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Welcome to the ED+C eNews for September 2008
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They're Here 
If you haven't already seen it on www.EDCmag.com, our Excellence in Design (EID) award winners have been announced. Be sure to check online or in the September issue of ED+C to see them. This month, we're featuring the winner of our Educational category, the Yale University Sculpture Building and Parking Garage.
Next month will highlight our Commercial category winner along with our Residential winner. November's features will include our Government and Institutional winners.
Speaking of November, that's when we'll begin accepting applications for our 2009 EID awards. We'll keep you apprised of the details as they become available.
In the meantime, we're still accepting product entries for ED+C and SF's inaugural Readers' Choice Awards. The submission deadline is September 26, so be sure to get your product entered at http://readerschoice.EDCmag.com!
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
ED+C Associate Editor
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Thermal Impact Storefront
EFCO's Series 526 Thermal Impact Storefront provides cutting-edge design and energy efficiency. Featuring 1-5/16" insulating glass and a polyurethane thermal barrier, the Series 526 also includes a dry-glazed gasket and screw-spline frame - enhancing performance and reducing labor. The product is compatible with all EFCO entrances.
1-800-221-4169
www.efcocorp.com
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 Green Building Research Grants Announced
Washington, D.C.
- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2008 Green Building Research Fund grants. The Green Building Research Fund was created to spur research that will advance sustainable building practices and encourage market transformation. The USGBC committed $2 million to the program, while the Research Fund is generating $1,150,825 in matching funds and leveraging additional activities and partnerships...
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FMLink, USGBC, BOMA and AFE Announce Major Energy-Savings Survey
Bethesda, Md.
- FMLink, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International have launched what purports to be the largest-ever survey to study what energy-savings measures companies have undertaken. The goal is to leverage the results of the survey to help companies identify their "best bets" for energy efficiency - which strategies worked well, which didn't, and why...
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Designing & Building with FSC Award Call for Submissions for Fourth Annual Award
Washington, D.C.
- Each year, the Forest Stewardship Council - US (FSC-US) recognizes and honors a project team committed to using FSC-certified wood and to advancing the mission of the FSC: to create a marketplace that promotes environmentally responsible, socially equitable and economically viable forest management...
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AIA Calls for Congress to Support Incentives for Green Commercial Construction
Washington, D.C.
- The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction, a federal incentive that provides a deduction of $1.80 per square foot for the design and construction of energy efficient commercial buildings, is set to expire at end of the year. As Congress returns for a crucial four week period before the November elections, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) strongly encourages the extension of this deduction beyond 2008...
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Engineers See Today's Sustainable Design Concepts as the Beginning
Albany, N.Y.
- What's considered new and innovative today in the world of green design will be tomorrow's standard, according to engineers who are in the forefront of sustainable designs intended to make more efficient and environmentally friendly use of resources such as water and solar power but also to conserve non-renewable resources for future generations...more
First Products Certified With New Sustainability Criteria
Adairsville, Ga. & Ann Arbor, Mich.
- NSF International and Beaulieu Commercial announced its first carpet products to be certified by NSF to a new sustainability-focused certification standard, NSF/ANSI 140-2007...more
Charleston Church Welcomes Members to 'Green' Sunday School
Charleston, S.C.
- "This is our generation's contribution and a lasting testament to being sensitive to the church, the city, and the earth," said Dr. Stephen Cofer-Shabica, chairman of the building committee task force, when the thoroughly "green" addition to the oldest church in Charleston, S.C. was recently completed...more
City of Welland Joins LED City Program
Durham, N.C.
- Cree, Inc. and the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada, announced that Welland has joined the LED City initiative, an international program that promotes the deployment of energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lighting...more
ISH North America Micro-Site Launched
Troy, Mich. - For the latest in ISH North America and Network '08 news, events and highlights, visit the new micro-site
www.PMmag.com/digitaldailies. Hosted by ED+C's sister publication, Plumbing & Mechanical, these online "Digital Dailies from ISH North America" currently introduce the PHC and AEC industries to the events, seminars and highlights of this year's show...
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Stone Cold Gorgeous
Who says green can't be beautiful? ECOstone features 10 color blends, such as Riverock, Rock N' Coal, and Rollin' Stone, combining the classic look of marble chips with all the advantages of ECOsurfaces resilient flooring. This recycled rubber, durable floor can help rack up LEED® points, and is available in rolls and tiles for easy installation. ECOsurfaces is manufactured in the US by ECORE International (formerly Dodge-Regupol), North America's largest user of scrap tire rubber. Choose to be inspired by ECOsurfaces. For more information, visit
www.ecosurfaces.com.
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The Benefits of Modular - A White Paper
Charlottesville, Va.
- Published by the Modular Building Institute (MBI) and authored by Robert J. Kobet, this 40-page whitepaper is an overview of how the commercial modular construction industry's current practices and products can benefit from an awareness of the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Rating System. It covers LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations, applied to commercial construction, and LEED for Schools. It is a best attempt to align the modular building industry with the Prerequisite and Credit requirements imbedded in LEED.
Click here for the white paper.
 Energy-Saving Products Guide
Shelton, Conn. - Gexpro (
www.gexpro.com
), a Rexel Group Company, has introduced an energy-saving products brochure that guides customers in choosing the right solutions for greener and more cost-effective operations, the company reports. The 20-page, full-color guide shows how to achieve both performance and energy savings in four major electrical product groups: lighting, occupancy sensors, motors and drives, and metering. The new brochure not only advises on a number of specific energy-efficient products to select for these key applications but also encourages readers to take advantage of Gexpro's "green know-how" in devising energy-wise solutions tailored to their industry, geography and way of doing business.
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Surfaces from Recycled Porcelain
EnviroMODE is made from pre-consumer, recycled Kohler® toilets and sinks.
EnviroGLAS converts pre- and post-consumer glass and porcelain bound for the landfill into elegant, sustainable hard surfaces and landscaping materials. Unique mixtures of recycled glass and porcelain are combined with custom colored epoxy resin, then poured by hand to create exquisite Terrazzo applications for flooring, counters and tabletops. EnviroGLAS surfaces are low maintenance, extremely durable, contain no VOCs, last more than 40 years and can contribute to eight or more LEED credits.
www.enviroglasproducts.com |
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 Sustainable Commercial Entrance Products
Special-Lite® Flush Doors provide the single, sustainable solution to the multiple challenges of commercial entrances!
- Lowest life cycle cost - Unique, heavy-duty design and durable finishes provide low maintenance requirements AND long service life - even in high-traffic, abusive or corrosive applications.
- Maintenance-friendly finishes - Resilient pre-finishes eliminate need for regular sanding and repainting.
- Cleanable with eco-friendly products - Even for tough stains like graffiti.
- Indoor air quality - GREENGUARD™ Children & Schools Certified.
- Thermal performance - Independent testing confirms superior performance versus hollow metal.
- Extends life of entire entrance - Unique, lightweight design and construction maximize the life of entire entrance system, including hardware.
Request our Green brochure.
Special-Lite, Inc.
800-821-6531
www.special-lite.com
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 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo
September 9-11
Navy Pier, Chicago
Shaping the Future of Healthcare Facilities - The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 21st
year, is the original event that brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. HFSE focuses on how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients and their families, and the delivery of healthcare. Ideas, practices, products and solutions will be exchanged, explored and discovered at HFSE that improve current healthcare facilities and plan the facilities of tomorrow. Visit
www.hcarefacilities.com for complete details and to register.
NESEA's Green Buildings Open House
October 4
New England, N.Y., N.J., Pa., Del.
Hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Green Buildings Open House is an opportunity to visit more than 600 locations throughout the northeast!
Home and building owners will open their doors to demonstrate ways to reduce energy consumption and generate energy from clean, renewable sources. The event offers a unique opportunity for people to witness green building practices first hand. Green Buildings Open House is part of the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour
To see a list of sites in your area, create your own tour, or for more information, please visit
www.nesea.org/buildings/openhouse.
Solar Power Conference & Expo 2008
October 13-16
San Diego Convention Center
Top vendors presenting the state-of-the-art in solar energy technologies and services; 60-plus conference sessions and workshops; world-renowned CEO Panel plenary session; extensive exhibits and industry networking opportunities including manufacturers, project developers and contractors, electric utilities, and large buyers such as big box stores. Solar Power 2008 will encompass the full range of solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, concentrating photovoltaics, concentrating solar power, and solar hot water and space heating and cooling.
Last year's event sold out in advance, so organizers encourage early registration. For more information visit: www.solarpowerconference.com.
Ecobuild & AEC-ST Fall
Conference: Dec. 8-11 Exhibition: Dec. 10-11
Washington, D.C.
Improve your projects, bottom line & the future of our built environment!
Education, Networking, New Products!
Explore the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes and information collaboration strategies like BIM for design and construction. Keynote speakers: Marvin J. Malecha, FAIA, 2008 First Vice President/2009 President, The American Institute of Architects, Ambassador Richard N. Swett, FAIA, V.P. and Managing Principal - Washington Office Leo A. Daly and more.
ED+C readers receive FREE exhibit and keynote admission - $45 value! Register at www.ecobuildamerica.com using promotion code EDCF8EKC.
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Green Roof Infrastructure Design & Installation 201
This is GRHC's second course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program. Registrants should have already taken the Green Roof Design 101 Introductory Course or have a solid understanding of green roof design and available technology. The course this month can be found in:
- Montreal - September 12, 2008
- Minneapolis/St. Paul - September 22, 2008
- Edmonton - September 25, 2008
This course covers a multitude of implementation issues and what cannot be taught in one day will be available as supporting documentation in the participant's manual. Covering material dealing with green roof actors' roles and responsibilities, construction contracts & administration and material implementation, Green Roof Infrastructure Design and Installation 201 has it all! Tuition for this one-day course is $399 per person and includes course materials and lunch. Contact Jordan Richie at jrichie@greenroofs.org or visit
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The November 2008 print issue of ED+C will feature a Product Focus section featuring products appearing at this year's Greenbuild along with Rubber and Resilient flooring. 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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