Ohio University Launches Energy Infrastructure Projects Initiative
ATHENS, Ohio — Construction on Ohio University’s (OU) campus in Athens is underway as the university works to meet green energy standards approved in June 2014.
New Science Building Opens on Clayton State Campus
MORROW, Ga. — The new 58,610-square-foot, $18 million Science Building at Clayton State University reached final completion in August in time to welcome students. The new facility is intended to provide Clayton State with additional space for required laboratory classes. Construction began on the project in November 2013.
Marin County Plans Green Hospital for 2020
GREENBRAE, Calif. — Major work is underway for an expansion at Marin General Hospital (MGH) in Greenbrae. The new $394 million hospital will replace MGH with a four-story, 260,000-square-foot hospital building; a five-story, 100,000-square-foot ambulatory services building; and two parking garages. The facility will also strive to achieve LEED Silver or LEED Gold certification upon completion in 2020. Groundbreaking for the new facility is set to take place in January 2016.
Eco-Friendly Cleaners
Eco-Me, a line of eco-friendly janitorial products, is all natural, using ingredients that have been tested for both human and animal safety and meet the highest standards set forth by Green Seal, the Natural Products Association and Eco Scale. The company does not use sulfates (skin, eye and lung irritants), synthetic fragrances (irritants that also include phthalates that are endocrine disruptors), colorants or strong harsh preservatives, making them ideal for use in school and university settings.
SAN FRANCISCO — On Oct.Design Winners Incorporate Green Solutions
PITTSBURGH — On Oct. 27, Pittsburgh-based PPG Industries announced in a press release that the American Institute of Architects was honoring two hospital buildings as 2015 Healthcare Design Award winners after incorporating specialized glass and coatings in their designs.
Sun Control Fabric
Phifer Inc. debuted a new interior sun control fabric featuring blackout and light-filtering options called SheerWeave style 7400. With a face of subtle texture and a unique foamed backing, SheerWeave Style 7400 is the latest addition to Phifer’s range of blackout fabrics. The collection is comprised of eight colors — cotton, parchment, sesame, pebble, seagrass, shale, spice and flint — for a palette of neutral options that will complement any décor, from office settings to residential applications.
Lighting Renovations
With new products and technology hitting the market every day — where do consumers begin? Graybar is an energy products specialist and can help you untangle renovation projects. Graybar lighting specialists help manage a project from start to finish, taking the hassle out of implementing LED. Old lighting impacts more than just energy bills.
Power Metering
Consumers could be saving up to 30 percent on their energy bills just by knowing the most efficient way to use building lighting and equipment. Schneider Electric helps to manage energy consumption. Schneider’s power metering and energy management solutions make it easy to understand the energy usage in your building.