2014
Best of Green Schools List Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its third annual Best of Green Schools list in December.
Austin Takes on New Rainwater Management System
AUSTIN, Texas — BOKA Powell, headquartered in Dallas, is paving a new future for green design in Austin. The recent completion of the 280,000-square-foot RiverView sustainable apartment complex at LadyBird Lake demonstrated a new means of rainwater management for the city on a difficult urban waterfront site.
Philadelphia Skyscraper to Reach for LEED Platinum
PHILADELPHIA — A massive 59-story, $1.2 billion skyscraper to be built in downtown Philadelphia will seek LEED Platinum certification, according to developers.
Construction Firm Presents 2014 Green Building Outlook
SEATTLE — Hammer & Hand, a construction firm with offices in Seattle and Portland, Ore., published 10 predictions of high performance buildings in 2014.
Michelle DeLora
Michelle DeLora, AIA, LEED AP, was promoted to associate at SchenkelShultz Architecture’s Orlando, Fla., office. A registered architect in the state of Florida with more than 19 years of experience, she joined SchenkelShultz in 2012. As a project architect and manager, she is an integral part of the firm’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority general consultant team including leadership in the airport’s sustainability initiative.
Energy Recovery Wheel
Airxchange is changing the energy recovery ventilation market with its new approach to the design and manufacturing of energy recovery wheels. Airxchange energy recovery wheels enable energy recovery ventilation systems to provide fresh outdoor air at one-third of 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, according to the company.
Harsh Environment Enclosures
The new Stahlin J Series of non-metallic enclosures has expanded to include three new sizes and two configurations. The new features offer more space for maximum protection at a competitive price, according to the company. Designed for harsh, aggressive environments, the J series includes a chemically-resistant fiberglass reinforced composite formulation for long product life and UV resistance, which features patented SolarGuard for the best protection against UV degradation. With its recent expansion, the J Series is now offered in 16 sizes.
Water Cistern Pump
Franklin Electric Company Inc. announced the release of the C1 Series stainless steel submersible cistern pump, designed for use in gray water/filtered effluent service applications. The cistern pump is constructed from a 304 stainless steel motor and outer shell with engineered polymer hydraulics providing superior corrosion resistance and abrasive handling, according to the company.