Environmental Design & Construction articles from November 2003

Environmental Design & Construction archives from November 2003

The price of green.(editor's note)(Editorial)
November 1, 2003... A reader recently called to inquire about the price of green products and I fumbled for the "right" answer. The problem is that the costs associated with sustainable design are difficult to quantify. This particular caller was specifically...

Canada joins green building movement by launching council.(newsline)
November 1, 2003... VANCOUVER, B.C. -- Canada joined the worldwide green building movement with the official launch of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) in Vancouver, BC., on July 31, 2003, at a Green Build Celebration event. Secretary of State...

Alexandria, Va. -- The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association has awarded the Harvel Smith Lifetime Achievement Award to Eric G. Schakel.(Oneliners)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Alexandria, Va. -- The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association has awarded the Harvel Smith Lifetime Achievement Award to Eric G. Schakel of Johns Manville for developing performance and energy efficiency standards for fiberglass...

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council announced three new LEED certified buildings.(Oneliners)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council announced three new LEED certified buildings: Furman University's Herman N. Hipp Hall in Greenville, S.C., accepted LEED 2.0 Gold on July 11; White Rock Green Operations Building in British...

Wilmington, Del. -- DuPont Textiles & Interiors.(Oneliners)(INVISTA)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... Wilmington, Del. -- DuPont Textiles & Interiors has announced that it will be called INVISTA effective immediately.

EPA's Web-based resource is an IAQ Design Tool for Schools.(newsline)(Environmental Protection Agency )(Indoor Air Quality )
November 1, 2003... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the launch of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Design Tools for Schools. This new Web-based resource contains recommendations and tools to help communities and design...

Soy-based coatings revive Chicago's Shedd Aquarium.(newsline)
November 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- One of the top tourist attractions in Chicago is using a soy-based product to revitalize its facade. The John G. Shedd Aquarium is interested in two products developed in part with funding from the soybean checkoff and the United...

GREENGUARD and Air Quality Sciences join Team Teknion in ride for MS.(newsline)(National Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraiser)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- Henning Bloech, director of communications for the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, and Ben Ackerman, director of operations for Air Quality Sciences, joined Team Teknion to take part in the MS 150 City to Shore bike ride. The...

Lowe's installs largest retail outlet solar array.(newsline)
November 1, 2003... WILKESBORO, N.C. -- In keeping with its commitment to 'improving home improvement', Lowe's is making a significant 'home enhancement' of its own--by installing a solar electric system at its West Hills store in Los Angeles. Lowe's has...

Sloan Valve and Falcon Waterfree Technologies collaborate on zero-water urinals.(newsline)
November 1, 2003... FRANKLIN PARK, IL -- Sloan Valve Company (Franklin Park, III.) has formed a strategic alliance with Falcon Waterfree Technologies (Grand Rapids, Mich.), a global manufacturer of zero-water consumption urinals, to provide a complete integrated...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2003... Hi Michelle, I was reading through the current articles of ED+C and a particular sentence popped out at me as alarmingly false. From "A Guide to Cost-Effective Green Design for Public Building Owners" (September/October 2003, page 62),...

Then and now: how things have, and have not, changed in 10 years.(Perspectives: on sustainable design)
November 1, 2003... In thinking about where environmental design might be headed, I can't help but think back to my own personal journey within the movement. Nine years ago, I was given the opportunity to work with William McDonough and help establish the office's...

A strong foundation of local organizations is key to continued success.(Perspectives: on sustainable design)
November 1, 2003... In the past year this country has seen immense growth in regionally-based, non-profit organizations with green building missions, mainly thanks to the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Chapter program. In a spirit of cooperation, the USGBC...

Education and awareness broadens the base of participation.(Perspectives: on sustainable design)
November 1, 2003... When the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) began in 1993, Herman Miller joined in its founding with 20 other committed organizations. That was a fine start. Now and in the Future, we believe that not only the success of the USGBC --but that...

Greenbuild: don't miss the 2003 conference and expo in Pittsburgh, Nov. 12-14.(U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo)
November 1, 2003... If you're an architect, interior designer, facility manager, building owner, planner or just about anyone interested in green building design and construction, you cannot miss the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International...

2004 green calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2003... 1. International Builders Show January 19-22 Las Vegas www.buildersshow.com 2. The International Air-Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Expo January 26-28 Anaheim, Calif. www.ahrexpo.com 3. Surfaces ...

Understanding total environmental impact.(sustainable education)
November 1, 2003... Sustainability is all the buzz these days. From magazine articles to conference sessions to advertisements, green products and practices are receiving unprecedented attention. The design community was first to embrace this growing trend, but...

Living a sustainable mission: the Woods Hole Research Center works for its employees and the environment.
November 1, 2003... The Woods Hole Research Center, founded in 1985, specializes in environmental science and international environmental policy. The scope of the research is global, with a focus on preserving a healthy climate and sustainable use of natural...

Waste not: the greening of construction waste management.(recycling plan)
November 1, 2003... The truck brimming with a mishmash of construction waste--concrete, wood, paper, sheetrock, various metals, insulation, carpets, foam packaging--pulls up to the landfill. It is weighed, and then the load is tipped out into the already...

It is easy being green: look to nature to implement affordable green site development practices.(sustainable sites)
November 1, 2003... While landscape architects and civil engineers continue to see an increase in clients requesting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified professionals, many developers forego environmentally sound site development due to...

Suppliers.(The 2004 Green Book)
November 1, 2003... A.C.S. Reclamation & Recovery, Inc., Absolute Chiller Services 300 E. Sycamore Rd. Arvin, CA 93203 (800) 393-7366 Fax: (661) 854-6694 acsfreon@pacbell.net www.acsrefrigerants.com Curtis Arthur, C.E.O. ...

Products.(The 2004 Green Book)
November 1, 2003... 01000--GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01800--Facility Operation Johnson Controls, Inc., Controls Group (414) 524-4500 02000--SITE CONSTRUCTION 02050 -- Basic Site Materials and Methods Pin Foundations, Inc. (253) 858-8809...

Trade names.(The 2004 Green Book)
November 1, 2003... 1-Part Pourable Sealer--Chem Link 3 G Mermet--Skyco Shading Systems, Inc. 440 SoundBarrier[R]--Homasote Company 6ix Again Carpet Recycling Program[R]--Honeywell Nylon A Above[TM]--Solid State Heating ABS Housing...

Resources.(The 2004 Green Book)
November 1, 2003... AM, Library & Archives 1735 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006 American Bamboo Society 750 Krumkill Rd. Albany, NY 12203-5976 (518) 458-7618 Fax: (518) 458-7625 info@americanbamboo.org www.americanbamboo.org ...