Oregon Office Building Earns Highest Green Globes Rating

July 07, 2009

 Oregon Office Building Earns Highest Green Globes Rating
Columbia Square, a 313,000-square-foot office building and flagship property in the Melvin Mark Companies real estate portfolio, has been awarded 4 Globes by the Green Building Initiative for achievements in green design and sustainable operations. 

 HEALTHCARE DESIGN.09 Announces Scholarship Program
Vendome Group, producer of the HEALTHCARE DESIGN.09 Conference, recently announced the 2009 HEALTHCARE DESIGN Scholarship Program, providing those who are unable to afford the cost of the conference an opportunity to apply for a scholarship covering the full-conference registration fee.

 BPS Products Achieve NSF 140 Certification
Meeting new, stringent definitions for sustainable carpet, Bentley Prince Street recently announced that all of its standard broadloom products are certified at the highest Platinum Level with the new NSF 140-2007 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. 

 Herman Miller Introduces a Fresh Digital Face to the World
In an effort to better accommodate its customers, Herman Miller has updated its public Web site: www.hermanmiller.com.

GUEST COLUMNIST

 Broadening the ‘Design’ Conversation

By Bruce Brigham

Addressing the issue of inclusivity is expected to play a major role in the current and future direction of ASID.

Has your firm downsized staff due to current economic conditions? Do you rely on third-party certifications when specifying green products? Do you plan to cut back on travel to industry events/shows due to the economy? How often do you watch industry-related videos online? Do you think the 2030 Challenge of achieving carbon-neutral commercial buildings is feasible? Do you take CEU courses online to maintain your professional license?

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