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2011 Reader’s Choice Awards

October 03, 2011

In 2008, ED+C and Sustainable Facility magazines embarked on an online awards contest that gives manufacturers a chance to see how their products stack up in the eyes of our readers.


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Sustainable Development Award Will Honor Engineering, Architect Student Ideas

The Odebrecht Award rewards future leaders based off papers written on sustainability.
September 22, 2011
The Odebrecht Organization is introducing its award for sustainable development to American universities through two of its subsidiaries — Odebrecht USA, the North American division of a global leader in engineering and construction services, and Braskem, the largest manufacturer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas.
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U.S. Govt. to Buy Only NSF/ANSI 140 Gold Broadloom and Carpet Tile

April 27, 2011
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which serves as the purchasing arm of the U.S. government and oversees more than $60 billion in purchased goods and services annually1, now requires Gold Level certification to NSF/ANSI 140 Sustainability Assessment for Carpet for all broadloom (wall-to-wall) carpet and carpet tile purchased through the GSA, according to a report.
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Foot Traffic

June 01, 2010

Designed by the Los Angeles office of Perkins+Will, Creekview Ranch Middle School—a LEED-NC Gold-certified, 86,000-square-foot campus located outside Sacramento, Calif.—has seen 1,500 teens shuffle in and out its doors since its opening nearly two years ago.


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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC Crossword

EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.