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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for March 2008
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Will the Snow Ever End?
Well, March is here. The game of "When can we get back to work outside?" is beginning for contractors in the north. Unfortunately, the weather doesn't seem to want to cooperate. Here in Michigan, we're hearing reports that we'll be under a severe storm watch starting this evening and running through the weekend. Fun times.
If you happen to be one of those stuck indoors, for whatever reason, don't forget about the second part of our U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes Webinar series
on March 12. I'll be moderating this one (Don't worry, they give me a script to follow instead of letting me babble like I do in these), and will be joined by speakers Bill Zeck, AIA, LEED AP, Peter W. Taggart, and Alistair Jackson to discuss their case studies. The second part of our SCS Indoor Air Quality series
, "Understanding the Public Health Risks," will run on March 26.
Keep an eye out for the latest issue of ED+C magazine, too. This month features K-12 education buildings and water conservation and treatment.
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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Building Has Evolved
Not only are NUDURA structures stronger, safer, healthier and more energy efficient they are also friendly to the environment. NUDURA Insulated Concrete Forms can successfully be used in commercial and residential applications, and provide benefits unlike any other building product:
- Reduce energy bills by up to 70 percent.
- Save valuable environmental resources.
- Contribute to the LEED program.
- NUDURA is manufactured from 100 percent recycled or recyclable material.
Contact NUDURA today and see how building green starts with NUDURA.
www.nudura.com
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For more news, visit
www.edcmag.com.
Business-Consumer Coalition Pushes Renewable Energy Tax Package
Washington, D.C. -
A coalition of more than 100 business, trade and advocacy groups called on the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan legislation as soon as possible that extends renewable energy and efficiency tax credits that have already expired or will expire at the end of this year. The tax incentives would strengthen the renewable energy industry and expand the market for energy-efficient products, which ultimately would reduce residential and commercial energy costs, generate new domestic jobs, and boost a flagging economy, according to the coalition...
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Parksite Receives Forest Stewardship Council Certification
Batavia, Ill. -
Parksite, Inc. one of the nation's leading building product distributors, has earned Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certification from the Rainforest Alliance's SmartWood program. The company reports that this certification will open up a new supply of specialty lumber and wood products from responsibly managed forests to help meet the growing demand of green building projects throughout the geographic region covered by the six certified locations...
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Initiative Puts Kids at the Forefront of America's Green Movement
New York
- Thirteen/WNET New York, a public television station, announced GREEN SQUAD - a new multi-platform initiative that will engage middle school-aged kids in the quest to make and keep America green...more
First Charter High School to Receive the "Green Schools" Funding Grant
Glendale and Venice, Calif.
- Designed by Osborn Architects, the Ánimo Venice Charter High School, a Green Dot Public School located near Santa Monica, was recently awarded $107,000 by the State Allocation Board (SAB). Due to its many sustainable features, Ánimo Venice is the first to receive this High Performance Incentive Grant, which will contribute to the school's construction...
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Caroma Aids Los Angeles Schools in Their Quest to be Green
Los Angeles
- Caroma USA is partnering with Global Green's Green Schools initiative to help make two new charter high schools in South Los Angeles environmentally friendly. The Australian company is donating about 25 of its H2Zero waterless urinals to the Global Green Green Schools initiative. Two warehouses are being transformed into the schools, Animo Justice and Animo Ralph Bunche, both operated by Green Dot Public Schools...
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Dumbo Improvement District Launches Neighborhood Sustainability Program
Brooklyn, N.Y. - On Monday, February 4th
, the Dumbo Improvement District formally launched a neighborhood sustainability program: Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO (SEED). Collectively, the program is meant to demonstrate the ease of environmental action on the most local level. SEED was developed with a foundation of five initiatives that encourage: public recycling, alternative modes of transportation, consumption reduction, greater energy efficiency and environmental education...
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ENERGY STAR Program Certifies 28 Buildings Managed by Jones Lang LaSalle
Chicago -
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated, a leading real estate services and money management firm, announced that 28 of the buildings it manages across the United States have been awarded ENERGY STAR certification this year. Including past years, 41 buildings managed by Jones Lang LaSalle have received ENERGY STAR certification, including more than a dozen that have been certified in multiple years...
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Go No-Flow
If you’re looking for a way to save more water in your next green building project, Clivus Multrum has the Natural Solution. Clivus Multrum composting toilet systems are the ultimate water-saving solution for restrooms. Our dry fixtures use no water for flushing, and our foam-flush fixtures use only 3 ounces of water per flush. Clivus systems are used in LEED facilities across North America, and our custom greywater systems allow for complete, sustainable onsite waste treatment. Call or visit our website today to learn how the Natural Solution can work for you.
800-425-4887. www.clivusmultrum.com.
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Recycled Embossed Architectural Glass
Chatsworth, Calif. - UltraGlas (www.ultraglas.com
) is embossed architectural glass composed of a minimum of 15-30 percent recycled glass and can be composed of 100 percent recycled glass upon request. According to the company, typical UltraGlas applications include entry and wall systems, screens and dividers, vertical and horizontal surfacing, counter tops, doors, door and cabinet inserts, tile, flooring, signage, stair treads and balusters, lighting, water features, accessories, art sculpture, theme walls, murals, furniture and more.
New Brochure Showcases Features, Benefits
Moon Township, Pa. - CENTRIA (www.centria.com) recently introduced a new brochure that showcases the various features - including pattern, profile and material options - and benefits of its EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls.
The brochure also outlines why CENTRIA EcoScreen Perforated Screenwalls are an environmentally responsible design decision, the company reports. Made from either stainless steel or aluminum, the product contains a high percentage of recycled material and is itself recyclable. EcoScreen has earned Cradle to Cradle Gold Certification for exterior building products. |
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Advanced Building Products
Advanced Building Products is a leading manufacturer of copper laminated thru-wall flashings, mortar deflections, rainscreen products, and various other masonry accessories. According to the company, it has invested in product development to become more environmentally friendly. All of its "blue" products (Mortar Break, Mortar Break II, and mortairvent) are now green. Its Copper Sealtite and Copper Fabric products are also made from recycled materials. Visit
www.advancedflashing.com for more information.
VT Industries
VT Industries is a leading manufacturer of 5-ply wood veneer, high-pressure decorative laminate (HPDL), stile and rail, and profiled doors. VT can manufacture wood doors with agrifiber cores made from rapidly renewable agricultural fibers for sustainable design. These doors can assist with several environmental certifications including LEED, and can have up to a 60-minute positive pressure fire rating. Agrifiber doors are available with HPDL or a wide range of veneer species. Visit
www.vtindustries.com for more information.
To see more of ED+C's Greenbook listings, visit www.edcmag.com/CDA/greenbook. |
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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 its 33rd Conference and Trade Show, providing proven methods for increasing energy-efficiency, reducing building emissions, and retrofitting and rehabilitating existing buildings. Early bird registration rates end on February 11! For full conference schedule and to register, please visit
buildingenergy.nesea.org
Don't Miss...
March 11: Free public forum, The Boston Green Tea Party: Join the Energy Revolution!
March 12-13: More than 175 exhibitors at the largest green trade sShow in the Northeast featuring cutting-edge green products and services. A trade show reception offers networking opportunities. Celebrate the conference during NESEA night that includes a green live and silent auction, entertainment by Travis LeDoyt the world's best Elvis tribute artist, and Pecha Kucha.
March 13: "Everything's Cool" a documentary about global warming messengers, including Ross Gelbspan and Bill McKibben. Green tour of the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center.
More than 76 workshops and sessions presented by 150 expert speakers!
Greenprints
March 13 - 14, 2008
Atlanta
Join green building science and design professionals, policy makers and concerned citizens as they come together at the annual green building conference and green tradeshow, Greenprints, on March 13 - 14, 2008 in Atlanta. This year marks the tenth annual event hosted by Southface and The Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA) Division of Energy Resources.
The green conference will present panel sessions of green building experts, an opening keynote by a leader in sustainability, and a green tradeshow; highlighting the latest environmental technologies and products on the market. Visit www.greenprints.org for more information.
Interiors '08: The ASID Conference on Design
March 13 - 16, 2008
New Orleans
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is pleased to open registration for Interiors '08: The ASID Conference on Design. Developed for everyone in the design industry, Interiors '08 will bring together designers, industry representatives, educators and students in New Orleans March 13 - 16 to engage in seminars on the most important issues affecting the design profession. Organized into five different educational tracks, attendees will choose seminars from those tracks that appeal to their professional needs For more information on keynote speakers, special events, event partners and to register for the conference, visit
www.asid.org/interiors.
Gulf Coast Green 2008 Symposium
April 3 - 6, 2008
Houston
Gulf Coast Green 2008 Symposiumis the leading green building conference targeted to design and construction professionals within the Gulf Coast region. The focus is green or sustainable building, but includes broader issues such as sustainable land use and global warming. GCG 2008 will take place on April 3 and 4, 2008 at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas. New this year is the first Houston Green Expo: Sustainable Energy and Green Building Event hosted by GCG and the City of Houston. The expo is free and open to the public on April 5 and 6, 2008, at Reliant Park. More information: www.gulfcoastgreen.org.
The TFM Show
April 22-24, 2008
Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois
www.TFMShow.com
Register for this FREE facility management event and explore the world of facility management solutions.
You'll benefit from a FREE conference program and a wide array of exhibitors in the facility management profession. You can build your own customized conference program; earn CEU credits; participate in an interactive keynote session on disaster recovery; and focus on the future of the facility management profession and environmental stewardship. You'll also have the chance to win up to $2,500 in cash in the Blueprint for Success quiz.
Register for your FREE conference pass at www.TFMShow.com.
Coverings 2008
April 29 - May 2, 2008
Orlando
Coverings 2008 - the Ultimate Tile & Stone Experience - is the premier event connecting distributors, contractors, retailers, fabricators, architects + designers in the dynamic energy of an international exposition featuring the world's finest tile and natural stone.
Coverings, is keeping it fresh by offering more exhibit space, more international products, more global suppliers, more time to meet one on one with the best and the brightest in the industry. Plus, fresh insights, connections and inspiration among 80+ seminars and countless connections with the industry's best and brightest. Touch + try new materials from more than 1,200 exhibitors with more than 50 countries represented.
Register today for Coverings in Orlando, FL on April 29 - May 2, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center. Visit
www.coverings.com.
AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition
May 15 - 17, 2008
Boston
The AIA 2008 National Convention and Design Exposition will be held May 15-17 in Boston. Architects can earn all the learning units they need over four days with numerous choices of workshops, seminars, tours, and expo education. The expansive expo floor features over 800 exhibitors ready to help attendees discover the newest products and services in the industry.
This year's theme, We the People, will explore how architecture works on behalf of all people and society. For more information and to register, visit
www.aiaconvention.com.
Ecobuild America
Conference: May 19-22; Exhibition: May 21-22, 2008
Anaheim
"Education, Networking, and New Products!"
Ecobuild America -
Sustainable, Green and High-Performance Solutions for the Built Environment at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies for design and construction. Keynote speaker: Andy Karsner, Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Plus, co-located National Specifiers Conference. Improve your projects, bottom line and the future of the built environment - register today!
ED+C readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission - $25 value! Register at www.ecobuildamerica.com. Use promotion code HSEOC.
Green Roof Design 101
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design 101 - Introductory Course in multiple locations:
- Oakland, Calif. - February 9, 2008
- Toronto, Ont. - February 19, 2008
- Vancouver, B.C. - February 20, 2008
- Denver - February 27, 2008
- Los Angeles - February 28, 2008
- Omaha - February28, 2008
This one-day course, with a tuition cost of $399 for a non-GRHC Member and $349 for a Professional Member, 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.
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The April 2008 print issue of ED+C
will feature a Product Focus section featuring Insulation, Plumbing Fixtures, Lighting, and Elevators and Escalators. 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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