October 30, 2007
Multi-Agency Crime Lab Seeks LEED Silver Certification
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OS ANGELES — A new $102.5 million crime lab in Los Angeles County designed to meet LEED certification recently opened its doors, changing the way law enforcement in the region handles criminal cases and the way students learn their trade.
California Detention Center Harnesses Solar Power
AUBURN, Calif. — Placer County Juvenile Detention Center will generate its own electricity when officials flip the switch on a 1.25-acre field of solar panels.
Solar Power Inc., of Roseville, Calif., recently completed work on the 400-kilowatt solar-array installation, which features 2,424 photovoltaic panels manufactured by Sharp Electronics Corporation.
“Our design team was able to develop a system that meets the county board of supervisors economic and environmental goals,” says Steve Kircher, CEO of Solar Power Inc.
Solar Shading
GlacierScreen Solar Shading Fabrics from Hunter Douglas Contract help preserve indoor air quality by eliminating most odors caused by off-gassing and protecting against heat gain and exposure.
The fabrics are free of VOC-emitting substances have been certified to meet the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the assessment of harmful substances in textiles. The Fabrics offer sterilization against bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are colorfast and reinforced against yellowing or reddening due to heat exposure.