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AFG Industries Inc.
www.afgglass.com
February 2001
“Getting Smart About Low-E Glass” is a new CD from
AFG Industries intended to help architects educate consumers
about the benefits of energy-efficient glass.
BuildingGreen Inc.
www.BuildingGreen.com
July 2002 updated
The publishers of Environmental Building News have just issued
the second edition of GreenSpec Directory. This 362-page guide
includes detailed information on more than 1,500 carefully
screened products, along with generic guideline specification
language, all organized in the industry-standard 16-division
CSI MasterSpec system.
BuildingGreen Inc. has released an updated and expanded version of the EBN Archives CD-ROM, a compendium of all back issues of their newsletter. With more than 1,350 pages of green building information, the Archives are fully searchable and provide instant access to every article, diagram, and photo as they appeared in print—from the first issue in 1992 through the end of 2001.
Camfil Farr
www.farrco.com
February 2002
Camfil Farr has published an information bulletin on anthrax
and the role of air filtration in preventing it spread through
building HVAC systems. Titled "Anthrax: Definitions,
Questions, Answers & Precautions," the four page
bulletin provides general background information on the disease
and discusses the levels of protection afforded by various
types of air filtration devices. Additional recommendations
for reducing airborne contaminants in buildings are also described.
The bulletin also provides links to web sites offering further
information on the topic.
Certified Forest Products Council
www.certifiedwood.org
The Certified Forest Products Council promotes the increased
purchase and sale of products originating in forests that
have been independently audited and certified as well-managed,
according to international principles and criteria.
CPA
www.pbmdf.com
April 2000
The Composite Panel Association's 2000 buyers and specifiers
guide includes listings of all CPA member companies and their
particleboard and MDF mills. The guide also includes a raw
material section which describes composite panel fiber and
resins.
Fi-Foil Company
www.fifoil.com
September 2004
Fi-Foil’s new brochure highlights the advantages of using
reflective insulation in sustainable construction for both
commercial and residential structures and addresses Fi-Foil’s
potential contribution to LEED-certified projects. Fi-Foil’s
reflective insulation products boost energy efficiency in
masonry walls, vertical wall cavities, roofs, and floors in
both new and existing buildings. This is achieved by a reduction
of heat flow and significant reduction in the transmission
of radiant heat flow.
ForestWorld
www.forestworld.com
April 2002
ForestWorld recently launched a Certified Forest Products
Marketplace on its newly redesigned web site. The Marketplace
connects buyers and suppliers of certified forest products
through a Request-for-Quote (RFQ) system. Buyers of Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest products submit
RFQs for specific products that are then blast faxed or emailed
to FSC-certified producers around the world who can meet the
buyer's needs. ForestWorld's staff tailors each RFQ to match
exactly the product, species, grade, and geographical restrictions
of the buyer's needs. Registered suppliers are then able to
quote directly to the buyer's email in-box or fax. The Marketplace
can help users secure up to five LEED points for a building
project.
Greenpeace
www.greenpeace.org.au/pvc
The PVC Alternatives Database features over 200 products from
companies based in 17 countries.
Interface, Inc.
www.TheSampleCenter.com
December 2000
Interface has introduced a new Sampling Box made from polypropylene
that can be reused or recycled. The box contains the same
sampling information found in traditional architecture folders,
including a swatch card, a larger feeler swatch, and a card
with all the specifics of the carpet. Shelf space was considered
in the creation of the box: seven of the new boxes fit in
the space of only three architecture folders. The outside
label includes a photo of the carpet for easier identification
on a designer's library shelf. Interface also introduces the
“Sustainability Report Card,” which provides designers
and other specifiers with a framework in which to evaluate
the full ecological impact of floorcovering products. The
company plans to issue this report card and grading system
with all Bentley, Interface, and Prince Street carpet products.
The report card evaluates products on three levels: pre-lifecycle,
lifecycle, and post-lifecycle.
Invista
www.invista.com
July 2004
Invista, manufacturer of Antron carpet fiber, in association
with the International Facility Management Association, has
developed the Green Glossary for High Performance Buildings.
The Green Glossary, a lexicon containing 360 standardized
environmental terms, is intended to serve as a reference guide
for those involved in the construction, design, or management
of high performance green buildings, and is endorsed by leading
industry associations including the U.S. Green Building Council.
John Wiley & Sons
www.wiley.com
The eight titles in the "Wiley Series in Sustainable
Design" focus on environmentally responsible and energy-efficient
architecture and landscape design. Individual topics include
land development and wind energy. The latest title, releast
in August 1999, is "Green Building Materials: A Guide
to Product Selection and Specification," written by Ross
Spiegel and Dru Meadows, AIA.
PPG Industries
www.ppg.com
July 2004
PPG Industries has outlined their new Ecological Building
Solutions collection of glass, coatings, and paint for sustainable
design in a new 12-page booklet that provides specific guidance
on how PPG products can help architects earn LEED credits
for their projects or meet ASTM E 2129 standards for sustainable
building.
Sloan Valve
www.sloanvalve.com
October 2004
A new full-color binder, titled the Sloan Architectural Design
Guide, is now available from Sloan Valve. The guide offers
the latest information on Sloan’s water-conserving plumbing
products and systems, details on system applications in a
variety of markets, and applicable information on LEED. Descriptions,
color photos, diagrams, and information on special finishes
are provided for a range of water-saving plumbing systems
including electronic and manual flushometers and faucets,
sinks, accessories, and Sloan’s new waterfree urinals.
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Stingray Lighting
May 2002
www.stingraylighting.com
Stingray Lighting offers a new product and applications binder
for the company's patented line of energy-efficient luminaires.
Article reprints and technical data sheets detail how use
of these fixtures cuts electrical consumption for lighting
by 40 to 60 percent, compared to standard fixtures of a similar
nature, while matching or increasing the amount of light at
the work or pedestrian levels.
The Carpet and Rug Institute
www.carpet-rug.com
The institute's Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) program aides in
the selection of carpet, adhesives, and cushion materials.
The presence of the CRI's IAQ label identifies low-emitting
carpet products. To carry the label, product samples must
meet scientifically established standards for low volatile
organic compound emissions.
USG Corporation
www.usg.com
August 2002
An updated and expanded 16-page brochure from USG Corporation
details the company's products and manufacturing processes.
Entitled "Committed to the Environment", the brochure
closely examines the content and manufacturing process for
two of the company's primary product lines: wallboard manufactured
by United States Gypsum Company and ceiling panels made by
USG Interiors. The brochure also outlines USG's use of alternative
resources—including recycled industrial materials, wastepaper,
and renewable agricultural sources—to preserve natural
resources and support clean air.
VT Industries
www.vtindustries.com
April 2003
A special report examining the growing demand for architectural
wood doors manufactured from certified lumber is now available
from VT Industries. The eight-page report, titled Going Green,
provides an authoritative look at the technology and procedures
required to deliver architectural wood doors that meet ForestStewardship
Council guidelines for certified lumber.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems
www.wausauwindows.com
February 2004
Wausau Window and Wall Systems' "Build Green" brochure
showcases Wausau's ability to support green building and sustainable
design goals through product features such as energy-efficient
glass and framing, natural daylighting, exterior sunshades,
and occupant-controlled ventilation. The brochure also features
examples of Wausau's contributions to LEED-certified projects.
Weyerhaeuser Building Materials
www.weyerhaeuser.com
September 2002
Weyerhaeuser Building Materials' Lyptus High-Grade Hardwood
brochure offers color raw material and end-use application
photos, plantation growth and processing information, and
details about sustainable forest management. The brochure
is free.
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