Environmental Design & Construction articles from August 2005

Environmental Design & Construction archives from August 2005

Award-winning team.(PUBLISHER'S NOTE)(Editorial)
August 1, 2005... I joined ED+C in 2002. For those of you who have had the privilege of working with great people, you know the value of team effort. I love my job and have the honor of working with a tremendous group of people. We take pride in ED+C and have a...

Best of NeoCon 2005 highlights.(NEWSLINE)
August 1, 2005... Chicago, Ill. -- NeoCon World's Trade Fair, the contract furnishings industry's premier event and North America's largest conference and exhibition for interior design and facilities management, attracted 46,352 professional attendees June...

BASF presents its sustainable development capabilities at Ecobuild America.(Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Orlando, Fla. -- BASF issued a new Eco-efficiency Analysis--the company's product life-cycle evaluation tool--on the relative ecological and economic efficiencies of its spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) technology for building and...

Washington state to mandate silver LEED rating for public buildings.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Last month, Washington became the first state to enact legislation mandating that state buildings achieve Silver LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) ratings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Senate Bill 5509, signed...

Award to recognize building project that has furthered the cause of responsible forest management.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Washington, D.C. -- The Forest Stewardship Council-US (FSC-US) and Forest Products Solutions have announced a call for submissions for the first annual Designing & Building with FSC Award. Launched in conjunction with FSC's new professional...

Benjamin Moore & Co.: professional coatings.(spec sheet)
August 1, 2005... PRISTINE[R] Eco Spec[R] Interior Latex Eggshell Enamel 223 Features * Low Odor * Low VOCs * Quick return to service * 100% Acrylic * Dries quickly to a beautiful eggshell finish with the washability of...

Solar heating system.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 1 Brentwood, N.H. -- Dawn Solar Systems, Inc. presents the Dawn Solar System, a solar energy collection system that can be externally applied to a building and entirely integrated into the building's architectural design. The Dawn Solar System...

ICFs.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 2 Dallas, Texas -- ECO-Block, LLC introduces ECO-Block Insulated Concrete Forms. Easy to install, ECO-Block ICFs are energy-efficient, resistant to fire, moisture, and mold, and provides reduced noise transmission, according to the company....

Daylighting System.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 3 Carlsbad, Calif. -- So-Luminaire reveals the ADS-600 Advanced Daylighting System. So-Luminaire's Advanced Daylighting Systems are freestanding, self-contained, and relatively maintenance free. According to the company, they provide a more...

Recycled Glass Countertop.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 4 Plano, Texas -- EnviroGLAS Products Inc. unveil their new Recycled Glass Countertop Slab. According to the company. EnviroSLAB brings exquisite 100 percent recycled glass terrazzo into an affordable price range for anyone remodeling or...

Occupancy sensors.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 5 Santa Clara, Calif. -- Watt Stopper/Legrand's new FS occupancy sensors bring occupany-based lighting control to a wide-range of lighting types. Designed to integrate directly into lighting fixtures, FS sensors enable lighting and control in a...

Carpet tiles.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 6 Morris Township, N.J. -- Bolyu Contract, a division of Beaulieu Commercial, along with Honeywell Zeftron, introduce three new modular carpet tiles: Sizzle, Dazzle, and Pizzazz. Made with Zeftron Solure Nylon, the carpet tiles are made from 25...

Exterior cladding.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 7 London, England -- Vector reveals the Texlon cladding system, comprised of multiple layers of the UV stable copolymer Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene (ETFE) welded into cushions or foils. Texlon combines exceptional light transmission with...

Resin panel system.(NEW + NOTABLE)
August 1, 2005... 8 Salt Lake City, Utah -- 3Form presents the Varia Collection, an eco-friendly resin panel system. Made from 40 percent re-grind ecoresin material, Varia is a dynamic resin system engineered by encapsulating textured, colored and natural...

Polyglass adds value!(spec sheet)
August 1, 2005... WATERPROOFING MATERIALS AND INSULATING SYSTEMS PolyKool[TM] is a white surfaced, self-adhering, modified bitumen roofing membrane manufactured using patented ADESO[R] Technology. It provides superior watertight performance along with a...

A reputation for innovation: Crowder College uses net-zero energy to design the new campus MARET Center.
August 1, 2005... For half a century, Kromm, Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc. (KRJ), a St. Louis-based architectural firm founded by my father Walter Kromm in 1955, has specialized in designing educational institutions. From pre-school establishments through the...

Data sheet.(spec sheet)
August 1, 2005... The Duro-Last[R] Cool Zone[R] roofing system membrane is a proprietary thermoplastic formulation consisting of resins and plasticizers, stabilizers, biocides, flame retardants and U.V. absorbents. A weft-insertion knitted scrim that is...

McGinnis Education Center goes for the green; Scouting's outdoor code: as an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.(Boy Scouts of America)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2005... With the Boy Scouts of America's emphasis on protecting, preserving and conserving the natural environment, it is fitting that the design, construction and operation of the new McGinnis Education Center at Camp Guyasuta near Sharps-burg, Penn.,...

Sierra performance beyond[TM] Multi-Purpose Enamel.(ACRYLIC/URETHANE)
August 1, 2005... DESCRIPTION Industrial performance, zero VOC, zero HAP, odorless, single component, water-based acrylic urethane. USES Designed for application on a wide variety of painted or primed surfaces, and equipment. Can be applied to...

Solar renovation: Los Angeles Metro incorporates photovoltaic system in order to produce energy savings.
August 1, 2005... Choose your battles. Persevere. Know your ROI and make sure you have support at the top. For Tim Lindholm, project manager, Facilities-Operations at Metro, Los Angles County's Transportation Provider, the above statements aren't quite a mantra....

Antron[R] with StainRESIST[TM] fiber technology.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... General Description: With outstanding stain resistance, soil resistance and appearance retention, Antron[R] with StainRESIST[TM] is an excellent choice when the styling flexibility of a white dyeable fiber is desired and stain resistance...

Michigan Environmental Council.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Bob Prud'homme contacted friends at the Michigan Environmental Council to explore the possibility of a film documenting the construction of this Birmingham, Mich. Home. Chris Cook, an independent documentary producer working with public...

The Home Depot Foundation Awards USGBC grant.(U.S. Green Building Council )
August 1, 2005... Washington, D.C. -- The Home Depot Foundation has named the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a recipient of a $375,000 grant to help with the development of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (LEED-H) Rating...

BASF breaks ground in Paterson, N.J.(New Jersey)
August 1, 2005... Florham Park, N.J., June 28, 2005 -- BASF broke ground for its Paterson Showhouse project on Tuesday, June 28, at 262 East 29th Street, in Paterson, N.J., the site where the home featuring "green," energy-conservation building practices and...

AIA announces recipients of 2005 AIA/HUD Housing and Design Awards.(American Institute of Architects, Department of Housing and Urban Development)(Wolf Lyon Architects, Michael Willis Architects)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2005... Washington, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently announced the recipients of the 2005 AIA/HUD Secretary's Housing and Community Design Awards. The 2005 AIA/HUD Secretary's Awards honor two projects for excellence in...

AFM clear coatings SpecSheet.(product information, wood finishes and sealants)
August 1, 2005... DESCRIPTION: AFM Naturals Oil Wax Finish is an organic plant-based premium hardener and sealer for unfinished woods. It is an ideal choice for ready to finish wood floors and other interior wooden surfaces, including furniture. It contains a...

Side-By-Side Refrigerator.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES)
August 1, 2005... Louisville, Kenn. -- General Electric reveals the new GE Profile 42 inch Built-In Side-By-Side Refrigerator. This refrigerator features the ClimateKeeper system, which combines electronic touch controls, multiple electronic sensors and a...

Garage refrigeration.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES)
August 1, 2005... Benton Harbor, Mich. -- Whirpool introduces the ENERGY STAR qualified Gladiator GarageWorks Chillerator. The Chillerator utilizes refrigeration technology to sense hot and cold temperature extremes. A built-in heater keeps refrigerated contents...

Free-Standing Convection Range.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES)
August 1, 2005... Huntinton Beach, Calif. -- Bosch Home Appliances Corp. presents the Electric Free-Standing Convection Range featuring Geniune European Convection technology and an automatic meat temperature probe. The cooktop features an array of options,...

New dishwasher line.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES)
August 1, 2005... Englewood Cliffs, N.J. -- LG Electronics unveils its new dishwasher line available in semi- and fully-integrated exterior models in a variety of finishes. According to the company, the dishwasher line is energy-efficient and low in water...

Front-Loading Washer and Dryer.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES)
August 1, 2005... New York, N.Y. -- Haier America reveals its Front-Load Washer/Dryer Combo, a space-saving energy-efficient appliance. This innovative vent-less dryer system features ultra-quiet operation, stainless steel tub, self-locking door, water saver,...

Innovative designs for home reconstruction: house in Birmingham, Mich. incorporates ultimate sustainability.
August 1, 2005... "You must be the reason I came here from California." I heard those words from Sharon a new friend, after a tiring but exciting 12-hour design Charrette in February 2003 to develop a 250-acre site into a sustainable community. I was sharing how...

Texas builder proudly forms green homes.(Bruce Craig)
August 1, 2005... As a recent Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) convert, Bruce Craig is fired up to spread the word about this sustainable building technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The owner of Bullfrog Builders in Beaumont, Texas, Craig is so convinced...

After 50 years of solar cell innovation, what's next?(roofing)
August 1, 2005... Here we are approaching the fiftieth anniversary of the invention of the first usable solar cell, and we find ourselves pondering this momentous event. At that time, scientists were working to develop an energy source for remote...

Low-VOC gloss.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Cleveland, Ohio. -- Sherwin-Williams offers the new ProClassic XP Alkyd Semi-Gloss, a low-VOC, high-solids formula that according to the company, meets the professional's performance requirements while complying with VOC regulations. ProClassic...

High-Performance Coating.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Vernon Hills, Ill. -- Rust-oleum presents the Sierra Performance Coatings line, a high performance, odorless, and water-based product. According to the company, the Sierra Performance Coatings line is zero VOC and zero HAP. Please visit...

Natural Earth Plasters.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Albuquerque, N.M. -- American Clay Natural Earth Plasters are 100 percent natural--made from clays and recycled industrial waste aggregates. They are non-toxic, non-flammable, and mold resistant. American Clay Natural Earth Plasters can be...

Latex Flat.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Montvale, N.J. -- Benjamin Moore introduces Pristine Eco Spec Interior Latex Flat to their Studio Finishes Line. Pristine Eco Spec Interior Latex Flat is a low odor, low VOC, 100 percent acrylic latex flat that provides high hiding, excellent...

Zero VOC paint.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... San Diego, Calif. -- AFM Safecoat presents Safecoat Eggshell Zero VOC paint, a premium quality, fast curing enamel designed for interior surfaces where an eggshell finish and superior film formation properties are needed. According to the...

Japanese Organics.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... New York, N.Y. -- Innovations in Wallcoverings, Inc. has added Japanese Organics to their Innvironments line of wallcoverings. Composed of either natural and renewable or recyclable materials, Japanese Organics are completely biodegradable....

Terratex.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Hickory, N.C. -- HBF Textiles announces the release of their first Terratex fabric, Nubby. Nubby is the foundation fabric of a 100 percent recycled polyester collection named RE:stitch. Terratex, produced by Interface Fabrics, is made of...

New panel textiles.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... New York, N.Y. -- Carnegie Fabrics introduces four new textiles for its panel application lines. CD Rom, Saturn, Slip Knot and Splish Splash are made from Terratex, a 100 percent recycled polyester. The fabrics are recyclable and biodegradable....

Scandinavian designs.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... Helsingborg, Sweden -- TASSOGLAS reveals a new designed Glass Textile Wallcovering available in six patterns. Glass Textile Wallcoverings are durable, fire retardant, and woven with thin yarns made of glass. Please visit www.tassoglas.se. ...

Wallcovering substrates.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PAINTS AND WALLCOVERINGS)
August 1, 2005... East Walpole, Mass. -- Hollingsworth & Vose Co. introduces its WallTek line of direct-print, pre-pasted, nonwoven wallcovering substrates. The WallTek pre-paste technology has been developed for optimum performance and requires no additional...

Recycled glass.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)
August 1, 2005... Miami, Fla. -- COVERINGS ETC reveals the HIP Collection, environmentally friendly flooring manufactured by combining recycled colored glass with an organic binder. Available in slabs and tiles, the HIP Collection comes in a wide range of...

Modular flooring.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)
August 1, 2005... Chicago, Ill. -- Tarkett Commercial introduces I.D. Moduline, their new collection of high performance modular flooring. I.D. Moduline floors are extremely durable, with a thick, clear wear layer that makes them resistant to scratches,...

Rubber tiles.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)
August 1, 2005... Tuscumbia, Ala. -- FLEXCO presents FlexTuft rubber tile, a highly durable indoor/outdoor product made of 90 percent post-consumer waste from tires. Part of Flexco's EnviroFlex product line, FlexTuft rubber tile is designed to withstand repeated...

Recycled nylon.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)
August 1, 2005... Solutia Inc. unveils the Ultron Renew nylon collection. Available in a variety of fiber types with up to 100 percent recycled content, carpet manufacturers use these solution dyed or white dyeable fibers to make carpets with a minimum of 25...

Woven carpet.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)
August 1, 2005... Dalton, Ga. -- J & J Commercial reveal Plateau, their new woven carpet. Using Ultra Tex technology, Plateau achieves the illusion of a true basket weave. According to the company, Encore SD Ultima fiber is made with recycled content and...

Cork flooring.(PRODUCT FOCUS: SUSTAINABLE FLOORING)(Buyers Guide)
August 1, 2005... Augusta, Ga. -- Natural Cork Inc. presents EcoCORK, an economically priced floating floor plank. There are eight colors and patterns available featuring a high-density fiberboard center core. EcoCORK is harvested and manufactured according to...

GreenScreen[R].(textile industry)
August 1, 2005... Overview The GreenScreen[R] line of solar shading fabrics are the high-performance, PVC-free alternative to traditional shading fabrics. GreenScreen fabrics by Nysan Shading Systems are available from Hunter Douglas Contract, a leading...