Joanne Fox-Przeworski
Green Seal, an environmental certification organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., announced that Joanne Fox-Przeworski, Ph.D., has been elected chair of its board of directors.
May 2015
LED Lamp
Lunera Lighting introduced the Lucy Lamp, the latest addition to its commercial BallastLED Lamp line. The Lucy Lamp is designed as an energy efficient, plug-and-play LED replacement to easily replace indoor or outdoor High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps. Facility operators will appreciate the immediate improvement in the near daylight color rendering of the Lucy Lamp. The instant-on lamp will significantly cut energy outputs by up to 70 percent compared to conventional HPS lamps and virtually eliminates ongoing maintenance costs.
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Attains LEED Gold
MILWAUKEE — Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee earned LEED Gold certification, making it the first hotel in Wisconsin to attain the green building achievement, according to an announcement made May 6.
Hitchcock Center Designed for Sustainable Standards
AMHERST, Mass. — The Hitchcock Center for the Environment, located in Amherst, broke ground May 1 on an environmental center designed and constructed to the world’s toughest sustainable development standards.
Energy Department to Fund Efficient Lighting Projects
WASHINGTON — The Energy Department announced May 4 that nine research and development (R&D) projects will receive funding to support solid-state lighting (SSL) core technology research, product development and U.S. manufacturing.
The projects will help accelerate the development of high-quality light-emitting diode (LED) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) products that can significantly reduce overall U.S. energy consumption and save consumers money.
CVS Releases Corporate Social Responsibility Report
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health Corporation based in Woonsocket has released its eighth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which outlines the company’s progress throughout its “Prescription for a Better World” strategy.
Marlene M. Liriano
Marlene M. Liriano, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C, vice president and a director of interior design for HOK in Miami, has been appointed as the 2015-2016 president-elect of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Liriano joined the IIDA board of directors on July 1, 2014 for a two-year term. She has been an IIDA member for more than 10 years and has won numerous design awards from the organization.
Recycled-content Ceiling Product
Rockfon Contour frameless, stone wool ceiling products expand designers’ creative options in achieving acoustic comfort for open plan offices, restaurants, waiting rooms, call centers and other spaces where sound can be overwhelming to occupants. Rockfon Island’s modular format is available in square or rectangular sizes, at either 3-feet 9-11/16 inches or 5-feet-9-5/16 inches in length. The frameless shape has a sharp, minimalistic edge and a subtle, elegant bevel. It features a smooth texture and white color to optimize light reflection.
L’Oreal Makes Progress on Sustainability Commitment
NEW YORK — L’Oreal USA revealed last week the first measured results of its global sustainability program, which was first launched in 2013.
LAX Unveils Sustainable Utility Plant
LOS ANGELES — A replacement central utility plant (CUP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) completed last month is considered the first sustainable utility plant at a U.S. airport.