Environmental Design & Construction articles from July 2002

Environmental Design & Construction archives from July 2002

The journey continues. (Editor's Note).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... My favorite T-shirt says, "The journey is the destination." It reminds me to enjoy the process, not just the end result, and that destinations are merely points, or "mile markers," along the larger path. For the past few years, I have had...

Arizona community showcases Green Building concept. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... TUCSON, AZ -- Development of a 99-home community dedicated to the principles of sustainable design is currently under way in Tucson, AZ. The homes of Armory Park del Sol are designed to conform to strict energy efficiency standards. The homes...

NFRC approves temporary energy performance label. (Newsline).(National Fenestration Rating Council)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Products bearing the National Fenestration Rating Council's (NFRC) revised temporary energy performance label may soon begin appearing in US homes. At the group's fall meeting last November, the NFRC Board of Directors...

Project educates children on resource management. (Newsline).(Captain Planet Foundation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ATLANTA, GA -- The Captain Planet Foundation has constructed an energy efficient cottage to educate children on the importance of protecting natural resources for future generations. During the next year, it will serve as a reminder of what is...

Contact Lumber Co. (Oneliners). (information on products).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Contact Lumber Co. has introduced a new wooden door frame wrapped in a sustainable vinyl material made to look and feel like real wood veneer.

Crossville Porcelain Stone USA. (Oneliners).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Crossville Porcelain Stone USA has added two products to its Ecocycle[TM] program.

Kone Inc. (Oneliners).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... Kone Inc. now offers the Eco3000[TM] escalator, designed to save on space, oil consumption and energy.

Growing markets, growing success with certified wood.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In the still-young and highly dynamic certified wood market, there are a number of challenges faced by green building practitioners. However, a number of new tools and resources are available, and many projects using certified wood have been a...

Measuring the success of the LEED system. (LEEDing the Way).(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... There's something to the adage, "If it is worth doing, it is worth measuring." Indeed, quantifying, tracking and assessing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) Green Building Rating System's[TM] experience in the market...

LEED-CI program to begin pilot phase. (LEEDing the Way).(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The interest has been high, the wait long and the contributors have numbered in the hundreds, but at last, LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) is ready to begin its pilot phase. Written to address the specifics of tenant spaces primarily in...

Explaining the need for LEED[TM]. (LEEDing the Way).(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2002... Questions are often asked as to the value of Q obtaining LEED[TM] certification for a project and why LEED certification is important. After all, the argument goes, if a building is "green," isn't that its own reward? To some extent, this is...

An update on LEED 2.1. (LEEDing the Way).(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2002... The US construction industry is changing very fast. It's easy to forget that LEED 2.0 (complete with new reference guide) has only been around for two years. In that time, registrations for LEED have grown to more than 400 projects, totaling...

Sustainable design can be an asset to the bottom line: studies show that the increased efficiency and worker productivity associated with sustainable design can have a major positive impact on company profits.
July 1, 2002... There is reason to believe that sustainable design can have far reaching impacts on an organization s strategic business goals and overall success. However, this fact may be lost on much of the corporate world, since existing methods for...

ISG Resources. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Magna Wall Stucco products offer ease, durability and beauty - all in a product that utilizes high volumes of recycled material. Magna Wall Fiber Reinforced Stucco is suitable for a variety of applications, including construction of...

Forbo Linoleum. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Marmoleum Excel Tile is a new and innovative breakthrough in tile floor covering. It is composed of linseed oil, rosin binders, wood flour and reinforced with a polyester interlayer for dimensional stability. Marmoleum Excel Tile is flexible...

Tubular Skylight, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... TUBULAR SKYLIGHT, Inc. features the first & only completely controllable Hybrid Daylight Harvesting System. Case studies show savings reduction up to 95% on daytime electric lighting loads and heat load on the air conditioner. The fixtures...

The Garland Company, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... Visit our website for product and service information on: high performance modified bitumen, environmentally responsible membranes, restoration systems, Garland's premier recyclable low-slope metal roofing system and our newest line of...

BetterBricks. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... Introducing Better Bricks: the building blocks that better buildings are made of. BetterBricks is a network of resources for building professionals interested in energy-effective design. As an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency...

ECO-Block, LLC. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... ECO-Block[R] is North America's most versatile "insulating concrete forming" (ICF) system. Concrete walls from 4"-24" in one-inch increments can be built using ECO-Block[R] ICFs. The result is a "sound suppressing," energy efficient insulated...

Armstrong Ceiling Systems. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... Armstrong Ceilings has a long history of diverting post-industrial and post-consumer waste from landfills. As part of this ongoing commitment, Armstrong offers the Ceiling Recycling Program, a first-of-its-kind program that diverts used...

Controlled Energy Corporation. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... The Bosch Aquastar Model 125HX is the first tankless water heater of its kind. The innovators at Bosch have developed a new, patented hydro-generated ignition system requiring no standing pilot, electricity, or batteries. When water flows...

EcoTimber. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... EcoTimber offers quality tropical and domestic wood flooring from ecologically-sound sources, specializing in products from forests certified sustainably-managed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). EcoTimber also offers wood from reclaimed...

Whirlpool Corporation. (Product+Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) have named Whirlpool Corporation as an ENERGY STAR[R] Partner of the Year 2002 for its commitment to making and selling energy-efficient products. This is the fourth...

PermaGrain. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... Environmentally-sensitive hardwood flooring is here! PermaGrain proudly presents the stunning Fine Wood Series, a beautiful range of FSC-certified flooring: 30 breathtaking colors. PennThane[R] enhanced UV-cured sealer. A range of widths. Call...

Barrett Co. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).
July 1, 2002... The Barrett Co. has over 70 years of successful experience in the roofing and waterproofing industry. Combining our expertise with that of qualified landscape professionals, Barrett is able to offer building owners the Green Roof-Roofscape, a...

American Hydrotech, Inc. (Product+Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... American Hydrotech, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premier roofing and waterproofing products. Our comprehensive single-source systems for plazas and roofs -- the Protected Membrane Roof, Ultimate Assembly[R] (waterproofing/architectural...

RBRC. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... RBRC is a non-profit, public service organization dedicated to the recycling of Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) portable rechargeable batteries, found in cordless...

Benjamin Moore & Co. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Eco Spec[R] latex paint by Benjamin Moore is a professional quality, premium interior 100% acrylic system designed for both residential and commercial spaces where environmental concerns about air quality during application are a priority....

Insulspan[TM]. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Zero Energy Buildings -- buildings that produce more energy than they consume -- rely on Insulspan panels to conserve energy Insulspan creates building envelopes 15 times tighter and dramatically more energy & labor efficient than stud...

Tarkett Sommer. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Tarkett Sommer is a commercial flooring brand that offers specialty homogeneous and heterogeneous sheet vinyl choices, as well as luxury vinyl tile. Tarkett Sommer is manufactured by a division of Domco Tarkett U.S.A. Inc., Domco Tarkett...

Amtico International Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase: Advertorial).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Stratica Eco-Polymeric flooring is chlorine and plasticizer free, it emits low level VOCs, and does not require waxing or cleaning with caustic chemicals. Tiles are available in a wide range of natual effects and plain colors. Stratica...

Daylighting system wins NAHB-RC Technology Award. (News).(National Association of Home Builders)(Research Center)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ATLANTA, GA - A prototype passive fiberoptic daylighting system designed by Steven Winter Associates (SWA) recently won the 2002 Science Innovative Housing Technology Award from the National Association of Home Builders Research Center Inc....

Windy city sees more photovoltaic systems. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO, IL - The DuSable Museum of African American History, the Homan Square Community Center, the South Hydome Facility of CoinEd, two Chicago public schools and a small commercial building now have photovoltaic (PV) systems with a capacity...

Georgia-Pacific Corp. to use renewable materials in wall products. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ATLANTA, GA - Georgia-Pacific Corp. recently announced that all print, paper and melamine surfaced tileboard lines of decorative wall products are now manufactured on resource-efficient and renewable medium density fiberboard (MDF), hardboard...

Sharp Electronics establishes solar systems division. (News).(Solar Electronics Div.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... MAHWAH, NJ - Sharp Electronics Corp. (SEC) recently announced the creation of a new division to manufacture Sharp solar cells, modules and systems in North America. Company officials also announced solar production capacity would increase from...

Fuel cell systems used in U.S. Air Force tests. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... CLIFTON, NJ - Power fuel cells provided by H Power Corp. recently performed well in tests conducted by the Concurrent Technologies Corp. (CTC) on behalf of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Force Battlelab (AEFB), Common Core Power Production...

Architecture firm holds Green Design Competition. (News).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO, IL - OWP/P Architects recently held its first internal Green Design Competition. The awards recognized members' work in sustainable architecture, including resource-efficient design, development and construction. "OWP/P strives to...

New York to offer green building tax credits. (News).(Environmental Management Board)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... ALBANY, NY - The New York Environmental Management Board approved a statewide incentive program to encourage the design and construction of buildings with greater energy efficiency and indoor air quality and reduce environmental impact. The...

Grant to Fund 'green business' students. (News).(University of Michigan's Corporate)(Environmental Management Program)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... ANN ARBOR, MI - Students enrolled in the University of Michigan (UM) Business School and School of Natural Resources and Environment's (SNRE) joint Corporate Environmental Management Program (CEMP) will benefit from $150,000 in grant monies...

Residents participate in Photovoltaic power 'Lottery'. (News).(Long Island)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... LONG ISLAND, NY -- New York Gov. George Pataki recently selected 50 residents as winners in the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) 2002 Photovoltaic System Lottery. Fifty homeowners will receive solar-electric power systems supplied by Schott...

DuPont honored for contributions to design, building industries. (News).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Building Museum recently presented its 2002 Honor Award to DuPont. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and companies who have made significant contributions in the fields of architecture, planning,...

SEMCO Inc. named Small Business of the Year. (News).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... COLUMBIA, MO -- The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently named indoor environment product and services company SEMCO Inc. its Small Business of the Year at a ceremony in Oak Ridge, TN. According to ORNL officials, the company was...

Cement Industry honors five plants for Environmental achievements. (News).(U.S.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- Five US cement manufacturing plants have been selected as winners of the first Cement Industry Environmental Awards. The awards recognize plants for their achievements in five categories: Environmental Performance, Land...

Industry reports steel recycling rates increase. (News).(U.S.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... PITTSBURGH, PA -- Steel recycling rates held steady during 2001 and in many cases increased, according to figures recently released by the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI). Overall, almost 68% of steel scrap was recycled during 2001, a 5.7%...

Textured wall treatment. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... AUGUSTA, GA -- Terramed is the name of a new textured all natural interior wall coating from Med Imports. Made from a combination of clay, sand and cellulose, Terramed is available in 12 colors, derived from clays found throughout the...

Recycled stone tile. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... CROSSVILLE, TN -- Crossville Porcelain Stone USA has added Limestone and Pompeii to its Ecocycle[TM] program. Both products are made from 95% recycled tile, but maintain the style, texture and stone-like appearance of the original Limestone and...

Sustainable doorframe. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... PORTLAND, OR -- Contact Lumber Co. has created a wooden doorframe wrapped in a sustainable vinyl materials painted to look and feel like real wood veneer. The doorframe allows building industry professionals to specify fiberglass door styles...

Energy-saving shades. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... LONG ISLAND, NY -- MechoShade Systems Inc.'s new DoubleShades were designed to protect the nation's resources, lower operating costs and maintain a safe work environment. The solar shades allow natural light to filter through while providing...

Dehumidification system. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... AMESBURY, MA -- The DryCool Dehumidification System (DDS) from Munters Corp. has been designed with a reduced number of manufactured parts to improve end-user efficiency and decrease customer lead times. The desiccant dehumidification system is...

Chemical-free water treatment system. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... ESSEX, CT -- Clearwater Systems' Digital Dolphin chemical-free water treatment system continuously and accurately monitors water conditions in systems such as cooling towers, chiller systems, heat exchangers and steam boilers. It is designed to...

LED lighting. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... ROSEMONT, IL -- Advance Transformer Co. now has Xitanium[TM] LED drivers available. These long-life drivers are suitable for a wide range of applications, including architectural and outdoor lighting. Xitanium drivers are compact and...

Odor-free polyurethane coatings. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... DALLAS, TX -- Neogard offers a complete line of single component, moisture cured, automatic polyurethane coating systems. The systems are virtually odor-and solvent-free and are not flammable. The systems are available with the Neogard Seamless...

Foundation wrap. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... COBOURG, OH -- Maxx[TM] Foundation Wrap with Delta[R]-MS air gap technology allows for faster, more precise installation, thanks to the wraps "see-through" design. Delta-MS technology uses a tough, durable plastic membrane with dimples that...

High-efficiency heat pumps. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- McQuay International heat pumps Feature a small footprint, making them easier to work with when replacing older units. The pumps are also high efficiency, meeting ASHRAE Standard 90.1. The units can be installed above the...

Environmentally-friendly escalator. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... MOLINE, IL -- The Kone Inc. Eco300[TM] escalator was engineered to be highly energy efficient and environmentally friendly. It uses features such as a compact, chain-less drive that eliminates the need to lubricate the driver chain found in...

Low-profile flooring. (New Products).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... CHICAGO, IL -- Velluto is the name for a new line of modular flooring from Interface Flooring Systems. The high-density, low-profile carpet uses Struttura solution-dyed fiber from the Italian company Aquafil. The available color range includes...