Environmental Design & Construction articles from May 2004

Environmental Design & Construction archives from May 2004

Survey says: green building is on the rise.(Editor's Note)
May 1, 2004... As you have probably noticed, "green" building is sweeping the nation. You have likely seen an increase in sustainable RFPs and at least a growing interest in greener products and projects for a variety of reasons. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Fedrizzi named new president of USGBC.(Newsline)(U.S. Green Building Council)
May 1, 2004... Washington, D.C. -- Rick Fedrizzi, founder and president of Green-Think, Inc., and the founding chairman of U.S. Green Building Council, has been named acting president and chief executive officer of the Council, replacing Christine Ervin, the...

Carpet and Rug Institute endorses green chemistry act of 2004.(Newsline)
May 1, 2004... Washington, D.C. -- The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI, www.carpet-rug.com), the national trade association for the carpet industry, testified on March 17 before the House Committee on Science, endorsing the Green Chemistry Research and...

SmartBuild Program to showcase benefits of ICF technology.(Newsline)(Catalyst International Marketing Services)(Insulating Concrete Form)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Victoria, B.C. -- Catalyst International Marketing Services announced the launch of the SmartBuild Program, an initiative focused on raising awareness of insulating concrete form (ICF) technology as an environmental and energy-efficient...

NAHB unveils key players in Model Green Home Building Guidelines development.(Newsline)
May 1, 2004... Austin, Texas -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) along with the NAHB Research Center unveiled the names of the 59 key industry players that will be instrumental in the development of voluntary Model Green Home Building...

Gensler announces energy saving lighting technology.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... New York -- Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning Worldwide and Fiberstars Inc. cooperatively launched the EFO Fiber Optic Lighting System, an application of a revolutionary fiber optic lighting technology that enables greatly reduced energy...

Seattle launches Web site for sustainable buildings.(Newsline)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Seattle -- In recognition of April as "Earth Month," the city of Seattle launched Implement, a new Web site designed for architects, designers, developers, project managers, and building owners and operators to help them make sustainable design...

Sunbelt Builders Show partners with EEBA.(Newsline)(Energy & Environmental Building Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dallas -- The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) has entered into an agreement with the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) to co-host its annual Building Solutions Conference in conjunction with the fourth annual Sunbelt...

Seating group features recycled materials.(New + Notable)
May 1, 2004... 1 Red Lion, Pa. -- The newest educational seating group from Persing/Danko "makes great leaps in eco-modernist design while leaving a small foot print on the environment," the company say. Designer Peter Danko created the seating group in...

Dual-flush toilet addresses water usage concerns.(New + Notable)
May 1, 2004... 2 Kohler, Wis. -- Sterling introduces the Rockton toilet with Dual Force flushing technology, providing an exceptional combination of water savings and powerful, single-flush performance, the company says. Dual Force is an exclusive Sterling...

Flexible wall system is alternative to drywall.(New + Notable)
May 1, 2004... 3 Holland, Mich. -- Trendway's TrendWall, an alternative to drywall, can be used for a variety of interior construction applications. With no mudding, sanding or taping needed, TrendWall's environmental benefits also include reduced...

Particleboard is made from annually renewable resources.(New + Notable)
May 1, 2004... 4 Wahpeton, N.D. -- PrimeBoard Inc., a manufacturer of agricultural based particleboard, for environmentally friendly/emissions free applications, has recently unveiled its new Premium Blend particleboard. This product is made from annually...

Greening our own office: environmental Design + Construction magazine's owner, BNP Media, applies sustainable practices to the design of the company's new office interior.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... It only made sense to design "green" when BNP Media, the parent company of Environmental Design + Construction magazine, decided to relocate the company headquarters earlier this year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Special thanks to the ED+C excellence in design awards panel of judges.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... MICHAEL ARNY Michael Arny is the President of Leonardo Academy, a nonprofit environmental and energy organization. Michael is the Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Existing...

Commercial, office, industrial, multi-use or corporate: David L. Lawrence Convention Center.(The 2004 Excellence in Design Award Winner)
May 1, 2004... * PITTSBURGH * SUBMITTED BY SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY OF PITTSBURGH AND ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND THE GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE, PITTSBURGH The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, completed in September 2003, is a...

Institutional, government, non-profit, educational or healthcare: the Audubon center at Debs Park.(The 2004 Excellence in Design Award Winner)
May 1, 2004... * LOS ANGELES * SUBMITTED BY EHDD ARCHITECTURE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. An urban environmental education center that brings nature to East Los Angeles children, the 5,268-square-foot Audubon Center at Debs Park (completed in November...

Multi-use residential: The Solaire.(The 2004 Excellence in Design Award Winner)
May 1, 2004... * NEW YORK * SUBMITTED BY THE ALBANESE ORGANIZATION, INC., GARDEN CITY, N.Y. The primary goal of The Solaire, called America's First Environmentally Advanced Residential Tower, was to create a healthier and environmentally responsible...

Single family residential home: mill valley residence.(The 2004 Excellence in Design Award Winner)
May 1, 2004... * MILL VALLEY, CALIF. * SUBMITTED BY ARKIN TILT ARCHITECTS, BERKELEY, CALIF. This 1,944-square-foot modest, flexible home brings ecology and a rural sensibility to a suburban neighborhood, inspiring connections with the natural world....

Honorable mentions.(The 2004 Excellence in Design)(Bibliography)
May 1, 2004... COMMERCIAL, OFFICE, INDUSTRIAL, MULTI-USE OR CORPORATE * ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS, 253-261 MLK DRIVE SUBMITTED BY CAMI AND ASSOCIATES, P.C. * CASTCON STONE INC. SUBMITTED BY PERKINS EASTMAN * FIRST SECURITY OFFICE BUILDING...

The cool roofing revolution.(Letter from the Editors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The second annual Cool Roofing section--a joint effort between Environmental Design + Construction and Roofing Contractor magazines--reports on roofing trends and the various ways that a roof can be environmentally conscious. Resources and...

Garden roof enlisted in fight for environment.
May 1, 2004... It was nearly three years in the making, but Atlanta now has a new garden roof on its City Hall, a project that showcases the trend toward environmentally conscious roofing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At last year's Greening Rooftops for...

The benefits of a solar education: architects and contractors can integrate photovoltaic panels onto the roof.
May 1, 2004... Solar energy solutions provide long-term energy savings, providing significant lifecycle cost reductions for schools (and other facilities), which are typically maintained and upgraded for half a century or more. Second, they provide educators...

Achieving sustainability through LEED: integrated design strategies among architects and roofing contractors generate success in green building.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design )
May 1, 2004... At growing rates, green building projects across the country are achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The key to the success of these sustainable projects is an integrated design process from start to...

Leading the way to cool roofing: there are several groups working toward the goal of cool roofing and what follows is an update on their activities.
May 1, 2004... Formed in Sept. 2002, the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition (www.coolmetalroofs.org) describes itself as "an association of associations," which comprises the American Iron and Steel Institute, Galvalume Sheet Producers of North America, Metal...

ENERGY STAR and roofing.
May 1, 2004... What is ENERGY STAR? ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program that helps businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The program was established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in...

RoofWise: an easy way to calculate thermal performance and energy costs.(Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association)
May 1, 2004... As energy prices continue to rise, roofing contractors and consultants need tools to help them reduce customers' energy bills, illustrate the roll of the optimum amount of roof insulation, and demonstrate that roofs are long-term assets....

Green zone: identifies sustainable insulation.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It has nothing to do with the dimensions of time or space, but when an insulation manufacturer passes through the Green Zone it means that it did indeed undergo a rather radical transformation. The Green Zone is a Web site...

The Garland Co. Inc.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Vegetated Roofing System The Garland Co. Inc., Cleveland, was the first U.S.-based roofing manufacturer to investigate green roof technology. Over our 108+ year history, we have repeatedly demonstrated the ability to bring...

Genflex.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... TPO White Peel & Stick Pipeboots GenFlex introduces easy-to-use TPO premolded peel-and-stick pipeboots, which provide the option of flashing round penetrations without the use of a hot-air welder. The pipeboots offer consistent quality, as...

Inland coatings.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Reflective Coatings Versatile Inland Rubber coatings provide waterproofing, energy savings and corrosion protection on interior and exterior roofs and walls. RC 2000 is highly reflective, providing dramatic summer surface temperature...

Mule-Hide/greengrid[TM].(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... "Wrap-Around" Warranty Everyone's talking about GreenGrid, the green roof system with the most design flexibility and reparability ever developed. And Mule-Hide offers single-ply roofing for the GreenGrid system. This innovative green roof...

Polar Seal Inc.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... The Cool White Roof Polar Seal Inc., Huntington, Ind., offers the answer to all leak problems on any type of roof, in addition to an approximate 40 percent cooling of any building. Our system can be applied as a new roofing system or be...

Re-New Wood Inc.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Wood Shake Alternative Eco-shake is a 100 percent recycled sustainable material with the look of wood shake and a solid 50-year warranty. The product is fire retardant (Class A) and meets or exceeds some of the nation's toughest specs for...

Topps products.(Product+Literature Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing Energy-efficient TOPPS SEAL[TM] Liquid Applied Rubber roofing system restores leaking roofs and boosts solar reflectance to more than 85 percent. Tested to exceed 65 percent after 5 years, it can lower...

From floors to furniture: FSC-certified lumber and wood products are specified throughout this renovation.(Forest Stewardship Council )
May 1, 2004... When Hank Cauley recently installed the Forest Stewardship Council-certified red maple flooring in his new 1,500-square-foot addition, he knew he had done the right thing for sustainability and for his family. Cauley, the former President of...

50,000 recycled ceiling tiles can't be wrong: district of Columbia businesses partner in recycling old ceiling tiles.
May 1, 2004... "The environment provides goods and services that sustain human development so we must ensure that development sustains the environment. Better natural resource management increases the income and nutrition of poor people." One of the...

Water efficiency: considerations in obtaining a LEED rating.(Studio)
May 1, 2004... Interest in sustainable building design is not new, but has grown in popularity in recent years due in large part to the success of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Owners are quickly...

Reducing water consumption.(Case Study)
May 1, 2004... The Socorro Independent School District (SIDS) has committed itself to a variety of voluntary environmental initiatives including water and energy conservation [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Located in southeastern El Paso County, Texas, the...

Web files.(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... DURO-LAST ROOFING WWW.DURO-LAST.COM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] EXPANKO, INC. WWW.EXPANKO.COM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FORBO FLOORING WWW.FORBOLINOLEUMAN.COM [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. ...

Efficient rooftop units.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Indianapolis, Ind. -- New HVAC industry codes mandate higher efficiency equipment and minimum outside air ventilation levels for new and replacement commercial products. Bryant Heating and Cooling's DuraPAC Plus product line includes the 551...

Underfloor system for temperature control.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Farmington, Conn. -- Carrier's new Axis Underfloor system provides building occupants greater control over the temperature within their space. The system uses a specific Direct Digital Control (DDC) controller for a parallel fan-powered box...

Geothermal heat pumps utilize scroll compressor.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- FHP (Florida Heat Pump) Manufacturing launches the first super high efficiency line of geothermal heat pumps utilizing the Copeland Scroll UltraTech Compressor, from Emerson Climate Technologies. "This new line of...

Thermal energy storage tanks.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Englewood, N.J. -- Calmac Manufacturing's IceBank thermal energy storage tanks reduce the cost for air-conditioning buildings. Ice is efficiently generated at night, using inexpensive electricity and stored in the IceBank tanks and then used...

Geothermal heat pump absorbs, transfers heat.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Waco, Texas -- By harnessing the power of the earth, the Trane Axiom geothermal (ground-source) heat pump is an efficient and environmentally responsible heating and cooling systems, the company says. Using the relatively constant temperatures...

Energy Recovery Heat Pipe.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Gainesville, Fla. -- The 3-D Energy Recovery Heat Pipe has recently been introduced by Heat Pipe Technology. The company guarantees zero cross-contamination in a totally passive unit with no moving parts, and a double separation between the air...

Radiant heating system.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Leesburg, Va. -- REHAU's radiant heating system works by circulating heated fluid through RAUPEX cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-a) pipe that is installed under a floor's surface. The heated water travels through the system at temperatures...

Commercial heating and cooling products.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Norman, Okla. -- Luxaire Heating and Cooling, a division of YORK International Corporation's Unitary Products Group, offers a variety of commercial heating and air conditioning products that meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1-1999 energy standards....

New 15-inch ICF available soon.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Omaha, Neb. -- A new 15-inch iForm flat wall insulating concrete form (ICF) is scheduled for full production by mid-October. Manufactured by Reward Wall Systems, Inc., the 15-inch iForm produces a 10-inch steel-reinforced monolithic concrete...

ICFs in a variety of sizes.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Albuquerque, N.M. -- PolySteel's new PS*4000 Flat Wall Series provides customers with a choice from a full line of PolySteel insulating concrete form products. The new PS*4000 is 24 inches high and 48 inches long. The 6-inch form is 11 inches...

ICF panel system.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... El Paso, Texas -- Perform Wall, L.L.C. offers a lightweight structural concrete ICF panel system. The Perform Wall Panel is comprised of cement, recycled polystyrene, water, and other additives. The Panel's geometry produces a grid pattern that...

Wall and corner ICFs.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... San Antonio, Texas -- Grid-WALL is an Insulating Concrete Forming system (ICF) that is manufactured with a mixture of cement, up to 85 percent recycled polystyrene, and additives. Grid-WALL and Grid-CORNER are unitary stay-in-place forms for a...

Main and t-wall cavities in five thicknesses.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Barrie, Ontario -- NUDURA's Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) T Form Unit is available in any combination of main and t-wall cavities based on NUDURA's five-core thicknesses. NUDURA's ICFs for residential and commercial construction include: a...

"Whole house" electric tankless water heater.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Oxford, Conn. -- Eemax has introduced its electric tankless water heater "Series Three" for residential "whole house" applications. The Series Three EX280T2P will compliment the Series Two EX190T as an upgrade to handle multiple showers. Flow...

Efficient residential gas water heaters.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Lebanon, Tenn. -- Lochinvar Corp. announces new residential gas high efficiency water heaters. All models exceed the NAECA and ASHRAE Energy Efficiency Standards and meet the requirements for Title 24 of the California Energy Commission. The...

Tankless, compact water heater.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Irvine, Calif. -- Takagi has introduced its next generation tankless water heater, the Mobius T-M1. The Mobius's first-hour rate is over 500 gallons per hour compared to a conventional 100-gallon storage tank water heater's 135 gallons per...

Water heating systems mount anywhere.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Houston, Texas -- SEISCO Electric Tankless Water-Heaters are only about the size of brief case (approximately 16 inches high by 16 inches wide by 6 inches deep) mounting directly to the wall almost anywhere in the home. Yet one SEISCO heater...

Tankless water heating with direct vent technology.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Waitsfield, Vt. -- Controlled Energy Corporation (CEC) announces the introduction of its new Pro Tankless by Bosch 635 ES gas water heater. This model's tankless water heating system incorporates direct vent room-sealed combustion technology,...

Commercial water heater brochure available.(Product Focus)
May 1, 2004... Montgomery, Ala. -- The Eclipse Commercial Heavy Duty Electric Water Heater is featured in a new, four-page, full-color brochure from Rheem Water Heaters. The literature offers detailed specification information on the six Rheem-Ruud Eclipse...

Green edge.(Epilogue)
May 1, 2004... Like the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE) Energy Standard 90.1 has fundamentally...