Environmental Design & Construction articles from May 2001

Environmental Design & Construction archives from May 2001

Survey Says.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... On the cover of this issue of EDC is the new PNC Bank building in Pittsburgh -- a building recently named as one of the American Institute of Architects Top Ten Green Buildings for 2001, and the argest LEED-rated building. It is also a great...

From Innovation To Market Reality: The Manufacturer's Perspective.(environmental consciousness)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Patience, cooperation and support are essential for successful development and integration of renewable products. Reaching this goal requires a foundation of trust and partnerships along the supply chain. Here are a few points for...

DOE Releases New Energy Software.(Department of Energy)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... WASHINGTON, DC -- The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new building energy simulation computer program to help architects, engineers, building owners and managers minimize energy use and cost while optimizing building performance....

Honeywell's Infinity Named "Technology of the Year".(Honeywell Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... AUGUSTA, GA -- Honeywell's Infinity[R] nylon carpet renewal process was the first runner up for the DOE's Office of Industrial Technologies' (OIT) "Technology of the Year" award, presented at the OIT's Expo in February. The award recognizes...

Energy Star Names Johnson Controls "Partner of the Year".(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... MILWAUKEE, WI -- Energy Star[R] has named Johnson Controls "Partner of the Year" for its outstanding commitment to preventing pollution through the integration of energy efficient systems in more than 100 facilities throughout the US. ...

High Heating Bills May Lead to Energy Efficiency Improvements.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... TOLEDO, OH -- According to the second annual "Energy-Efficient Home Improvements" study by Owens Corning, the high cost of heating has caused many Americans to cut entertainment expenses or channel money into energy-efficient improvements....

Classic Products, Inc.
May 1, 2001... Classic Products, Inc.'s new Hi-R Heat Barrier metal roofing finishes have been shown to generate temperature reductions of 50 degrees and more on metal roofing panels.

Camfil Farr[R].(air filters)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Camfil Farr[R] has developed a new line of high-efficiency air filters designed to offer all the advantages of rigid filtration in an environmentally friendly design.

Steril-Aire, Inc.(UVC Emitter)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2001... Steril-Aire, Inc., has introduced a new extended-length UVC Emitter[TM] designed to keep coil and drain pans clean and kill the microbes that grow in and circulate through HVAC systems and processing equipment.

AIA/COTE Names 2001 Top Ten Green Projects.(American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... In recognition of Earth Day 2001, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) selected 10 examples of built architectural design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The winning...

Johns Manville Recognized for Energy Efficiency.(Johns Manville Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... DENVER, CO -- The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently recognized Johns Manville for its commitment to helping builders and consumers build energy-efficient houses through its Performance...

Chemical Specialties and Osmose Sign Agreement for Alternative Wood Preservative.(Chemical Specialities Inc.)(Osmose, Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... CHARLOTTE, NC -- Chemical Specialties, Inc. (CSI), and Osmose, Inc., have signed an agreement involving CSI's patented Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) preservative technology, a wood preservative that protects wood from rot, decay and termite...

DesignTex Fabrics Earn Ecology Design Awards.(DesignTex Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... NEW YORK, NY -- Two major fabric collections in the DesignTex sustainable initiatives line of products have garnered 2001 Ecology Design Awards from the Industrie Forum Design Hannover, known as the iF Awards. The award winners are the William...

NYSERDA Supports Development of Voice-Recognition Thermostats.(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... ALBANY, NY -- While programmable thermostats show promise in helping homeowners reduce their energy consumption and costs by 10-30%, the difficulty in programming the devices is believed to limit the technology's ability to save energy. While...

NESEA Announces Green Building Award Winners.(Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, Massachusetts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... BOSTON, MA -- Winners of the 2001 Northeast Green Building Awards were announced in March at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association's (NESEA) Building Energy 2001 Conference. Established to recognize design projects that advanced the...

Energy-Savvy Building Earns PGE Earth Advantage Certification.(Portland General Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... PORTLAND, OR -- CNF, Inc., $6-billion management company of global supply chain services, has completed a building designed to trim energy use by an estimated 29%. The 250,000-square-foot, five-story office building was designed according to...

Louisiana-Pacific Integrates SFI Program into Canadian Forestry Operations.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp. integrates American Forest and Paper Association's standards)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... PORTLAND, OR -- Louisiana-Pacific (LP) has announced that it will be integrating the American Forest and Paper Association's Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) SM program into its Canadian forestry operations. The company holds timber...

Rebuild America Announces National Energy Champion Awards.(conservation achievements)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... ATLANTA, GA -- Rebuild America has announced its 2001 National Energy Champion Award winners: * Partnership of the Year Award: The Rebuild Boston Energy Initiative, led by The Peregrine Energy Group. * Award for Excellence in Public...

PNC: The Thinking Behind the Building.
May 1, 2001... For the bank whose motto is, "The Thinking Behind the Money," the intelligent design of Firstside Center demonstrates PNC's commitment to its employees and environmental responsibility. PNC is thc 14th largest Financial institution in the...

High Volume Flyash: A concrete Salution.
May 1, 2001... Using high percentages of flyash has been shown to effectively and economicaly improve the durability of concrete. Flyash is a byproduct of coal burning power plants -- the ash that flies up their smokestacks and gets captured in giant...

Challenging THE Status Quo.
May 1, 2001... From the solar power push of the 1970s to today's eco-office movement, Sustainable Architecture White Papers offers a glimpse into the minds of today's foremost architects, designers and analysts. Sustainability is gaining mainstream...

Green Leases and the Speculative Office Market.(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2001... Green leases can lead to significant cost savings for the building developer, as well as a better product for all concerned. After many years of being relegated to the fringe, the sustainability message is finally beginning to reach a wider...

Making the Grade: The High Performance School Buildings Workshops.
May 1, 2001... The High Performance School Buildings Workshops are helping educators understand how to achieve sustainable, cost-effective design on time and on budget. Nineteenth Century poet-philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote that "While we all...

A Systems Approach to Insulation.
May 1, 2001... The selection of the insulation materials, along with the installation, inspection and testing of the final assembly, are all essential to building performance. As energy prices continue to escalate and random blackouts threaten much of...

Heat Barrier Roofing Finishes.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... PIQUA, OH -- Classic Products, Inc., recently unveiled its new Hi-R Heat Barrier metal roofing finishes at the National Roofing Contractors Association Show in San Francisco, According to the company, side-by-side heat reflectivity tests show...

High-Efficiency Air Filters.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... EL SEGUNDO, CA -- A new line of high-efficiency air filters from Camfil Farr[R] is designed to offer all the advantages of rigid filtration in an environmentally friendly design. The E-Series RIGA - FLO[R]/PH (peripheral header) air filters can...

Extended-Length UVC Emitters.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... CERRITOS, CA -- Steril-Aire, Inc., has introduced a new extended-length UVC Emitter[TM] designed to keep coil and drain pans clean and kill the microbes that grow in and circulate through HVAC systems and processing equipment. With a 30-inch...

Point-of-Use Water Heaters.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... WAITSFIELD, VT -- Controlled Energy Corp. (CEC) has teamed up with Ariston to redesign and reengineer their point-of-use water heaters for the US market. The new product line, known as the GL series, features built-in dielectric protection, a...

Commercial Zoning System.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Honeywell offers a new commercial zoning system designed to make it fast and affordable for building owners and managers to reap the benefits of customized, room-by-room comfort and energy savings. According to Honeywell, the...

Roofing Membrane.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... HAUPPAUGE, NY -- ENECON[R] has improved its ENESEAL[R] HR single-component, liquid ceramic-filled membrane by adding elastomeric, water resistant properties to its already existing heat refractive properties. The membrane withstands the...

Class A Fire-Rated, Recycled Roofing.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... VERNON HILLS, IL -- EcoStar, Inc. has introduced its newest recycled roofing product, Celestial Slate Tile. The product offers the same benefits as Majestic Slate Tile with the added bonus of a Class A Fire Rating from Underwriter's...

Thermal/Acoustical Board.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... VALLEY FORGE, PA -- CertainTeed ToughGard[TM] is a rigid thermal and acoustical board that features the ToughGard tougher, smoother, more damage resistant composite airstream surface, ensuring a long-lasting, efficient duct system. It controls...

Roam Temperature Control Valves.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... ROSELLE, NJ -- A new line of automatic room temperature control valves is available from ISTEC Corp. The valves balance low-pressure steam or hot water systems and control the room temperature within [+ or -] 1[degrees]F. A "Memory Disc" makes...

Tubular Skylights for Commercial Buildings.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... VISTA, CA -- Solatube International Inc. has launched its new commercial division. Coinciding with that launch is the introduction of its SolaMaster[TM] series, a line of tubular skylights designed specifically for commercial buildings. The...

Ceiling Panels.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... CHICAGO, IL -- New Eurostone[TM] ceiling panels from Chicago Metallic feature sculptured stone beauty and an inorganic composition. Formed from volcanic Perlite, the panels are unaffected by water, high humidity and infectious bacterial agents....

Steam Humidifiers.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... LANCASTER, PA -- DGH Systems has launched its new UST Series Ultimate Steam Humidifiers. The unit's steam distribution manifolds are based on a patent-pending, multi-pipe design that uses a self-adjusting pressure variable steam outlet slot to...