are the first-place winners in its open letter writing competition called Tomorrow's Energy Ambassadors, Managers and Scholars (TEAMS). The contest challenged students to demonstrate their awareness of ...
AIA cote top ten green projects.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C. -- The AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) is accepting online submissions for the 2008 COTE Top Ten ...
2007 Tekne award recipient in green category.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Savage, Minn. -- Precast concrete manufacturer, Fabcon, was named the recipient of the Green Award at the 2007 Tekne Awards. Presented by the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), in ...
Signature centre earns LEED platinum.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Golden, Colo. -- Aardex LLC announced that its Signature Centre at Denver West received LEED Platinum certification. The Signature Centre, a five-story structure, features underfloor air throughout the building with individual temperature and ventilation controls. Daylight harvesting via ...
Winners of "Designing A Sustainable and Secure World" Awards announced.(NEWSLINE)(Awards list)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Santa Monica, Calif. -- Global Green USA honored innovators for their contributions at the 8th Annual "Designing a Sustainable and Secure World Awards" at New York's Ritz-Carlton, Battery Park on Dec. 3, 2007. Created in 1994, these awards celebrate the success and courage of individuals, ...
TCP, Inc. a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Council.(NEWSLINE)(Conference news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Aurora, Ohio -- TCP, Inc. announced that it is a charter member of the newly formed U.S. Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Council. The council was announced during the two-day Mayors Climate Protection Summit in Seattle on Nov. 1-2, 2007. The Climate Protection Council is designed ...
Mixed-use building making strides against global warming.(NEWSLINE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Seattle -- Alley24, a new mixed-use building in Seattle, has reportedly reduced the office building's [CO.sub.2] emissions within a few percentage points of the 50 percent target (results are based on current energy use information from the ENERGY STAR Program) in little more than one year ...
NorthWest Crossing buildings win National Award.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bend, Ore. -- NorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend's west side, announced that the two newest buildings in its neighborhood center have won the Grand Award for Green Building in the 2008 ...
New + Notable.
Jan 01, 2008 ... LIGHTWEIGHT RECYCLED GLASS AGGREGATE OR FILLER 1 Barrie, Ont. -- Poraver is a lightweight aggregate or filler made from colored recycled glass. Only those extremely fine glass fractions that are no longer suitable for the glass industry to reproduce into glass and bottles are ...
Movin' on up: challenges and opportunities of vertical, infill, mixed-use development.
Jan 01, 2008; ... The reduced transportation and infrastructure needs of infill development make it environmentally preferable from the outset. Add a mix of uses to an infill development, and the impacts are further diminished. Take the final step of integrating multiple uses vertically on a tight site in a ...
Raw interiors: sustainable design practices honor and re-invigorate an underutilized area of San Antonio.(CASE STUDY)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Located in an underutilized part of downtown San Antonio as part of The SoFlo Office Studios, the new one-story OCO Architects Office Studio is linked to the offices of Alamo Architects by landscaped courtyards. When the design phase for the interior part of the office space began, the ...
Forbo: creating better environments.(spotlight)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Certified Suntainable Product Summsry[C] for Forbo Linoleun & Bulletin Board--SMART[C] Platinum Certified [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FORBO SUSTAINABILITY MISSION STATEMENT Our core value for decades has been a commitment to protecting the environment and ...
Hohmann & Barnard: masonry and sustainable design/LEED.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The U.S. Green Building Council defines "sustainable design" as the practices of design and construction that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in six broad categories: 1. Sustainable Site Planning By ...
Lutron: lighting control case study: New York Times headquarters, New York.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Efficiency and Quality with Zero Compromises Lighting is a vital component of any construction project. It reveals volume, area, ideas of scale, and it allows a building's occupants to interact with their environment. As such, it affects workers' comfort levels and, in turn, ...
Nucor: Vulcraft contributes to LEED certification for office warehouse building.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Boldt Construction didn't set out to make an environmental statement, at first. The Appleton, Wis.-based construction services firm was moving some operations from leased space and chose centrally located Oklahoma City for its Southern headquarters building. [ILLUSTRATION ...
American Polysteel: building a better world for over 30 years.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Energy Efficiency * ENERGY STAR * Green Building Sustainable * Cradle to Cradle However you define environmentally responsible building performance, American PolySteel has been delivering the most elegant solution available for superior residential and commercial building ...
Archwood chemicals: green and greener: a selection guide to treated wood products.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... If you're selling, specifying, or using wood, you're making a green choice. If that wood is treated, it's greener still. And, if your treated wood is a product listed below, you are connected with elite green choices in wood building products. From an environmental perspective, ...
Constellation energy: delivering innovative energy solutions.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Today's volatile and unpredictable global energy marketplace, coupled with growing demand to curb greenhouse gas emissions, have converged to make energy a dominant issue in boardrooms nationwide. The path forward requires consideration of innovative energy solutions and ...
Dinoflex: innovative solutions for future generations.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Today's children are spending more and more time inside commercial and educational facilities. Too often these buildings are old and contain environments with poor indoor air quality and noise. Today, with careful planning and forethought, architects and designers incorporate materials ...
Duro-Last roofing, Inc.: defining rooftop sustainability.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... In the commercial roofing industry, reflectivity has been the dominant discussion point for several years, and the Duro-Last Cool Zone[R] roofing system has set the standard for single-ply roof reflectivity and the resulting energy savings. Now the term "sustainability" is receiving a lot ...
Fabcon: saving time, money, energy and the planet one panel at a time.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... As lawmakers continue to pass legislation requiring more environmentally-friendly buildings, and owners become more interested in the benefits and cost savings that energy efficient buildings deliver, the era of "green" construction will continue to boom. Precast concrete wall systems make ...
Flexco: rubber flooring.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... When it comes to performance and selection, FLEXCO rubber flooring is leading the way. Naturally resistant to mold and mildew, FLEXCO rubber floors are designed for durability, versatility and slip resistance, plus they're very quiet and comfortable underfoot. Choose from textured, smooth, ...
Fritztile: environmentally friendly flooring solutions.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... When Fritz Industries, Inc. began manufacturing Fritztile in 1961, words and phrases like "sustainability," "water efficiency" and "LEED Green Build Rating System" were not in vogue in the scheme of building design and construction. But Fritztile qualified in these categories then and ...
GAF-Elk: VersaShield Moisture Suppression System continues to turn heads.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... "How could something so simple work so well?" says Susan Bailey, sales director for VersaShield Underlayment. "This is a question we hear all of the time from architects, building owners and installers when they first see our product in action." Well, it's in the engineering. ...
Headwaters Resources: on the frontier of greener building materials.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... When Lewis and Clark began their historic voyage of discovery, surveying the natural resources of North America was high on the list of priorities. In North Dakota--where they camped during the winter of 1804-05-they found abundant lignite coal that today supplies energy to a wide swath of ...
Holcim: Holcim and sustainable development.(spotlight)(Company overview)
Jan 01, 2008 ... As an integral part of the Holcim Group, a global leader in the cement and construction materials industry, Holcim (US) Inc. is fully committed to sustainable development. For us, protecting the environment is personal. We want our families, friends and neighbors to live in a safe, clean ...
Hunter Panels: Energy Smart Polyiso insulation--the cornerstone of green buildings.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... We call our product the "cornerstone of green buildings" because we believe that the energy saving properties and environmentally sustainable elements of thermal building and roofing insulation have been somewhat overlooked during the years of inexpensive oil. Happily, the green building ...
InterfaceFLOR: Yin-Yang Collection.(spotlight)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... A lacquer-smooth meld of traditional Asian and Indian iconography and modern, minimalist Zen interiors, the Yin-Yang Collection is the perfect combination of sophisticated beauty and sensory comfort for an upscale environment. Just like the ancient concept, the collection's 16 patterns are ...
Kawneer: case study; The Medical Center of the rockies.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bringing a "Green" Hospital to Life in Colorado As the subject of "green building" continues to take center stage, the case for more green hospitals gains strength. On average, healthcare facilities consume nearly twice the annual energy of an average commercial office building ....
Knight-Celotex: hear the SoundStop difference.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... SOUNDSTOP TACKABLE WALL PANELS Knight-Celotex introduces SoundStop Tackable Wall Panels to its successful SoundStop family of high-performing, affordable products. The panels help eliminate distractions with superior sound deadening (STC rating of 53 or higher), create usable ...
Knight-Flooring: quartz flooring.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Knight Industries Premium Flooring remains dedicated to quality, durability and maintaining the environment. As the only United States manufacturer of quartz flooring, we take pride in producing natural resilient tile that offers long life, low maintenance, versatility and true design ...
FGS/PermaShine: polished concrete floorng system adds beauty, energy efficiency and safety to leed projects.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The FGS/PermaShine Polished Concrete Floor System makes it easy to go "green" and enhance your project's LEED potential. The FGS/PermaShine finish eliminates the need for carpeting, vinyl or other conventional floor coverings, and the sustainability of the finish can be measured ...
Nora: nora rubber flooring alleviates cleaning pains.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Philadelphia's Methodist Hospital recently decided to increase its patient offerings by expanding its operating suite to include four new operating rooms and space for a six-bed pre-operation area, a 16-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)/recovery area and staff support areas. In recent ...
Northeast Sustainable Energy Assocation: join us at building energy 2008 this March in Boston.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008; ... In a world where the paramount design problem has evolved toward climate change and global warming, the practice of architecture and construction has transformed dramatically. This context has elevated the need for owners, architects and contractors to collaborate in the pursuit of cost ...
Panel Source: LEED compliant forest products at your fingertips.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Since its creation in 1997, Panel Source International has focused exclusively on the manufacturing and distribution of forest products with key environmental features suitable for use in the LEED rating system, and is, today, the largest supplier of "green" forest products to the rapidly ...
Stevens Roofing Systems: a complete line of Roofing System solutions.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... No one knows more about hot-air weldable, single-ply roofing membranes than Stevens Roofing Systems. We are unique in the industry for our breadth of product, depth of technical expertise, and history of innovation. Stevens has been the first name in commercial and industrial roofing since ...
Sustainable Forestry Initiative: building green with SFI-certified wood products.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Life cycle research shows wood is an excellent environmental choice for any construction or renovation project--as long as it is from a well-managed forest. But how can you be sure you are specifying products that have been logged legally from well-managed forests when wood is traded to ...
Tile of Spain: the newest thing in green building is an ancient material.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... From solar-powered hot water heaters to "hardwood" floors made from fast-renewing sources, contractors and facility managers are driving the green building movement. While many modern solutions to decades-old environmental concerns rely on leading-edge technology, green-minded ...
USGBC: USGBC wrap-up 2007.(spotlight)
Jan 01, 2008 ... This year has been marked by many significant milestones for the green building movement. Heightened awareness of climate change and global warming has invigorated the movement, and more and more people are learning about the impact the built environment has on our natural environment. ...
Wallcoverings.(PRODUCT PROFILE)
Jan 01, 2008; ... The wallcoverings industry is monitored by various government agencies, including OSHA and Congress, to ensure that the product's manufacture, installment and use are safe for the environment. According to the Wallcoverings Association, to comply with environmental regulations and consumer ...
This is a call.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Congratulations green building community, you've really done it this time. The word is out: green is the way to go. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] And now homeowners want to go green. Recent studies have indicated that awareness was the biggest reason, aside from ...
Going green at the beach: a beachfront home employs geothermal heat, solar power and a sustainable landscape after getting a makeover.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Anna and Dave Porter were like so many others inspired by the green movement, making efforts but falling short of their ideal personal values to help end global warming and its deleterious effects. For years, Dave, a senior executive with Countrywide Home Loans, has spoken on sustainable ...
Integrating energy efficiency: aspects to consider with new builds and remodeling projects.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Consumer demand for homes that incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency has surged in the last four years, driven by rapidly rising electric rates and the increased availability of federal, state and local rebates and incentives. What's more, consumers understand that ...
Truly inviting high-performance architecture: a comfortable Boulder, Colo., home does more with less.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Rob Pyatt's transformation and expansion of a modest 1940s home is living proof that modern high-performance buildings using sustainable materials can be warm, inviting and engaging. Beginning with a small house, a constrained budget and limited space for expansion, Pyatt created a home ...
Precision-engineered reclaimed/renewable wood floor made in America.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Micanopy, Fla. -- Goodwin Heart Pine Company, specialists in reclaimed and renewal wood floors, now offers precision-engineered wood flooring manufactured at its solid wood plant in Florida. The engineered floor features a 3/16-inch wear layer, a sawn face ...
New line of re-engineered and compressed wood products.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Boulder, Colo. -- Sustainable Flooring, Inc.'s Strandwoven wood is available in thee main options: Aspen, MSB, and Timber. All products are made with either post-industrial dustrial content, or rapidly renewable raw ...
Paneling, wainscoting added to green product line.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... San Diego -- Cali Bamboo has added paneling and wainscoting to its line of environmentally friendly bamboo products. Also new from Cali Bamboo are marbled flooring and plywood and all-natural bamboo candles. Cali Bamboo ...
Group committed to manufacturing sustainable products.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Forest, Va. -- Gammapar and PermaGrain, companies of the Nydree Group, produce environmentally responsible commercial hardwood flooring. In addition to offering certified products through its Forestry Stewardship Council membership, its Jefferson, COR, Exotics, Timeless and GenuWood lines ...
Vintage-style distressed bamboo floor.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hyattsville, Md. -- Ambient Bamboo introduced a vintage-style distressed floor that is beautiful, stronger than oak and earth-friendly. This distressed bamboo floor is perfect for high-traffic environments, active families and ...
Nostalgic Heart Pine.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Linthicum, Md. -- Barrelhouse Heart Pine from JG Architectural Supply is an environmentally friendly antique hardwood flooring product produced using the recycled rafters from a whiskey barrelhouse, the company reports. Every order of ...
Plyboosquared flooring.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... San Francisco -- Made from select bamboo strips, PlybooSquared from Smith & Fong Plyboo has a unique mosaic surface of PlybooSquared rings, the company reports. It's available in ...
Bamboo flooring constructed with urea-formaldehydefree adhesive.(RENEWABLE (CORK, WOOD) AND BIO-BASED FLOORING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... San Rafael, Calif. -- EcoTimber Solid Bamboo is now manufactured with a urea-formaldehydefree adhesive. EcoTimber Solid Bamboo is manufactured in six-foot ...
Study shows concrete reduces heat island effect.(CONCRETE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Skokie, Ill. -- Research, commissioned by PCA and conducted by the construction research organization CTLGroup, evaluated the reflective properties of concrete. The study shows the solar reflectance of ...
Environmentally friendly CMU.(CONCRETE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Atlanta -- Oldcastle Architectural Inc. introduced its newest environmentally friendly product, Quik-Brik with V-Brik Technology. This single-wythe structural concrete masonry unit was designed to ...
Cradle to Cradle water-based admixture.(CONCRETE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Carlstadt, N.J. -- HyCrete Technologies' water-based admixture is added to regular concrete and acts as waterproofing and corrosion protection--sealing the capillaries and making it completely waterproof, the company reports. Because the admixture ...
Environmentally friendly architectural products binder.(CONCRETE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Charlotte, N.C. -- ProSpec, Bonsal American, Inc.'s brand of commercial construction products, has released an electronic version of its architectural products binder. The CD contains product catalogs, technical data sheets and Material Safety Data ...
Pre-extended, packaged rapid repair concrete.(CONCRETE)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Baltimore -- Designed for horizontal applications for structural repair of roads and bridges, CeraTech's D.O.T.Line has 20 minutes of working time and will reach compressive strengths of more than 2,500 psi within two hours from the ...