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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for January 2008
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2008!
Hopefully, everyone has had ample time to relax with family and friends, and all of you are well rested and ready to take on what’s next.
Personally, I’m glad to be back at work. I can finally rest. It’s truly frightening to me that spending time with my family is more work than the daily duties of an editor at a magazine. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family and all, but…wow.
I know that you’ll be wowed by what we here at ED+C have in store for you this year. For starters, those of you who have missed out on Sustainable Home since it ventured out on its own will be happy to see in January’s issue of ED+C that it’s once again a special section. We’ve also been making steady progress on our Integrated Media (IM) program and, coupled with our soon-to-be revamped and easier-to-navigate website, you’ll be able to keep better informed than ever before.
You can begin by signing up for the start of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes Webinar series that takes place on February 13. The subsequent sessions will take place on March 12 and April 9.
A second Webinar, the SCS Indoor Air Quality series, begins on February 26 and continues on March 26 and April 22. Sign-up for both is simple and easy, just click on the tile ads to the right for more information.
Those of you wanting to enter this year's Excellence in Design Awards and have yet to do so better not put it off any longer. The deadline for entries is February 6, 2008. Don't wait, enter today!
Though it's hard to believe, all of this is just the tip of the iceberg. Maybe work is...well, work. It’s going to be an exciting year!
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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Greensburg, Kansas Commits to LEED Platinum
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that the city of Greensburg, Kansas has passed a resolution to certify all city-owned buildings LEED Platinum, making it the first city in the U.S. to pass such a resolution....more
American Standard Companies Changes Name to Trane
Piscataway, N.J. — Trane made its debut as the new name for the company previously known as American Standard Companies....
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Green West Expo/Conference
Los Angeles — The Green West exposition, which Environmental Design + Construction
is a media partner for, will bring together the entire spectrum of green products and services under one roof, targeting business, government and individual interests alike....more
Web-Based Continuing Education Courses
New York — A new line of Web-based continuing education courses has been launched by Pratt Center for Professional and Continuing Studies and its online education partner, CS Learning Solutions....
more
PolySteel Convention 2008
Albuquerque — American PolySteel, a manufacturer of insulating concrete forms, will celebrate 30 years of Building a Better World at PolySteel Convention 2008 as the company looks back to its beginnings and measures its progress. Visit www.polysteel.com
for more information about the company.
 Contest Highlights Materials Reuse with New Recycling Center Category
Skokie, Ill. — The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) announced the 2008 "Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World" international student design competition....
more
Tilt-Con Corporation Receives Awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Orlando
— Tilt-Con Corporation received three prestigious Tilt-Up Achievement Awards from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) for its work on the following multimillion-dollar projects...more
NineSigma Says "Eco-Friendly" Solutions to Drive Innovation in 2008
Cleveland, Ohio — NineSigma, the leading provider of open innovation solutions, today said "eco-friendly" solutions will be a major driving force behind companies’ innovation initiatives in 2008....more
 Dodge Regupol is Now ECORE International
Lancaster, Pa. — Dodge-Regupol announced that the privately held business has taken a new name — ECORE International...
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Mohawk Group Awarded 2007 Evergreen Award
Kennesaw, Ga. — The Mohawk Group announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) National Furniture Center (NFC) the flooring manufacturer for the second time in four years with the 2007 Evergreen Award....more
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Energy Conserving Server
San Jose — Echelon Corporation's (
www.echelon.com
) new i.LON SmartServer has received the Infrastructure Product of the Year award from LonMark International, a non-profit trade association that manages and certifies standards for open, interoperable LonWorks based products and systems. The released i.LON SmartServer helps to enable energy conservation across key energy using industries, including building automation, street lighting, retail stores, quick-service restaurants and homes. The SmartServer controls, monitors, and manages virtually any electronic device on a network, optimizing energy efficiency applications and enabling demand response programs, the company reports.
 High-Performance Modular Tile
Chagrin Falls, Ohio — Low-maintenance Square from Johnsonite (
www.johnsonite.com
) is a high-performance acoustic modular tile. Combining contemporary designs with proven performance features, Square Tile is ideal for heavy traffic areas in many types of environments, the company reports. Square’s extremely durable PUR-reinforced wear layer and square construction contribute to its long life and its ability to better resist abrasions, stains and tearing. It’s also comfortable underfoot and offers excellent acoustic properties to reduce impact sound and ambient noise that can adversely affect productivity.
Social Network Site
New York — AlternativeEnergy.com's (www.alternativeenergy.com
) new social networking site is designed for those seeking information, guidance and the opportunity to interact with others to accelerate the march toward energy independence. AlternativeEnergy.com brings together the most compelling characteristics of the Internet to create a new online community for the vast majority of people concerned about energy and global warming.
Sustainable Polypropylene: Biopropylene
Hawthorne, Calif. — Cereplast, Inc.'s (www.cereplast.com
) Cereplast Hybrid Resins were launched as a complement to Cereplast's existing line of compostable resins, Cereplast Compostables. Cereplast Hybrid Resins replace 50 percent or more of the petroleum content used in traditional plastic resins with bio-based materials such as starches from corn, tapioca, wheat and potatoes. With nearly the same physical characteristics and price point as traditional polyolefin, the company reports, Cereplast Hybrid Resins are an ideal way for plastic manufactures to reduce their reliance on petroleum.
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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.
Alex Wilson, President, BuildingGreen, Inc., Keynote at Plenary Session, March 12th, 8:45 a.m.; "Integrated Solutions to the Tangled Problems of Energy, Environment, Water, and Health"
Sample Full-day Workshops:
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"Retrofitting Existing Single Family Homes"
Larry Harmon, Peter G. Talmage, PE
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"Building Information Modeling: from Simulation to Reality"
John An, LEED AP, Thomas RC Hartman, AIA, Hans R. Porschitz, Randall S. Walter, AIA
Sample Sessions:
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"Building America: This Year’s Best Homes"
Robb A. Aldrich, PE, Betsy Pettit, AIA, Duncan F. Prahl, RA, AIA
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"Passive Survivability: The Other Reason to Go Green"
Christopher R. Schaffner, PE, LEED AP, Peter Yost
For information on additional workshops and sessions, visit buildingenergy.nesea.org. Online registration now open! Early bird conference registration and hotel room discounts end Feb 11!
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.
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:
- Chicago - January 18, 2008
- Atlanta - January 24, 2008
- Austin, Texas - January 29, 2008
- Washington, D.C. - January 29, 2008
- Raleigh, N.C. - January 30, 2008
- Oakland, Calif. - February 9, 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 February 2008 print issue of ED+C
will feature a Product Focus section featuring Adhesives, Caulks and Sealants; Green Cleaning and Maintenance; Structural Sheathing and Framing; and Drywall. 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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