Environmental Design & Construction articles from March 2002

Environmental Design & Construction archives from March 2002

Buy recycled!(National Agreement on Carpet Stewardship)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2002... The carpet industry recently embarked on a National Agreement on Carpet Stewardship to increase recycling and reduce carpet waste. In this agreement, the manufacturers accept responsibility for the post-consumer disposal of their products. I...

Green Building Conference issues call for presenters. (Newsline).
March 1, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The First Annual International Green Building Conference and Expo, which will be hosted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) November 13-15, 2002, in Austin, TX, has launched a call for presenters. The estimated 2,000+...

C&A Floorcoverings offers continuing education on LEED. (Newsline).(C and A Floorcoverings)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... DALTON, GA -- C&A Floorcoverings has developed a continuing education unit (CEU)-approved presentation titled, Mainstreaming Sustainable Design: An Introduction to LEED 2.0," which provides a concise overview of the industry's emerging...

L.D. Astorino Companies receives design awards for PNC Firstside. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... PITTSBURGH, PA -- L.D. Astorino Companies, a Pittsburgh-based architectural and engineering firm, recently received five awards for various aspects of the design of PNC Firstside Center. In addition to previous honors, the American Institute of...

Schott completes largest solar PV system in Washington State. (Newsline).(Schott Applied Power Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... TUMWATER, WA -- Schott Applied Power Corp. (SAPC) recently completed the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Washington State. The 23 kW solar electric system was installed at the Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center IPSELC) on...

Shaw Contract. (Oneliners).(introduces Green with Envy)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... Shaw Contract recently launched Green with Envy, a modular carpet collection designed to exemplify innovation in design, performance, sustainability and pricing.

GE Sealants and Adhesives. (Oneliners).(introduces GE-400L)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... GE Sealants and Adhesives has introduced GE-400L (low-VOC), a new solvent-free subfloor and deck adhesive.

Lonseal Inc. (Oneliners).(develops LonEco)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... Lonseal Inc. has developed LonEco, a new vinyl-composite heterogeneous sheet flooring product that contains recycled materials and emits low VOCs.

Underfloor air distribution systems. (Green Building Quiz).
March 1, 2002... Underfloor air distribution system (integrated with raised flooring or access flooring) are becoming a popular alternative to traditional overhead systems for many office and commercial buildings. But how much do you know about this innovative...

Johns Manville to produce formaldehyde-free insulation. (News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ATLANTA, GA -- Johns Manville recently announced that it will begin manufacturing an entirely formaldehyde-free line of fiber glass building insulation for residential and commercial use. According to the company, all Johns Manville building...

Radiant floor heating system used for cooling. (News).(REHAU Inc product details)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- A radiant floor heating and cooling system supplied by REHAU Inc. was recently completed for a historic warehouse located on Pier One, the northernmost pier on San Francisco's Embarcadero. What makes the Pier One project...

USG Underlayment earns "Green Cross". (News).(product certification details)
March 1, 2002... CHICAGO, IL -- USC Corp. recently announced that its FIBEROCK (R) Brand Underlayment -- AQUA-TOUGH (TM) has earned the "Green Gross" certificate from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), a national testing company that evaluates...

New CD-ROM provides case studies on Green design. (News).(Rocky Mountain Institute product introduction)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... SNOWMASS, CO -- The Green Development Services team at Rocky Mountain Institute has released a newly revised and updated version of a CD-ROM for architects, planners and builders. Called Green Developments 2.0, the CD is designed to be an...

Energy-saving chillers contribute to Verizon Energy Star award. (News).(HVAC product usage and details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Nationally recognized For a 30% reduction in energy use, the One Verizon Way building in Thousand Oaks, CA, was the first in the state to retrofit old-style chillers with the new McQuay MicroTech[TM] Control Panels and a...

Tucson community achieves 50% energy savings. (News).(energy consumption report details)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 1, 2002... TUCSON, AZ -- A recent energy consumption survey conducted by the independent engineering firm Al Nichols Engineering, Inc., concluded that the Community of Civano has achieved the goal of creating a community with homes that are 50% more...

SmithGroup wins Award for Phillip Merrill Environmental Center. (News).
March 1, 2002... SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SmithGroup, an architecture, engineering and planning firm, was recently named a winner of the 2001 Business Week/Architectural Record Award by the AIA in Washington, DC. The jury selected SmithGroup's project, the...

"Orlando House" to showcase energy efficient technologies. (News).(energy efficient house details)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... ORLANDO, FL - In May, the City of Orlando will open the Orlando House, a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient residence located at 2516 E. Church St., close to downtown Orlando. The house will be open for tours for a full year as an educational...

Calendar.
March 1, 2002... MARCH March 19 Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo Southern California Gas Company's Energy Resource Center, Downey, CA Contact: US Green Building Council phone: 800-427-6584 or 562-803- 7500, fax: 202-828-5110 ...

Beyond recycled content: Choosing environmentally friendly carpeting requires careful evaluation of the product's entire life cycle, as well as the manufacturer's overall environmental policies.(production management techniques)
March 1, 2002... When it comes to choosing a sustainable carpet, recycled content is paramount, right? Not necessarily. Recycling is a good thing in terms of keeping products out of landfills, and the industry as a whole has come a long way in its efforts...

Green to the power of three: Regenerative development can improve the living and working conditions for both natural and human communities by healing the earth through development.(green product development and usage)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... These days there seems to be a common feeling of frustration among green designers and builders. We're making advances in green building technology, there's growing market acceptance for our efforts, and yet we're left with a nagging sense that...

Charging the battery: Reducing energy use is at the heart of sustainable design in New York's Battery Park City project.(New high rise building information)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... New York City has an abiding sense of style that manifests itself at various times through art, fashion and design, music and theatre, dance, and the unfolding of lives both common and heroic. But New York is also about power in real estate,...

Next generation lighting controls: Integrated lighting automation both gathers and analyzes data and communicates with other building systems to help ensure the most efficient lighting environment possible.(product details)
March 1, 2002... Within the past decade, an increasing number of building management professionals have begun using lighting controls such as dimmer switches and timers to add comfort, flexibility, operational efficiency and, perhaps most important, energy...

Creating partnerships with power: a great deal can be gained from successful university/industry partnerships, but a number of changes are needed in the way such partnerships are approached and maintained.(management theory and techniques)
March 1, 2002... Evidence abounds that the first 21st century buzzword is partnering. Partnering has been the theme of numerous conferences and articles, and joint ventures have become so anticipated that the forms to answer many Requests for Proposals/Requests...

Sustainable modular carpeting. (New Products).(Shaw Contract product introduction)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... DALTON, GA -- Shaw Contract recently launched Green with Envy, a modular carpet collection designed to exemplify innovation in design, performance, sustainability and pricing. The carpet is available in 10 patterns, many of which relate to the...

Sustainable vinyl flooring. (News Products).
March 1, 2002... CARSON, CA -- LonEco, a new vinylcomposite heterogeneous sheet flooring product is now available from Lonseal. The flooring offers the earthy visual appeal of cork and is crafted from an average one-third recycled materials. It emits 10 times...

Portable fuel cells. (News Products).(H Power Corp fuel cell product introduction)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... CLIFTON, NJ -- H Power Corp. recently introduced a pre-commercial version of its new EPAC (TM) -500 fuel cell-based power source. This new power source is reportedly rugged and versatile enough to be used as either a primary or back-up power...

Sustainable development brochure. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... HAZLETON, PA -- Forbo Linoleum, Inc., has introduced a new brochure related to sustainable development, titled "Taking Care of the Environment." The brochure details life cycle assessment and Forbo's commitment to being a leader in...

ICF Wall Bracing System. (News Products).
March 1, 2002... COBOURG, ONTARIO, CANADA -- Arxx Building Products, manufacturer of the Arxx (TM) High Performance Wall System, has developed the Arxx Tall Wall Bracing System. With this new system, it is possible to build reinforced concrete walls up to 50...

"Convertible" air conditioning systems. (News Products).
March 1, 2002... BALTIMORE, MD -- Skil-aire has introduced a new line of "convertible" horizontal constant air conditioning systems in capacities of 5 through 15 tons. These compact models are designed to offer dependable ventilation, humidity control and air...

Mobile spray rig. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... LAKEWOOD, NJ -- Gusmer Corp. has developed a mobile spray rig designed to simplify the spraying, pouring, and injection of polyurethane foams and elastomeric coatings. The trailer requires only a 3/4-ton pickup to pull, is US and Canada DOT...

Synthetic gypsum wallboard. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... DIBOLL, TX -- Temple's synthetic gypsum wall board was recently showcased at the Homelink Show Home in Atlanta, GA, during the 2002 International Builders Show. The wallboard was easily adaptable to a variety of wall treatments, and its tapered...

ICF connectors. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- ECO-Block LLC has developed several new connectors for insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Extruded plastic pieces four feet high are designed to slide down over ECO-Block ICF panels to quickly make a wall of 90- or...

Environmentally friendly panel fabric. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... GUILFORD, ME -- KnollTextiles has added a Terratex panel fabric called Basket Draft to its collection of environmental fabrics. Designed by Suzanne Tick, creative director of KnollTextiles, the fabric enlarges a classic basket weave and...

Solvent-free subfloor adhesive. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- GE Sealants and Adhesives now offers GE-400L (low-VOC), a new solvent-free subfloor and deck adhesive. The adhesive offers builders and contractors a superior waterproof adhesive that reduces nailing and eliminates floor...

Radiant barrier. (New Products).
March 1, 2002... MARKLEVILLE, IN -- Reflectix, Inc., has introduced a new radiant barrier product for use in residential attic spaces. The barrier is designed to reflect 97% of the radiant energy striking its surface, resulting in 40% heat reduction through the...

IAQ measurement tool. (New Products).(CrayWolf Sensing Solutions)(air quality measurement)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
March 1, 2002... TRUMBULL, CT -- A new tool for indoor environmental measurements is now available from CrayWolf Sensing Solutions. Called the DirectSense IAQ PPC, the system is pocket-PC based and not only makes possible accurate measurement of key indoor air...

Environmentally friendly outdoor lighting. (New Products).(Lithonia Lighting Co. website)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2002... CONYERS, GA -- Lithonia Lighting's website now features an environmentally friendly outdoor lighting section at www.lithonia.com/CutoffLighting. The site includes information on quality outdoor lighting standards, trespass issues, design...