7.23.09 | Marietta, GA | AQS developed an Environmental Chamber Protocol for measuring sulfur compounds from drywall. Since December 2008, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
has received more than 600 reports from residents in 21 states and the
District of Columbia who believe their health symptoms or corrosion of
certain metal components in their homes are related to drywall produced
in China. To assist manufacturers, users and public health agencies, Air Quality
Sciences developed the protocol for
evaluating odor perceptions and chemical emissions from drywall and
other porous materials such as ceiling tile.
Environment >>, Research >>
7.23.09 | Chicago, IL | The American Society of Interior Designers-Illinois Chapter and i4design magazine will host the "Celebration of Design" Gala on Sept. 17, 2009. The sixth annual event begins at 6 pm with a reception at the AllSteel Showroom, suite 1120, at the Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL, and the Awards Ceremony will follow at 7:30 pm in the Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2nd floor. The after-party will begin at 9:00 pm. Winners of the "Design Excellence Awards", which is open to ASID- IL members, IIDA-IL, and registered
interior designers in the State of Illinois, will be announced at the Gala.
Awards >>, Event >>, Prof. Assoc. >>
7.22.09 | Building Design and Construction will host a webinar, Red Hot Trends
in Green Roofs,
July 30, 2 pm,
EDT. Red Hot Trends in Green
Roofs" provides architects, contractors, building owners and
other professionals with a top-level discussion of current issues and
approaches to sustainable roof applications and products. Attention is
given to how sustainability affects design, specifying and procurement of
roof materials. The three topics are:
- "Keys to a Successful Vegetated Roof System"
- "Building-Integrated Solar Technologies"
- "Energy Ratings for Cool Roofs"
Event >>, Research >>
7.22.09 | New York, NY | Ted Moudis Associates participated in the annual 5K Revlon Run/Walk in NYC. TMA, for the past 3 years, has been a
sponsor of the event, which has over 40,000
participants. Over the past 16
years, the Run/Walks have distributed almost $55 Million for cancer
research, treatment, counseling, outreach programs and for the
continuing of life safety research for women fighting cancer.
Arch & Design >>
7.22.09 | Norwalk, CT | EMCOR Group subsidiary, Fagan Company, will install the mechanical systems at the Kansas City Power and Light headquarters, Kansas City, MO. Fagan will be responsible for HVAC and plumbing system refurbishment and
installation associated with 11.5 floors. The building has been designed to LEED
Gold standards as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Environment >>, Projects >>
7.22.09 | New York, NY | The Architectural League will host Toward the Sentient City, September 17-November 7, 2009. The exhibition, located at 457 Madison Avenue, NYC, and curated by Mark Shephard, will explore the evolving relationship between ubiquitous computing, architecture, and the city.
Event >>
7.22.09 | Cartersville, GA | Shaw Contract introduced the Clearview Collection. Clearview is available in
seven color options made with 100% Eco Solution Q Nylon. The EcoWorx broadloom backing contains 20% post
consumer content. Shaw will collect all EcoWorx products and recycle them
into new backing at no charge to the customer.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
7.21.09 | New York, NY | The Center for Architecture will hold ArchiCAD Training in August. ArchiCAD is a design solution which gives users the
ability to create architecture and increase productivity. The
current release, ArchiCAD 12, incorporates upgrades that are focused on
speed, design and documentation. The series includes 3 levels of course
work. Each session may be taken as stand-alone classes or as part of a series.
- August 5: ArchiCAD 101
- August 6: ArchiCAD 102
- August 11: ArchiCAD 103
The three session will be held at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, NYC, 5-7 pm.
Event >>
7.21.09 | Toronto, Canada | Brigholme Interiors Group, a Haworth Preferred dealership, launched a new website. The site will deliver in-depth content on the process, installation, use,and specifications of Brigholme’s products and professional services. Improvements include an expanded resource section and a simple navigation structure.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Technology >>
7.21.09 | Alexandria, VA | National Office Products Alliance reported that California and Ohio joined other states in opening civil fraud investigations of Office Depot. Office Depot disclosed on its investor website that the investigation will look into its $700 million "U.S. Communities" national contract that local governments, school districts and public institutions draw upon to purchase office
and school supplies. The U.S. Departments of Defense and Education and the General Service
Administration, with coordination from the U.S. Department of Justice,
are conducting their own investigations into Office Depot’s handling of
federal government office supplies contracts.
Mfg. & Distr. >>
7.21.09 | Passaic, NJ | Bendheim
Wall Systems introduced Ice, the newest texture offered by channel glass manufacturer Lamberts. Ice is made in an organic image-obscuring texture that provides both daylighting and privacy, whether installed as a single or double-glazed wall. It is manufactured with 40% post-consumer recycled content and can be designed to form up to 23'-tall facades and interior partitions.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>, Surface Materials >>
7.21.09 | Santa Fe, NM | Ed Mazria received the Hanley Award
for Vision and Leadership in Sustainable Housing. Sponsored by The Hanley Foundation, EcoHome magazine
and Hanley Wood LLC, a media and information
company in Washington, DC, Mr. Mazria will receive a $50,000 grant in November at the USGBC international conference and expo in Phoenix, AZ. For 35 years, Mr. Mazria has influenced advances in design and technology through his architecture, teaching and writing. In 2002, Mr. Mazria formed Architecture 2030, a nonprofit environmental research and education organization in
Santa Fe.
Awards >>, Environment >>, People >>
7.21.09 | Denver, CO | Three Sixty Design received
Minority/Women and/or Disadvantaged Business (M/WBE/DBE) certification.
In addition to the certification, Three Sixty Design was designated as an
As-Needed Services firm for the Office of the State of Architect.
Denver's Office of Economic Development reinstated the certification to
help businesses compete for government contract opportunities and help
small businesses grow and increase their revenues.
Arch & Design >>
7.20.09 | Ancaster, Canada | Cleanfield Energy will install ten 3.4kW Vertical Axis Wind Turbines on a new office building in Houston, TX. Gensler is the building's architect. As part of President Obama's renewable energy initiatives, small wind turbines are
now eligible for a 30% uncapped investment tax credit or grant on
the total installed cost of wind turbine systems. The installation highlights Cleanfield's ability to
customize and integrate its technology into buildings such as those
seeking LEED certification
Environment >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
7.20.09 | Muscatine, IA | HNI
Corp. will close its Louisburg, NC, factory to reduce costs. The plant, which employs 93 workers, will close
by the end of the year and work will be moved to other locations. The closing
will save an estimated $1.8 million a year starting next year.
Business >>, Mfg. & Distr. >>
7.20.09 | Baltimore, MD | Polly Bartlett received LEED Accreditation from the USBGC. Ms. Bartlett, a designer with Rita St. Clair Associates, will enable the firm to expand its environmental services to clients. Ms. Bartlett is a graduate of Washington and Lee University and received
her Masters in Fine Arts in Interior Design from George Washington
University.
Environment >>, People >>
7.20.09 | Yorkville, NY | Meyda Custom Lighting uncorked the Tuscan Vineyard Chandelier for residential, hospitality, retail or commercial application. The
Antique Green-colored wine bottle serves as the hub accented with six
arms with frosted candlelights. The fixture works well for
illuminating dining tables, conference rooms, and retail displays. All of the hardware is hand finished in Black and custom etching is available on the wine bottle.
Mfg. & Distr. >>, Products >>
'7.20.09 | Beijing, China | The Bird's
Nest won the Royal Institute of British Architects' Lubetkin Prize. Site of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 summer Olympics, the national stadium designed by Herzog & de Meuron, with ArupSport, the China
Architectural Design and research Group, Arup Hong Kong, and artist Ai
Wei Wei, won for the most outstanding work of architecture outside the European Union by an RIBA member.
Arch & Design >>, Awards >>
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