Building Design & Construction articles from April 2006

Building Design & Construction archives from April 2006

Industry groups team to create green design standard.(news)
April 1, 2006... The U.S. Green Building Council, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North American have formed a partnership to create a set of criteria listing minimum...

RCMA releases a tech brief on white roof coatings.(news)
April 1, 2006... The White Coatings Council of the Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association has published a technical brief on white reflective coatings for commercial roofing applications. Tech Note-06, "Overview of White Coatings and their Application,"...

Events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2006... April 19-20 CleanMed 2006, Seattle Info: www.cleanmed.org May 2-4 Green Design Solutions, Atlanta Info: (888) 530-6714; www.greendesignsolutions.com 4-7 The Architecture of Sustainability Shepherdstown, W.Va. Info:...

Mitigating moisture.(products)
April 1, 2006... Moisture-retardant system can reduce vapor transmission by up to 75% with its post-application cure time of 12-16 hours. The VapArrest System is VOC-free and freeze/thaw-stable to 10 degrees F. The moisture retardant can be applied with a...

Don't forget the scraps.(products)
April 1, 2006... Aluminum ceiling system for interior and exterior applications is manufactured with 70% recycled content and contains no VOCs. Scrap aluminum is recycled back into the manufacturing process. The manufacturer also uses cleaning and pre-treatment...

Roll out the red carpet.(products)
April 1, 2006... Commercial carpet lines are certified by Scientific Certification Systems as environmentally preferable products for their manufacturing efficiency and installation with minimal waste. The Charlemont, Heath, and North Adams lines feature both...

A plethora of lights.(products)
April 1, 2006... Recessed, low-level luminaires for indoor and outdoor environments are ideal for effects lighting and specific color coordination and themes. The Solas Series offers a variety of lamp sources and wattages (26-100 watts), including an 18-watt...

PVs play a key role in ferry terminal's grand views.(products)
April 1, 2006... Located on Manhattan's southern tip, the Whitehall Ferry Terminal has become one of the Big Apple's most eye-catching transportation centers. The 200,000-sf terminal, which carries 65,000 commuters and tourists between Staten Island and...

Wash and save.(products)
April 1, 2006... Electronic hand-washing faucets save water by using an infrared sensor to activate and disable flow when users step up to and away from the sink. The SF-2300 and SF-2350 chrome-plated, brass faucets automatically deliver tempered hot or cold...

Reinforced roofing.(products)
April 1, 2006... Multipurpose, liquid-urethane product line now includes a reinforced waterproofing restoration system for metal, modified bitumen, and built-up roofing systems. The highly reflective White Knight coating meets Energy Star requirements, reducing...

Sparkling garden.(products)
April 1, 2006... Recycled glass "mulch" adds color to walkways, gardens, and other landscaping elements, while inhibiting weed growth, moderating soil temperatures, and preventing soil compaction. The 100% post-consumer recycled industrial glass is crushed and...

Mighty mosaics.(products)
April 1, 2006... Handcrafted glass tiles are made from 25%-85% post-consumer glass bottles. Tiles are available in 39 colors and in a variety of sizes (from 1x1 to 8x8 inches). Each tile is cast, cut, and finished by hand, resulting in a sophisticated,...

Energy-efficient escalators keep up the pace at Chicago's O'Hare Airport.(products)
April 1, 2006... Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports. And because it is home to many national and international airline carriers, the Chicago Department of Aviation takes its commitment to the environment seriously. So...

Energy-efficient window.(products)
April 1, 2006... Window system features a nonmetallic edge seal for improved thermal performance and lower U-value. The window's NexGen Technology resists moisture and has a greater ability to tolerate thermal stress and high wind loads. TRACO Input 209 at...

For the love of the dolphins.(products)
April 1, 2006... The Island Dolphin Care Facility in Key Largo, Fla., provides dolphin-assisted therapy to 2,000 critically ill, disabled, and special needs children annually, allowing them to swim and play with dolphins and attend motivational recreation...

Maximum light with minimal heat gain.(products)
April 1, 2006... Low-e glass transmits 63% of available visible light while permitting only 27% of the sun's solar energy to pass through, resulting in a light-to-solar-gain ratio of 2.33. Solarban 70 XL glass can defray initial capital costs for cooling...

Heat be gone.(products)
April 1, 2006... Reflective roof coating features a weatherproof moisture membrane that provides 91% solar reflectivity. The H286/HE587 coating allows moisture to vent from its underlying substrate by expanding and contracting during weather cycles. It resists...

From your Ford to your floor.(products)
April 1, 2006... Rubber flooring series is manufactured from post-consumer recycled tire rubber and EPDM granules to create geometric shapes in different patterns and colors. The EarthShapes collection has minimal VOCs, and utilizes as many as seven tires for...

On top of it.(products)
April 1, 2006... Roof board for low-slope commercial applications is made from 95% recycled materials, emits no VOCs, and has low-embodied energy. Securock is certified by Scientific Certification Systems and can help accrue LEED credits for its recyclable...

Loose-lay tile.(products)
April 1, 2006... Loose-lay tile flooring is recyclable and may be installed without adhesives for improved IEQ in corporate, retail, and healthcare facilities. Square can be installed over most subfloors and resists migration of subfloor contaminants, including...

LED glow stick.(products)
April 1, 2006... Hi-flux LED module can be mounted on a metal substrate circuit board with six-inch wires on each end for board-to-board connections. The Dragonstick's 50,000-hour service life and low-wattage make it an alternative to fluorescent fixtures in...

CavClear[R] airspace maintenance and drainage system for masonry.(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... Energy Star Partner--CavClear[R] products do not allow mortar to make contact with the backup which helps keep the thermal performance of the masonry wall intact. LEED Credits--CavClear[R] products are made from 100% recycled plastic and assist...

Wood, plastics and composites Columbia Forest Products.(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... Introducing PureBond[TM] from Columbia Forest Products, a cost-effective way to get decorative hardwood plywood for your casework, cabinetry and furniture projects, without getting formaldehyde. Columbia's PureBond formaldehyde-free hardwood...

EnviroGLAS[R].(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... EnviroGLAS[R] Hand-crafted Terrazzo, EnviroPLANK[TM] Custom floor tiles, EnviroSLAB[TM] Signature countertops, EnviroSCAPE[TM] Loose aggregate. EnviroGLAS Products Inc converts post-consumer and industrial glass bound for the landfill into...

Green roofs/rooftop garden Envirospec's PAVE-EL system.(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... The PAVE-EL system is a proven method for setting paver stones in roof-top gardens and decks, protecting the roof membrane and insulation from the freeze-thaw damage caused by trapped rainwater and moisture. Provides perfect drainage and paver...

Solar electric systems/photovoltaics Sharp Electronics Corporation.(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... Sharp, the world's #1 solar manufacturer, helps homeowners and businesses generate their own electricity and lower their utility bills--with no harmful emissions. Sharp Solar systems are cost-effective, attractive, safe and reliable. They're...

GreenGrid[R] modular Green Roof Systems.(product & literature digest)
April 1, 2006... The GreenGrid[R] Green Roof System is a lightweight modular design that arrives pre-planted and ready for a quick installation. The modules are made from recycled plastics and can be placed directly on any roof surface where the structural...

Quiet footsteps.(products)
April 1, 2006... Laminate flooring features an underpad composed of felt and rubber that has been tested to surpass sound insulation requirements for most multifamily dwellings. Sonic Floor is made with FSC-certified wood to control VOC and formaldehyde...

Cradle-to-cradle flooring.(products)
April 1, 2006... Reclamation program will retrieve used Replace collection rubber flooring tiles and recycle or repurpose them into a new product in both post-industrial and post-consumer functions. The Restart Program will pick up the tiles and deliver product...

Fabric air ducts.(products)
April 1, 2006... Polyester fabric ducts offer an alternative to conventional metal ductwork. Unlike metal ducts, which distribute air through diffusers spaced 10-15 feet apart, DuctSox tubes discharge air uniformly along the entire length of the system,...

Super-smart sensors.(products)
April 1, 2006... Occupancy sensors featuring 360-degree coverage automatically adjust to time delay and sensitivity settings based on occupancy activity and space characteristics. Walkthrough mode turns the lights off automatically after brief visits. The line...

Mile High Center is capped with a cool roof.(products)
April 1, 2006... Denver's 23-story Mile High Center celebrated its 50th birthday with a roof that was greatly in need of repair. Building manager Joe Havey was looking for several key traits in a replacement system: product performance, energy savings, speed of...