Phifer’s SheerWeave Style 4000 Series Fabrics, now made with Dow Ecolibrium Bio-based Plasticizers, combine the durability of vinyl-coated polyester with the latest in green vinyl technology. The unique green technology is exclusive to Phifer for the window treatment industry. Dow Ecolibrium Plasticizers are made from 98 percent renewable feedstock and offers a phthalate-free alternative to shades constructed with traditional petroleum-based plasticizers.
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital is the first of its kind to become LEED Gold certified in California, according an announcement made Tuesday.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A 644,000-square-foot hospital in Augusta, Maine, is the first health care facility in Maine and second in the nation to be built successfully to 2010 LEED gold for health care standards.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Two major sports venues have achieved significant milestones in becoming green facilities.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Green Parking Council (GPC), an affiliate of the International Parking Institute (IPI), launched on June 2 a certification program that is the parking industry equivalent of LEED certification.
Called the Green Garage Certification Program, the program is an incentive to build parking garages that meet high standards in sustainable design, technology, operations and management.
The FS-300 Adjustable Humidity and Condensation Fan Control with integrated QUE moisture prediction software senses when condensation is present and automatically turns the fan on to dispel moisture, which can otherwise cause mold and mildew, and turns the fan off when dry. Mold in places that are often damp (such as bathrooms) can potentially cause health problems, according to the EPA, because they produce allergens, irritants and in some cases, potentially toxic substances.
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Architects for The Towers at Young Harris College (YHC) in Young Harris, Ga., have made strides to help their contemporary design become LEED-certified using proven green strategies and products while also incorporating a progressive housing concept.
DOHA, Qatar — It’s hard to miss. With 880,000 square feet, the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) is the largest convention center in the Middle East. In its first year, the facility hosted 212 events and welcomed more than 150,000 visitors and delegates.
WAYNE, Mich. — A major honor was bestowed upon schools in Michigan’s Wayne County. Michigan Green Schools honored 131 Wayne County Schools for its efforts in green-sanctioned activities throughout the school year. Some of the activities included recycling, Earth Day commitments and implementing a school energy-saving program, to name a few.
Students and staff accumulate the points throughout the year in order to be qualified as a Michigan Green School. Each activity earns the school one point, and a total of 10 points earns the school its green school honor.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The nonprofit Green Building Initiative (GBI) launched on June 9 a new certification program that focuses on the sustainable design and construction of interior spaces in commercial and institutional buildings.
The new Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors, allows both building owners and individual lessees of commercial spaces to pursue the certification and to focus on designing or improving their interior space to Green Globes standards without having to certify the entire building.
