Nicholas Peake, architectural design specialist for Viracon, has earned accreditation as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Peake joined Viracon’s ...
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PPG Industries has won a Building Design + Construction (BD+C) magazine Marketing Leadership Award for a print advertisement promoting the environmental sustainability of PPG glass and coatings. The advertisement, titled ...
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Duranar VARI-Cool coatings, which were used on the library’s metal siding, feature infrared-reflective pigments that deflect solar heat from buildings to reduce air-conditioning costs and urban heat-island effect. The coatings also ...
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The University of California at Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley’s) newly opened Energy Biosciences Building is the most energy efficient building on campus, thanks in part to window systems from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. The ...
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After a final “speed dating” round, Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, and the U.S. Green Building Council – Northern California Chapter (USGBC-NCC) announced today the three winners of ...
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The University of California at Berkeley’s (UC Berkeley’s) newly opened Energy Biosciences Building is the most energy efficient building on campus, thanks in part to window systems from Wausau Window and Wall Systems. The ...
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Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is launching a new continuing education program titled "Designing Safe and Sustainable Buildings with Channel Glass Wall Systems." The free, self-study online program qualifies for one AIA HSW/SD learning unit ...
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Yet another Brandix factory, Brandix Casualwear Ltd., - Giritale, has been accorded an 'Eco Factory Attribute' by Marks & Spencer (M&S), in recognition of its achievements in environmental sustainability and preservation. Strategically ...
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A few days ago,I ran into a friend of mine,who specializes in copper and brass accessories and fixtures for homes.I asked if he had much work.He said the summer was slow,but business had picked up a bit this fall.What work he's gotten has ...
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Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy welcomed its first freshman class. The new six-year program focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to foster college and career readiness. Supporting this innovative learning model, ...
Nancy Clanton Named LEED Fellow The U.S.Green Building Council(USGBC)announced the 2012 class of LEED Fellows in October,including lighting designer Nancy E.Clanton,founder and president of Clanton&Associates,among the 43 distinguished ...
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United Natural Foods has announced that it has received LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) for its Lancaster, Texas distribution center. This marks the company’s fourth LEED certification. The 590,000 ...
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US-based Testa Produce has announced that its refrigerated foods distribution center in Chicago has received LEED Platinum certification - the highest level granted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Testa Produce president Peter ...
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US-based beverage and snack company PepsiCo has announced that Frito-Lay's distribution facility in Oahu, Hawaii has earned the US Green Building Council LEED Gold certification. LEED certification is awarded by the US Green Building ...
In conjunction with America Recycles Day on Nov.15,Weis Markets has announced a store-wide commitment to use 100 percent recyclable modified atmosphere packaging(MAP)meat trays for its fresh meat products.Weis has partnered exclusively with ...
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