Environmental Design & Construction back issues from May 2008:
A department store of a different color.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 01, 2008; ... America's first green department store, Corky Woods, will open early this summer near Aspen, Colo., featuring a compelling offering of all things green, from chic green ...
Sustainability in full measure.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 01, 2008; ... The focus on building green and green products is now ubiquitous. Builders, designers, corporations and even individuals are giving sustainability serious consideration, and some are making every effort to obtain LEED certification for their projects. Designing or building ...
Heated glass transforms windows into a radiant heat source.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)
May 01, 2008 ... New Technology can allow windows to become an energy-efficient source of radiant heat, supplementing a building's traditional heating system for a more comfortable indoor environment. Heated windows avoid the radiant cooling associated with cold glass, prevent drafts, and eliminate ...
Thinking greener.(THIS MONTH'S WEB EXCLUSIVE FEATURES INCLUDE:)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; ... In an attempt to do our part in making better choices in construction and leaving smaller footprints in our daily lives, the search for "greener" products reduced costs, using less ...
Changing directions.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
May 01, 2008; ... Green building often requires going the extra mile. But, it is critical that you're heading the extra mile in the right direction. I'm always asked, "What's really green?" And my answer has always been prefaced with, "It depends ..." Though many of the specific details have ...
New AIA CEU requirements.(NEWSLINE)(American Institute of Architects)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C.--During the March 2008 AIA National Board of Directors meeting, it was approved that starting January 1, 2009, all AIA architects will be required to take four Learning Units of Sustainable Design coursework to meet AIA continuing education requirements and retain AIA ...
New studies confirm savings significant in LEED, Energy Star buildings.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C.--Two recently released studies, one by the New Buildings Institute (NBI) and one by CoStar Group, have validated that third-party certified buildings outperform their conventional counterparts across a wide variety of metrics, including energy savings, occupancy rates, ...
Lodge wins "Sustainable Hotel of the Year" award.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Denver--The historic Zion Lodge in Zion National Park was named the Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the HotelWorld Global Hospitality and Design Award Ceremony and Expo in Las Vegas. The award was presented in recognition of the many environmental programs implemented by Denver-based ...
Hotel industry carbon footprint reduced by 37,000 tons.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Alpharetta, Ga.--The Refinishing Touch, a provider of on-site environmentally safe, furniture re-finishing and re-upholstery to private and public organizations, reports that it has completed refurbishing 3,000 armoires to date, this year, for the hospitality industry. This has prevented ...
Company recognized as leader in green building practices.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Moon Township, Pa.--CENTRIA has been awarded the 2008 Shades of Green Leadership Award in the business category presented by the Green Building Alliance (GBA). The GBA is a nonprofit organization that supports the use of green buildings and green building products in Western Pennsylvania ...
GBI signs partnership agreement with ENERGY STAR.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Portland, Ore.--The Green Building Initiative (GBI), a not-for-profit education and marketing initiative dedicated to accelerating the adoption of green building practices, announced the signing of a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ENERGY STAR, a joint program of the U.S ....
GreenGuard expands into certifying computers and electronics.(NEWSLINE)(GreenGuard Environmental Institute)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008 ... Atlanta--GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), a certifier of chemical emissions from building products and furnishings, announced the expansion of its certification efforts to include computers and other electronic devices. As part of its expansion, GEI also announced GREENGUARD ...
Global headquarters campus going 100 percent green.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008 ... Round Rock, Texas--Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus, home to more than 10,000 employees, with 100 percent green power, the company reports. Dell is using all of the power generated from Waste ...
Architect provides green designs for organic cafes.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... San Diego--Organic To Go, a fast casual cafe chain certified as an organic retailer, has enlisted the services of Bluemotif to design its new San Diego and Los Angeles area locations. To reinforce Organic To Go's commitment to the environment, Bluemotif designed cafes for the organic ...
Luxury hotel seeks LEED Platinum.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Greensboro, N.C.--Built to use 40 percent less energy and 30 percent less water than a comparable hotel, the recently opened Proximity Hotel is an upscale hotel constructed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Proximity features efficient materials, the latest in building technology, ...
Green photo studio opened.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Milwaukee, Wis.--Kohl's Department Stores announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art photo studio in Milwaukee. The 100,000-square-foot facility was constructed using the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria and is ...
New Green hotel breaks ground in Seattle.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Seattle--1 Seattle, a mixed-use facility combining hotel space and residential space, recently broke ground. The goal of the hotel is to form a meticulously thoughtful community of residences and "City Suite" hotel condominiums as well as a spa, restaurant, gourmet grocer and athletic ...
Hotel chain chooses wind power.
May 01, 2008 ... Dallas--Accor North America announced a new agreement between its Sofitel Hotels and wind energy supplier Community Energy, Inc. to purchase wind energy for all nine Sofitel locations in the U.S. This purchase of wind-generated power in the form of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) ...
New + Notable.
May 01, 2008 ... 1 CARPET BACKING FOR HOSPITALITY, RESIDENTIAL MARKETS Dalton, Ga.--EnviroCel, from Universal Textile Technologies, is a high-performance, sustainable polyurethane carpet backing system designed specifically for the various installation and performance requirements of hospitality ...
Passive solar on the Blue Ridge.(Cover story)
May 01, 2008; ... The Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center blends state-of-theart computational analysis with state-of-the-shelf passive solar design. The Center's mission is to orient visitors to the history, culture and resources of the Parkway and surrounding region, while demonstrating ...
Rating system soup.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
May 01, 2008; ... In a recent Sustainable Home eNewsletter, which you can sign up for by visiting www.sustainablehomemag.com, I asked readers how they felt about the new slew of residential green building programs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Boy, was that the wrong question to ask. (Or the ...
Nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines launched.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... New Orleans--The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched the nation's first green residential remodeling guidelines at a press conference during INTERIORS 08: The ASID Conference on Design, held in New Orleans. Organized ...
Housing starts fall further in March.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C.--Builders continued to reduce the pace of new-home construction in March amidst ongoing erosion in the over-all economy and credit markets, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department. Total housing starts fell nearly 12 percent to a seasonally ...
LEED for homes reference guide now available for pre-order online.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C.--The LEED for Homes Reference Guide, a tool for residential builders using the LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System, is now available for purchase online at www.usgbc.org/store. The ...
Discounted rate program for buyers of Green and energy-efficient Homes.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Portland, Ore.--Earth Advantage, Inc., has teamed with Countrywide Home Loans, a division of Countrywide Bank, FSB, to support the retail launch of Countrywide's new Green Incentive Program for homebuyers. In the program, Countrywide provides an interest rate reduction of .125 percent on a ...
Sprinkler control system now available through home automation retailer.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Los Angeles--Cyber-Rain announced that its award-winning sprinkler control system will be carried by national home automation products retailer, Smarthome. The smart irrigation system will be available at retail online and at the Smarthome Factory Store in Irvine, Calif. ...
Homes backed by Energy savings guarantee.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Chicago--Located at 3018 W. Armitage Ave. in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, current computer modeling has shown that the eight-unit, state-of-the-art property, currently under construction, Green Armitage, will exceed the EPA's Residential ENERGY STAR standard by more than 90 ...
Book outlines ways to combine efficient land use and energy efficiency to mitigate climate change.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Washington, D.C.--Public policies that support sustainable development patterns and building practices can have a substantial impact on curbing climate change, according to Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change, a new book from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) ....
Smart Home to have smart green roof.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2008 ... Chicago--Planning and construction have begun on the Smart Home, a green, state-of-the-art, 2,500-square-foot, three-story house being built by Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. Along with a number of innovations that help reduce energy consumption, promote sustainability, and ...
The case for regionalization: an evaluation of green building rating systems.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
May 01, 2008; ... Pima County is located in Southern Arizona, set in a unique natural environment with numerous plants and animal species specifically adapted to the hot, dry days and cool nights typical of the Sonoran Desert. The county population passed the one million mark in 2006, and continues to ...
A green tune: the New York Energy Star labeled homes program has the sustainable-minded singing something other than the housing-slump blues.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)
May 01, 2008; ... The consistent decline in single-family housing starts (one year as of March 2008, according to the U.S. Commerce Department) has many in the residential market singing The Kinks' "Where Have All the Good Times Gone" (or the David Bowie or Van Halen versions depending on the generation) ....
So, you think you know building? Common misconceptions about thermal performance.(SUSTAINABLE HOME)(Interview)
May 01, 2008; ... Consumers are more interested than ever in the environment, including the energy efficiency of their homes. The 2007 Cone Consumer Environmental Survey released last spring found interest in environmental issues increased 32 percent from a year ago. The same survey indicated that 93 ...
Ceiling-mounted ventilation fans.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2008 ... Secaucus, N.J.--Panasonic's WhisperGreen series incorporates DC motors and builtin controls that regulate optimum performance. These ceiling-mounted ventilation fans offer 75 to 400 percent more energy efficiency than the minimum ENERGY STAR requirements, the company reports. The custom ...
Series offers energy-efficient windows.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2008 ... Wausau, Wis.--Kolbe's Heritage Series products have H[degrees]K dual-insulating glass units with LoE2-270 coating, argon gas, and Thermo-Edge spacers on most units as standard. This reportedly helps them to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency in all climate zones ....
Variable speed gas furnace.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2008 ... Tyler, Texas--TRANE's XV95 variable speed gas furnace delivers a 96.7 percent Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, the company reports. The TRANE XV95 furnaces are designed with two-stage gas valves and ...
Lead-free air purifier.(ENERGY STAR PRODUCTS)
May 01, 2008 ... Austin, Texas--AirMD is completely lead-free, ozone safe, and ENERGY STAR qualified by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, the company reports. The four-speed AirMD marries modern decor-enhancing design with a HEPA filtration system, UV lamp set ...
Energy-efficient line of tile and component roofing products.(ROOFING)
May 01, 2008 ... Irvine, Calif.--The MonierLifetile Energy Efficient Roof (EER) System is a complete line of tile and component products designed to simultaneously advance a roof's performance, reliability and functionality. The MonierLifetile EER System consists of a combination of several patented ...
Steel shingles with energy-saving technology.(ROOFING)
May 01, 2008 ... Joplin, Mo.--MetalWorks Shingles offer a combination of aesthetics and performance for residential and commercial applications. MetalWorks Shingles are manufactured to be long lasting, but also offer energy efficiency with high solar ...
Lightweight roofing technology.(ROOFING)
May 01, 2008 ... Santa Ana, Calif.--ArmorLite Roofing Technology, LLC's roofing material reflects heat back into the atmosphere and provides insulation, while the engineered polymers resist rotting and mildew, the company reports. The product, developed with General Electric, is made from GE's ...
Line of adhesives and sealants combine performance with low VOCs.(ADHESIVES)
May 01, 2008 ... Avon, Ohio--Henkel's OSI GreenSeries is a complete line of environmentally friendly, high-performance construction adhesives, interior/exterior sealants and specialty sealants, the company reports. OSI GreenSeries products have been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified. The following ...
Wood flooring adhesive.(ADHESIVES)
May 01, 2008 ... Fontana, Calif.--Taylor developed an ultrahigh performance wood-flooring adhesive, Taylor MS Plus. This product combines patented Meta-Tec technology with a modified silane polymer to create a 100 percent solids adhesive with rapid strength development, moisture inhibiting properties, and ...
Dust-Less Thin-Set Mortar.(ADHESIVES)
May 01, 2008 ... Torrance, Calif.--Mer-Krete Systems' 7D10 Dust-Less Thin-Set Mortar features 80 percent less dust than ordinary thin-sets, the company reports. The product has been specially formulated for improved air quality, healthier working conditions, reduced mess and faster ...
Direct Vent Tankless Water Heaters.(APPLIANCES)
May 01, 2008 ... Chicago--The 7.4 gpm (gallons per minute) Direct Vent Tankless Gas Water Heater from Rheem is designed for "tight" new-home construction. These high-efficiency, direct-vent products draw makeup combustion air directly from outside the residence or the business structure, rather than from ...
New refrigeration for behind closed doors.(APPLIANCES)
May 01, 2008 ... Burlington, Ont.--Liebherr has expanded its refrigeration line with the Premium Plus HC 1060 and the HC 1011. The HC 1060 and the HC 1011 are designed for condominium projects, small-space urban homes and galley kitchens. The line also offers a dual ...
Hybrid water-heating system.(APPLIANCES)
May 01, 2008 ... Dallas--Eternal is a hybrid water heating system engineered with a counter-flow design and two-pass heat exchanger technology to maintain an 86 percent thermal efficiency rating with consistent pressure. The system is reportedly easy to install, emits ...
Bringing green to market: organic grocery store earns green building certification, fostering sustainable values to share with customers.
May 01, 2008; ... PCC Natural Markets is the nation's largest co-operatively owned grocery store chain, with eight neighborhood stores in the greater Seattle area. During the past 14 years, PCC's green building program has progressed from experimenting with green finish materials in a 600-square-foot ...
Selling sustainability: savvy retailers enhance environmental performance through store design and environmental stewardship.
May 01, 2008; ... There are forces changing today's retail environment--and the response has a distinctly green focus. Retailers and manufacturers see opportunity in environmental strategies that are sound business decisions and attract customers to their brand. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Green restaurants: commercial kitchens face unique challenges as well as opportunities for saving energy and materials.(STUDIO)
May 01, 2008; ... Restaurants are among the highest users of disposable products, water and energy, with the median annual bill for electricity and natural gas averaging $161 per seat. In addition to the exorbitant amounts of energy waste and costs, restaurants can also compromise air quality for patrons ...
Incorporate sustainable elements into prototypical hotels.(STUDIO)
May 01, 2008; ... Cities such as Boston, Chicago and Washington, D.C., are requiring some new construction projects to satisfy Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria. Other municipalities are offering incentives to developers who incorporate sustainable design elements into their ...
AIA Expo2008: green products on display and sustainable practices in play.
May 01, 2008 ... The AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition in Boston this May will offer new products, technology, innovation and services from more than 800 exhibitors. More than 100 companies will showcase green products. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This Green Product Buzz ...
Durability, energy efficiency ... all in one S.T.E.P.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) from ACCELERATED Building Technologies is a thermally resistant, high-performance building panel that's strong, lightweight and energy efficient. Combining the strength and performance of cold-formed steel framing with the superior ...
We keep snow in it's place.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Roof attachments for solar panels, wind turbines AND snow retention--all in ONE booth! Our mission is to fabricate premium quality snow retention systems and universal roof attachments that allow you to earn points toward certification in the LEED program. At Alpine SnowGuards, "We keep ...
Certified ICFS.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... An industry leader since 1978, American PolySteel simply offers the most elegant solution available for the construction of a durable, safe, energy efficient, and sustainable building envelope, while at the same time providing greater design flexibility, extraordinary structural integrity, ...
Cork oak flooring.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Wicanders cork oak flooring showcases a rare balance between coveted beauty, intelligent design, and sustainable resource. For genere-rations, our flooring has been crafted with integrity and intelligence before being passed to the hands of other conscientious designers: those involved in ...
We put your health first.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... At Safecoat, protecting personal health has always been our first priority. That's why for over 25 years we've been working to develop the safest, highest quality and least toxic paints and building products. Today, AFM safecoat is the leading provider of ...
Garden roof.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... American Hydrotech's Garden Roof allows the design professional to transform flat and most sloped roofs into a landscaped environment. Designed as a lightweight, low-profile system, the Garden Roof Assembly can be safely installed on roof and plaza decks engineered for as little as 15 ...
Recycled-content ICFS.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Amvic ICF is 60 percent recycled material by weight. The 100 percent recycled polypropylene webs are placed every 6"o/c allowing most cut-off pieces to be re-used, reducing waste to less than 1percent versus 6 percent for most competitors. Amvic structures require 30 to 50 percent less ...
FrameGuard mold-resistant wood.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... An effective mold inhibitor is factory-applied to lumber, plywood, OSB, trusses, SIPs, and other wood products to protect against mold, termites and fungal decay. FrameGuard wood is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified for its low emissions, and carries a limited warranty. Combining the ...
The Buzz is Greenroof[??]Roofscapes.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... The very first name in commercial roofing, Barrett Company offers 80 years of proven performance to back their complete, single-source Greenroof[??]Roofscapes warranties. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waterproofing, insulation, concrete pavers, even the soil and vegetation ...
Soy-based insulation.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... BioBased 1701 is a closed cell, spray foam insulation from BioBased Insulation, the leader in sustainable spray foams. This water-blown, soy-based insulation with a density of 1.7 lbs is the first polyurethane foam insulation to obtain GREENGUARD and GREENGUARD for Children and Schools ...
Vertical trellis system.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... FacadeScape vertical trellis system by Carl Stahl-DecorCable is engineered and manufactured from AISI 316 stainless steel to be efficiently installed with little or no on-site waste. It is maintenance-free, possesses an extremely long use cycle and never loses its shape ...
Engineered bamboo floors.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Bamboo Hardwoods' engineered bamboo floors are our most popular form of hardwood floors produced with pure, renewable bamboo. Our engineered bamboo floors are cross-laminated with two additional layers of bamboo, producing an extremely stable floor that is truly an eco-friendly alternative ...
BASF High-Performance building enclosure systems.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC offers the WALLTITE insulating air barrier system and ELASTOSPRAY roofing system. Spray polyurethane foam offers the building envelope structural strength, energy efficiency and decades of leak-free roofing performance. [ILLUSTRATION ...
SecurShield polyisocyanurate insulation.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Carlisle SynTec now offers SecurShield polyisocyanurate insulation, a durable insulation that can be applied directly to wood decks for a Class A or Class B fire rating and provides enhanced wind uplift protection, meeting Factory Mutual 1-29 requirements with an FM 1-255 rating. Featuring ...
Energy saving skylight.(Green Product Buzz Guide)
May 01, 2008 ... Carlisle SynTec offers DryLight--a fully encapsulated skylight that provides enhanced energy savings. DryLight is available with an industry-leading, total-system warranty that covers any leakage in the skylight, the curb and the installation for up to 20 years. DryLight's unique ...