Environmental Design & Construction articles from March 2006

Environmental Design & Construction archives from March 2006

Greening the Super Bowl scene.(about the environmental aspects of football stadium)(Editorial)
March 1, 2006... Many of us Detroit natives are still reveling in the success surrounding the much-anticipated Super Bowl XL held here in Detroit in February. While many out-of-towners-including countless celebrities-noticed the white snow that fell in...

Greetings.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... I loved reading about the ongoing development of green roof systems in the October issue (ED+C, "Balance the Budget with a Green Roof")! However, drip irrigation on roof systems is not quite as new as is described in the article. (Shown) is a...

Bravo to Marketing LEED.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... Bravo! I just read Jerry Yudelson's article "Marketing LEED" in the November issue of ED+C. As a marketing professional, I couldn't agree more. Over four years ago, we were able to sell my company on LEED as a market transforming trend. Lately,...

Progressive Home, not really green.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... "A turn down a long wooded driveway leads to this 3,700 square foot... dwelling..." (from "Shaping a Progressive Home," Sustainable Home, October 2005)--that says it all. In the middle of nowhere means you have to drive to do everything. A...

Article missed concrete wall system.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... Having design experience with wood frame, SIP, ICF, and AAC systems, I felt "Know Your Wall Systems" (Concrete section, ED+C, September 2005) missed an established concrete wall system that offers several big advantages. The Portland Cement...

Beware: the carriage turns into a pumpkin at 2 degrees Celsius!(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... An Open Letter to the Architecture, Planning and Building Community Like the fairytale princess "Cinderella," we are in a race against time. Global warming is well underway, and if allowed to intensify over the coming years, will seriously...

Concerns about online assessment tool.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
March 1, 2006... I saw the following article on GreenGlobes and their efforts to become an American National Standard (ANS): "GBI becomes ANSI accredited standards developer," ED+C Newsline, November 2005. I am concerned that the article is somewhat misleading....

Federal agencies sign historic MOU on high-performance and sustainable buildings.(Memorandum of Understanding)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- Seventeen federal agencies and the Executive Office of the President (EOP) signed the first-of-its kind Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) last week, committing federal leadership to the design, construction, and operation of...

Fast food franchise demonstrates sustainable building technologies.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Savannah, Ga. -- The McDonald's restaurant in the Abercorn Common shopping center in Savannah, Ga., is a model for a more sustainable, energy-efficient building, and is anticipated to be the first-ever fast food restaurant to be LEED...

ASHRAE headquarters renovation to showcase sustainability.(The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Chicago -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is studying renovation of its headquarters to showcase sustainability. "The proposed renovation of our current headquarters would incorporate...

Sustainable carpet ANSI Draft standard notification posted.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Ann Arbor, Mich. -- The Draft American National Standard for Trial Use, NSF 140 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard, has been developed to establish consistent requirements for sustainable carpet products. These requirements are intended to...

Green Cleaning Champions honored.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Bloomington, Ind. -- The Ashkin Group, Bloomington, Ind., honored three organizations with its "Green Cleaning Champions" award: ISSA, U.S. Green Building Council and Leonardo Academy. The award recognizes organizations that have distinguished...

Ratings systems and standards contribute to a sustainable future.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has adopted position statements to promote sustainable design and resource conservation to achieve a minimum reduction of 50 percent of the current consumption level of fossil fuels...

Nigel Howard leaves USGBC.(Nigel Howard resigned from U.S. Green Building Council )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- After four years serving as U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) vice president and chief technical officer, Nigel Howard has left his post with the USGBC. Nigel directed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design...

Green services program launches new operating procedures/revamped Web site.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Newton, Mass. -- UNICCO Service Co., an integrated facilities services company, has expanded its UNICCO GreenClean program, and are launching a new GreenClean operations kit and a newly designed Web site for customers, prospects and the...

Historic bakery first green building to be dual LEED/BREEAM certified.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Los Angeles -- The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) received the first of two certificates from the United Kingdom's Building Research Establishment (BRE), the British equivalent of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC),...

Hard-surface cleaners added to green floor care products evaluation criteria.(NEWSLINE)
March 1, 2006... Ottawa, Canada -- The Environmental Choice Program (ECP), who evaluate more than 100 different product categories, ranging from adhesives, building products, and photocopiers to cleaning chemicals and equipment, added the criteria "Hard-Surface...

Renewable energy credit purchase to fully offset company's electricity use.(purchase of renewable energy)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Austin, Texas -- Whole Foods Market, a natural and organic foods supermarket, has made a landmark purchase of renewable energy credits from wind farms, offsetting 100 percent of the electricity used in all of its stores, facilities, bake...

Largest hybrid solar-wind power plant in US.(united states)(Solar Renewable Energy Certificates)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Atlantic City, N.J. -- Atlantic County's wastewater treatment plant will be the first in the United States to be powered by a system that combines solar energy arrays with a wind farm. Capturing energy from the sun and the Atlantic Coast winds,...

International Antarctic preservation and educational program.(sustainable and renewable practices)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... King George Island, Antarctica -- On a mission to implement sustainable and renewable practices for the betterment of our entire planet and future generations, the Inspire Antarctic Expedition 4 (IAE-4) will visit the Education Base...

Elementary school makes energy efficiency and conservation top priority.(NEWSLINE: K-12 EDUCATION)
March 1, 2006... Bowing Green, Ky. -- Energy efficiency and conservation are top priorities of the Warren County school district. The new two-story Alvaton Elementary School in Bowling Green, Ky., is being constructed on the existing school site, with numerous...

Free EPA software tool helps schools protect learning environment.(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool (HealthySEAT) is a free software tool that school districts can customize to assess potential issues such as mold, asbestos and...

High-performance elementary school prototype nationally recognized.(Hassan Elementary School in Rogers)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Minneapolis -- KKE Architects, Inc.'s (www.kke.com) high-performance prototype design for Hassan Elementary School in Rogers, Minn., was recognized by the National School Boards Association and American School Boards Journal's Learning by...

Performance Contracting creates high performance schools.(reduce energy consumption)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Piscataway, N.J. -- In an effort to reduce energy consumption and to make necessary school building renovations, Trane, a provider of air-conditioning systems and services, has secured performance contracts to upgrade the building HVAC...

2006 No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward call for entry announced.(Shaw Contract Group )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Dalton, Ga. -- Through the No Child Left Behind Carpet Reward, Shaw Contract Group will provide free carpet and installation to a school that has achieved the Blue Ribbon designation under the No Child Left Behind program. Eligible schools must...

SOA testing program referenced in pamphlet distributed to NAESP.(NEWSLINE: K-12 EDUCATION)(Seal of Approval )(National Association of Elementary School Principals )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Dalton, Ga. -- The Carpet and Rug Institute's (CRI) Seal of Approval (SOA) testing program is referenced in a new CRI pamphlet recently distributed to approximately 50,000 elementary school principals through the National Association of...

Fire Suppression System utilizes sustainable chemical agent.
March 1, 2006... 1 Marinette, Wis. -- ANSUL's (www.ansul.com) SAPPHIRE Fire Suppression System utilizes a new sustainable chemical agent that fights fires without causing any damage to electronics, works of art, irreplaceable artifacts and other critical...

100 percent recycled glass mulch available for landscaping.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 2 Plano, Texas -- EnviroGLAS' (www.enviroglasproducts.com) EnviroSCAPE is an environmentally friendly "mulch" made from 100 percent post-consumer and industrial glass that has been crushed, washed and dried with virtually no sharp edges, and...

Moveable wall systems are reusable and recycled.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 3 Solon, Ohio -- Environmental Wall Systems' (www.ewswalls.com) IRISWALL and IRISWALL LITE are fully reusable, recycled panel face moveable wall systems that offer the privacy and quiet of a floor-to-ceiling office with doors, while meeting...

PVC-free damage resistant doors are long-lasting.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 4 Muncy, Penn. -- C/S Acrovyn Doors (www.c-sgroup.com) are designed to take any kind of punishment and continue looking new for years to come, the company says, and are comprised of a patented PVC-free thermoplastic formulation that contains no...

Leather tiles saved from landfill.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 5 Washington, D.C. -- EcoDomo's (www.EcoDomo.com) recycled leather tiles are made from leather scraps from tanneries that would otherwise go to the landfill. The leather is shredded and its fiber is processed and bound together with natural...

Sanitary paper manufacturer earns Environmental Choice Program certification.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 6 NEENAH, Wis. -- SCA Tissue (www.scatissue.com) has earned the Environmental Choice Program certification, becoming the first American sanitary paper manufacturer with that designation. The Environmental Choice Program (ECP), established in...

Environmental Sustainability report for General Lighting now available.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... 7 Danvers, Mass. -- OSRAM SYLVANIA's (www.sylvania.com) first Environmental Sustainability report for General Lighting is now available, highlighting SYLVANIA's environmental commitment, activities, and achievements in the areas of energy...

NYCORE's tile backerboard.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... Atlanta -- NYCORE, Inc.'s (www.NYCORE.com) tile backerboard, NyBacker, is a building product produced from recycled carpet. NyBacker is made of both post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material and creates no waste, the company says. ...

Universal's Biocel green backing.(NEW + NOTABLE)
March 1, 2006... Dalton, Ga. -- Universal Textile Technologies' (www.universal-textile.net) Biocel is an environmentally-sensitive polyurethane backing for carpets and artificial turf that replaces a portion of the petroleum-based polymers in polyurethane with...

High tech, high design, high performance: High Tech High-Los Angeles invokes low-tech strategies for sustainable campus.(Cover story)
March 1, 2006... Sporting bright colors, a glass-and-steel facade, and environmentally responsible features, High Tech High-Los Angeles (HTH-LA) debuted on the public high school scene in September 2004. More than a year after its grand opening, the 210-student...

A new generation of schools: California districts design energy-efficient schools within limited budgets.
March 1, 2006... The premise behind green or sustainable architectural design is compelling. After all, who wouldn't want to build more energy efficient facilities that simultaneously make better use of the earth's natural resources? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Award-winning school construction: the Bureau of Indian Affairs commits to green building with a LEED-certified elementary school.
March 1, 2006... With the design and construction of the 79,000-square-foot Baca/Dlo'ay azhi Consolidated School in Prewitt, N.M., on the Navajo Reservation in 2004, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) moved into a new era of green building. In fact, the $12.2...

Energy efficiency at the Eco Office: harnessing state-of-the-shelf technology for state-of-the-art performance.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
March 1, 2006... Editors note: In the November issue of ED+C, Lord, Aeck & Sargent's Jim Nicolow and Vikram Sami wrote about the many water-saving strategies and products being employed at the Southface Energy Institute's Eco Office, a 10,000-square-foot,...

2nd annual Green Design Solutions conference.
March 1, 2006... TOPICS * MIXED-USE PROJECTS * CONSTRUCTION * SCHOOLS * FINANCE ... AND MUCH MORE! May 2-4, 2006 Green Design Solutions is an educational conference for the green building professional. Our 2006 conference will...

Remodeled home checklist available online.(NEWSLINE at home)
March 1, 2006... Madison, Wis. -- Green Built Home, a voluntary green building initiative that reviews and certifies new homes and remodeling projects that meet sustainable building and energy standards, has made their 2006 Remodeling Checklist available...

Building integrated solar electric system installed in model home.(MyGen Meridian system)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Scottsdale, Ariz. -- Kyocera Solar, Inc. announced the installation of a 2.5-kilowatt MyGen Meridian building-integrated solar system on a D.R. Horton model home in Lincoln, Calif. These solar arrays feature a unique free-airflow framing system...

Citigroup presents $1.5 million to Enterprise for Green Communities.(Natural Resources Defense Council)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... New York -- The Citigroup Foundation, a global financial services company, has presented $1.5 million to Enterprise in support of their Green Communities program; a $555 million national initiative with the Natural Resources Defense Council...

2006 International Builders' Show "Peace of Mind" home exhibit.(Institute for Business & Home Safety's)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Orlando, Fla. -- The International Builders' Show, January 11 to 14, 2006, in Orlando, Fla., featured the NextGen "Peace of Mind" demonstration home. This 2,500 square-foot home, built by BrownStone Builders & Associates, showcases the latest...

Renewable energy online courses.(NEWSLINE at home)
March 1, 2006... Carbondale, Colo. -- Solar Energy International (SEI), a solar energy training and education provider who regularly offer hands-on workshops in Photovoltaic (PV) Design & Installation, Solar Home Design and Natural House Building, have made...

Environmental home improvement series receives grant, nears Zero Energy completion.(NEWSLINE at home)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Phoenix -- "Build It Green!," the first home improvement-style entertainment television show focused solely on environmentally-friendly design and construction techniques--sought for national distribution by PBS--has received a foundation grant...

ICF building technology helps to lower utility bills.(NEWSLINE at home)(insulated concrete form )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Fort Worth, Texas -- Texas-based FutureStone distributes NUDURA, an insulated concrete form (ICF) building technology that consists of thick polystyrene forms filled with concrete, which create energy-efficient structures that have the added...

Solar Power System.(Blue Link Solar Network LLC)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Arundel, Maine -- Blue Link Solar Network LLC (www.bluelinksolar.net) offers the Blue Link 480 Solar Power System. Fit for residential applications, the Blue Link 480 consists of solar panels, an inverter and a grid connection. Placed outside...

Urethane-backed acrylic bathtub.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Fremont, Calif. -- WaterDance Baths (www.waterdancebaths.com) introduces a "green" acrylic bathtub, which uses urethane backing for their acrylic instead of polyester resin to provide a virtually indestructible tub with zero environmental...

Certified wood kitchen.(Berkeley Mills )(Brief article)
March 1, 2006... Berkeley, Calif. -- Berkeley Mills' (www.BerkeleyMills.com) Madera Kitchen line is made of sustainably harvested cherry wood, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), with other ecological options available, including Australian...

Hand-hammered recycled copper sink.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
March 1, 2006... San Luis Obispo, Calif. -- Native Trails' (www.nativetrails.net) Maestro collection vessel sinks are unique, hand-hammered pieces of functional art that sit above the counter, truly showing off the many thousand hammer strokes that go into the...

Re-engineered dryer exhaust fitting.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
March 1, 2006... Jupiter, Fla. -- In-O-Vate Technologies, Inc.'s Dryer-Ell (www.dryer-ell.com) is a reengineered dryer exhaust fitting that exhibits a larger radius and a smooth interior, providing a net gain of approximately 4.8 feet in allowable duct length...

Suburban tranformation: Station Square is redeveloped from an abandoned brownfield site to a sustainable, mixed-use community.
March 1, 2006... Hindsight is 20/20 and allows people to learn from past mistakes. Years ago, individuals were less aware of their surroundings and the impact their actions would have on the environment in the future. A lack of understanding, care, and...

Shervin's extreme makeover; From blight to bright: transforming the town eyesore in Jackson, Wyo., into an environmentally friendly apartment complex.
March 1, 2006... "You can't live in Jackson Hole and not be concerned about the environment," says Joseph Vermilyea. He's not referring to the protected open space surrounding the resort town, the breathtaking Snake River that winds through the region, nor the...

Caulking Compound.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... AFM Safecoat Multi-Purpose Caulking Compound provides a water resistant, flexible, easy-to-install, non-sag sealant with excellent adhesion. Resin-rich formula affords maximum bond strength, uses no formaldehyde or other toxic preservatives,...

Antron[R] Reclamation Program[SM].(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... The Antron[R] Reclamation ProgramSM is the first and only nationwide reclamation program that recycles all types of carpet regardless of fiber type, construction or manufacturer. The used carpet is transformed into products such as carpet...

The Living Colors of Linoleum.
March 1, 2006... Nature comes to life with Armstrong Commercial Flooring's Living Colors of Linoleum collection. With a comprehensive, color-integrated spectrum of colors, our linoleum collection offers virtually limitless custom design and patterning...

EcoSpec[R].(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... The EcoSpec[R] line from Benjamin Moore, with virtually zero VOC's and low odor, was created in response to the demand for "green" products from our community. We're proud that EcoSpec[R] paint has received both Greenguard[R] and Green Seal[R]...

ECOsand.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... A new realm of design possibilities exists with ECOsand. The latest introduction from ECOsurfaces features a new process using finer rubber chips, resulting in a palette of 12 rich colors. Its fresh, smooth appearance was designed to integrate...

Fresh & green.
March 1, 2006... Ready for a fresh look at green technology? Look to EFCO's redesigned Web site, where you'll discover "EnviroMetals," showcasing our latest environmentally advanced products. Get a new perspective on our complete line of innovative windows,...

EnviroGLAS[R] Terrazzo.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... THE long term asset green flooring solution! Seamless, colorful EnviroGLAS[R] Terrazzo is cost-efficient, low-maintenance, durable, and emits no VOCs. EnviroGLAS combines lightweight epoxy resin with multi-colored glass chips from discarded...

Falcon Waterfree urinal.
March 1, 2006... The Falcon Waterfree urinal is a revolutionary system that saves an annual average of 40,000 gallons per urinal. Waterfree urinals are more hygienic and resistant to vandalism than flush urinals. Without flush valves, plumbing repairs and...

Biobased products.
March 1, 2006... Green Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of rapidly renewable biobased products in roofing, waterproofing, adhesives, solvents, cleaners and more. Our new aMAIZEing[TM] Biobased Solvent and Stripper, made 100 percent from a blend of corn...

Fly ash creates benefits for environment.
March 1, 2006... Headwaters Resources is America's largest manager and marketer of coal combustion products, including fly ash. Materials such as fly ash are produced principally at coal-fueled electric power plants. Fly ash use improves concrete...

Energy-efficient structures.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has incorporated advanced technology with old world craftsmanship. The firm is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient structures that are elegant and distinctive. Hugh was one of a...

Solar control solutions.
March 1, 2006... Managing light and energy is the art of solar control. For 80 years, Hunter Douglas Contract has been crafting innovative interior and exterior solar control solutions. From sunscreens and exterior blinds to louvers and fully automated product...

Grasspave2 and Gravelpave2.
March 1, 2006... Grasspave2 and Gravelpave2 are the world's premiere porous pavers. Manufactured in rolls, these products are the easiest to install and strongest (5700 psi) on the market. Perfect alternatives to hard surface pavers, Grasspave2 and Gravelpave2...

An inspiration from nature: noraplan[R] fossil.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... noraplan[R] fossil, from nora[R] rubber flooring, is a unique floor covering that contains multi-colored granules embedded in one of 16 colors that resembles fossil inclusions. In addition to being PVC-free and having a smooth, nonglare finish,...

PyroBlock[R] Veneer Grade.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... Panel Source International Inc.'s new PyroBlock[R] "Veneer Grade" Fire Retardant panel products are designed for customers requiring veneerable Fire Retardant panels that also offer the environmental benefits within LEED (FSC Certified, Urea...

Call2Recycle[TM].(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling. Through RBRC's free program, Call2Recycle[TM], you can help protect our environment by recycling the...

Signature Series from Moduline.(INFORMATION showcase)
March 1, 2006... The Signature Series from Moduline Window Systems features monumental thermal breaks and the high-impact resistance required of the best ruggedly built architectural windows available. This window possesses heavy, .125-inch walls to meet the...

LEED 2.2: changes require a new approach to a number of credits.(STUDIO)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(US Green Building Council)
March 1, 2006... Now that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) membership has approved LEED for New Construction v2.2, it's time to look at some of the most important changes that will impact your Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...

From Greenbuild to debris field; Reflections of a volunteer: examining the charrettes dedicated to resurrecting the New Orleans schools.(STUDIO)(U.S. Green Building Council's annual Greenbuild Conference)
March 1, 2006... In November 2005, more than 10,000 people gathered in Atlanta to participate in the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual Greenbuild Conference. Attendees from around the world were treated to an impressive array of world class speakers,...

Happier, healthier, higher-achieving students: green cleaning programs in schools get high scores.(STUDIO)(indoor air quality)
March 1, 2006... The studies are convincingly positive: green cleaning programs in schools benefit students and the administration. With the implementation of successful indoor air quality (IAQ) programs, schools can see an increase in productivity and higher...

Health and learning: examining the benefits of infection control and more effective cleaning in K-12 schools.(STUDIO)
March 1, 2006... For more than a decade, school districts around the United States have been faced with tighter budgets, increased levels of expectations, and growing enrollments. Furthermore, many districts' whole departments, such as art, music, and even...

Biophilia: understanding your building's primordial attraction to all things green.(STUDIO)
March 1, 2006... We all know that waterfront and park view properties command higher prices than adjacent properties without such a view. It's a fact of real estate that we take for face value, but have you ever wondered why this is the case? The appreciation...

All natural interiors: Southwest Acupuncture College unveils innovative interiors with American Clay.(product profile)
March 1, 2006... Southwest Acupuncture College, one of the nation's most significant academic institutions in the field of Oriental medicine, has partnered with American Clay Earth Plaster (Santa Fe, N.M.) to create a unique environmental interior. With...

Cool roof line meets ENERGY STAR guidelines.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Ontario, Calif. -- Though it looks like tile, Met-Tile's (www.met-tile.com) new "cool roof" roofing line actually consists of long-length steel panels that are applied vertically and tightly secured with screw fasteners that keep the roof in...

Cool roof pigments increase reflectivity.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Chino, Calif. -- Using cool roof pigments that greatly increase the reflectivity of the painted metal roof surface, Custom-Bilt Metals' (www.custombiltmetals.com) ULTRA-Cool coatings reflect a greater amount of the sun's infrared wavelengths,...

SPF Coatings available.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Springdale, Penn. -- Duranar SPF Coatings from PPG Industries (www.ppgideascapes.com) are specially formulated using infrared reflective pigments that increase the reflectivity of medium- to dark-colored roofs and help reduce the amount of heat...

Professional grade reflective coatings protect roof.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Huntington Park, Calif. -- Reflective roof coatings like the Henry (www.Henry.com) 287 SF Solar-Flex, a water-based reflective roof coating, reflect up to 85 percent of the sun's ultraviolet rays, significantly protecting and prolonging the...

ENERGY STAR-rated Tile and Shake offered in new color.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Corona, Calif. -- DECRA Roofing Systems (www.decra.com), offers ENERGY STAR-rated color, Mist Grey, in both DECRA Tile and DECRA Shake for re-roof and new construction applications. The new Mist Grey color is ENERGY STAR compliant and meets the...

Roofing applicator options save time and money.(PRODUCT FOCUS: COOL ROOFING)
March 1, 2006... Carlisle, Penn. -- Having added Cured Cover Strips and Curb Wraps to its line of Sure-White EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer) Pressure-Sensitive Accessories, Carlisle SynTec (www.carlisle-syntec.com) is addressing ways to save...

Chainless escalator reduces energy consumption.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS)
March 1, 2006... Moline, Ill. -- As part of KONE Inc.'s (www.kone.com) ecoLogical solutions line of elevators and escalators in motion, the KONE ECO3000 escalator and autowalk system features a positive-type, free-floating step guidance system with a...