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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for December 2007
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My stepfather once used the phrase, "You use it to see where you’ve been," in describing a car’s rearview mirror to me. And, as many history buffs are quick to tout, you need to know where you’ve been to see where you’re going. Historically, my rearview mirrors have had a tendency to fall off. It’s probably a little more insight into my life — and driving habits — than you would care to know, but oh well.
As 2007 draws to a close, a lot of people are going to be looking into their rearview mirrors to get an idea of where they’re going. Hopefully, it's someplace good.
Members of the green building industry can definitely feel good about the direction the industry is headed. A lot of positive strides have been taken toward making sustainable buildings commonplace and finally removing "green" from "green construction" to simply make it "construction."
Of course, you don’t have to take this from a guy whose rearview mirrors always fall off. Take a peek into December’s issue of ED+C to get some real perspectives from people whose fingers are on the pulse of the industry.
And, in case we don’t get the chance later on, all of us here at ED+C wish you and yours a safe, happy holiday season!
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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In addition to the system's easy installation benefit and sound construction, it also meets and exceeds all the current standards for thermal performance levels and energy conservation. To learn more about EFCO’s E-Wall Silicone Gasket curtain wall system and our other earth-friendly products, please visit www.efcocorp.com today. |
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Mackenzie Keck Acquires Global Thinking LLC
Hackettstown, N.J. —
Mackenzie Keck, Inc. (MK) announced the acquisition of green building consulting firm Global Thinking LLC, formerly based in Philadelphia. Global Thinkingwill be led by top-level green building consultant and architect Frank Sherman. Sherman also was appointed a vice president of MK...more
Milliken Lucerne wins Green Décor Award
LaGrange, Ga. —
Milliken Hospitality’s Lucerne modular carpet collection received the Editors’ Choice Award for green décor during the 92nd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center...more
New Standard Simplifies Identification of Sustainable Carpets
Chicago —
Architects, designers and end users have a standard to identify carpets that have a reduced environmental impact. The first multi-attribute American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved Standard — NSF 140-2007, Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard for environmentally preferable building materials — was introduced at Greenbuild 2007...more
BNP Media Announces Bath & Kitchen Pro Publication for 2008
Troy, Mich. — BNP Media announced the debut of Bath & Kitchen Pro, a unique publication created for bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms, and designers. Unlike other magazines that focus purely on design, Bath & Kitchen Pro
will provide information on installation and purchasing as well as design trends...more
National Study Details Increasing Environmental Awareness, Investment by Commercial Real Estate Industry
Chicago — A national survey of the commercial real estate sector reveals that nearly two-thirds of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives, while the majority said that their sustainability investment would increase in 2008...more
New ISO Standard on Sustainability in Building
Geneva, Switzerland — A new ISO standard will help to ensure that urbanization, which is a global trend, develops in an environmentally friendly manner...
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Industrial Nanotech Joins U.S. Green Building Council
Naples, Fla. — Industrial Nanotech, Inc. announced that it has joined the U.S. Green Building Council...
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Click here for ED+C's Greenbuild news!
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 FREE White Paper on Green Building Monitoring
A new white paper from Onset offers valuable tips on evaluating data loggers for green building applications. It discusses how data loggers can be used in a broad range of projects, from wind and solar site evaluation to A/C and D/C power monitoring.
Click here to download the FREE white paper today
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Environmental, Netted Blanket for Erosion-Prone Surfaces
Buffalo Grove, Ill. — PROFILE Products LLC (
www.profileproducts.com) has introduced Futerra EnviroNet ECB. Futerra EnviroNet, a break-away netting that provides erosion control, contains no netting or threads that can entangle wildlife, the company reports. In less than six months after Futerra EnviroNet is installed, no net remains.
Grinder Turns Waste into Compost or Energy
San Antonio — PowerMaster (www.powermastercorp.com
) announced that its patented ReCyclone technology can dramatically increase the lifespan of landfills, making them last up to seven times longer. The ReCyclone is an adjustable, gyroscopic grinder that can process everything from regular household garbage to agricultural waste to big chunks of concrete, turning nearly everything into materials that can be reused. The ReCyclone is half the price of other machines with virtually no downtime and requires considerably less maintenance, the company reports.
Website Highlights Heat Transfer Solution Capabilities
Windsor, Conn. — Turbotec Products, Inc. (www.turbotecproducts.com)
unveiled a new company website with an easy-to-navigate design offers comprehensive product information, specifications and literature for the company’s complete line heat transfer and heat recovery products. Also added are new sections including FAQs, Market/Application Solutions, News and Investor Relations.
Data Reveals Life Cycle Benefits of Wall System
West Warwick, R.I. — The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a full life-cycle assessment (LCA) of the Dryvit Outsulation Plus cladding system (www.dryvit.com
), providing data that shows the Dryvit system contributes fewer environmental toxins and greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than any other NIST-analyzed building cladding material, the company announced.
See a complete list of the products covered by ED+C at Greenbuild here! |
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Ecobuild Fall
Conference: December 10-13, 2007
Exhibition: December 12-13, 2007
Washington, D.C.
Join AEC professionals from the private and public sector who design, construct, manage facilities, and specify building products. Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies for construction. Co-located events include FEDcon, FEDspec, Green Globes Training and more. ED+C readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission — $25 value. Register
here and use promotion code HSEOC. Visit www.ecobuildfall.com
for information.
NESEA’s Building Energy Conference and Trade Show
March 11 - 13, 2008
Boston's Seaport World Trade Center
"The Practice of Sustainability: Tools, Actions, & Solutions"
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) hosts BuildingEnergy08, its 33rd Conference and Trade Show, providing proven methods for increasing energy-efficiency, reducing building emissions, and retrofitting and rehabilitating existing buildings. More than 150 extraordinary U.S. and European speakers at more than 80 workshops and sessions!
Alex Wilson, Executive Editor, Environmental Building News, Inc., Keynote Speaker at Wednesday’s Plenary Session, March 12th, 9:00 a.m
Select Full-day Workshops include:
Select Track Topics include:
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Enclosures & Energy
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Integrating Good Buildings & Renewables
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Residential (retrofits, net zero energy, multifamily)
Online registration opens Dec. 21.
For more information, visit buildingenergy.nesea.org
Green Roof Design & Installation 201
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design & Installation 201 in multiple locations:
- Hartford, Conn. - December 7, 2007
- Oakland, Calif. - December 13, 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
Green Roof Waterproofing & Drainage 301
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Waterproofing & Drainage 301 in multiple locations:
- Raleigh, N.C. - December 14, 2007
Our newest course provides an overview of waterproofing and drainage construction and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It lays out the technical vocabulary and the various benefits of different waterproofing materials and presents detailed design solutions and implementation best management practices for waterproofing and drainage in green roofs.
Tuition: $395.00. For more information or to register please go to
www.greenroofs.org or contact Anna Sergeyeva at asergeyeva@greenroofs.org or 416.971.4494.
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The January 2008 print issue of ED+C
will feature a Product Focus section featuring Renewable (Cork, Wood) and Bio-based Flooring; Concrete; and Efficient HVAC. The ED+C 2008 Editorial Calendar is available online — send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal, associate editor, ED+C, at teald@bnpmedia.com. |
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