Posted by at Mar 4th, 2010 in Green Design
CUMMING, GA.—Xylem brings an exotic new air to the bath with the introduction of the BAMBU bath furniture collection. The new BAMBU bath vanity and mirror set is a complete redesign of an earlier model and a fresh new interpretation of nature-inspired design. The collection incorporates eco-renewable bamboo veneer and raw bamboo stalk accents.
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Posted by at Feb 22nd, 2010 in Green Design
ANN ARBOR, MICH.—NSF International announced that its new draft standard for Commercial Furnishing Fabrics (NSF Draft Standard 336) is now open for public comment. The Commercial Furnishing Fabrics standard is one of eight sustainability standards and certification programs NSF International has developed. These standards provide manufacturers an independent, third-party means of demonstrating their commitment to [...]
Posted by at Feb 16th, 2010 in Green Design
CHICAGO—Coalesse, a new premium live/work furnishings brand, has received the prestigious Designs for Dignity 2010 Sustainability Award. Coalesse is committed to environmentally-responsible design practices and materials and has several products that have earned SCS (Scientific Certification Systems) certification for indoor air quality protection.
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Posted by at Feb 10th, 2010 in Green Design
ZIONSVILLE, IND.—Integrating art glass with energy saving technology, FANIMATION introduces The Mariano, an Energy Star rated ceiling fan with an art glass lighting fixture for hotels, restaurants and resorts. With more than 25 years of experience, FANIMATION is a manufacturer and marketer of ceiling fans featuring high profile designs and energy saving technology.
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Posted by at Feb 4th, 2010 in Green Design
YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.—Bardessono has just received the highest level of official recognition possible for its sustainable and environmentally friendly design. The hotel has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, an achievement reached by only two other hotels in the world, on the first anniversary of its opening. Phil Sherburne built Bardessono with the intention of creating a [...]
Posted by at Jan 28th, 2010 in Green Design
NORFOLK, NEB.—MP Global Products, a leader in the manufacture of underlayment for the flooring industry, announced that FiberBacker, by MP Global Products L.L.C, has earned Indoor Advantage Gold certification from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS), the organization’s highest level of indoor environmental quality certification and the most stringent indoor air quality certification in the country. It [...]
Posted by at Jan 27th, 2010 in Green Design
GAINESVILLE, FLA.—The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) “Your Role in the Green environment” curriculum has been approved by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for 15 hours of continuing education under the Green Building Certification Institute’s (GBCI) Credentialing Maintenance Program.
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NCCER Green Module Approved to Maintain LEED Credentials
Posted by at Dec 28th, 2009 in Green Design
CLEVELAND, OHIO—The award–winning environmental Information Center (EIC) website from GE Consumer & Industrial now offers visitors, hungry for knowledge about the U.S. Green Building Council‘s LEED certified building program, direction about how lighting and electrical products can account for more than 30 percent of LEED certification points.
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Posted by at Dec 22nd, 2009 in Green Design
LAS VEGAS—Under a canopy of fireworks illuminating the night sky, ARIA Resort & Casino opened its doors last week and welcomed its first guests. Located at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA is the centerpiece of the urban resort destination. Its debut signifies the official grand opening of this city-within-a-city, following two weeks of celebrations for [...]
Posted by at Nov 9th, 2009 in Green Design
LORIS, S.C.—Integra Fabrics has committed to donating proceeds from the sale of fabric from the Integra environment Collection to The Arbor Day Foundation. The Integra environments Collection is an assortment of fabrics that are produced using only recycled materials. In this case the goods are made from 100 percent recycled polyester yarns.
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