Environmental Design & Construction articles from July 2003

Environmental Design & Construction archives from July 2003

Environmental Ed 101. (Editor's Note).(Editorial)
July 1, 2003... As the weather starts to finally warm up in Michigan, it is a reminder, of course, of graduation time... the cap and gown... the emotional commencement ceremony... the party! Graduation is a time for reflection and celebration of moving on and...

November Greenbuild Conference and Expo to be held at Nation's first green convention center in Pittsburgh. (Newsline).(U.S. Green Building Council)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Pittsburgh -- The U.S. Green Building Council(USGBC 2003 Greenbuild Conference and Expo will be held in downtown Pittsburgh, Nov. 12 through 14, 2003. The USGBC says the second annual conference will provide an exciting, new, annual "meeting...

Emissions reduction program recognizes achievements. (Newsline).(Cleaner and Greener)
July 1, 2003... Madison, Wis. -- The Cleaner and Greener certification program recognized the environmental achievements of nearly 30 companies and organizations and more than a dozen individuals, These groups and individuals were recognized for their...

First annual Awards honor Green Roofs. (Newsline).(Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference)
July 1, 2003... Chicago -- The Greening Rooftops for Sustainable Communities Conference is the first North American Green Roof Infrastructure Conference, Awards and Trade Show. This event, co-sponsored by the City of Chicago and Green Roofs for Healthy Cities,...

SCS releases pilot for Environmentally Preferable Carpet. (Newsline).(Scientific Certification Systems )(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Emeryville, Calif.--On May 21, 2003, Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) released its pilot standard for Environmentally Preferable Carpet. The standard, titled "Standard Specification for the Evaluation and Certification of Environmentally...

ISH North America announces Environmental Systems seminars. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Las Vegas -- ISH North America, organized by Messe Frankfurt, has finalized the Environmental Systems (ES) tracks to be held during the show (October 1 through 3, 2003 in Las Vegas). ES1 and ES2, "Selling Green Beyond Marketing:' will be...

School earns Environmental Award. (Newsline).(Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management awarded 2003 Calibre Award for Environmental Leadership)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2003... Los Angeles -- The Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara, designed by the Los Angeles office of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership (ZGF), has been recognized with a 2003 Calibre...

Model design: helps EPA compute sustainability into savings.
July 1, 2003... Who says that building "green" costs more? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently demonstrated an innovative and cost-efficient approach to environmentally friendly design and construction with its National Computer Center...

ICF 101: an introduction to insulating concrete forms.
July 1, 2003... In the past decade, scientists have claimed that rising temperatures and warmer-than-average winters are proof that North America is feeling the effects of global warming. Just don't tell that to the millions of North Americans who experienced...

Expanding the Rosamond Gifford Zoo: conserve, exhibit and interpret.
July 1, 2003... The Rosamond Gifford Zoo has a mission - "to conserve, exhibit, and interpret a living collection in order to promote public recreation, understanding of the relationship between animals and people, and action to sustain the environment we...

A compelling model of market transformation.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... After observing market reaction to the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) program for several years now, I've reached a strong conclusion. LEED is the most powerful voluntary market...

The future of LEED.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... This is a time of massive and rapid change in the environmental practices of the U.S. building industry. Green buildings are a focal point and a catalyst for these changes. Green technologies are evolving rapidly, leading to both improved cost...

Technically speaking...an overview of LEED for New Construction Version 2.1.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) Green Building Rating System For New Construction & Major Renovations (LEED-NC) Version 2.1 was released late last year. Consistent with USGBC policy for the continuous improvement of...

Making the commitment: becoming a LEED Accredited Professional.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... Experienced building industry practitioners who have demonstrated their knowledge of integrated design and their capacity to facilitate the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) certification process can earn the title of...

LEED in the landscape: thinking outside the box.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) rating system is rap idly becoming the industry standard for evaluating and defining 'green" design and construction. Since its inception in 2000, more than 54 projects have been...

A blueprint for green building economics.
July 1, 2003... Green building has rapidly been gaining momentum as a design protocol and measurement standard for a building's environmental performance. Though many precepts of sustainable building were established thousands of years ago, it has only been...

Environmental certainty: though the LEED rating system does not certify products, third-party certification programs may offer a solution for selecting environmental building materials.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) Green Building Rating System certifies buildings, not products. The products and materials that are used in designing and constructing a project can only contribute to earning LEED...

LEED: membership, knowledge, vision.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
July 1, 2003... The growth in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)[TM] New Construction (NC) registered projects and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) membership is inexorably linked. The buzz around rapid LEED market penetration attracts new...

Blocksom & Co. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Roof Saver is a continuous shingle-over ridge vent system utilizing a patented design of natural fiber materials. It meets or exceeds the attic ventilation requirements of ALL nationally recognized building codes plus holds o UL Class A Fire...

CALMAC. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Learn how Off-Peak-Cooling (GPO) can help with LEED certification, Read why GPO was part of the design strategy that helped the Hewlett Foundation earn the first Gold Certification in California. CALMACs Green Design Guide covers the benefits...

Chem Link. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... DuraLink is a low modulus moisture cure sealant from the latest generation of high performance sealants for today's construction professionals. It exhibits superior adhesion, flexibility weather resistance a superfast set and deep cure....

ECO-Block. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... ECO-Block is one of the world's most innovative insulating concrete form (ICF) systems. ECOBlock is the most versatile, simple to install and technologically advanced ICF systems available for both commercial and residential construction....

EcoTimber. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... EcoTimber is the nation's leading supplier of forest-friendly wood flooring, offering a comprehensive line of top-quality bamboo, reclaimed wood, and sustainably-harvested (FSC-certified) products. With our excellent warranties, newly expanded...

EnviroGLAS Terrazzo. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Seamless...Colorful...Durable...Epoxy Resin 100% Post Consumer Recycled Glass. Variegated designs that accentuate the beauty and elegance of translucent glass. Historically one of the most economical and sustainable applications available...

Envirospec, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... People can get away from the city right on their own roofs! The unique PAVEEL Pedestal system is the perfect solution for installing paver stone walkways in rooftop gardens. Why do you need PAVE-EL? Conventional methods for setting paver stones...

Forbo Linoleum. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Painting has been the inspiration for the new Artoleum flooring collection. Impressionists and pointillists used pure unmixed colors applied next to each other in dots and stripes. With Artoleum, the same occurs: the colors are not mixed,...

Insulspan structural insulated panels systems. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Zero Energy Buildings -- buildings that produce more energy than they consume -- rely on Insulspan panels to conserve energy Insulspan pan creates building envelopes 15 times tighter and dramatically more energy efficient than stud...

Reward Wall Systems. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Fantastic energy efficiency, superior air quality, fire and storm protection, sound attenuation and controlled temperatures are easy with iForm by Reward Wall Systems, the ICF industry's most innovative flat wall form or eForm, Reward's...

Shaw Tile change the world. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Carpet tile from the William McDonough Design Portfolio. Developed for a true Cradle to Cradle life cycle. The design will change your interior. The idea will change your world. Shaw Tile 800-502-7429 www.shawtile.com Circle...

The Vistawall Group. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... The Vistawall Group--Vistawall Architectural Products, Naturalite Skylight Systems, Skywall Translucent Systems and Moduline Window Systems--supports the United States Green Building Council and its LEED certification program. Through our...

Winter Panel. (Product + Literature Showcase).
July 1, 2003... Winter Panel is a manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS). Our panels may be made with either a Urethane (polyisocyanurate) or Expanded Polystyrene (E.P.S.) foam core. A CAD/CAM pre-cutting service is available. The panels provide a...

What it means to be green: how Honda's new facility earned gold LEED certification.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Group Mackenzie project)
July 1, 2003... From first appearances, Honda's Northwest Regional Facility in Gresham, Ore., seems like any other industrial facility for distribution, administration and training. But after Honda Facility Services Administrator John Woelfle takes you on the...

Construction grows greener. (Building Marketability).(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design )
July 1, 2003... As more building owners and tenants realize green building can help save greenbacks, construction managers, architects and engineers are seeing a dramatic increase in sustainable design RFPs (request for proposal). In addition to reducing...

Is LEED the Holy Grail of sustainable design?(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design )
July 1, 2003... The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED[TM]) rating system has been perhaps the most significant development in the transition towards more sustainble design. By helping define "green" for a long-confused market, it immediately...

Specifying certified wood: to meet growing demand.
July 1, 2003... In a growing marketplace with declining forestland, architects and designers are specifying certified wood without compromising quality or aesthetics. The Alfred A. Arraj United States Courthouse in Denver exemplifies the use of certified wood....

Touch-free washroom fixtures available. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Mundelein, Ill.--Technical Concepts says thc growing awareness that contaminated washroom surfaces can transmit disease or infection has sparked a rising interest in touch-free washroom fixtures in office buildings, schools, health care...

Faucet uses self-generating hydropower. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Morrow, Ga. -- TOTO USA has introduced EcoPower -- the first self-generating hydropower sensor faucet that puts water to work by harnessing the electrical power generated by its own water flow, EcoPower generates its own electricity each time...

Touch-free, water-free urinal available. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Grand Rapids, Mich. -- Falcon Water-free Technologies offers a urinal system that uses no water, typically saving 40,000 gallons of water per year for each unit installed, according to the company. The Waterfree system uses a patented, sealed...

Toilet systems saves space and water. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Michigan City, Ind. -- Geberit Manufacturing's Tessera is a space-saving, sleek-looking toilet system that features a concealed tank that's built right into the wall, saving up to 9 inches of legroom. The tank is easily accessible for system...

Gravity toilet technology is flapper-free. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Piscataway, N.J. -- American Standard has created America's Best Flushing System, a new flapper-free, gravity-fed technology that flushes quickly, quietly and completely, the company reports. America's Best Flushing System is first launching on...

Redesigned toilet maximizes hydraulic efficiency. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Lincolnwood, Ill. -- Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC's Ultra Flush toilets is available in the traditional two-piece style as well as the one-piece Maurice model. All Ultra Flush products utilize the Sloan Flushmate III mechanism and include...

New design reduces size, improves performance. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Perrysville, Ohio -- Mansfield Plumbing Products has technically improved its Quantum flushometer tank toilets with an advanced design that will improve flush performance, reduce the size of the unit and reduce splash, the company says....

New aesthetic design in water-saving technology. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Franklin Park, Ill. -- The Grown II Piston Flushometer is now available with new aesthetics from Sloan Valve Co. The Crown II is designed with a new handle assembly and an outside cover with accent rings offered with special finishes including...

New colors introduced for No-Flush Urinals. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Vista, Calif. -- Waterless Co. LLC announces new colors available for its Waterless No-Flush urinals. Colors range from solid standard colors to granite and special custom colors. The No-Flush Urinal is a water-saving alternative to standard...

One-gallon pressure-assist system available. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Franklin Park, Ill. -- The FLUSHMATE Division of Sloan Valve Co. has developed a new, quiet-operation 1-gallon (4.0-liter) pressure-assist operating system for tank-type toilets that uses 33 percent less water than conventional 1.6 gpf...

Hot Water System saves water, time, energy. (Water Conservation).
July 1, 2003... Costa Mesa, Calif. -- The Metlund Hot Water D'MAND System consists of an electronically controlled pump and valve assembly that allows for thc rapid delivery of hot water to plumbing fixtures without the loss of cold water down the drain. The...

T5 florescent lamps feature low mercury technology. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- Royal Philips Electronics newest high-output series of T5 fluorescent lamps feature low mercury ALTO technology. The slim Silhouette T5 fluorescent lamps combine this technology with T5 design flexibility, high...

New electronic ballasts operate T8 lamps. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Rosemont, Ill. -- Advance Transformer Co. has introduced two new electronic ballasts designed to operate T8 fluorescent lamps in residential applications. The new ballasts, Advance Catalog Numbers REB-232-SC and REB-4P32-SC, will operate F32T8,...

Low mercury linear T5 lamps introduced. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Danvers, Mass. -- Osram Sylvania introduces Pentron/Eco and Pentron Ho/Eco, low mercury linear T5 lamps that pass the Federal TCLP test. The performance characteristics of these lamps are identical to the Pentron T5 lamps Sylvania introduced in...

Florescent ballast features infrared dimmer. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Coopersburg, Pa. -- Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.'s new Eco-10 IR fluorescent ballast with built-in infrared dimmer is illustrated in the company's catalog. Designed to make individual fixture control simple to specify and install for both new...

Recessed low voltage lighting now available. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Old Saybrook, Conn. -- Pathway the Lighting Source announces a complete line of recessed low voltage lighting in its Legends Commercial Lighting line. Halogen MR16 lamp sources provide adjustable accent and task lighting for upscale interiors,...

Dimmable CFL replaces standard incandescents. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Pine Brook, N.J. -- MaxLite introduces DimMax, a universal dimmable CFL lamp that features true dimming down to 10 percent of light levels, flicker-free electronics and 10,000 hours extended lamp life. Energy Star approved and UL certified, the...

Energy-efficient track light kit offered. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Aurora, Ohio -- Technical Consumer Products Inc.'s Energy Star approved track light kit is available. The TCP track heads fit Juno, Halo or Lightolier track systems, making it possible to retrofit existing track light systems. Also, a complete...

LED Low-Voltage Lighting System is Flexible. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Valley View Ohio -- GELcore's Flexible LED Accent Lighting System is a patented, bendable 18-inch system. The new system holds five Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and contains adhesive backing for easy installation. The Flexible LED Accent...

High-efficiency ballasts operate standard or TB lamps. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Nashville, Tenn. -- Universal Lighting Technologies' new ULTim8 family of high-efficiency ballasts provides up to eight percent energy savings over standard electronic ballasts, and even more when operated with new, energy-saving 30-watt T8...

Wall-wash luminaire designed for T5 lamps with elliptical reflector. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Tupelo, Miss. -- Day-Brite Lighting adds new Elision luminaires to its Masterpiece Collection. Designed for commercial or retail applications, they are ideal when an efficient, high quality wall-wash luminaire is desired, the company says....

Smallest CFL available in white plus four colors. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Philadelphia, Pa. -- The NanoLux, the world's smallest compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), has been introduced by Westinghouse Lighting Corp. The new patented NanoLux technology utilizes micro-electronic technology built into the ballast of the...

Metal halide mogul-based lamp developed for retrofits. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Solon, Ohio -- Venture Lighting introduces a 125-watt metal halide mogul-based lamp for enclosed rated luminaires to its family of Uni-Form pulse start products. Developed for retrofit applications, the 125-watt Uni-Form pulse start lamp is an...

Occupancy sensor adjusts time delay, saves energy. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Santa Clara, Calif. -- The Watt Stopper introduces the DT-300 series Dual Technology occupancy sensor offering 360-degree Dual Technology coverage with a low-profile design. The new sensors utilize passive infrared and ultrasonic sensing...

New Florescent fixture is HID alternative. (Lighting).
July 1, 2003... Conyers, Ga. -- Lithonia Lighting, an Acuity Brands Co., has introduced the new MS5HBA series T5HO Florescent High Bay fixture. This series is an ideal HID alternative for retail, warehousing and light industrial applications with mounting...

ISH North America.
July 1, 2003... Don't miss the 2nd edition of ISH North America, the consolidated trade show for Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, PVF, Heating and Air Conditioning. This show is the leading North American trade event integrating these six major industry sectors. ...