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Welcome to this month's edition of ED+C eNews ...
A Question of Energy
Well, the new administration has taken over and is in the process of trying to right what's ailing our economy. By now, I'm sure all of you are aware that a part of President Obama's plan to create new jobs is through an increase in the amount of energy and power supplied by clean sources.
Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, immediately jump to my mind when I think of clean alternative sources. However, is that what other people think?
I recently read an editorial by Michigan's attorney general urging people to allow the construction of some new "clean" coal plants to commence in the state. His argument was based on the belief that Michigan's immediate need for jobs and the willingness of some utility companies to begin work on the plants was too good of an opportunity to let pass.
Now, whether you believe there is such a thing as "clean coal," the comments of Michigan's attorney general raise an interesting question: Is it possible to make a clear-cut switch to green sources of energy?
Is it possible for the U.S. to quit cold turkey on its current means of energy production, or does it need to be weaned? And when I say "cold turkey," I mean no new production of nuclear or coal plants--of any kind--and just the construction of new renewable energy plants or farms. If it needs to be weaned, are there even any methods in existence that will feasibly make the switch to clean forms of energy?
Write me at teald@bnpmedia.com, and let me know your thoughts. While you're at it, be sure to read our February issue of ED+C or visit www.EDCmag.com. Our focus this month is energy and alternative sources.
Cheers,
Derrick Teal, ED+C Managing Editor
P.S. We've extended the deadline of our 2009 Excellence In Design awards to Feb. 27. This is your last chance to get your projects in!
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New Crestron Lighting Processor Provides Easy Installation and Setup
Crestron announces its new IPAC (Integrated Professional Automation Computer) 2-Series control processor. A compact, low-cost solution for many lighting and automation applications, the IPAC-GL1 is designed for simple wall mount installation. Built-in relays, sensor inputs, plus Ethernet, Cresnet, and RS-232 ports enable connectivity to all kinds of devices, controls, and networks. The onboard e-Control Web server achieves complete integration as part of a facility-wide managed control network. For more information about the Crestron IPAC-GL1, go to
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The Benefits of Modular - A White Paper 
Published by the Modular Building Institute (MBI) and authored by Robert J. Kobet, this 40-page white paper 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.
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Columbia Lighting Launches New Website
The new columbialighting.com serves as the convergence point for all ideas, products, and information accessible to you in just a few clicks. In addition to a brand new look and an easy-to-navigate interface, columbialighting.com offers a variety of product search options including Quick Search, Products Menu, Search by Type, and Search by Feature. So no matter what you're looking for, you can find it easily on the new
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 The Greenprints Conference and Tradeshow
, a leading southeastern green building symposium, returns in 2009. Join green building professionals, policy makers and industry experts as they come together at Greenprints to share trends, strategies and the latest environmental technologies in a stimulating and interdisciplinary environment. Learn how Atlanta measures up as a sustainable city and explore smarter ways to "green" your city. Plan now to attend the region's most acclaimed event of its kind, the Greenprints Conference and Tradeshow, hosted by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority and Southface, on March 25-26, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. For more info, visit
www.greenprints.org.
NESEA'S Building Energy Conference and Trade Show
March 10-12, 2009, Seaport World Trade Center, Boston. Real Solutions, Real Experts is the theme for BuildingEnergy09. Learn proven methods to reduce building energy consumption, increase energy efficiency, and retrofit for sustainable high performance. Save $100 when you register by February 9! Don't miss: March 10: Free public forum, Building Energy Efficiency: Do LEED Certified Buildings Really Use More Energy Than Regular Buildings?; March 11-12: More than 180 exhibitors featuring cutting-edge products and services; March 12: "Greening of Southie" a documentary about Boston's first residential LEED gold building. For a full Conference
schedule and to register, visit www.buildingenergy.nesea.org.
 ED+C Coverings 2009
, the Ultimate Tile + Stone Experience, makes its way back to Chicago, Ill. in 2009. From April 21-24, thousands of distributors, contractors, retailers, fabricators and architects + designers will meet at a dynamic international exposition that features the world's finest tile and stone. Coverings is the only event that provides you what you need to know to grow your tile and stone business; even in the most challenging economic times. AND IT'S ALL FREE. No other trade show of its kind offers free education like Coverings does. If you can only choose one show this year, choose Coverings. For more info, visit
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School Building Expo, June 2-4, 2009, David L Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh. Learn about new trends, be inspired by exciting keynotes, participate in interactive panel discussions and discover the latest products and solutions to plan, design, construct and maintain the public & private educational facilities of tomorrow. School Building Expo is host to the Spring meeting of AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education, a gathering of the most active thought leaders in educational facilities design. Find complete information and register at
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The Product Focus section of our April issue will feature exterior cladding and coatings, insulation, lighting, and NSF-140-certified carpet
. Send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal, managing editor, at teald@bnpmedia.com.The ED+C 2009 editorial calendar is available online. |
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CertainTeed
CertainTeed Ceilings is committed to providing innovative acoustical ceiling and wall solutions that contribute to superior environments for the eye, the ear and the mind. CertainTeed Ceilings provides custom ceiling fabrication as well as a complete range of manufactured panels, walls and suspension systems that meet all key performance requirements. www.certainteed.com/ceilingsEnvironmental
Whirlpool Corp.
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures more ENERGY STAR qualified appliances than any other appliance manufacturer. The company's dedication to energy efficiency has earned it the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence 2007 Award, its eighth ENERGY STAR Award win. The company markets Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana and Gladiator brands. www.insideadvantage.com
Click here to view the entire 2009 Green Book, ED+C's sustainable product and resource guide. |
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