Bona First to Receive GREENGUARD Certification for Indoor Air Quality
Aurora, Colo. - Hardwood floor finishing and floor care manufacturers and distributors, BonaKemi USA, has earned GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification for its Bona Environmental Choice System (ECS).The company's ECS features dust containment sanding equipment, low-VOC waterborne finishes and easy-to-use floor care products to assure long-lasting beauty for hardwood floors. For more information, visit www.bonakemi.com.

National Sustainability Leader Named Cascadia's New CEO
Seattle - Jason F. McLennan will be joining the Cascadia Region Green Building Council (Cascadia) as CEO, on September 1, 2006, in Seattle. Cascadia is a non-profit organization that provides education, advocacy and outreach to promote sustainable development in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. The organization is a chapter of both the U.S. Green Building Council and the Canada Green Building Council. For more information, visit www.usgbc.org/Chapters/cascadia.

Open Energy Corporation Announces Strategic Partnership With DRI
San Francisco - Open Energy Corporation, a renewable energy company focused on solar energy products, announced a strategic distribution and installation alliance with DRI Companies of Irvine, Calif.; roofing contractors in the Western U.S. The alliance includes distribution of Open Energy's SolarSave building-integrated roofing tile and membrane products for residential, commercial and industrial applications, and represents DRI's first integrated solar energy roofing offering. For more information, visit www.openenergycorp.com.

Nadurra Wood Chooses Green Power
Toronto - Bullfrog Power, Ontario's first 100 percent green electricity retailer, announced that Nadurra Wood Corporation, a bamboo and hardwood flooring company, has become "bullfrogpowered." Bullfrog Power is the first and only 100% green electricity retailer in Ontario, and sources power exclusively from wind and low-impact hydro generators that meet or exceed the federal government's Environmental Choice Program EcoLogo standard for renewable electricity. For more information, visit www.bullfrogpower.com and www.silkroadtoronto.com.

Greenbuild Earns Gold at IMEX 2006
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been awarded the gold level of the Environmentally Responsible Meetings Award at IMEX for the USGBC's Greenbuild 2004 convention. The IMEX award recognizes organizations that minimize environmental impact through efficient practices, green purchasing, and commitment to conservation in the planning of travel, meetings and events.
For more information, visit www.usgbc.org.

NAVFAC Earns 2006 White House Closing the Circle Awards
Washington, D.C. - Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) was awarded two White House Closing the Circle Awards for outstanding environmental achievements at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. and Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Calif. during a White House ceremony June 12.The White House Closing the Circle Awards recognize outstanding achievements of federal employees and facilities significant contributions to, or positive impact on the environment. For more information, visit https://portal.navfac.navy.mil.

Second Annual Designing & Building with FSC Award Announced
Washington, D.C. - The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) and Forest Products Solutions have announced a call for submissions for the second annual Designing & Building with FSC Award. This annual award recognizes building projects that have furthered responsible forest management through their purchase of FSC-certified wood products. The winning project will be announced at the U.S. Green Building Council's (USBGC) GreenBuild '06 Conference and Expo in Denver, November 15-17, 2006. All applications must be received by September 15th, 2006. For more information, visit www.fscus.org.

Formica Corporation Promotion Provides Week-Long Luxury Yacht Vacation
Cincinnati, Ohio - Formica Corporation's "Are you Formica material?" online trade promotion calls on architects, builders, designers, distributors, fabricators, OEM's and remodelers to resurface the S.S. Superiority - an online, luxury yacht - using Formica brand products. One entrant will win an eight-day/seven-night luxury yacht trip for four through the Virgin Islands. Deadline for entries is August 13, 2006, with the grand prizewinner randomly selected from all eligible entries around August 25, 2006. The sweepstakes is open only to trade professionals of Formica brand products. For more information, visit www.ruformicamaterial.com.
 
Marshall E. Purnell Elected 2008 AIA President; First African-American President in AIA History
Washington, D.C. - Delegates to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition elected Marshall E. Purnell, FAIA, to serve as the 2007 first vice president/president-elect / 2008 president. Purnell, an AIA regional director from the Mid-Atlantic Region and design principal of Devrouax + Purnell Architects and Planners PC, Washington, D.C., has been involved in numerous AIA activities, including service on the Board Advocacy and Diversity committees, as well as on the AIA Scholarship, Historic Resources, and Housing committees. For more information, visit www.aia.org.

LaGrange Model for Waste to Energy Partnerships
LaGrange, Ga.- In early June 2006, government officials from across the Southeast U.S. and Colombia S.A. gathered to hear experts and share best practices on landfill gas (LFG) and greenhouse gas (GHG), using the LaGrange, Ga. landfill and similar projects to spark discussion. The Leveraging Landfills with Private-Public Partnerships conference was organized by CIFAL Atlanta, the North American affiliate of the Decentralized Cooperation Programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and concerned businesses. For more information, visit www.cifalatlanta.org.

Sen. Hillary Clinton, Beijing Official Recognized for Energy Leadership Awards
Washington, D.C. - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D.-N.Y.; Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell; and Cheng Lianyuan, the leader of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Industrial Development are among 12 individuals that were honored for their efforts to promote energy awareness and conservation at this year's Energy Efficiency Forum, June 14, 2006, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize current or former public officials in a variety of categories who have encouraged energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.eeforum.net.

Clean Technology Press Event
New York - On June 15, 2006, eight CEOs from successful green technology companies shared their experiences in the rapidly growing market segment called "cleantech." The event, Cleantech Companies in Mainstream Markets: Second Annual CEO Panel on Innovative Strategies, provided an opportunity to meet the business leaders of companies that are changing the world through environmental innovation.
For more information, visit www.sjfund.com.

"New and Renew" Homes Showcased at the 2006 Southern Building Show
Benton Harbor, Mich. - During the 2006 Southern Building Show in Atlanta, June 8-10, 2006, thousands of building and remodeling professionals toured the "New & Renew" showcase. These two homes, a new 7,000 square-foot luxury custom home and a high-end renovation home, demonstrate the ease with which homes can be made healthy, comfortable, efficient, and durable through the EarthCraft program; both homes have been built to the program's specifications for air quality, energy efficiency and use of renewable resources. For more information, visit www.earthcrafthouse.org.

Environmental Research Center Receives LEED Gold
Chicago - Designed by Holabird & Root, Grinnell College's Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA) Education Center is the first building in Iowa to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.The CERA Education Center features a large classroom, teaching laboratory, and greenhouse for classes in field biology and environmental sciences, as well as classes outside the sciences, and is sited on a prairie preserve which recreates a part of Iowa's vanishing natural heritage. For more information, visit www.grinnell.edu/tv/leed/.

Bentley Prince Street Receives Renewed NVLAP Accreditation, IDCE Corporate Sustainability Rating
Los Angeles - Bentley Prince Street announced that after once again undergoing a rigorous re-examination of its processes and procedures, its laboratory has received renewed National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accreditation for Carpet and Carpet Cushion (CCC). This latest accreditation also certifies Bentley Prince Street's laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
Additionally, the company announced that it will be included in the International Design Center for the Environment's (IDCE) benchmark for a manufacturing firm on the path to sustainability. As part of this program, the company will receive a Corporate Sustainability Rating from the IDCE, with a further commitment to continued advancement in sustainable business practices with annual documentation of its achievements. For more information, visit www.bentleyprincestreet.com.

Tax Incentives Factsheets Provide Overview, Online Guide
Atlanta - As part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the U.S. government now offers federal tax incentives for both residential and commercial applications of solar and energy efficiency. Southface has created a factsheet that serves as an overview of these incentives including resources for more information, as well as other factsheets that provide valuable information on the basics of solar technologies and technical guidance for energy efficiency. The Solar Road Map is an online guide for those considering a solar thermal or solar electric system for their home, business or institution.
For more information, visit www.southface.org/web/resources&services/sf_resources&services.htm.

Solar Grove Project Earns Uli Smart Growth Innovation Award
San Diego - The Kyocera "Solar Grove" carport project was honored June 13, 2006, by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) San Diego/Tijuana District Council with an "Innovation Award" as part of its second annual "Smart Growth Awards for Excellence" program.
The Solar Grove, which opened in June of 2005, was a collaboration between international solar energy company Kyocera and San Diego-based Tucker Sadler Architects. For more information, visit www.tuckersadler.com.

Kaco Solar, Inc. Signs First Distribution Agreement With Krannich Solar Inc.
Hainesport, N.J. -KACO Solar, Inc. has selected Krannich Solar Inc., a global wholesale Photovoltaic (PV) system provider, as the first official U.S. distributor of the complete line of KACO blue planet Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Inverters.
For more information, visit www.kacosolar.com and www.krannich-solar.com.

Moveable Walls Achieve SCS Indoor Advantage Gold
Holland, Mich. -Haworth (www.haworth.com ) announced its LifeSPACE moveable walls have achieved Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality, joining Haworth's TecCrete and Nexus access floors in achieving one of the highest standards for indoor air quality certification. SCS Indoor Advantage Gold-certified LifeSPACE walls are currently offered utilizing Fossil, Stream, Dundee and Rejuvenate wallcoverings, as well as powdercoat and glass finishes.

Flushometer Provides Battery-Powered Sensor Operation
Franklin Park, Ill. - Crown Optima Smooth, a new battery-powered Flushometer from Sloan Valve Company (www.sloanvalve.com ), provides automatic, infrared sensor operation without the need for AC hookups or wall alterations, the company reports. Crown Optima Smooth Model 111-1.2 is an exposed, piston-type, chrome-plated water closet Flushometer, featuring a high back pressure vacuum breaker flush connection, a locking vandal-resistant stop cap, an adjustable tailpiece, and high-copper, low-zinc brass castings for dezincification resistance. The Flushometer, which has a 1.2 gpf (4.5 Lpf) flush cycle, also ensures water conservation with its non-hold-open handle, fixed metering bypass and no external volume adjustment.

Textile Glass Duct Liner With Tougher Airstream Surface, Higher Recycled Content Specification
Denver, Colo. - Johns Manville (www.jmairhandling.com ) has improved its LinaTex Textile Fiber Duct Liner by fortifying the black, high-density glass mat airstream surface to increase durability and resistance to fiber erosion when exposed to the airstream in commercial duct systems, the company reports. Additionally, the product specification now includes recycled content: LinaTex now contains up to 75 percent of pre-consumer and post-industrial content. 

Refrigerated, Internet-Controlled Electric Double Wall Oven Features Environmentally Friendly Self-Cleaning
Chattanooga, Tenn. - The Connect IO Intelligent Oven from TMIO, LLC. (www.tmio.com ), a refrigerated, Internet-controlled 30-inch electric double wall oven, features TMIO's "Green Clean" functionality, which uses no formaldehyde or other harmful substances in its cleaning cycle, the company reports. According to TMIO, the Connect IO Green Clean also contributes to energy savings and reduced power consumption and allows users to "Cool, Connect and Cook" from a cell phone or Internet connection.

Paperless Processes Streamline Complex Project Processes
San Jose, Calif. - Adobe Solutions for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC / www.adobe.com/aec ) help automate project processes across multiple disciplines, systems, applications and locations by combining the power of Adobe's Acrobat Professional, Reader, and LiveCycle server products to automate routine processes and facilitate collaboration. These solutions helps AEC professionals simplify exchange of complex drawings and project information; improve efficiency; and securely distribute proprietary drawings and project data both inside as well as outside computer firewalls. 
 

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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.

SOLAR 2006, the National Solar Conference
July 7 - 13, 2006 
Denver
Global Climate Change is in the news each day. SOLAR 2006, the National Solar Conference, being held July 7 - 13 in Denver, Colo., will highlight how Renewable Energy is the key to Climate Recovery.
The National Solar Energy Conference is America's largest annual gathering of sustainable energy professionals. SOLAR 2006 features prominent experts in the fields of renewable energy making presentations in plenaries, forums, workshops and technical sessions. SOLAR 2006 also features exhibits, tours, social events, and much more. Many events are free & open to the public, and a variety of price levels for conference registration are also available.
For program, registration and venue information, go to www.solar2006.org.

First, Do No Harm
ED+C's Educast on Greening the Healthcare industry featuring Laura Brannen, Hospitals for a Healthy Environment; Robin Guenther, FAIA, Guenther 5 Architects; and Robert Gulick, Principal, Mazzetti & Associates.
Join us on Wednesday, July 26th at 2:00 pm Eastern
For more information and to register, visit http://webinar.edcmag.com.

The Sustainable Facilities Summit
August 13-15, 2006
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, Calif.
One of the most talked about events in the industry, The Sustainable Facilities Summit is designed exclusively for those responsible for leading the nation's largest building programs. Utilizing CraigMichaels' innovative summit format, this premier event will explore the various components of implementing sustainable principles into new and existing buildings. Lead by industry pioneers, the interactive sessions at the summit will address a wide range of topics including the costs of developing green buildings, renewable energy solutions, utilizing sustainable building materials as well as in depth discussions regarding LEED Certification.
For additional information:
jballin@craigmichaelsinc.com
www.sustainablefacilitiessummit.com

Engineered Systems Magazine's second Building Automation Conference
September 12-13, 2006
Westin Horton Plaza,San Diego, Calif.
Engineered Systems Magazine presents its second Building Automation conference on the west coast September 12-13, 2006, at the Westin Horton Plaza in San Diego, CA.
This two-day conference is designed to bring together facilities management professionals to learn the latest advancements in energy and power management, and will cover stimulating topics such as: retrofits and BMS, opportunities with wireless systems, PDA's and bar coding in O&M practices, and other convergence in building systems.
To register now or for more information please contact Jessica Yamin at 1-888-530-6714 or yaminj@bnpmedia.com.