Environmental Design & Construction articles from January 2003

Environmental Design & Construction archives from January 2003

The meaning of green. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... I did not appreciate the extent of the impact the green building industry was having on the world until recently. But today, I know that green building is one of the fastest-growing, most interesting, necessary and inspiring industries out...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2003... In the November/December 2002 issue, the photographs of Paul von Paumgartten (Johnson Controls) on page 20 and Steven L. Bradfield (Shaw Contract Group) on page 22 were misidentified. The quotes were accurate, but the photographs of the...

First Green Building Conference is success, USGBC rolls out new Tool Kit and resource directory. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... AUSTIN, TX -- The First Annual International Green Building Conference & Expo in Austin, Texas, November 12 through 16, exceeded expectations with an attendance of nearly 3,500. The conference and expo made history in the green building...

Environmental Design + Construction magazine is seeking entries. (Oneliners).
January 1, 2003... TROY, MI--Environmental Design + Construction magazine is seeking entries for the first annual Excellence in Design Awards to be highlighted in the May issue; visit www.edcmag.com for submission criteria and information.

Sarnafil Inc. (Oneliners).(winner of 2002 Energy Champion Award for Business Partner of the Year)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... CANTON, MA -- Sarnafil Inc., a manufacturer of thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing systems, earned the 2002 Energy Champion Award for Business Partner of the Year by Rebuild America, an energy efficiency program created by the U.S....

Information Handling Services. (Oneliners).(web site launched)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DENVER -- Information Handling Services, provider of technical codes, standards and product specifications, and the National Institute of Building Sciences have launched a new Web site, Whole Building Design Guide (www.wbdg.org).

Anderson-Tully of Vicksburg. (Oneliners).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... RICHMOND, VT -- Anderson-Tully of Vicksburg, Miss., and Roy O. Martin of Alexandria, La., both Rainforest Alliance SmartWood program clients, launched new Forest Stewardship Council-certified architectural and structural product lines.

10,000,000th square foot of ceiling tile Recycled at Armstrong. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... LANCASTER, PA -- Armstrong World Industries reclaimed its 10,000,000th square foot of discarded ceiling tile on November 15. As part of its Ceiling Recycling Program, Armstrong allows building owners to ship discarded ceiling tiles to the plant...

World Habitat Awards seek entries for sustainable housing solutions. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, UK -- The World Habitat Awards is currently seeking entries for the 2003 competition. The World Habitat Award "seeks to identify projects in both developed and developing countries, which offer sustainable futures to...

BuildingGreen announces Top 10 green building products, third edition of GreenSpec available. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... AUSTIN, TX -- BuildingGreen Inc., publisher of the GreenSpec Directory and Environmental Building News, honored the Top 10 new green building products. This first-ever award, announced at the International Green Building Conference & Expo in...

Cleaner and Greener Program offsets Building Conference emissions. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... AUSTIN, TX -- Donations though the Cleaner and Green Program helped offset emissions from the First Annual International Green Building Conference in Austin, Texas, in November. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that the...

Gorbachev visits green project in New York, announces global partnership initiative. (Newsline).
January 1, 2003... NEW YORK --The first green residential tower under construction in the United States, 20 River Terrace in Battery Park City in New York, provided the backdrop for an announcement from former U.S.S.R. President Mikhail Gorbachev. On November 19,...

Middle School under construction for water conservation in response to drought conditions. (Newsline).(Falcon Bluffs Middle School, Littleton, CO)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... LITTLETON, CO -- Currently under construction, Falcon Bluffs Middle School in Littleton, Cob., is being redesigned with water conservation as the goal. In response to a drought in 2002, Design Concepts created this prototype facility focusing...

Construction Materials Recycling Association projects promote recycling of concrete and asphalt. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... LISLE, IL -- The Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) is promoting its mission for the construction waste and demolition debris processing and recycling industry though an assortment of projects. The first, organized by...

Rust-Oleum acquires Sierra Performance Coatings. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... VERNON HILLS, IL -- Rust-Oleum Corp. has recently acquired Sierra Performance Coatings. Sierra makes high performance industrial and commercial coatings with no volatile organic compounds (VOC); they are also free of hazardous air pollutants...

Green roof project underway in New York. (Newsline).(Earth Pledge and Housing Works work in partnership)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... NEW YORK -- Earth Pledge and Housing Works have partnered to develop a green roof project as part of the Earth Pledge Viridian Project. This project helps supportive housing organizations in New York City develop green roofs by providing...

Emory University building earns LEED certification. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The Whitehead Biomedical Research Building at Emory University earned a Silver certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) 2.0 building rating system. The 325,000-square-foot building is the first LEED...

The football field: isn't the only "green" you'll see at the new Detroit Lions facility.
January 1, 2003... Sustainable Flooring and Green Building Products are Incorporated into the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility. By now, football fans everywhere have caught a televised glimpse of the new Ford Field, home to the Detroit Lions....

Green at Work: illustrating sustainability in Commercial Interiors and office spaces.
January 1, 2003... Incorporating sustainable interiors in the work environment does not suggest a compromise on design. With the new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) pilot program currently underway, commercial...

Renovating the design and construction process for sustainable success: In green building, architects and engineers can work together to achieve superior environmental and economical results.
January 1, 2003... As green building becomes fundamental and mainstream, it is an essential and attainable goal for architects and engineers to combine their efforts with colleagues and clients to achieve intended economical and environmental results. The...

Master speakers at Greenprints 2003: Sustainable Communities by design.
January 1, 2003... Greenprints: Sustainable Communities by Design brings world-class speakers to a broad audience at one of the country's most comprehensive, affordably priced green building conferences. In addition to hands-on, interactive learning sessions,...

Ground control: airport building automation systems reduce energy and the bottom line.(Johnson Controls Inc. monitoring equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Demands for increasing space and improved technology in airline travel equates to a growing need for energy reduction, resulting in a smaller bottom line. The American Airlines terminal under construction at New York City's John F. Kennedy...

Converting to Green polyiso and LTTR testing in commercial roofing applications.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Polyiso rigid board insulation has been, and will continue to be, a point of discussion as a major component of commercial roofing systems and vertical insulation applications. Polyiso, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association...

Stratica eco-polymeric flooring: the natural choice for the environmentally responsible specifier. (Editorial Spotlight).(Amtico Company)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Increasingly, designers and specifiers are searching for intelligent choices in products that help reduce costs and pose fewer threats to the environment. Stratica Eco-Polymeric flooring, from the Amtico Company, is totally chlorine free...

Cross Vent maximizes heat dissipation. (Editorial Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- Atlas Roofing Corporation introduces Vented-R[R] CrossVent, the latest innovation in roof insulation technology. Expanding on Vented-R[R] insulation, CrossVent is designed using "GreenZone[TM] Approved" thermally efficient polyiso...

BASF Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) 2003: new applications, business opportunities, technology and training. (Editorial Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... New applications Contractors, consultants, architects and owners will see more SPF in 2003 than ever before. BASF will offer engineered building envelope systems to institutional, commercial and industrial market sectors. The insulating...

Benjamin Moore & Co. (Editorial Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Since 1883, Benjamin Moore & Co. products have defined the paint and coatings industry's rigorous standards of quality, performance and innovation for architectural, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings. Included in our dedication to...

EcoTimber leads the way. (Editorial Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... About EcoTimber For over a decade, EcoTimber has been a pioneer in the world of eco-friendly wood products. Founded before forest certification existed, EcoTimber's goal is to promote forest conservation by building a market for forest...

FLEX-178--FLEXCO--EnviroFlex. (Editorial Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... At FLEXCO, we believe responsible manufacturing goes hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship. That's why we are taking the initiative to develop flooring and accessories that are environmentally friendly. Collectively known as our...

Forbo Linoleum introduces new Artoleum flooring collection. (Editorial Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Being a world leader in linoleum creates expectations. Artoleum has always been unique in floor covering. Now Forbo Linoleum takes this even a step further. With the new Artoleum collection, all experience from over a century of designing,...

Grid source green power: a primer on how LEED projects nationwide can maximize environmental impact. (Editorial Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... Stop right there! If you are a LEED Accredited Professional that's about to pass right by LEED Energy & Atmosphere Credit 6 because you don't think grid-source green power is available in your area, you think it's just not cost-effective, or...

Southface energy Institute's Greenprints Conference: delivers new tastes & keeps the flavor attendees love, February 12-15. (Editorial Spotlight).
January 1, 2003... New Tastes Southface's 2003 Visionary Dinner brings together business and environmental leaders to envision an environmentally and economically sustainable future. This annual gala fundraiser lands lust two days before Valentine's Day!...

Look closer: does it just seem green? Purchasers are looking to environmental certification to evaluate sustainability. (Editorial Spotlight).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... "What really is green?" The answer is elusive depending on who supplies the information. By simply relying on single environmental attributes to make "green" choices, purchasers are often led astray, as "green" products aren't always what they...

Building green assets. (Editorial Spotlight).(energy efficient building products by Johnson Controls Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Today, building owners are looking for a reliable energy solution that has a significant impact on the bottom line and can improve the way their facilities operate. The answer is a green building--a high performance facility that is...

Toyota. (Editorial Spotlight).(public relations article written by auto company representatives)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... At Toyota, we believe an auto company can also be a vehicle for change. We therefore support innovative programs across the country through partnerships with organizations that are committed to providing new learning opportunities for children...

Enhancements create a water-repellant surface on CertainTeed's duct liner. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... VALLEY FORGE, PA -- CertainTeed Corp.'s ToughGard R with Enhanced Surface HVAC duct liner now features a water-repellant surface. The HVAC rotary-based fiberglass duct liner incorporates a moisture-resistant surface improvement. The duct liner,...

Sanuvox UV Bio-Wall destroys mold throughout HVAC systems and facilities. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MONTREAL -- Sanuvox Technologies' UV Bio-Wall was first introduced as a solution to treat 100 percent of air in an entire duct at one time. In October 2001, designs began on an air purifier that would treat the entire duct in order to protect...

Varidigm's variable Speed Motor Controller for Air Moving applications. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Varidigm's Variable Speed Motor Controller for Air Moving Applications MINNEAPOLIS--Model VSM-CA3, a variable speed motor controller from Varidigm Corp., is used to modulate the speed of motors in air-moving devices such as fan coil units, fan...

Trane introduces water-to-water heat pump. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... WACO, TX -- A water-to-water heat pump is the newest addition to Trane's Axiom line of water-source heat pumps. This product is a 20-ton water-to-water pump that can be used in a various applications such as radiant heat, fan coil systems or...

HVAC specification software from York International saves time, improves accuracy. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... YORK, PA -- York International's new version of its YORKworks software, called [YORKworks.sup.CE], is designed to help consulting engineers save time and improve accuracy when specifying HVAC equipment. The new version features a comprehensive...

Rooftop Unit by Carrier recovers energy, improves indoor air quality. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... SYRACUSE, NY -- Carrier Corp.'s new COBRA High Efficiency Energy Recovery Rooftop Unit is part of the Weathermaster series developed with indoor air quality in mind. The unit exhausts poor quality return air directly outside without risk of...

Reward Wall's 9-inch ICF maintains high R-value. (New and Notable).(insulating concrete from)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... OMAHA, NE -- Reward Wall Systems Inc. has added a 9-inch insulating concrete form (ICF) to their iForm product line. The ICF results in steel-reinforced exterior or interior concrete walls that are not as thick as other ICF walls, reducing the...

Quad-Lock building systems adds two new ICF products. (New and Notable).(insulating concrete forms)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... SURREY, BC -- In an on-going effort to provide the industry with the most versatile Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) on the market, Quad-Lock announced the addition of two new products. Quad-Lock Plus, a thicker version of the existing...

ECO-Block products support Green Building and energy saving programs. (New and Notable).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... POMPANO BEACH, FL -- ECO-Block, insulating concrete form (IGF) manufacturer, offers a product line with noted environmental benefits. The durable products offer: improved indoor air quality with no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and a...