U.S. Architects Report Increased Adoption of Green Building

Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) have announced the results of the 2008 Autodesk/AIA Green Index, an annual survey that measures how AIA members are practicing sustainable design, as well as their opinions about the green building movement. This year’s index shows an increase in the implementation of sustainable design practices from architects and building owners. In addition, it shows that... 

Popular Science Names Hurricane-Resistant Curtain Containing Honeywell Spectra(R) Fiber ‘Best of What’s New’

Honeywell announced today that Popular Science magazine has awarded a 2008 Best of What’s New Grand Award to hurricane-resistant curtains containing Honeywell’s high-strength Spectra® fiber. The curtains were named the top innovation in home technology. Honeywell’s Spectra fiber, commonly used in bullet-resistant body armor, enables the Storm-A-Rest(TM) curtains to protect windows and doors during hurricanes. Because it uses Spectra... 

Autodesk Sponsors ‘PechaKucha’ Events Worldwide

-Autodesk, a leader in design software, announced a sponsorship of PechaKucha Nights, to support the design community and encourage designers to share their ideas and projects. PechaKucha Night –”PechaKucha” is Japanese for the sound of conversation — takes place in more than 150 cities around the world. PechaKucha Night, devised by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture in Tokyo, was conceived in 2003 as... 

Autodesk to Open New AEC Headquarters in Waltham, MA, Seeks LEED Gold Certification for Core and Shell, Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior

Build Boston and Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. announced that it is opening a 65,000 square-foot office building in Waltham, Mass., to serve as the new headquarters for its architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) division. Autodesk intends to seek Gold LEED Certification through the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Core & Shell and Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior programs. The interior of... 

Porter-Cable PTS5 5-Inch Random Orbit Pnuematic Sander not Vacuum with 3/32-Inch Orbit

Perfect for professional woodworkers and automotive specialists, this 5-inch random orbit sander packed full of versatility for shaping, forming and fine finishing wood, body fillers, fiberglass and many other surfaces. A maximum operating speed of 12,000 OPM ensures fast removal of stock. A 3/32-inch orbit and random action ensure smooth, swirl-free finishes. A rear exhaust directs air away from the work surface for a finer workpiece. A lightweight,...