Record Number of Energy-Efficient Buildings Recognized by ENERGY STAR

May 5, 2009

Grid walls, wood finished surfaces, wall coverings, Venetian Plasters, faux painted surfaces; all examples of ‘high value walls.’ These shouldn’t have nails, or other fasteners, driven into them. Protect your valuable wall surfaces. AS Hanging Systems’ Click Rail track was installed and painted to match the vintage wood paneling of this government office building. No future holes – even with the number of administrations this space will be asked to host over its lifetime.

For more information, visit www.ashanging.com.

 Record Number of Energy-Efficient Buildings Recognized by ENERGY STAR
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently unveiled the latest group of commercial building design projects that have been “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR.”

 Majority of Firms Plan for M&A Activity in Near Future
Seventy one percent of architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting firms plan to conduct a merger or acquisition in the next five years, according to a recent study by ZweigWhite.

 Sherwin-Williams Unveils New Sustainability Program
In an effort to develop sustainable processes, products and initiatives that help preserve natural resources, protect the environment and contribute to social improvement, the company has implemented EcoVision, an organization-wide mission to develop solutions that reduce environmental impact.

 New J+J | Invision Web Site Reflects New Branding
The new site, www.jj-invision.com, provides a user-friendly, easy to navigate resource for all J+J | Invision products, processes and services, including ecoScorecard calculations.

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 Indoor Air Quality: A Critical Part of the Life-Cycle Equation

By Bruce Maine

As testing requirements have become more sophisticated, bringing IAQ into the LCA equation needs to be high on the agenda for future LEED enhancements.

Private offices are getting smaller in size and budget. With the introduction of Paoli’s Ignite casegoods series, specifiers have a new choice that combines versatile dimensions, two-week shipping and genuine value. Ignite is a complete casegoods series in cherry and maple joining the Paoli inTWO family of products. Like other inTWO collections, all Ignite models are built-to-order for two week shipping with any Ignite edge, finish or pull, no upcharge.

For more information, visit www.paoli.com.

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