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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for April 2006 |
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Greetings and welcome to the April 2006 edition of the ED+C eNews.
ED+C continues to further its online presence as well as our commitment to sustainability by issuing a new digital edition of our magazine! Now you'll be able to read the issues--cover to cover--in the format of your choice: either in print on our new 100 percent recycled paper, or on your computer screen with our digital version.
Check out and sign up for the digital edition at www.edcmag.com, and let us know what you think!
On another note, spring is finally making its way into our weather patterns, and April 22nd is Earth Day. Take action and visit www.earthday.org.
Until next time,
Joe Mayton
ED+C Associate Editor
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New Thin Film Solar Module Production Facility
Jena, Germany -- SCHOTT, the international technology group, will be investing 60 million Euros (approximately 72 million dollars) to enable its subsidiary, SCHOTT Solar, Inc. to build a manufacturing facility for thin-film solar electricity modules in Jena, Germany. The facility's manufacturing capacity will exceed 30 megawatts (MW) per year. The facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2007.
The new production facility will manufacture thin film solar electricity modules based on amorphous silicon. This process calls for silicon to be vapor deposited onto glass.
For more information, visit http://us.schott.com/english/news/press.html?NID=152.
Recycling Network Adds Healthcare Recycling Projects in Three States
Concord, N.H. -- The Institution Recycling Network (IRN / www.ir-network.com ), a cooperative recycling organization that works with over 125 colleges and universities, hospitals, and other institutions to improve the performance and economics of their recycling programs, has been brought on board to recycle at three new healthcare projects, including all aspects of waste management for the largest active hospital construction project in New England at Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center; waste planning, handling, and recordkeeping for the Maine General Hospital Cancer Treatment Center (Augusta, Maine); and deconstruction of an old warehouse complex in advance of construction of the new
Providence (R.I.) Community Health Center.
MasterFormat.com Launched at 50th Annual CSI Show & Convention
Alexandria, Va. -- The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) launched MasterFormat.com, and in conjunction with Construction Specifications Canada, kicked-off the MasterFormat Maintenance Program, during the 50th Annual CSI Show & Convention in Las Vegas, March 28 through April 1.
Transitioning MasterFormat 2004 Edition--a master list of titles and numbers for organizing data about construction requirements, products, and activities used for well over 70 percent of the commercial and institutional building projects in the U.S. and Canada--to the web at www.MasterFormat.com has enabled this resource to be updated in real-time, as well as providing an easily searchable database for quick and thorough reference. For more information, visit www.csinet.org.
Green Power: Renewable Energy Sources
Washington, D.C. - EPA announced 100 percent of its power consumption at its Washington, D.C. headquarters, as well the vast majority of energy at over 30 regional and laboratory facilities, will be supplied by green, renewable power.
Energy for the EPA Green Power Purchase Program includes sources such as biogas (methane from landfills), biomass (plant-derived material), geothermal, and wind.
EPA has contracted to purchase nearly 260 million kilowatt hours of green power each year for 10 of the agency's offices and 21 laboratories, which places the agency among the top three green-power consumers in the country. Only the U.S. Air Force and Whole Foods Markets buy more green power.
For more information, visit www.epa.gov/greenpower/whatis.
Online Lighting Calculator Determines Energy Savings
Schaumburg, Ill. - All Tech Lighting, a design firm that integrates new lighting technologies to maximize facility appeal and reduce energy costs, has posted a free online energy-savings calculator to help building owners understand the financial impact of replacing or retrofitting their existing lighting to energy-efficient systems.
The resource, available on All Tech Lighting's website at www.alltechlighting.com , allows users to compare the energy consumption of their current lighting with energy-efficient replacements.
McDonough Joins SCIP Company Advisory Board, Joint Agreement with BASF
Florham Park, N.J. -- Green Sandwich Technologies (North Hollywood, Calif.) announced that William McDonough, a three-time presidential award winner for sustainable design, has joined the company's advisory board. Additionally, Green Sandwich Technologies have signed a joint marketing agreement with BASF and have selected foam made from BASF's Styropor expandable polystyrene (EPS) resins for its most popular line of structural concrete insulating panels (SCIPs).
For more information visit, www.greensandwichtech.com.
SBIC Named NAHB's Green Advocate of the Year
Washington, D.C. -- The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) have been named Green Advocate of the Year in the Group category at the 2006 National Green Building Awards gala. The awards were presented during the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Annual National Green Building Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. The Council was recognized for driving significant changes in energy and resource efficient new home construction through its outreach, advocacy, and educational initiatives. For more information, visit www.sbicouncil.org.
New Report Details 15 New Efficiency Standards for Common Products
Boston, Mass. and Washington, D.C. --New appliance energy efficiency standards could save consumers and businesses billions of dollars, ease pressure on high energy prices, eliminate the need for as many as 40 power plants, and cut global warming pollution, according to a report released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP).
For more information, visit www.standardsASAP.org and http://aceee.org.
First Prepaid Recycling Program Approved by Maine DEP
Port Washington, Wis. -- The Technical Solutions division of Veolia Environmental Services (formerly Onyx Environmental Services) announced that its OnyxPak product line has been approved for use in the state of Maine, and is the first prepaid, standard-shipping recycling program authorized by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The OnyxPak program encourages recycling and seeks to increase recycling rates of mercury-containing wastes by offering a convenient and cost-effective system for smaller generators to comply with Maine's Universal Waste Rule.
For more information, visit www.veoliaes.com.
Pathmark Partners With Northern Power To Install Renewable Solar Power Systems
Waitsfield, Vt. - As part of a series of Pathmark Stores, Inc.'s (www.pathmark.com ) initiatives to help the environment, improve efficiencies, reduce cost and create growth opportunities through a transformation in energy practices, Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., has been awarded a contract by Pathmark to provide three turnkey photovoltaic (PV) systems to the company's Garwood, Elizabeth, and Lawnside, N.J., supermarkets. The turnkey systems, which will have a total capacity of 750 kilowatts, will be designed, built and commissioned by Northern Power in association with New Jersey-based BGA LLC Engineering. For more information, visit www.northernpower.com.
Moisture Vapor Barrier Coatings Earn GLP Seal of Approval From CRI
Middleton, Mass. - The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI / Dalton, Ga.) has awarded its Green Label +PLUS environmental seal of approval to Bostik Flooring Group for its DURABOND D-250 and D-261 moisture vapor barrier coatings.
Products such as DURABOND D-250 and D-261 earned the right to carry the Green Label +PLUS symbol on their packaging after rigorous testing determined they emit low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
For more information, visit www.bostik-us.com.
Swinerton Builders Project Receives LEED Certification
Los Gatos, Calif. -- General contractor Swinerton Builders (www.swinerton.com) announced that the Welcoming Center and Dining Facility at Presentation Center, a 264-acre interfaith retreat and conference center located in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, has received LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
ASLA Makes Headway on Green Roof Project
Washington, D.C. -- The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has selected American Hydrotech's (www.hydrotechusa.com) Garden Roof assembly for its green roof in downtown Washington, D.C. because of its stormwater management capabilities as well as its ability to improve the building's energy efficiency, ASLA reports.
The ASLA green roof will demonstrate the environmental and esthetic value of green roofs; encourage more widespread use of green roofs locally and nationally; and showcase the value landscape architects bring to this type of project, which is scheduled for official dedication on April 22, 2006. For more information, visit www.asla.org.
Osram Sylvania Earns Sustained Excellence 2006 Award
Danvers, Mass. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Osram Sylvania with the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence 2006 award for its continued leadership in protecting our environment through energy efficiency; honoring the company for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency by producing energy efficient products, installing highly efficient lighting systems in its facilities and educating the public and employees about the benefits of energy efficient products and practices.
For more information, visit www.sylvania.com and www.energystar.gov.
National Design Center Earns LEED Silver CI
Dallas - Opened October 2005, The Herman Miller, Inc. (www.hermanmiller.com) National Design Center in Dallas has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in the Commercial Interiors (CI) category.
The facility received 29 credit points from the USGBC, most notably for its use of 100 percent green power and its 13,000 square feet of usable space which boasts 20-foot ceilings and vast window expanses.
LACCD Receives Savings By Design Award for Sustainable Energy Efforts
Los Angeles -- The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), one of the largest community college districts in the country, was honored with a Savings By Design award for adopting and implementing sustainable energy principles at its nine colleges by the Southern California Gas Company. The award was presented to LACCD at the first-ever Energy Efficiency Expo, sponsored by The Gas Company.
For more information, visit www.SavingsByDesign.com.
Tricycle Sponsors ASID Research for new Sustainable Design CEUs
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- A group of nationally recognized green building experts including Building Green, Kirsten Childs Associates and the 7group have been chosen by the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc. (ASID) to develop its new Sustainable Design Curriculum. The curriculum will be delivered through a variety of media, from printed pieces to continuing education unit (CEU) courses.
Topics to be covered include sustainable materials and products, references guides, indoor environmental air quality, selling green design, and the larger picture of integrated design and global impacts. Tricycle (http://portal.tricycleinc.com) was invited to be a sponsor of the research papers and CEU sessions.
BOMA Launches BEEP Energy-Saving Solutions Training Program
Washington, D.C. - The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA / www.boma.org ) International is launching a breakthrough training initiative on April 7, 2006, to help the commercial real estate industry counter rising energy costs and reduce energy consumption. The BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP), developed by the BOMA Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program, is supported in part by a grant from EPA. The program provides no- and low-cost strategies for reducing the industry's annual $24 million energy bill by as much as 30 percent, while continuing to provide tenants and owners with comfortable space.
BEEP courses are available nationwide via phone conference, supported by materials delivered over the Internet in real time. For curriculum details, schedules, registration information and other resources, visit www.boma.org/aboutboma/beep.
Eco-lodge Voted "Business of the Year" at TIAC National Awards for Tourism Excellence
Ontario, Can - The Cree Village Eco-Lodge, located on Moose Factory Island, Ontario, was announced "Business of the Year" at Canada's 2005 Tourism Leadership Summit by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) National Awards for Tourism Excellence.
For more information, visit www.creevillage.com, and see ED+C related feature "Eco-friendly Inn," available through our magazine archives at: http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/2368142e8e697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____.
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Dehumidification HVAC System Named Product Innovation of the Year
Palo Alto, Calif. -- Trane's (www.trane.com) high-efficiency Cool Dry Quiet (CDQ) desiccant dehumidification HVAC system has been named the 2006 Product Innovation of the Year in the field of HVAC dehumidification systems by Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company.
CDQ is an energy-efficient humidity control solution for healthcare facilities, industrial locations, retailers and grocery that incorporates a desiccant rotor utilizing a Type III desiccant and allows end-users to control humidity as they control temperature.
NFRC-Certified Fiberglass and Steel Entry Doors Qualify for ENERGY STAR Partnership
Maumee, Ohio -- All of Therma-Tru Doors' residential fiberglass and steel entry door systems are National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) certified and qualify for ENERGY STAR partnership, the company reports, and offer five times the insulation of wood due to their solid polyurethane foam core, which is CFC-free.
Therma-Tru entry doors also qualify for the new tax credits allowed by the Energy Policy Act the President recently signed into law, and feature low-E glass options for further energy-efficiency.
For more information, visit www.thermatru.com .
Hands-On Guide to Designing Sustainable Buildings
New York -- Green Building Materials: A Guide to Product Selection and Specification, 2nd Edition , by Ross Spiegel and Dru Meadows, provides practical information on green product selection, product specification and construction processes, and includes updated information on LEED requirements and how to integrate them into the specifications process, as well as new sections on commissioning and construction waste management. Other features are guidelines on how to evaluate the "greenness" of building materials, sample forms to aid in selecting and specifying materials, and a brief history of relevant environmental legislation.
For more information, visit www.aecstore.com/aecBOOKS_SustainableDesign.html.
Software for Real-Time Monitoring of Utility Use
London and Westborough, Mass. -- TM1, Applix's single, unified application for performance management, strategic planning and analytics, will provide advanced data analysis for Energy Management Advisory Services' (EMAS) newly developed Energy Performance Management (EPM) solution.
The EPM solution allows businesses to manage energy-related inefficiencies and forecast future energy consumption, closely aligning actual usage to particular needs. Applix TM1 enables the EMAS monitoring solution to accurately and quickly analyze the data collected from the gas, electricity and water meters and generate comprehensible reports. For more information, visit www.applix.com.
Do you know of any unique green products that should be featured here? Please e-mail maytonj@bnpmedia.com.
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The TFM Show
April 10 - 12, 2006
Navy Pier
Chicago, Ill.
In April, you will have the ultimate opportunity to gain valuable, career-building information and earn continuing education credits from IFMA, AIA, BOMI, IIDA and CEFPI-- all FREE.
The TFM Show conference program is completely free and was designed with one goal in mind - to create the highest quality educational forum covering the entire spectrum of facility management.
Register For your FREE Conference Pass Today!
While at the show you can attend over 60 FREE sessions, workshops, and keynote panel discussions, visit the expansive exhibit hall, tour the Art institute of Chicago, and network with visionaries and world renowned facility management experts.
For more information visit www.TFMShow.com
Green Roof Design 101
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design 101 - Introductory Course in multiple locations:
· Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - April 6, 2006
· Toronto, Ontario - EnvironDesign Conference - April 25, 2006
· Chicago, Illinois, April 28, 2006
· New York, New York - May 8, 2006
· Boston, Massachusetts - May 10 & 13, 1006
· Kansas City, Missouri - Greening the Heartland Conference - May 19, 2006
This one-day course, which runs from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a tuition cost of $345, will introduce the basic benefits, costs, and design associated with green roofs and provides critical information for anyone looking to expand into this multi-million dollar market. Continuing education credits (7.5) are available from RCI, AIA, and ASLA. For more information and to register please go to www.greenroofs.org under the "Training Courses, Current Design 101 Courses" section or contact Dayna Goucher at dgoucher@greenroofs.org, 416-971-4494 ext 228.
CoreNet Global Summit
April 23 - 26, 2006
Philadelphia
Get corporate real estate tools for success and the knowledge to use them at the CoreNet Global Summit.
The Philadelphia Summit features an exciting program format specially created to maximize professional development and provide solutions to a complex array of challenges:
• Learn from Industry Experts in Powerful Education Sessions
• Get in the Know with Industry Trends at the Expo
• Participate in Career-Building Networking Events
• Enhance Your Career with New Knowledge and Skills
For more information visit:
www.corenetglobal.org/summits_events/philadelphia_2006/index.vsp
Fourth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards & Trade Show
May 11-12, 2006
Boston
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the City of Boston will be co-hosting the 4th Annual Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards, and Trade Show. The event will be taking place at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, in downtown Boston, Mass. The conference will feature more than 50 plenary, speaker, and poster sessions discussing the latest developments in green roof research, design, and policy. For more information and to register, visit www.greenroofs.org.
Greening the Heartland 2006:Advancing Sustainable Practices
May 17-18, 2006
Kansas City, Missouri
The U. S. Green Building Council's - Greater Kansas City and Regional Heartland Chapters are proud to be this year's hosts of the Greening the Heartland Conference: Advancing Sustainable Practices. This year's Conference will focus on innovation and the ability to implement sustainability and market these practices in the Heartland region. The conference will include an outstanding lineup of keynote speakers, dynamic educational sessions, an exciting exhibit hall, and pre- and post-conference workshops and tours. Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities still available.
Visit www.greeningtheheartland.org for more information.
Rethinking Sustainable Construction 2006:
Next-Generation Green Buildings
September 19-22, 2006
Sarasota, Florida
"You can't escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today" - Abraham Lincoln
Do you want to be on the true cutting edge of green building? Join an international group of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in crafting a vision for the healthy, resource-efficient buildings of the future. RSC06 will include presentations and workshops aimed at creating a dialogue about the future built environment. For more information, visit www.treeo.ufl.edu/rsc06 or call (352) 273-1172. Please join us in our ongoing commitment to the advancement of high-performance buildings worldwide.
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April 4, 2006 - April 7, 2006
Coverings
Orlando, Fla.
www.coverings.com
April 9, 2006 - April 12, 2006
PMI Spring Meeting
Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M.
www.pmihome.org
April 11, 2006
IIAD: GREENWORLD 06 "Possibilities: Destined for Change"
Seattle, Wash.
www.iida-northernpacific.org/greenworld.html
April 12, 2006 - April 13, 2006
Construction 2006 and Green Construction 2006
San Jose, Calif.
www.constructionevents.com
April 21, 2006 - April 23, 2006
K/BIS: 2006 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show
Chicago, Ill.
www.kbis.com
April 25, 2006 - April 27, 2006
Environdesign10
Toronto, Ont.
www.environdesign.com
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Online Book Store at www.AECStore.com
Sustainable design books are now available at the AEC Online Store. Visit www.AECStore.com to purchase buyers guides, books, CD-Roms and more! You can also access the store through ED+C's home page at www.EDCmag.com.
www.bcxa.org
The Building Commissioning Association is an international, non-profit Association of Professional Commissioning providers. Commissioning is critical to the verification of sustainable polices and a prerequisite for LEED certification.
www.greenhomeguide.com
GreenHomeGuide is a grassroots, community-based guide to green remodeling and new construction.
Be a Part of ED+C's Online Blog
ED+C launched our very own Web blog with the start of this year's Greenbuild expo. Visit http://blog.edcmag.com/ to review and participate in discussions on new products, seminars, networking parties and other industry news!
We'd love to hear from you!
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The June print issue of ED+C will focus on Commcerial Buildings and Interiors, with a Special Section on Sustainable Flooring, and a Product Focus on Building Controls and Automation Systems; Exterior Cladding and Coatings; and Structural Sheathing and Framing. Send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Joe Mayton, associate editor, ED+C at maytonj@bnpmedia.com.
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