Another year is just about in the books, and what a year it's been! Headlines have ranged from the election of the nation's first black president to the announcement that the country is officially in a recession...and that's just from the past two months.
Throughout it all, the green building industry has continued to chug along. Some stories might be more tragic than others due to the tumultuous nature of the past year, and hopefully yours isn't one of them. And as we do each year, ED+C rounds out 2008 with its Perspectives: thoughts and ideas from some of the industry's most notable figures regarding the state of green design and construction. Be sure to check them out in our December issue.
The December issue is also our GREEN Book issue. It seems that there are more and more companies coming out with their own "Green Books," one of which you can see in this very eNews. ED+C's, however, is our annual directory of companies that provide green building products and services. You can also learn more at www.EDCmag.com/greenbook.
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New Standard for Power Distribution and Device Control in Commercial Buildings San Ramon, Calif.
- In a move aimed at increasing the flexibility, efficiency and sustainability of commercial buildings, the EMerge Alliance was announced. The alliance will lead the creation and deployment of a new power, control and device-level technology standard for commercial interiors, developed around the use of safe, low-voltage direct-current (DC) power...
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The Next Generation of LEED Credentialing Washington, D.C. - GBCI now presents a tiered credential system. These tiers allow more specialization for green building professionals, while maintaining the excellence represented by the LEED AP credential since its inception...more
Comprehensive Product Emissions Standard Initiated Atlanta
- The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces initiation of its comprehensive product emissions standard for indoor products. Indoor air is known to be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. In newly constructed homes and buildings, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde can be significantly higher. Exposure to these pollutants can lead to short-term irritation and discomfort and long-term exposure can lead to more serious health concerns...more
Green Building Certification Institute Names New Leader Washington, D.C.
- The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) announced that Peter Templeton will assume the new role of President of GBCI. In his leadership role at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Templeton was vital to the early development of the LEED green building certification system, the launch of the LEED Accredited Professional (LEEP AP) program, the expansion of USGBC's educational programming, and the successful spin-off of GBCI earlier this year...more
Carlisle Energy Services and Solyndra, Inc. to Deliver Photovoltaic Systems Carlisle, Pa. - Carlisle Energy Services announced it has signed a long-term sales contract worth up to $320M with Solyndra, Inc., a manufacturer of proprietary photovoltaic (PV) systems designed to optimize solar electricity production on commercial rooftops...more
Flora Named SVP, Education and Research, for USGBC Washington, D.C.
- The U.S. Green Building Council announced the appointment of Rebecca Flora to the position of Senior Vice President, Education and Research, replacing Peter Templeton, who was named president of the Green Building Certification Institute in mid-November. The appointment is effective January 15, 2009...more
FSC-US Standard Available for Public Consultation Minneapolis
- The United States national initiative of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC-US) announced the commencement of a 60-day public comment period for its revised forest management standards. All interested parties are welcome and encouraged to provide input on the draft National Standard that will provide the foundation for FSC-certified forestry in the U.S...more
Free Online Education Hampshire, Ill. - W.R. MEADOWS is offering free and easily accessible AIA/CSI approved training at ArchitectCES.com, the company reports. W.R. MEADOWS' program Controlling Moisture Movement In Buildings: The Complete Air & Vapor Barrier Approach
is approximately one hour long and will earn one learning unit credit upon successful completion...more
US Floors Opening First U.S. Cork, Bamboo Plant Dalton, Ga.
- US Floors is on schedule for the year-end opening of its state-of-the-art cork and bamboo flooring manufacturing facility in Dalton, Ga., according to the company. The 100,000-square-foot facility will also house the company's corporate offices, represents an investment of approximately $10 million and is expected to create more than a dozen jobs...more
Company Makes "Healthy Schools for Healthy Children" a Corporate Mission Mount Airy, N.C.
- NCFI Polyurethanes announced a major corporate initiative to help make every new school being built, and those being renovated, healthy environments for children by educating architects, builders, school boards, administrators, superintendents, principals and teachers about the dangers of mold and the simple ways they can prevent it...more
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White Paper: Insulation and Waterproofing for Metal Buildings & Metal Roof
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In this technical white paper, the use of closed-cell spray polyurethane foam (ccSPF) in metal buildings and metal roof retrofits and re-roofing projects is discussed, demonstrating the benefits of ccSPF for improving building energy efficiency, structural integrity, moisture resistance, and other key performance factors.
Office Depot Launches Fifth Annual Green Book Delray Beach, Fla.
- Office Depot launched the company's fifth annual Green Book catalog of environmentally preferable office products. The Green Book, first launched in 2003, features nearly 2,200 of the company's greenest products - from recycled paper and remanufactured ink and toner cartridges to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and GREENGUARD-certified furniture, helping businesses of all sizes create more efficient, less wasteful and healthier offices. Office Depot contract customers can order a copy of The Green Book, by asking their account representative. Non-contract customers can complete an order form by visiting
www.officedepot.com/greenbook.
Forbo Flooring Systems
Forbo Flooring (www.forboflooringna.com)
is committed to protecting the natural environment and investing in a sustainable future by constantly seeking to create more environmentally friendly products and processes. When it comes to an environmentally friendly product, Marmoleum is an outstanding choice. Not only is it made from readily renewable natural ingredients, but also, every element of the process, from how we obtain the natural raw materials, to how we produce the product (in ISO-14000-certified facilities), to how we recommend installation and maintenance procedures and products is conducted with the environment as a key priority.
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.
World of Concrete 2009 February 3-6 Las Vegas In today's changing economy, there's one constant - World of Concrete 2009 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, February 3-6; Seminars 2-6, for its 35th event, and will continue to build upon a reputation as the ONLY annual international commercial construction show for the concrete and masonry industries.
Recognized by Tradeshow Week as one of the Fastest 50 Tradeshows in both 2007 and 2008, WOC 2009 will once again feature special product and action areas including The Producer Center, Material Handling, Concrete Repair and Demolition, World of Masonry and Technology for Construction.
Register by 12/30/08 and SAVE on exhibits-only and seminar pricing! Visit www.worldofconcrete.com for more information.
NESEA's Building Energy Conference and Trade Show MARCH 10-12, 2009 Boston's Seaport World Trade Center Real solutions. Real experts. The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) hosts BuildingEnergy09,
the most prestigious regional conference and trade show for green building and renewable energy professionals. Learn expert methods to reduce building energy consumption, increase energy-efficiency, and retrofit for higher performance. See your favorite vendors at the trade show!
Select Workshops include: Advanced Building Science Greening an Existing Building
Select Sessions include: Advanced Design Concepts for Heating & Cooling Less is More, More is Less: Resource Efficient Building Systems Relevant, Ready, Responsive and Reliable Air Barriers: The Army Corps' Tough New Specifications
Symposium on Building Envelope Sustainability: The Future is in the Balance April 30-May 1, 2009 Washington, D.C. The RCI Foundation, in an effort to better educate building design professionals on the growing green movement, is hosting a two-day symposium on sustainable building envelope design and construction. The Symposium on Building Envelope Sustainability: The Future is in the Balance
, will be held in Washington, D.C., from April 30 - May 1, 2009. It is intended for any building design professionals interested in finding out how they can contribute to a more sustainable built environment. Energy consumption, lifecycle analysis, recycling and green roofing are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Registration will open in January. Visit www.rcifoundation.org for more information.
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute is an industry-independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program, which certifies indoor products based on strict chemical emissions criteria. Products such as paints, flooring, furniture, textiles, adhesives, cleaners and electronics are tested and verified to meet the stringent GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified or GREENGUARD Children and Schools standards. GREENGUARD Certification provides third party assurance that products have been tested for potentially harmful chemical emissions, and found to meet allowable levels established by recognized public health authorities. For more information, visit
www.greenguard.org.
Green Roof Infrastructure: Plants and Growing Medium 401 This fourth course in the Green Roof Accreditation Program provides participants with an overview of plants and growing medium design considerations and maintenance for green roof assemblies. It establishes design and implementation best management practices.
This course provides information that you can put to work immediately, allowing you to: Understand the principles of plant physiology and soil sciences as they apply to green roofs; Identify appropriate appropriate applications of various plant and growing material for your green roof project; Understand the technical requirements for growing medium and plant life; and, Understand the potential implementation issues related to plant care and growing medium contamination.
The course this month can be found in:
Vancouver/Washington, D.C. - December 3, 2008
Montreal - December 4, 2008
Cincinatti/Milwaukee - December 9, 2008
Tuition for this one-day course is $499 per person and includes course materials and lunch. Contact Jordan Richie at jrichie@greenroofs.org or visit www.greenroofs.org for more information.
The February 2009 print issue of ED+C will contain a Product Focus section featuring Adhesives, Caulks and Sealants; Green Cleaning and Maintenance; SCS-certified Products; and Wall Systems, ICFs and SIPs. The ED+C 2009 Editorial Calendar is available online -
send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal, managing editor, ED+C, at teald@bnpmedia.com.
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