Greetings and welcome to the February 2006 edition of the ED+C eNews. 

Nothing beats traveling the planet and experiencing a world of diverse cultures/customs, architecture, and environments, and ED+C is always excited to hear about new locales--especially exotic, all-natural and globally responsible destinations. So, when Monica Schaffer of Diversified Media Design in New York told us about her recent tropical honeymoon, our ears perked right up.
Tiamo Resorts (www.tiamoresorts.com) on South Andros Island in the Bahamas is a truly environmentally friendly, luxurious resort committed to minimizing their environmental impact on this pristine locale, while at the same time maintaining the highest levels of service. Tiamo is 100 percent powered by solar energy, and incorporates three major green build objectives: minimum site impact, passive-cooling, and energy efficiency into their sustainable building design practices. "After spending our honeymoon at Tiamo, its obvious that a resort can provide guests with all the comforts of the classic 'resort experience' while staying true to 'green' principles on every level. The entire Tiamo staff lives and breathes the eco-friendly mantra while offering up amazing service, food and a range of activities (snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, hiking) to easily rival larger, more well known resorts. After our experience at Tiamo, it is hard to believe that other hotels and resorts don't go green immediately!," Monica said.
In an effort to eliminate wasteful paper trails, Tiamo does not do traditional marketing, so Web traffic is a main staple of their business. Visit them online to book a private beach bungalow at this tropical paradise.

Some other sites to look at that promote ecotourism--or responsible travel to natural areas which conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people--and provide suggestions for destinations across the globe include: www.ecotour.org, and www.ecotourism.org. Sites like these promote environmental conscientiousness and provide useful resources, such as Tips for Travelers: The Golden Rules of Ecotourism.
As a traveler, you will have an effect on the environment and culture of the places you are visiting.
Keep These Golden Rules in Mind When You Travel:
Learn about your destination before you get there.
Read guidebooks and travel articles, and pay particular attention to customs such as greetings, appropriate dress, eating behaviors, and so forth. Follow established guidelines. Stay on trails, pack up your trash, and remain set distances away from wildlife to minimize your effect in sensitive areas.
Seek out and support locally owned businesses.
Buy locally to ensure maximum community benefit.

All great ideals to take to heart and realize, wherever we roam.

This next week finds me out of the U.S., and in Spain as a guest of Tile of Spain and the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers' Association (ASCER) for the Cevisama (http://cevisama.feriavalencia.com/) International Tile/Ceramics Tradeshow, held Feb. 7 - 11 in Valencia, Spain.
ED+C are thrilled by this amazing opportunity, and I myself can't wait to tour the show and travel the region.

Until next time,

Joe Mayton
ED+C Associate Editor

p.s. 
The "early bird" discounted rate for the Green Design Solutions conference in Atlanta, May 2 - 4, 2006, has been extended through February 28, 2006. Visit www.greendesignsolutions.com to register today for the conference, which will feature presentations from keynote speakers on: Mixed Use, Schools, Construction, Finance, and more.

Fresh & Green

Ready for a fresh look at green technology? Look to EFCO Corporation's newly redesigned web site, where you'll discover "Enviro Metals," showcasing our latest environmentally advanced products. 

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.

Green Roof Design 101
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is presenting Green Roof Design 101 - Introductory Course in multiple locations:

• New Brunswick, New Jersey - Feb 17, 2006
• Richmond, Virginia - Feb 24, 2006
• Cincinnati, Ohio - March 3, 2006
• Edmonton, Alberta - March 22, 2006
• Calgary, Alberta - March 24, 2006
• San Francisco, California - March 31, 2006

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 Dayna Goucher at dgoucher@greenroofs.org, 416-971-4494 ext 228.


Oakland Green Roof Market Development Symposium

• Oakland, California - Feb 9, 2006

Laney College, 900 Fallon Street
8:30 am - 4:30 pm, followed by a networking reception.
 
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting, with various municipal governments, a series of symposia across North America. These one-day symposiums will demonstrate the benefits of a green roof system and develop an action plan on how to establish a local green roof industry through research and policy development, and will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured wherever possible.  Please contact jphilp@greenroofs.org for more information. To view the current agenda and to register, please visit www.greenroofs.org. Registration for this event is $195 US, and includes a one-year individual membership to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.

BUILDING ENERGY Conference & Trade Show
March 7 - 9, 2006
Boston's Seaport World Trade Center
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) hosts Building Energy '06, the Northeast's premier conference and trade show for renewable energy and green building professionals and others eager to learn about "green" building techniques and products.  Featuring in-depth workshops on a wide range of topics with leading designers, architects, engineers, product developers, builders, manufacturers, policy makers, planners, educators, utility executives, and green marketers.  The trade show offers one-stop shopping for the latest green construction products and services.  For more information, visit www.BuildingEnergy.nesea.org.

Greenprints Conference and Tradeshow
March 23 - 24, 2006
Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center
Since 1998, Greenprints has provided a forum for changing the way practitioners think about architecture, construction, planning and the use of natural resources.
In 2006, Greenprints convenes in the heart of Atlanta's Technology Square, an award-winning development and home to several LEED projects. In addition to educational tracks on residential, commercial and community design and development, Greenprints boasts a "green" tradeshow with the latest green building products and services, hands-on learning opportunities and an alternative fuel vehicle show, as well as networking opportunities. 
For curriculum details and registration, visit http://www.southface.org.

CoreNet Global Summit
April 23 - 26, 2006
Philadelphia
Get corporate real estate tools for success and the knowledge to use them at the CoreNet Global Summit.
The Philadelphia Summit features an exciting program format specially created to maximize professional development and provide solutions to a complex array of challenges:
• Learn from Industry Experts in Powerful Education Sessions
• Get in the Know with Industry Trends at the Expo
• Participate in Career-Building Networking Events
• Enhance Your Career with New Knowledge and Skills
For more information visit: http://www2.corenetglobal.org/summits_events/philadelphia_2006/index.vsp

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Federal Agencies Sign Historic MOU on High-Performance and Sustainable Buildings
Washington, D.C. -- Seventeen federal agencies and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) signed the first-of-its kind Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last week, committing federal leadership to the design, construction, and operation of high-performance and sustainable buildings; accelerating the implementation of common strategies for planning, acquiring, siting, designing, building, operating, and maintaining high performance and sustainable buildings. The signatory agencies will also coordinate with complementary efforts in the private and public sectors.
Pursuant to this MOU, the agencies have agreed on using specific "Guiding Principles" to improve the performance of its buildings, including commitments in the areas of design, energy, materials, and indoor air quality, among others, that will lead to high performance buildings. The MOU also provides guidance and assurance for implementation of practical, economic, and appropriate timeframes and methods, in line with the agency's respective missions.
A copy of the signed MOU is pending on the FedCenter Web http://www.edcmag.com www.fedcenter.gov/whsummit2006.

Pentagon Remote Delivery Facility Receives LEED Certification
Alexandria, Va. -- The Pentagon Remote Delivery Facility--a 250,000-square-foot physical plant primarily used for material handling--has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.1 Building Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. HDR, which provided architectural, structural, interior design and sustainable consulting services on the project, integrated the design of this earth-sheltered building's--with one of the largest green roofs in the U.S.--structure into the site without compromising the historical significance of the Pentagon, and worked to receive this achievement for the Department of Defense post-construction, the company reports. Hensel Phelps Construction was a partner in the design-build effort.
For more information, visit www.hdrinc.com.

Portable Classroom Design Challenge
Montgomery County, Md. --  In an effort to promote strong commitment to environmental stewardship and high performance standards for durability, safety and health, the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland is sponsoring a design competition for a pre-fabricated classroom unit in partnership with the Council for Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI), and the Emerging Green Builders of the National Capital Region Chapter of the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Design teams have the task of developing a prototype for a prefabricated classroom unit that makes the learning cottage "the cool place to be" for students, staff and after hours community use, and the classroom unit(s) should use the LEED Rating System as a roadmap for a sustainable design. For a building program, schedule, competition rules and resources, visit the MCPS Web site at www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/facilities/greenschoolsfocus/dc.html.

L.A.'s Downtown Diversion Named Top U.S. Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Facility of the Year
Los Angeles -- Downtown Diversion has been named the top mixed Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling Facility in the nation by the Construction Materials Recycling Association; diverting more than 200,000 tons of brick, wood, asphalt, concrete, drywall, cardboard, scrap metal, and other items since opening in April 2004 from landfills. For more details, visit www.downtowndiversion.com.

Nomadic Museum Opens At The Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, Calif. -- The Nomadic Museum, a temporary structure housing Ashes and Snow, the traveling exhibition of large-scale photographic works by artist Gregory Colbert, opened January 14, 2006, in an area adjacent to Santa Monica's historic pier. Gensler (www.gensler.com) is overseeing the installation of the 56,000-square-foot museum, which is composed of recyclable and reusable materials that will be disassembled and then reconstructed as the show travels to destinations throughout the world. The Santa Monica exhibition will be on display through May 14, 2006. Visit www.ashesandsnow.org.

Merger: Tarkett Announces Acquisition of Johnsonite
Cleveland -- Tarkett, a global producer of resilient flooring, announced the acquisition of Johnsonite of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, a leading brand in specialty flooring and flooring accessories. For more information, visit www.tarkett.com.

New Web Site Provides Information About Fighting Mold
Chicago -- USG Corporation has launched a new Web site, www.getmoldfacts.com, which provides the latest information about controlling mold in buildings and homes; offering a wealth of knowledge to construction industry professionals, as well as homeowners and other visitors who have an interest in the subject.
The new site's key message is that by controlling moisture, users can help control mold. To help support its mold education efforts, USG Corporation has also provided a grant to form a new organization called the Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition (RSMC).
For more information about the RSMC, visit www.responsiblemoldsolutions.org.

Urban Salvage Tree Mill
San Rafael, Calif. -- Black's Farmwood, Inc., a reclaimed wood business, joined forces with New Life Millworks, who take urban trees that are destined to become solid waste in the San Francisco Bay Area landfill and mills the trees into beautiful eco wood products. The salvaged trees are milled into dimensional lumber, flooring, large wood slabs and various sized beams, with custom milling and kiln drying are available at the mill.
Black's Farmwood, Inc. is distributing the urban salvaged wood products at their San Rafael showroom, and their reclaimed wood has been used around the Bay Area in homes and wineries; in restaurants in San Francisco; Wolfgang Puck's bistro in Hollywood; and the Aladdin Casino in Las Vegas. Some new commercial projects include: Ridge Vineyards in Cupertino; Tres Agaves Restaurant in San Francisco; and Wipe Out in Fisherman's Wharf. For more information, visit www.blacksfarmwood.com.

UBC Life Sciences Centre LEED Gold certified
Vancouver, BC, Canada -- The Life Sciences Centre (LSC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its innovative sustainability features. The LSC is the largest building in Canada to achieve LEED Gold certification. Architects for the project were Diamond and Schmitt Architects (Toronto), and Bunting Coady Architects (Vancouver) in a joint venture. The $125 million Centre is built to accommodate the interdisciplinary research facility (Life Sciences Institute) and a significant proportion of the province's medical education program. For more information, visit www.ubc.ca.

OSRAM SYLVANIA Announces Sponsorship of ESC
Danvers, Mass. -- OSRAM SYLVANIA, manufacturers of lighting materials, announced their financial sponsorship of the Energy Services Coalition (ESC), a national nonprofit organization composed of a network of experts from a wide range of organizations working together at state and local levels to increase energy efficiency and building upgrades through energy saving performance contracting. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.

Sustainable Design Strategies for ATBI Facility Follow LEED As Guideline
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn. -- The National Park Service has started construction on the Twin Creeks Science and Education Center, a first-of-its-kind National Park Service research facility that is registered with the USGBC and is targeting LEED Certification. The facility will support the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI)--an initiative to document all life forms in this half a million-acre national park guide scientists' decisions about protecting and preserving the park's ecosystem. Designed by the architectural firm of Lord, Aeck & Sargent as a high-performance, sustainable laboratory facility emphasizing flexibility in accommodating changing research activities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, construction of the $4.4 million, 15,000 gross-square-foot center should be completed in Fall 2006. For more information, visit the firm at www.lordaecksargent.com.

New Web site Addressing EPAct 2005, Lighting Upgrade Opportunities Launched
Rosemont, Ill. -- In an effort to help promote awareness of the recently-enacted Energy Policy Act of 2005, as well as the comprehensive benefits associated with energy-efficient lighting upgrades, Advance has launched industry Web site, www.energybillinfo.com, which is designed to help visitors and end users better understand EPAct 2005, capitalize on their broad lighting upgrade opportunities, and begin recognizing energy savings in their facilities.

Web Site to Help Combat Global Warming
Santa Fe, N.M. -- Architecture 2030's Web site, www.architecture2030.org, is part of an ongoing effort, initiated by architect Edward Mazria AIA, to provide information and innovative solutions in the fields of architecture and planning to address and reverse the destructive trend toward global climate change. Using the latest research, the Web site outlines the steps necessary to address concerns regarding building sector's emissions, which are increasing at an alarming rate. The Web site includes a variety of resources to help professionals, government officials, and those in the building sector, plan and design for a carbon-neutral future.

First Wood Floor Finishing System to Meet GREENGUARD's Stringent IAQ Standards
Aurora, Colo. -- BonaKemi USA's Bona Environmental Choice System has been awarded the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification by the Atlanta-based GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (www.greenguard.org) for low-emitting interior products. The Bona Environmental Choice System features Bona's waterborne finishes and dust containment sanding equipment. For more information, visit www.bonakemi.com.

New Doors Opened for Soy-Based Products in 2005
St. Louis -- From soy-based plastics used in agricultural equipment to alternative forms of energy made from soy oil, the United Soybean Board (USB), through soybean checkoff funds, continues to support the development of innovative soy-based product research. Nineteen new soy-based products were commercialized in 2005 thanks in part to the support of the soybean checkoff. USB focuses its funding priorities in five market areas: plastics, lubricants, coatings, printing inks, and adhesives and emerging industrial opportunities. For more information on USB, the soybean checkoff and soy-based products, visit www.unitedsoybean.org/newuses.

Corporation Completes Move to LEED Gold Certified Headquarters Building
Santa Monica, Calif. -- The RAND Corporation (www.rand.org) has relocated about 1,000 staff members to its new, Gold LEED certified headquarters building in Santa Monica, Calif., signaling an important new step in the nonprofit organization's evolution.
Designed by Los Angeles-based DMJM Design and built by Turner Construction Co., the five-story building, with three subterranean levels of parking, sits on 3.7 acres and includes 309,000 square feet of office space (slightly more than the old headquarters) and cost approximately $100 million to build. The remaining portion of RAND's 15-acre headquarters property has been sold to the city of Santa Monica, which has outlined plans for a park, sports fields, childcare center and affordable housing on the site upon RAND completing demolition of its former offices. For more information, visit and www.dmjmhn.aecom.com.

Online Registration Available for New Green Roof Awards Nomination Process
Ontario, Canada -- In addition to the Green Roof Awards of Excellence program, which recognizes six outstanding green roof projects every year, there is a new Award for Excellence in Green Roof Research, and a new nomination process for the Green Roof Civic Award of Excellence. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2006 Green Roof Awards of Excellence is Feb.15, 2006. For more information on the awards, visit www.greenroofs.net.

New Infrared Camera Diagnoses Hidden Building Costs
Oakland, N.J. -- Mikron's new 7815B infrared camera is like an x-ray machine for building diagnostics, the company says, identifying a wide range of invisible problems that add hidden costs to building ownership, such as air infiltration, moisture intrusion, mold, fungus, energy losses, pest infestations, as well as others. According to Mikron, the 7815B combines the highest-resolution microbolometer camera in the industry with a visible light camera and laser target dot to make professional thermal imaging point-and-shoot simple.
For more information on the M7815B Building Inspection camera, visit www.mikroninfrared.com.

Nanotechnology Introduced to Hardwood Flooring Industry
Saint-Georges, Quebec, CAN -- Mirage will launch its exclusive new finish, Nanolinx, at Surfaces 2006, Feb. 1-3, Las Vegas; the flooring industry's largest trade show. With Nanolinx, Mirage has incorporated particles into its finish that are less than 100 nanometers in size, or one-billionth of a meter. Manipulating material of this size brings out new properties resulting in the creation of a finish that is clearer, stronger and more flexible, the company says, and the ultra-clear finish brings out the true beauty and character of the flooring's natural wood grain.
Mirage has been granted rights to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) seal, invest heavily in ongoing research and development of wood/reforestation projects, and use only non-toxic manufacturing products. For more information, visit www.miragefloors.com. 

Architectural Glass Product Helps Cut Construction, Cooling Costs
Pittsburgh -- Solarban 70XL, a new architectural glass product developed by PPG Industries, uses a proprietary solar control low-emissivity (Low-E) coating that transmits high levels of sunlight into a building while blocking a similarly high percentage of the sun's solar energy, and has the potential to help building owners and developers cut their construction costs by several hundred thousand dollars while reducing overall cooling costs by 3 to 5 percent annually, according to an independent report for the company.
Computer modeling conducted by the Architectural Energy Corporation (AEC) of Boulder, Colo., indicates Solarban 70XL glass can dramatically reduce the amount of energy and equipment needed to cool institutional structures, including office buildings, schools and hospitals. For more information, visit www.ppgideascapes.com.
 

Do you know of any unique green products that should be featured here? Please e-mail maytonj@bnpmedia.com.

Feb 14, 2006 - Feb 16, 2006
International Roofing Expo 2006
Las Vegas, NV
www.TheRoofingExpo.com

March 11, 2006 - March 15, 2006
NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference 2006
Long Beach, CA
www.HydrogenConference.org

March 12 - March 14, 2006
2006 National Green Building Conference
Albuquerque, NM
www.nahb.org

Online Book Store at www.AECStore.com
Sustainable design books are now available at the AEC Online Store. Visit www.AECStore.com to purchase buyers guides, books, CD-Roms and more! You can also access the store through ED+C's home page at www.EDCmag.com.

www.bcxa.org
The Building Commissioning Association is an international, non-profit Association of Professional Commissioning providers. Commissioning is critical to the verification of sustainable polices and a prerequisite for LEED certification.

www.greenhomeguide.com
GreenHomeGuide is a grassroots, community-based guide to green remodeling and new construction.

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April's print issue of ED+C will focus on Healthcare, with a Special Section on Cool Roofing, and the Product Focus features Ceilings; Insulation; and Plumbing Fixtures.
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