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Welcome to Sustainable Facility's eNews for December 2009
The end of yet another year is upon us, and I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who can't wait for 2009 to finally end. 2010 has to be better, right? But despite the downturn seen this past year, green was one of the few bright spots, according to Sustainable Facility's expert columnists Michael Berning and Tommy Linstroth. Check out this month's SF to see their Perspectives.
But they're not the only ones who are optimistic. During Greenbuild, I talked to a lot of people who are hopeful for the future, especially in the existing building market. I wrote a blog about it, which you can read here
. While the blog itself describes a potential change in the construction industry, a shift of focus by architects, contractors and product manufacturers toward existing buildings could definitely be positive for facility owners/managers. As I described in SF's latest Targeted eNews on Water Conservation, an increased demand and less supply means costs go up. However, an abundance of supply and competition generally means a drop in prices for both goods and services. So if this shift does take place, it could mean a price drop for those looking to "green-up" their facilities.
And you can read all about our experiences at Greenbuild, including news, products, images and more, here.
Enjoy these last few weeks of the year and the holidays to come!
Cheers,
Derrick Teal
Sustainable Facility Managing Editor
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Featured Article:
LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance - Renewable Energy
By Michael J. Berning, P.E., LEED AP
What is renewable energy? What is the difference between onsite- and offsite-generated renewable energy? Where can you purchase renewable energy? What is a REC (Renewable Energy Certificate)? There is a lot of talk these days regarding renewable energy. |
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Occupant Education Key to Green Building Success
A survey conducted by Dovetail Partners has revealed that while overall green building satisfaction is high, continued occupant education is important for achieving the best results in certified green buildings.
Uniform Solar Energy Code Named an American National Standard
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has formally bestowed the designation of American National Standard upon the 2009 Uniform Solar Energy Code (USEC)
. The USEC is the only model code governing the installation, inspection and maintenance of solar energy systems and their component products to be designated as such.
AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners Announced
Nine companies offering a variety of exciting, new and innovative products have been selected as winners of the AHR Expo Innovation Award. The winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the industry's leading exposition in Orlando, on January 26th.
Second Guide in Sustainability 'How-to Guide' Series Released
Engineering Associates (FEA), in partnership with the IFMA Foundation, announced the release of the second guide in the Sustainability "How-to Guide" Series. The new publication, EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
, was written by Maureen Roskoski, senior professional; Laurie Gilmer, associate; and Greg Hughel, project engineer, all from FEA.
High-Performance Building Standard Provides the Foundation for Green Building Codes
A proposed high-performance building standard and a stronger version of Standard 90.1, both being released next year, together will provide a total green resource for local and state governments looking to set building code requirements to reduce energy use.
More Sustainable Facility news is available here.
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Brady Offers Complimentary Emergency Egress Handbook for Fire Safety Week
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The BradyGlo Building Egress Safety Handbook includes:
- Simplified explanations of 2009 egress code modifications
- Highlighted egress code provisions from the IFC, IBC, NFPA 101
- Introduction to LEED Green Building with egress
- Available LEED credits for 2009 egress modifications
- Overview of BradyGlo emergency egress products
Visit www.bradyid.com/bradyglo to download a copy of the Building Egress Safety Handbook at no charge. |
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Bestseller for 2009
High-Performance School Buildings Resource & Strategy Guide, 3rd Edition
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