By Heidi Schwartz, on August 30, 2006, at 6:52 am The roofing industry has played an active role in developing interest in sustainable building design and construction. Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) members support this initiative and have adopted a proactive approach to sustainable roof systems.
Although the industry has for nearly a decade embraced certain green design features, such as energy saving reflective surfaces and HCFC-free manufacturing techniques, the current level of interest has grown largely because of the formation of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its popular Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Municipalities, trade groups, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
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By Anne Vazquez, on August 30, 2006, at 6:48 am Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products has added to its Filtering Out Confusion series of educational pamphlets. The series is designed to help HVAC and facilities management professionals better understand how to get the most out of their HVAC air filtration systems. There are four new educational pieces in the series, which are available for free download at www.kcfiltration.com.
The four new pamphlets cover a variety of aspects.
“IAQ and Employee Productivity: A Guide to Understanding the Real Costs of Poor Indoor Air Quality” discusses the health effects of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and the role of HVAC air filtration in
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By Heidi Schwartz, on August 30, 2006, at 6:27 am One year ago, Keesler Air Force Base, located in Biloxi, MS, and home of the 81st Training Wing, sustained a direct hit from Hurricane Katrina. The base’s industrial and housing areas sustained drastic damage.
Due to a storm surge, roughly 50% of the base was submerged under water. The commissary, base exchange, and some of the housing units were flooded with more than six feet of water. By August 31st, however, relief flights were landing at the base. And today, it is once again fully operational.
The damage to the base cost an astounding $950 million. Most of this
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By Anne Vazquez, on August 29, 2006, at 7:05 am Scroll down to see the recently announced sub-committee members…
The Green Building Initiative™ (GBI), which oversees the Green Globes™ building rating system, is currently seeking experts in a variety of building science disciplines to work to establish this rating system as an American National Standard. For this process, seven technical sub-committees will be formed in the following areas: * Project Management: Policies and Practices * Site * Energy * Water * Resources: Building Materials and Solid Waste * Emissions and Effluents * Indoor Environment
In late May, the GBI American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard development committee held its
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By Heidi Schwartz, on August 29, 2006, at 6:51 am On the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s devastating sweep across the Gulf Coast, new housing alternatives are giving a second chance to the displaced or temporarily homeless.
A “Katrina Cottage” is a dignified alternative to the FEMA trailer. It is small permanent house, which is safe, affordable, and can be assembled quickly. Architect and planner Andres Duany developed the concept for the Katrina Cottage just after Hurricane Katrina in response to the overwhelming need for emergency housing along the Gulf Coast.
Since it’s debut at the 2006 International Builders Show in Orlando, FL, Katrina Cottage 1, the 308 square
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