2014

Global Study to Investigate Health & Productivity Benefits of Green Buildings

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An international study to identify the health and productivity benefits of green buildings was launched yesterday by the World Green Building Council. The study will provide clear details as to how green building strategies can positively affect the health and productivity of office building occupants as well as outline best practices to achieve results. The study will also develop a toolkit for office owners and occupants.

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Nebraska Welcomes Its First LEED Gold Data Center

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OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha-Midlands Data Center is creating new standards in data center green design. The new center, owned by Cosentry, is one of only two data centers in the world to receive LEED Gold certification in a 12-month period and is the first data center in Nebraska to receive the distinction.

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Gypsum Boards

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GypSorb perforated acoustical gypsum boards offer excellent acoustical quality and a dramatic visual appeal. The GypSorb product line features many different perforation patterns and sizes to create the look and feel desired in each project. The gypsum boards contain no VOCs and are an excellent choice for a sustainability project. Using the Hemholtz resonance theorem as a design basis, GypSorb acoustic absorbing gypsum panels consume large quantities of ambient sound energy.

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USGBC Names Top 10 LEED States

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WASHINGTON — To recognize regions and states committed to producing high performing green buildings, the USGBC has released it’s annual ranking of the top 10 LEED states in the U.S. States were rated by information gathered in the 2010 U.S. Census and projects that were certified in 2013.

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Energy Innovation Center Receives LEED ‘Double Platinum’

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SAN DIEGO — San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) announced that its Energy Innovation Center (EIC), which showcases smart energy initiatives and green building practices, has now received two LEED Platinum certifications from the USGBC.

In 2012, the facility received LEED Platinum for new construction. However, the USGBC was also recently awarded the center LEED Platinum for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance.

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Green Building Initiative Launches Guidelines for Sustainable Federal Buildings

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Green Building Initiative (GBI), based in Portland, Ore., has launched the Guiding Principles Compliance for New Construction (GPCNC) to assess a building’s sustainability. Developed in collaboration with federal government agencies, the guiding principles aim to significantly reduce the amount of time and effort required from federal agency personnel to achieve a green building certification, enabling staff to retain focus on the agency’s mission while concurrently measuring progress towards compliance, according to GBI.

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Energy Recovery Wheel

2 mins

Airxchange is changing the energy recovery ventilation market with its unique, new approach to the design and manufacturing of energy recovery wheels (ERV), according to the company. Airxchange energy recovery wheels enable ERV systems to provide fresh outdoor air at one-third the cost of conventional systems and increase HVAC efficiency by up to 40 percent. The improved dehumidification and humidification performance reduces indoor air pollution, improving the health and productivity of building occupants.

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Roger Stein

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Boston’s Margulies Perruzzi Architects has welcomed Roger Stein, AIA, LEED AP, as senior associate. With more than 25 years of experience in client management, architectural and interior design, master planning and construction administration, Stein has been responsible for the completion of a wide variety of projects. In his new position, Stein will manage MPA client projects and assist in business development and strategic planning for the firm.

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