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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for April 2007
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April 22, 2007, marks the 38th Earth Day, an international celebration of our planet. Events ranging from walks, picnics, contests and more will be held all over the country this month — at corporations and architecture firms, in schools and in our own backyards. For ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day, browse around the web. In addition to www.earthday.net that lists events in your area, several other sites provide information on Earth Day and related events  (www.earthday.gov and www.earthsite.org, for example). Additionally, Earth Day Network (EDN) has joined as a partner in the Go Organic! for Earth Day campaign, along with Organic Trade Association and MusicMatters. The primary mission of Go Organic! for Earth Day is to increase national sales and awareness of organic products, as well as for Earth Day. For more information, visit them online at www.organicearthday.org/CelebrateEarthDay.htm.
ED+C will be launching an Earth Day Blog on our website in the coming weeks, and would love to hear from our readers on any activities they have planned in celebration.
Visit www.EDCmag.com today to check out our new Enviro Blog, as well as the online-only Web Exclusives section.
And while you're online at www.EDCmag.com, be sure to become a registered site user. It's free, and only takes a few minutes + will give you access to ED+C archives, as well as other great features. Besides, you might be one of the lucky registrants we randomly select to win valuable CD libraries or exclusive LEED Guides.
Until next time,
Joe Mayton
ED+C Associate Editor
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Fresh & Green
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You’ll also get a new perspective on our complete line of innovative windows, curtain wall, storefronts, and entrances, and an impressive new Project Gallery, where our unique fenestration solutions can be seen in action any number of ways. EFCO is ready to help you build a greener future—and it starts when you take a look at all we have to offer. Visit efcocorp.com today. |
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Energy Efficiency Forum Calls for Nominations for 2007 Energy Leadership Awards
Washington, D.C. — The Energy Efficiency Forum is now seeking nominations for its 2007 Energy Leadership Awards.
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World Habitat Awards 2007 Call for Entries
United Kingdom — The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is currently seeking entries for the World Habitat Awards 2007 competition. Stage I entries must be received by June 1, 2007.
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 Wind-Powered Environmental Sculpture Creates Light Show
Vail, Colo. — Vail’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) announced the national debut of “The Windmill Project,” a large-scale visual sculpture that converts wind into light. More
Wal-Mart and Lennox Work Together to Improve Energy-Efficiency
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Hunter Douglas Acquires 3form
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Buildings Can Play a Key Role in Combating Climate Change
Oslo — The right mix of appropriate government regulation, greater use of energy saving technologies and behavioral change can substantially reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from the building sector.
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Forest Products Solutions launches FSC House Design Contest
Portland, Ore. — The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) House project has been developed, by Forest Products Solutions, to provide a venue to learn about how their green building projects can incorporate FSC-certified wood and in return improve forest management standards worldwide.
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 Sidwell Friends Middle School First K-12 Receives LEED Platinum
Philadelphia — The Sidwell Friends Middle School in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, making it the first K-12 school to achieve Platinum certification. More
Sundance Channel Creates Advisory Committee for The Green Presented By Robert Redford
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Going Green Gains Chicago Building Toby Award
Chicago — The 77 Wacker Drive office tower has won a TOBY (The Office Building of the Year) award from the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), primarily for its attention to green practices and environmental stewardship.
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Laurie David and Sheryl Crow Embark on “Stop Global Warming College Tour”
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Bentley Prince Street and ANEW Foundation Announce New Social Sustainability Partnership
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North American Governments and Industry Continue to "Shine" Spotlight on Solar Solutions
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Shade Named President of AIA-Northern Virginia
Fairfax, Va. — Marlene Walli Shade, AIA, LEED AP, a senior architect and project manager in the Fairfax, Va., office of PSA-Dewberry, has been elected president of the Northern Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). |
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 Stevens GardenTop Vegetated Roofing System
The Stevens GardenTop Roof System creates an environmentally friendly habitat that alleviates the urban heat island effect, controls storm water runoff and maximizes the waterproofing membrane’s life. This complete system includes Stevens EP or Stevens EV membranes and the right insulation, drainage composite and related accessories to construct a high performance vegetated roof. Check out www.stevensroofing.com to learn more.
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 Germicidal Lamps Validated for Two-Year Performance
Lebanon, Ind. — American Ultraviolet Company’s(www.americanultraviolet.com
) low-pressure standard, and high-output quartz, UVC Germicidal Lamps have been tested and validated to effectively perform for 17,000 hours (two years) when operated on high frequency electronic ballasts. According to the company, the UVC Germicidal Lamps from American Ultraviolet Company provide safe, direct exposure to 254nm UVC radiation, which, when given appropriate exposure time, inactivates the DNA and RNA of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, mold spores, yeast and protozoa), making them unable to reproduce. The resulting benefits include increased HVAC operating efficiency, longer blower life and improved air quality.
Video Provides Practical Advice on Using Natural Light in Building Designs
Kirkland, Wash. — Technical Glass Products' (TGP / www.tgpamerica.com
) “A Bright Future: Daylighting for Tomorrow's Buildings” is a 20-minute video that highlights how buildings using modern daylighting practices and materials can actually cost less to operate than other similar buildings, while improving the work and \ performance of building users, and improve shopping and home environments. The free educational video explores the benefits of daylighting and the challenges such as glare and heat gain/loss that must be addressed when working with natural light, and discusses the role of daylighting in designing environmentally sustainable buildings.
Green Building Resource Guide for Environmentally Conscious Designers
Denver — Associates III (www.associates3.com) has created a book to inspire change within the residential design community. Sustainable Residential Interiors takes readers through an integrated design process, showing how sustainable principles and practices can be applied on virtually every level of interior design, and covers topics such as indoor air quality, identifying low-impact materials, conserving energy and water, and support of construction teams in reducing waste.
Cooling Tower Disc Filter System Uses Minimal Backwash Water 
Daytona Beach — Miller-Leaman, Inc.’s (
www.millerleaman.com
) self-cleaning Turbo-Disc Filter side-stream skid systems are designed to remove particulate and other contaminants from cooling water, complementing the water treatment program by keeping heat transfer surfaces clean, resulting in lower energy costs for the facility. According to the company, the filters are designed for HVAC and industrial cooling tower and chilled water applications, and the three-dimensional polypropylene disc media uses a fraction of the backwash water used by conventional sand media filters, resulting in substantial water savings and minimizing the amount of dirty water and water treatment chemicals being backwashed to the city sewer.
Do you know of any unique green products that should be featured here? Please e-mail maytonj@bnpmedia.com. |
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Green Roof Design 101
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design 101 - Introductory Course in multiple locations:
- Hartford, Conn. - April 11, 2007
- Ann Arbor, Mich. - April 12, 2007
- Chicago - May 23, 2007
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 Anna Sergeyeva at asergeyeva@greenroofs.org, or 416-971-4494.
Green Roof Design & Installation 201
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design & Installation 201 in multiple locations:
- Calgary, AB - April 4, 2007
- Hartford, Conn. - April 13, 2007
- Chicago - May 24, 2007
This much anticipated second course in the green roof accreditation program covers in detail the many different steps that need to be understood and incorporated into any successful green roof design and implementation including actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts and their administration, warranties, bidding process etc. This course is suited to those who have already taken Green Roof Design 101 or who already have a good general understanding of green roof design. For more information or to register please go to www.greenroofs.org or contact Anna Sergeyeva at asergeyeva@greenroofs.org or 416.971.4494
Coverings 2007
April 17 - 20, 2007
McCormick Place, Chicago
Coverings 2007 is the premier tile and stone event for inspiration, innovation and information on the latest and best in the international tile and stone marketplace.
Discover new ideas and information through over 75 seminars taught by masters in the field, and draw inspiration from the 1,200 manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe.
Featured speakers include:
- Keynote: Bernard M. Markstein, III
- Leatrice Eiseman
- Heather E. Adams
- Charles Vander Kooi
- Nancy Epstein
- Jonathan Trivers
- Patti Fasan
- Richard Meier
Register Now at www.coverings.com.
Fifth Annual International Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference, Awards & Trade Show
April 29 - May 1, 2007
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn.
Co-hosted with the City of Minneapolis, the Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference is organized by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) a not-for-profit industry association working to promote the green roof industry in North America.
The three-day conference will consist of plenary and specialized sessions focused on three main topic areas:
1. Policies and Programs to Support Green Roofs
2. Green Roof Design and Implementation
3. Research and Technical Papers on Green Roof Performance
For more information, visit www.greenroofs.org/minneapolis/.
AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition
May 3 - 5, 2007
San Antonio
The AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Exposition is the premier event for architects and building industry professionals. Join the AIA in San Antonio May 3-5, 2007, for over 250 continuing education programs, 60 tours, 40 events, and 800 leading-edge companies exhibiting their products and services; you’ll find plenty of exciting educational and entertaining activities.
This year’s theme is Growing Beyond Green , and the convention will explore the growing influence of high-performance design and the effort to reduce the energy footprint of the built environment. Scheduled speakers include:
Visit www.aiaconvention.com to register.
Lightfair International 2007
May 8 - 10, 2007
Javits Convention Center, New York, N.Y.
This May, the lighting industry will come together for the 2007 edition of LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL, the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting show. An expected 17,000+ attendees—inclusive of high-end lighting manufacturers, architects, interior designers, specifiers, lighting designers, visionaries, etc.—will be on hand to discover the latest in lighting innovation, design and technology. For more information on LIGHTFAIR International 2007, please visit
www.lightfair.com.
Green Cleaning…… Floor to Ceiling Industrial Cleaning Specialist Webinar
May 15, 2007
Join us for this Webinar that will examine:
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What “green cleaning” really means.
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Driving forces in “green cleaning”
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The Ultimate goals of “green cleaning”
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Dispelling myths and misconceptions that surround “green cleaning”
Learn from recognized industry leaders the truth about where “Environmentally Safe” cleaning practices are headed.
Register now to join Industrial Cleaning Specialist for this interactive opportunity that will allow you to ask crucial questions regarding this vital topic. If you‘re busy that day, sign up anyway. You can play back the scheduled broadcast any time you like.
Sponsored by: Chemspec www.chemspecworld.com.
EnvironDesign 2007
May 15-17, 2007
New Orleans, Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
The EnvironDesign 2007 conference curriculum will help commercial architects, designers and building owners demystify how green products are tied to green commercial building projects. The conference will be held in New Orleans, May 15-17, 2007, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. To register or obtain more information go to www.environdesign.com
or contact: Barb DeMaria, Director of Live Events, Stamats Business Media, Phone: (800) 553-8878, Ext. 5085, E-mail: barb.demaria@stamats.com.
Ecobuild America and AEC Science & Technology (AEC-ST) 2007
May 15-17, 2007
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.
Don’t miss the premier conference & exhibition for Green Building, Sustainable Design, Environmental Planning, Construction Technology, and Information Management.
Keynote address: “Global Reach & Global Impact: A Strategy for Environmental Integration” presented by Jeff Barber, AIA, LEED, Executive Director, Gensler Architecture Design and Planning Worldwide.
Register online by April 9, 2007, for free exhibit and keynote admission or save up to $100 on a conference passport. Booth reservations: 1-800-996-3863
View complete conference program and register at: www.ecobuildamerica.com.
PCBC 2007
May 29, 2007 - June 1, 2007
San Francisco
Since its inception, PCBC has been the place where homebuilding professionals come in search of inspiration; to reconnect with peers and re-imagine the future. With this in mind we are excited to announce this year’s High Five Team Discount. Purchase five Full Conference registrations for the cost of three and enjoy increased registration flexibility and the opportunity to reward your best and brightest. Invite your entire team as well as your key clients, and let us give you a high five, or ten, or fifteen or… To learn more, please visit
www.pcbc.com.
Sustainable Operations Summit
June 3-5, 2007
Albuquerque, N.M.
The Sustainable Operations Summit is an invitation-only event developed to bring together key leadership from the nation's largest & most influential organizations to promote initiatives that benefit both the environment & the bottom line. The summit will unite senior leaders from the nation's largest corporations, cities & states, universities, school districts and healthcare organizations to address
critical initiatives such as green building, renewable energy, and various other measures that can reduce our impact on the environment. From an exclusive presentation by Al Gore to intimate roundtable discussions, the Sustainable Operations will provide attendees with the essential knowledge take-away to justify time away from the office.
Visit www.craigmichaelsinc.com to learn more.
SOLAR 2007
July 7-12, 2007
Cleveland
SOLAR 2007 will be the 36th Annual National Solar Energy Conference – the largest and most inclusive renewable energy conference in the U.S. each year. SOLAR 2007 will take place in Cleveland, July 7-12, 2007, and will focus on the economic development opportunities associated with the growth of the renewable energy industry. The conference theme is “Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work,” and will include a technical conference, hands-on workshops, tours of renewable energy sites, consumer-oriented presentations and a Renewable Products and Services Exhibit. The consumer-oriented presentations and exhibit will be free and open to the public on Sunday, July 8. For program and registration information, visit www.solar2007.org.
BOMA International
North American Commercial Real Estate Congress
and The Office Building Show
July 21-24, 2007
New York, N.Y.
DISCOVER how greening and energy-efficiency are optimizing building performance.
LEARN through industry-shaping sessions in the Green Buildings education track.
CONNECT at the BOMA Green Pavilion and ENERGY STAR Showcase.
Plus, join BOMA International for the celebration of 100 years of commercial real estate.Learn
more at www.bomaconvention.org.
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The May 2007 print issue of ED+C will feature a Product Focus section featuring Building Controls and Automation Systems; Interior Paints; Windows, Glazings and Films; and Wall systems, ICFs and Sips. The ED+C 2007 Editorial Calendar is available online -- send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Joe Mayton, associate editor, ED+C, at
maytonj@bnpmedia.com.
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