Environmental Design & Construction articles from October 2006

Environmental Design & Construction archives from October 2006

A greener government.(energy efficient government buildings)(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... Although the federal government has endorsed an environmental policy for decades, we've really only started to see this encompassed in building design and construction (or renovation) in more recent years. As the country continues to face...

Department of Homeland Security facility achieves LEED Gold.(NEWSLINE)(M. Arthur Gensler Jr. and Associates Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Omaha, Neb. -- Gensler's design for the Department of Homeland Security's new building in Omaha, Neb., recently earned Gold certification in the LEED New Construction (LEED-NC) category. The one-story 86,500 square-foot building houses U.S....

Schwarzenegger signs legislation to complete million solar roofs.(NEWSLINE)(Arnold Schwarzenegger signs SB 1)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Sacramento, Calif. -- Concluding a two-year effort to help make California the nation's leader in solar energy, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 1 by Senator Kevin Murray (D-Los Angeles), putting the final touches on the Governor's Million...

Cambridge's City Hall Annex oldest building to receive LEED Gold.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Cambridge, Mass. -- Cambridge City Hall Annex is the first municipal building in Massachusetts, and the oldest building as of yet, to receive LEED Gold certification. Originally built in 1871, the building was closed in 2000 after indoor air...

Ecologo announces USA Campaign.(NEWSLINE)
October 1, 2006... Ottawa, Ontario (Can) -- The EcoLogo Program, a North American environmental certifying and labeling program, is set to launch the "EcoLogo USA Campaign 2006-2007." The goals of the EcoLogo USA Campaign--which will begin September 6, 2007--are...

Manufacturer provides gypsum and Ceiling Panel Recycling options.(NEWSLINE)
October 1, 2006... Chicago -- USG Corporation announced that its gypsum recycling program partner, Gypsum Recycling America, LLC (GRA), has begun collecting new gypsum wallboard scrap, which will be recycled and reused in USG's wallboard manufacturing operations....

CDC opens new Headquarters building, Global Communications facility.(NEWSLINE)(United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Atlanta -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have opened their new Thomas R. Harkin Global Communications Center and moved into the Arlen Specter Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center on their main campus in Atlanta....

Silicon research may transform solar cells.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Los Alamos, N.M. -- Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Alp Findikoglu has created a breakthrough in solar cells using aligned crystalline silicon (ACSi) and a buffer layer created through specially directed ion beams. The patent-pending...

Don't miss ED+C at Greenbuild!(NEWSLINE)
October 1, 2006... Denver -- Environmental Design + Construction magazine is excited to participate in this year's Greenbuild Conference and Expo, marking the fifth anniversary of Greenbuild and the fifth time for ED+C exhibiting at the national event for green...

Quartz-based floor tile is Greenguard certified.(NEW + NOTABLE)
October 1, 2006... 1 Northfield, Ill. -- Knight Industries' Essenziale quartz-based floor tile for contract applications is composed of 70 percent quartz and is GreenGuard-certified, the company reports. Essenziale resists indentations and tears, is dimensionally...

Additions to halogen lamps family increase lamp life.(NEW + NOTABLE)
October 1, 2006... 2 Danvers, Mass. -- The Capsylite e-PRO lamp from Osram Sylvania features electronics that enable the lamp to produce 35 percent more lumens and last 80 percent longer than a similar wattage halogen PAR lamp, the company reports. Capsylite...

LCA software assesses environmental implications of design.(NEW + NOTABLE)
October 1, 2006... 3 Merrickville, Ontario (Can) -- Athena Institute's Environmental Impact Estimator (EIE) software allows assessing of the environmental implications of industrial, institutional, office, and both multi-unit and single family residential...

Water blown innovation in spray foam insulation.(NEW + NOTABLE)
October 1, 2006... 4 Rogers, Ark. -- BioBased Insulation has launched Bio-Based 1701, a water-blown closed cell spray foam. Made from soybeans, the insulation is installed in liquid form, expanding to fill all cavities, crevices and gaps to create a sealed...

Sensor-operated faucet with select-temperature control.(NEW + NOTABLE)
October 1, 2006... 5 Franklin Park, Ill. -- Equipped with double infrared sensors, Sloan Valve Company's Optima Lino water-saving faucet is available in battery-powered (EAF-250) or hardwired, 6-volt DC plug-in transformer-powered models (EAF-200), the company...

ED+C's 2006 Excellence in Design Awards.(Lewis & Clark State Office Building, Missouri Department of Natural Resources gets the Environmental Design + Construction magazine's design awards)(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... CATEGORY: GOVERNMENT LEWIS & CLARK STATE OFFICE BUILDING, MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Environmental Design + Construction magazine's Fourth Annual Excellence in Design Awards recognize commercial spaces and offices,...

Cool roofing: back by popular demand.
October 1, 2006... Welcome to the Fall 2006 edition of Cool Roofing! Due to the popularity of this special section for the past five years, Environmental Design + Construction and Roofing Contractor magazines are excited to bring you the second installment of...

Green roofs in the city: Chicago's Cultural Center showcases garden roof.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... The City of Chicago, like many cities, is interested in saving energy and reducing both the heat island effect and wastewater runoff. But instead of simply preaching the virtues of garden roofs, Mayor Richard M. Daley has decided to make it a...

Beyond cool and sustainable: high-performance roofing.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... Roughly 10 years after emerging as closely related trends, both cool and sustainable roofing have become increasingly popular mainstream selection criteria as they continue to drive change in commercial roofing market dynamics, roof system...

Coatings keep things cool: white coatings alleviate summer temperature spikes.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... Few people doubt the value of using sunscreen to protect against sunburns and skin-damaging ultraviolet rays. Now a wide range of products are available that essentially act as sunscreens for roofing systems. As legislators, architects and...

Making the case for cool roofs: environmentally friendly roofing takes off.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... Cool roof products have been around for years, but because of the educational and research efforts of organizations such as the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) and the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR[R] Reflective Roof Products...

Cool metal roofing: solar reflectance is an emerging hot topic.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... In the United States, buildings are responsible for almost two-thirds of national electricity consumption and more than one-third of total primary energy use. As a result, the current energy crunch has made conservation measures within these...

Learning about green roofs at the library.
October 1, 2006... A key design objective of the green roof of the Ballard Library in Seattle was the opportunity to generate community interest in green design by making the facility a dynamic teaching tool for sustainable design and environmental awareness. The...

Solar-powered homes shine in California.
October 1, 2006... It was no surprise when Clarum Homes (Palo Alto, Calif.) announced plans in 2003 to build the largest Zero-Energy Home community in Watsonville, Calif. This innovative homebuilder has been installing solar electric systems in its homes as...

The modern garden roof: exploring the benefits and construction applications of a green roof.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
October 1, 2006... In the quest to find economically feasible green building alternatives, cutting-edge contemporary roofing technology is helping to bring garden roofs--a visually desirable architectural practice--into the mainstream. Savings from heating and...

Met-Tile cool roofing meets ENERGY STAR requirements.(Product + Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2006... Met-Tile's new cool roof line comes in 10 designer colors that meet--and in some cases greatly exceed--ENERGY STAR requirements. Met-Tile combines the popular look of tile with the light weight of metal. It carries a 230-plus wind rating and...

Mule-Hide elastomeric acrylic coatings.(Product + Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2006... Mule-Hide supplies professional grade elastomeric acrylic coating systems for metal, asphalt substrates and areas where ponded water occurs. Contractors are assured of superior weather resistance, flexibility and reflectivity that meets the...

Polyglass Polyall self-adhesive membranes.(Product + Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2006... Polyglass self-adhesive (SA) membranes with ADESO[TM] technology offer Polyall[R] SA, the first self-adhered modified bitumen roofing membrane with an ENERGY STAR rating. A premium, foil-faced elastomeric roofing product it consists of a...

High-performance Roof Board.(Product + Literature Showcase)
October 1, 2006... USG's SECUROCK Brand Roof Board is a new roof cover board option for low-slope commercial roofing applications. The product's advanced fiber-reinforced technology provides superior performance and installation benefits, installed over the roof...

Safecoat Multi-Purpose Caulking Compound.(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... Safecoat Multi-Purpose Caulking Compound provides a water resistant, flexible, easy to install, non-sag sealant with excellent initial and permanent adhesion. Its resin-rich formula affords maximum bond strength. For windows, sealing cracks,...

EcoSpec[R].(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... The EcoSpec[R] line from Benjamin Moore, with virtually zero VOCs 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]...

Bradley introduces efficient bradstone washfountain.(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... The new cost-effective Brad-stone Washfountain from Bradley accommodates up to eight users around the 54" circular unit. The group handwashing fixture uses little more water than one person at a china sink, a savings of 70 to 80 percent on...

Sustainable development brochure: "Taking Care of the Environment".(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... Forbo Flooring introduces a new version of our brochure related to Sustainable Development, titled "Taking Care of the Environment." The brochure speaks in detail about Lifecycle Assessment and Forbo's commitment to being a leader in...

Energy-efficient structures.(INFORMATION showcase)
October 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...

Mecho[R]/5 with EcoVeil[TM] Silver certification.(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... MechoShade Systems has set a new industry standard for high quality and eco-friendly technology. The Mecho[R]/5 with EcoVeil[TM] is the first complete solar shading system to receive "Cradle to Cradle" Silver Certification from MBDC. EcoVeil is...

Naturalite preassembled skylights.(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... Naturalite Skylight Systems offers preassembled, high-performance skylights, which make daylighting options easier for architects and contractors. The Versalite, Versaridge and Versalean skylights are fully guttered framing systems that are...

PyroBlock[R] "Veneer Grade".(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... Panel Source International Inc. recently announced the introduction of its PyroBlock[R] "Veneer Grade" Fire Retardant panel products. "PyroBlock[R] Veneer Grade" is for customers requiring venerable Fire Retardant panels which offer benefits...

Ecologo[M].(INFORMATION showcase)
October 1, 2006... EcoLogo[M] is North America's most widely known and respected multi-attribute environmental certification. EcoLogo[M] helps environmental marketers win customers, and helps buyers--public, corporate, and consumer--find and trust the world's...

Metal roofing approved for high-velocity wind zones.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY STAR)
October 1, 2006... Courtland, Ontario (Can) -- Dura-Loc Roofing Systems' metal roofing systems are engineered to replicate the look of traditional tile, shake and slate, and, in addition to the 50-year warranties, are also approved for high-velocity wind zones...

Dishwasher collections offer energy efficient operation.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY STAR)
October 1, 2006... New Bern, N.C. -- Bosch's Evolution and Integra dishwasher lines are ENERGY STAR-certified, and use Sensotronic technology to check the soil level and adjust the water level accordingly, the company reports, saving up to 30 percent on water...

Front-loading laundry machines save water, energy.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY STAR)
October 1, 2006... Benton Harbor, Mich. -- ENERGY STAR-qualified for 2007, Whirlpool Corporation's Duet Sport HT and Duet Sport Washer and Dryer Pairs are front-loading machines that deep clean large loads using half the water (saving up to 22 gallons per load)...

Long-life Fluorescent Lamps are TCLP-compliant.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY STAR)
October 1, 2006... Somerset, N.J. -- With a rated average life of up to 25,000 hours energy savings of up to 10 percent, Philips Lighting Company's Alto Energy Advantage T8 Fluorescent Lamps carry the ENERGY STAR certification, the company reports. According to...

Low-E glass products resist corrosion, moisture.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ENERGY STAR)
October 1, 2006... Pella, Iowa -- Pella's Impervia line of windows and patio doors with Low-E glass have earned the ENERGY STAR certification, the company reports, and include options such as a double-hung in addition to single-hung windows, sliding windows,...

Brochure highlights sustainable development, LCA.(PRODUCT FOCUS: RESILIENT FLOORING)
October 1, 2006... Hazleton, Pa. -- Forbo Flooring has published a new version of their sustainable development brochure, "Taking Care of the Environment," which speaks in detail about Lifecycle Assessment (LCA). www.forboflooringNA.com. FORBO FLOORING ...

Flooring features ergonomic underlayment.(PRODUCT FOCUS: RESILIENT FLOORING)
October 1, 2006... Lancaster, Pa. -- ECOsurfaces' ECOcomfort flooring system is a bio-mechanically engineered, ergonomic flooring underlayment designed to diminish fatigue while providing standing comfort. Made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled rubber and...

Cork options improve slip-resistance.(PRODUCT FOCUS: RESILIENT FLOORING)
October 1, 2006... Fostoria, Ohio -- An Eco Effects product manufactured using post-industrial waste cork, SafeTcork Options Vinyl Tile from Roppe Corporation is available in rubber tile and treads and vinyl tile, the company reports, and contains a cork content...

HPL adhesive, HVAC sealant earn Greenguard certification.(PRODUCT FOCUS: ADHESIVES, CAULKS AND SEALANTS)
October 1, 2006... Rockland, Mass. -- ITW TACC's Z Solvent-Free Postformable Adhesive for bonding high-pressure laminate, decorative metals and phenolic-backed veneers to a variety of substrates, and Ultraseal 970 Water-Based Duct Sealant for sealing HVAC duct...