Smart Schools / Green School- eNewsletter

On Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM, SMART schools <smartschools@bnpmedia-email.com> wrote:

Web Version ED+C SF

Introducing the first edition of the complimentary SMARTschools eNewsletter.

In this joint publication between ED+C and Sustainable Facility, we're bringing you the latest in sustainable news, products and features as it pertains to education facilities of all types. The benefit to this eNewsletter is that we're detailing all aspects of the facility's life cycle. Whether it's about the design charrette or the cleaning maintenance schedule, we'll cover it. If you want to continue to receive SMARTschools without interruption, please follow this link to subscribe.

SUSTAINABLE FACILITY HOME | ED+C Home | CONTACT US University Parks Excessive Energy Consumption Marshall Dunbar Colleges are combating an unprecedented time of shrinking endowments and escalating energy costs. Keep the Kids, Move the Air Nina Wolgelenter As tempting as it is, we can't blame indoor air quality (IAQ) issues within schools on the students, despite their habits. NEWS CoGen Helps NYU Meet PlaNYC Climate Challenge New York University announced the completion of its natural gas-fired Co-Generation (CoGen) plant, which decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 23 percent while reducing air pollutants by 68 percent compared to its 30-year-old, oil-fired CoGen predecessor. Network Members Provide Funding Solutions for School District Linc Mechanical and Energy Technologies Inc. have partnered to provide a program centered around an infrastructure funding strategy for the facility needs at the Northwest Area School District. The funding solutions did not require an increase in local taxes. Construction Begins on Net-Zero Energy School Additions The Liverpool Central School District and the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District recently broke ground on capital improvement projects that include sustainability features such as media center additions that are expected to operate as net-zero energy buildings. Solar Solution Underway for Antelope Valley Union High School District PsomasFMG has started construction on a $52-million, 9.6 Megawatt photovoltaic design-build project for the Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD). The project is reportedly the largest school solar power installation to date in California. Want to keep receiving the monthly SMARTschools eNewsletters? You won't unless you sign up! Be sure to forward this to a friend so they don't miss out either. ADVERTISEMENT Specify Insulated Metal Panels for School Retrofits Insulated Metal Panels deliver R-values from R-14 to R-48 and are one of the most energy efficient ways to insulate buildings, beat soaring energy costs and meet stringent energy efficiency guidelines. IMPs are an excellent choice for retrofitting existing structures quickly, economically and efficiently thanks to their modular design. IMPs feature a rigid foam core sandwiched between 2 coated sheets of metal. They are strong, aesthetically appealing, and above all very thermally efficient. • R values from R-14 to R-48 • Damage resistant • Available in 100s of colors • May contribute to LEED points www.insulatedmetalpanels.org Have a green school? Enter it today! SECTION HIGHLIGHTS: Programmable Thermostat Venstar's SchoolStat Thermostat is a commercial programmable specialty thermostat that helps schools go green while keeping classrooms comfortable. CALENDAR Free webinar, May 10, 2011 Sustainable Schools - Design, Construction and Operations Presented by Warren County Public Schools Including the first net-zero energy school, Richardsville Elementary, by architects Sherman Carter Barnhart. Registration will be available soon at webinar.EDCmag.com. AIA-registered couse, April 11, 2011 Performance, Design, and Specification of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems for Schools and Commerical Buildings Presented by NGWA. More information available here. BACK TO TOP Advertising Info: Diana Brown Group Publisher 248-244-6258 brownd@bnpmedia.com Michelle Hucal Associate Publisher 248-244-1280 hucalm@bnpmedia.com Karrie Laughlin National Sales Manager 248-227-3584 laughlink@bnpmedia.com Chris Campbell National Sales Manager 248-786-1693 campbellc@bnpmedia.com Editorial Info: Derrick Teal Editor teald@bnpmedia.com Laura Zielinski Associate Editor zielinskil@bnpmedia.com                                 SUSTAINABLE FACILITY HOME | ED+C HOME | CONTACT US

This email was sent by: BNP Media 2401 W. Big Beaver Road, Ste. 700 Troy, Michigan 48084-3333 U.S.A. This e-mail was sent to you on behalf of Smart Schools. For more industry tips, news, and resources, please visit www.edcmag.com and www.sustainablefacility.com. If you're interested in viewing other publications BNP Media offers, please click here. Send Smart Schools to Colleague Subscribe to Environmental Design + Construction magazine Subscribe to Sustainable Facility magazine View our Privacy Policy

--
Scott's Contracting
scottscontracting@gmail.com
http://www.stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com
http://scottscontracting.wordpress.com