Environmental Design & Construction articles from March 2003

Environmental Design & Construction archives from March 2003

Practice what you preach. (Editor's Note).
March 1, 2003... Do you practice what you preach? Well, I am trying to. As a new homeowner and editor of ED+C, my priorities and preferences have changed for the better (better for me and better for the environment). While considering materials, I now make...

Wallcovering manufacturer achieves Greenguard certification. (Newsline).(OMNOVA Solutions)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... FAIRLAWN, OH -- Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification has been achieved by OMNOVA Solutions. OMNOVA, a designer and manufacturer of commercial wallcoverings, is the first in this category to achieve the third-party certification. The...

FSC certifies North Carolina State Forestland. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... BLADEN LAKES, NC -- A 32,237-acre forest in North Carolina has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). It is recognized as being well managed for environmental, social and economic viability. The Bladen Lakes Forest near...

Ohio Senate recognizes environmentally friendly manufacturer. (Newsline).(Roppe Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... FOSTORIA, OH -- For its environmental efforts, the Ohio Senate has recognized Roppe Corp., a manufacturer of rubber and vinyl flooring for the commercial market. State Senate President Pro Tempore Randy Gardner presented Roppe officials...

First multi-story ICF installed in California. (Newsline).(Arxx High Performance Wallsystem, Insulated Concrete Forms)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... AZUSA, CA -- Arxx High Performance Wallsystem is currently being installed at a residence hall at Azusa Pacific University in California. This is the first multi-story Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) installation in the state. The $12.5...

Solutia expands 'Partners for Renewal' program. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Solutia Inc. is expanding its "Partners for Renewal" program to formally recognize and work with leaders in the area of carpet sustainability, such as Nylon Board Manufacturing of Medford, Minn. Nylon Board Manufacturing has...

Buffalo and Johnson Controls earn partnership award. (Newsline).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... WASHINGTON, DC--The City of Buffalo (N.Y.) and Johnson Controls have been honored with the "Outstanding Achievement Award in Public/Private Partnerships" by the United States Conference of Mayors. The award for the Buffalo Joint Schools...

New technology analyzes indoor air. (Newsline).(from Aircuity Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... NEWTON, MA -- Aircuity Inc. has developed a new technology that analyzes indoor air and provides building professionals with intelligence about a building's operation The company says this system helps to deliver more consistent indoor air...

American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award. (Oneliners).(receives 2003 American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... SEATTLE -- The Miller/Hull Partnership received the 2003 American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award because of designs that minimize the impact on the Earth's resources.

United States Gypsum Co. (Oneliners).(wins 2002 Virginia Statewide Mining Reclamation Award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... SALTVILLE, VA -- United States Gypsum Co. won a 2002 Virginia Statewide Mining Reclamation Award for successfully returning the site of the company's Locust Cove underground mine to its original state.

Product breakthroughs: Turn water "Green" Rose Bowl: The time is now to specify and install water conserving products.
March 1, 2003... When to comes to conserving water, the United States suffers from multiple personality disorder. There are those who carefully limit every drop of consumption, while others splash away as though then is an endless supply. Some users disconnect...

Designing for workspace solutions: environmental furniture and office systems improve air quality, materials, manufacturing practices and future.
March 1, 2003... Modest improvement is expected for the office furniture industry by mid-2003, according to a forecast from the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA). BIFMA reports that as market size decreases, competition...

Linoleum, rubber + polymeric floors: providing sustainable flooring options for residential and commercial applications.
March 1, 2003... Increasingly, designers and specifiers are searching for intelligent product choices that pose fewer threats to the environment. As a result, they put high priority on sustainable floor covering options and environmentally friendly products for...

Closing the loop in carpet recycling.
March 1, 2003... Carpet is a popular and often suitable design option for a variety of applications, but is it the most sustainable choice? Landfills are being bombarded, but manufacturers are taking steps to recycle carpet and offer recycled content in carpet...

From trees and grasses: environmental sustainability in wood flooring.
March 1, 2003... As consumers grow more aware of the ways in which their purchases affect the environment, and the importance of sustaining the Earth's natural resources, they seek out products that are environmentally friendly and safe. Bamboo, hardwood...

Green carpet adhesive formulations: they've come a long way, baby.
March 1, 2003... Adhesively installed carpet is a relatively recent practice compared to adhesive installations of resilient tile, sheet goods, ceramic tile, linoleum and hardwood flooring. In fact, it was only 40 years ago that the first major adhesive...

Carpet industry to utilize renewable/recyclable corn.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Carpet and flooring manufacturers continue to introduce innovative materials in sustainable design. Products made from bamboo, corn and other natural renewable resources keep the industry on the cutting edge. Ingeo, a revolutionary new...

Eco-Tile. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... Eco-Tile contains about 70 percent recycled solid waste, all from a 10 to 350 mile radius of our manufacturing plant. As part of Quarry Tile Co.'s total environmental program, as much as 10 percent of Eco-Tile is reprocessed glaze over-spray,...

All purpose adhesive company. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... ECOlogical GREEN TEAM APAC's ECOlogical Series is the environmentally friendly, safe, smart choice when you expect the very best. Made with 100 percent Goodyear Chemical's latex, it is solvent free and safe in all the ways that matter!...

CorkDirect. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... Cork tile flooring, cork floating floor planks, and cork underlayment in sheets and rolls, sold online at low prices, shipped nationwide. Only the bark of the cork oak is harvested, the tree is never felled. Protecting cork forests, and...

Asia rain. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Hardwood flooring so gorgeous you'll never own another area rug! These solid hardwood floors are made from reclaimed exotic hardwood railroad ties from Southeast Asia. 100 percent reclaimed rosewood, teak, narra and many other rare and...

Aged Woods[R]/Yesteryear Floorworks Co. (Products).
March 1, 2003... Over 18 years of quality, consistency and expert service have made us a leader in authentic reclaimed, remilled antique wood flooring. Let us put our experience to work for you! Aged Woods [R]/Yesteryear Floorworks Co. 800-233-9307...

Convention companion.
March 1, 2003... The 2003 "Green" Show Guide With an array of building and design trade shows, locally and nationally, it is impossible to attend them all. But, here's a few "Green" shows that you don't want to miss! March 12 -- March 15, 2003 ...

Illummating energy saving with efficient lighting: retrofitting and replacing existing light results in a brighter environmental future.
March 1, 2003... When Simplicity Manufacturing decided to modify their existing lighting technology, they also brightened up the company's future and reduced harmful impacts on the environment. The Port Washington, Wis., manufacture of riding mowers and outdoor...

Renovating the design and construction process for sustainable success: architects encourage mechanical engineers to design energy-efficient buildings.
March 1, 2003... Architects can work better with mechanical engineers, according to Peter Rumsey PE, of Rumsey Engineers. Improving communication can enhance the design approach and sustainable practices. In the first two parts of this series, authors discussed...

Lighting controls pose challenges at Clackamas High School.
March 1, 2003... One of the principal tenets of green building design is the widespread use of daylighting. While the use of daylighting requires architectural choices in glazing materials, solar control and building siting and geometry, the integration of...

VT Industries examines certified wood doors. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... HOLSTEIN, IA -- VT Industries examines the growing demand for architectural wood doors manufactured from certified lumber in a new special report. "Going 'Green' With Architectural Certified Wood Doors," an eight-page white paper, examines the...

Goodwin provides CD-ROM seminar on reclaimed wood flooring. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... MICANOPY, FL -- Goodwin Heart Pine Co., a manufacturer of original-growth heart pine and heart cypress flooring, has compiled a CD-ROM seminar for designers, architects and builders about the rapidly growing field of reclaimed antique wood...

Lyptus hardwood is environmentally maintained. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... FEDERAL WAY, WA -- Weyerhaeuser Building Materials has introduced Lyptus, a premium hardwood for furniture, flooring (shown), cabinets and architectural millwork in commercial and residential applications. Lyptus results from carefully selected...

Marshfield Wood DoorSystems are certified. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... MARSHFIELD WI -- Marshfield DoorSystems offers Environmental Class wood door products including a non-rated and 20-minute-rated particleboard core door certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SC S). Plus, at least 70 percent of all door...

WOODSTALK made from renewable resource. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... MIDLAND, MI -- WOODSTALK Machinable Fiberboard MR is an environmentally sensible and cost-saving solution, according to Dow BioProducts Ltd. The agrifiber-based product is made from wheat straw fiber, a sustainable, annually renewable resource....

Hardwood Council offers free building guide. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... OAKMONT, PA -- The Hardwood Council offers "Finishing Touch" specifying guides for building professionals. The 32-page booklet and interactive CD-ROM provide tips and tools for specifying wood products. In addition to a stain selector, physical...

Trex expands railing components line. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... WINCHESTER, VA -- TrexR decking and railing continues to expand its range of railing components with a new, thinner baluster profile, new style of Chamfered handrail, a pyramid-style post cap and post skirt (which is shown at the bottom of the...

Architectural glasses from PPG offer solar efficiency. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... PITTSBURGH -- PPG Industries introduces two new architectural glasses that feature aqua-green aesthetics and notable solar control efficiencies. Caribia glass and Solarcool Caribia glass, for commercial or residential applications, provide high...

Norandex/Reynolds announce energy efficient window system. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- A new window system from Norandex/Reynolds Distribution Co. provides energy efficiency and a variety of other features including sound dampening and strength, for residential applications. The WhisperGlass vinyl windows feature a...

Two window lines from Andersen offer energy efficiency. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... BAYPORT, MN -- Andersen windows and patio doors are an ideal choice for a broader range of building and home remodeling projects, according to the company, with the introduction of two distinct product portfolios - the Andersen 400 Series and...

Vistawall Skylights, curtain walls provide daylighting solutions. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... TERRELL, TX -- The Vistawall Group offers a variety of products to enhance daylighting, including Vistawall Architectural Products. They provide medium stile doors and the FG 3000 Flush Glaze storefront system, as shown in Walker Elementary...

SPD-Smart dimmable windows, skylights reduce energy. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... WOODBURY, NY -- SPD-Smart technology developed by Research Frontiers allows a user to regulate the amount of sunlight and glare entering a room without having to adjust blinds or shades, while lowering heating and cooling costs. These benefits...

Spectralight Infinity transfers more daylight. (New and Notable).
March 1, 2003... VISTA, CA -- Solatube International has launched a new reflective tubing material in daylighting design innovation, Spectralight Infinity. Spectralight Infinity can transfer up to 500 percent more daylight than other materials currently used in...

Baltix Sustainable Furniture, Inc. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... Baltix designs and manufactures the ultimate sustainable modern office. We use a variety of sustainable materials including wheat straw, sunflower husks, soy flour, and recycled newsprint, plastic, and aluminum to construct highly functional,...

Blocksom & Co. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 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 a UL Class A Fire...

ECO-Block, LLC. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... ECO-Block[R] is North America's most versatile "insulating concrete forming" (ICF) system. Concrete walls from 4 inches to 24 inches in one-inch increments can be built using ECO-Block[R] ICFs. The result is a "sound suppressing," energy...

EcoTimber. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... EcoTimber offers quality tropical and domestic wood flooring from ecologically-sound sources, specializing in products from certified forests sustain-ably-managed by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). EcoTimber also offers wood from...

The Homasote Company. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... A new generation of Homasote [R] tackboard with a brushed elegance that needs no additional finishing has been developed by America's greenest and oldest manufacturer of building products from recycled material. PINnacle [TM] is an...

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

Forbo Linoleum. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... Artoleum flooring collection 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...

Insulspan Structural Insulated Panels Systems. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 1, 2003... 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 efficient than stud construction,...

The Vistawall Group. (Product + Literature Showcase).
March 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...