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Welcome to the March edition of the ED+C eNews .. .
Last month, I asked readers to send me an e-mail expressing their thoughts about whether or not a straight-up switch to renewable energy in America was feasible or if we needed a kind of grace period.
The question generated some of the lengthiest responses I've ever received. While there were people on both sides of the issue, nearly everyone stated that whatever happens regarding the switch, we need to have a well-thought plan. A knee-jerk response to public pressures could likely end up in the government throwing good money after bad. And we could end up in a worse situation than the one we're currently in.
For those who still want to weigh in on the issue, I've created a blog topic at www.EDCmag.com
. I'd like to post some of the responses that I received, but silly me forgot to ask for permission the last time. So, those of you who sent me a response and would like me to post it to the blog, please send me a short e-mail and let me know.
In addition to K-12 schools and Sustainable Home, this month at ED+C we're covering water conservation and treatment. So much has happened to take our minds off it, but just last year an AP investigation reported that numerous pharmaceuticals were found in public drinking water throughout the country, which set off a furor. Though we're surrounded by it, a very small percentage of our water is actually fit and accessible for human consumption. Take a look at the March issue of ED+C and visit
www.EDCmag.com to find out how some are conserving our most precious resource.
And if you want more information about water conservation, be sure to sign up for our topic-specific Targeted eNews. This month, of course, targets water conservation.
Cheers,
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 The NUDURA Insulated Concrete Form Design Specification Manual
provides a step-by-step building approach that allows the design professional to quickly and optimally adapt their building to work with the NUDURA Wall System. With this manual, designers, architects and engineers have full access to NUDURA details downloadable from a user-friendly CD and backed by full technical support. NUDURA can address how we contribute to the LEED program with the Design Specification Manual. NUDURA also offers six 1-hour approved AIA continuing education sessions. For a copy of our Design Specification Manual or more information, visit
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 At the center of Morgan State University is a new signature library.
EFCO System 5600 Curtain Wall was integral to achieving the scope of this striking instructional space. Available in a wide range of mullion and face cover depths, this system features roll-on horizontals and concealed fasteners for uninterrupted joinery. |
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2009 Green Intelligent Buildings Conference
March 25-26, Arlington, Va.
Join us at the 4th Annual Green Intelligent Buildings Conference where attendees will learn about the technologies, practices, and processes that will be instrumental to infrastructure and economic renewal. Topics include: intelligent and sustainable buildings in education and commercial office, technology and green intelligent buildings, emerging technology, lighting controls, chilled beams and active facades, planning and financing, design & commissioning, and much more. The two-day conference will kick-off with a keynote presentation from Kathleen Hogan, director of Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
LIGHTFAIR International (LFI)
May 3-7, New York
LFI, the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, celebrates 20 years of inspiration and innovation as it opens the doors to thousands of lighting industry professionals in May. On its 20th Anniversary, LFI promises to offer its most comprehensive conference programming and most robust trade show floor ever seen. For two decades, LFI has been North America's leading lighting resource, featuring the world's best manufacturers, innovators, designers and educators. Its creation was the brainchild of the industry's most renowned associations and leaders, and today LFI encompasses more than 500 exhibiting companies--78 of which are
international. LIGHTFAIR International 2009 is expected to attract more than 21,000 attendees from across the globe to its upcoming event.
School Building Expo
June 2-4, 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 newly approved National Green Building Standard, approved by ANSI, will be
discussed at NAHB's National Green Building Conference. This conference is targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with builders, designers, marketers and suppliers. Attend exceptional education sessions in business management, building science, design, and sales and marketing for profitable green building. Keynote speaker is Joel Makower, author of Strategies for the Green Economy. National Green Building Awards will be announced.
www.nahb.org/GreenBuildingConference. |
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Dinoflex Group LP
Choose DINOFLEX products to provide cleaner indoor air quality and quieter spaces while minimizing the negative environmental impact of your purchase. Reduce life-cycle costs with low maintenance recycled rubber surfacing products that will outlast many other traditional surfaces. Recycled and recyclable products by Dinoflex provide innovative solutions that will have positive effects for future generations.
Xerxes
Xerxes manufactures fiberglass underground tanks ranging from 600-68,000 gallons for
 storage of potable and nonpotable water, wastewater and water for fire protection systems. Xerxes tanks may help you earn LEED credit points in a variety of applications that are increasingly popular in green building designs. Four manufacturing facilities allow Xerxes to provide cost-effective delivery throughout U.S. |
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NEWEST ADDITION! The Green Building Bottom Line, $75.00
As any builder knows, cost estimation and reality are often two very different things. The Green Building Bottom Line makes the case for green building by providing the insights and data that demonstrate the true costs and benefits of building green. It's a "why to" and a "how to" that explores everything from the ground up. Includes:
-Detailed case studies of green-building projects, start to finish;
-Information on financial, legal, and operational aspects of the job; -The real-world costs of green building, not unrealistic estimates;
-A behind-the-scenes look at the LEED building process; and
-Unique insight from those who have actually done the work.
CLICK HERE for more info. Visit AECStore.com
to view all of our products for the industry pros! Call Stephanie at 248/244-1275 with any questions. |
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CertainTeed Gypsum Introduces GlasRoc Tile Backer
GlasRoc Tile Backer features Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum (EGRG) technology which combines reinforcing glass mats, fully-embedded into a water-resistant gypsum core and a gray textured acrylic coating on the surface. The coated surface results in superior adhesion of latex-modified thin-set mortars for tile installations. Suitable for both residential and commercial applications and wet and nonwet installations.
www.certainteed.com
Industrial-Strength Adhesives for Environmentally Friendly Applications
Eclectic Products' EcoGlue Green Solutions product line offers two odorless, nontoxic adhesives that emit no dangerous offgasses: EcoGlue Extreme is a premium adhesive and sealant that provides maximum performance on virtually any substrate and has instant grab on vertical or horizontal applications. It uses a unique polyether moisture cure technology that contains no solvents or offgasses, has a fast cure time and is UV resistant. EcoGlue Extreme has no odor and contains less than two percent VOC. EcoGlue Premium Wood
is a water-based glue with superior bond for woodworking applications. EcoGlue Premium Wood is nontoxic, has less than one percent VOC, is Prop 65 compliant and contains no animal derivatives. www.ecoglue.com
Roos International introduces additions to EnVision Earth-Friendly PVC-Free wallcovering collection.
Bin 800 Pasio: This new 20th century damask, adapted from antiques, is complemented by a stripe that can be used vertically or horizontally. The colors are superimposed in successive layers, leaving slight craters of light, in order to obtain the most superb depth on the wall. Features two designs: Damask and Coordinating Stripe with 9 colorways. Colors include: Bisque, Goldenrod, Khaki, Tannery, Plum, Blue Violet, Cognac, Charcoal and Fire Brick Red.
Bin 900 Opium:
This very chic wallcovering creates a dense, secret atmosphere--a reflection of gold tranquilized by a depth of matte colors. Features one design in 10 colors, plus 1 solid ground in Gold Dust. Colors include: Gold Dust (ground), Mystic Blue, Serenity, Cardomon, Curry, Dusty Sage, Cracked Ice, Limestone, Portabella, Mocha and Sedona. www.roosintl.com
ERSystems ReflectiClean
ReflectiClean is a single component, water borne, elastomeric coating. It can be applied directly to metal surfaces coated with Kynar or other flouropolymer based paints. In the past, flouropolymer based paints were exceptionally difficult to adhere to. ReflectiClean is based on Kynar and Teflon technologies. It is water based, has low VOCs, exhibits tenacious adhesion, excellent dirt pick up resistance and superior weathering. In fact, ReflectiClean's surface properties improve with age. ReflectiClean is available in a variety of colors.
www.ersystems.com |
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The Product Focus section of ED+C's May print issue will feature:
- building controls and automation systems;
- C2C-certified products;
- structural sheathing and framing; and
- windows, glazings and films.
Send your case studies, projects, stories, products and comments to Derrick Teal. Future product focuses are found in ED+C's
Editorial Calendar, which is available online. |
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