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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for February 2008
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The Polls Have Opened
There's a debate currently being waged amongst the ED+C staffers. It centers on CFLs. None of us are debating the energy merits offered by CFLs, those are pretty had to refute. Rather, we're arguing CFL usage as a whole being beneficial to the environment. Taking center stage is the mercury used and the average American's awareness. Is there enough awareness of the hazards regarding improper disposal of CFLs to ensure that each one is recycled properly? Even if there is enough awareness, is the average American willing to go that extra step to properly dispose of them?
And, for once, we don't want to hear what you have to say.
The reason is that we want to know your thoughts on magazine publishing and how issues are printed/distributed. You can tell us what you think by visiting the revamped www.edcmag.com and the ED+C Poll. Making your own selection allows you to instantly see how others have voted. Each month, we plan on bringing you new polls to gauge how you really feel about issues in sustainability.
Hey, I've been telling you for a while now that we're going to be making changes. And there are still more to come!
One thing that hasn't changed is the need for you to get those Excellence in Design Award entries submitted. The deadline for entries is next Friday, February 15, 2008. This is your last chance!
Don't forget about the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes Webinar series that begins February 13, and the
SCS Indoor Air Quality series, which begins February 26.
That's it for now. Hope to see you on www.edcmag.com soon!
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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Energy Efficiency…Simplified.
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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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CENTRIA Receives Federal Funding for Sustainability Efforts
Moon Township, Pa.
— Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) presented the employees of CENTRIA with $300,000 in federal funds during a ceremonial check presentation. The funds, which help further CENTRIA’s commitment to sustainability and green building practices, will assist in the development of integrated solar building panels...
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AIA Urges Congress to Consider Green Stimulus Proposals
Washington, D.C.
— As Congress and the Administration discuss additional proposals to stimulate the nation’s economy, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is advocating green incentives for homeowners, building owners, small businesses, retail establishments and education facilities...more
ASHRAE Takes Historic Initiative to Improve Building Energy Efficiency
New York, N.Y.
— For the first time in over 19 years, ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) announced an increase to the minimum required prescriptive R-value (resistance to heat flow) for roof and wall insulation levels in Standard 90.1 — the national model energy code for commercial buildings...more
The Mohawk Group Recognized for Exceptional Standards In Quality
Kennesaw, Ga.
— The Mohawk Group announced that all nine of its commercial manufacturing facilities are now ISO 9001:2000 certified to the quality management standards of the International Organization for Standardization...more
SBIC Board of Directors Selected
Washington, D.C. — The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) selected new members to its board of directors...
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Chicago Faucets Plant Recognized For Environmental Efforts
Des Plaines, Ill. —
In recognition of Chicago Faucet’s commitment to superior environmental performance and continuous stewardship, the City of Milwaukee awarded Starline; the company foundry based out of Milwaukee, for exemplary implementation of environmental conservation regulations...more
Bentley Prince Street Becomes Founding Reporter for Climate Group
City of Industry, Calif.
— Bentley Prince Street has become a founding reporter of The Climate Registry by being one of the first to join and support the non-profit organization. The Climate Registry was established to measure and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions...more
Labs21 2008 Call for Presenters
San Jose —
The Labs21 2008 Annual Conference offers a forum for laboratory architects, engineers, owners, and operators from around the world to discuss the challenges and trends in making more sustainable, high-performance facilities...more
Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction Online
San Diego —
San Diego State University, Extended Studies has introduced "Fundamentals of Green Building Design and Construction Online" to give students an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings...more
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 New Educational CD
Springfield, Ore. — Timber Products Company (www.timberproducts.com) and SierraPine (www.sierrapine.com
) are making available a new compact disc, Understanding the Issues: Green Building & Wood Products, that reportedly provides architects, woodworkers, distributors, designers and builders with the basics of green building and an overview of the most pressing topics. The CD is available at no charge and can be ordered by calling 800-547-9520, ext. 227.
Interactive Educational Website
Houston — Waste Management, Inc.’s www.thinkgreen.com
is an interactive website designed to inform people about things they should know about the business of managing the four-and-a-half pounds of waste the average citizen generates each day. The interactive site, which tells the story of garbage from the curbside onward, highlights how advanced technologies are recovering resources and protecting the environment.
The site features a three-dimensional landfill tour and visitors can learn about the process of collecting landfill gas to generate renewable energy, walk through a waste-to-energy facility, and learn more about recovering resources through modern single-stream recycling.
 GREENGUARD-Certified Duct Liner Adhesive
Rockland, Mass. — ULTRATACK, a solvent-free duct liner insulation adhesive manufactured by ITW TACC (
www.itwtacc.com) under its Miracle-Kingco line of HVAC products, has been certified for GREENGUARD Children & Schools by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
High-Performing, Low-VOC Line of Sealants and Adhesives
Avon, Ohio — Henkel's OSI GreenSeries (www.greenseries.com
) provides a complete line of environmentally friendly, high-performance construction adhesives, interior/exterior sealants and specialty sealants. The OSI GreenSeries is also GREENGUARD certified, the company reports. |
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GreenTech Conference and Expo
Part of NFMT 2008
March 4 - 6, 2008
Baltimore Convention Center
The GreenTech Conference and Product Expo is free for all architects, designers and facility professionals interested in the design, construction, management and maintenance of healthier, more resource-efficient buildings.
GreenTech's free educational sessions focus on how design and operations contribute to an energy-efficient, productive bottom line. Other free sessions highlight the role that products play in creating an environmentally sound facility from the inside out.
The GreenTech expo hall shines the spotlight on the latest environmentally friendly products on the market.
GreenTech is co-located with National Facilities Management & Technology, Maintenance Solutions Expo and the Safe Buildings Expo. Your registration gives you free access to all 4 shows.
Information and registration at www.nfmt.com. Use Priority Code EMK.
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 & Expo
April 3 - 6, 2008
Houston
Gulf Coast Green 2008 Symposium is the leading green building conference targeted to design and construction professionals along 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 Sustainable Energy and Green Building Consumer Expo 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 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 from more than 50 countries. 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.
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 March 2008 print issue of ED+C
will feature a Product Focus section featuring Cool Roofing, Wallcoverings, Ceilings and Surfaces (Countertops). 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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