Historic Michigan Boulevard District: 610 South Michigan

Michigan Avenue is the most enduring image of the Chicago skyline, and the district contains many historically- and architecturally-significant cultural institutions, clubs, hotels, and office buildings. The site was one of only two vacant lots in the district, and the first new construction project in over 50 years. The new 10-story building for the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies has a unique, faceted-glass curtain wall with butt-glazed joints... 

Serious Materials a Two-Time Winner of AlwaysOn GoingGreen 100

Serious Materials announced today that it has been named to the AlwaysOn GoingGreen 100 list for the second year in a row. The company was voted #1 at Cleantech Venture Forum XII, Global Gypsum Product of the Year 2008, and won the first Aspen Institute award for innovation in Energy Conservation. It has also been recognized by TIME/CNN, Fortune, Business Week, GreenTech Media and Red Herring as one of the most promising green technology companies. “The... 

Thermafiber® introduces RainBarrier™ insulation for rain screen and cavity wall applications

Thermafiber, Inc. officially announces the launch of the RainBarrier product line. RainBarrier 30 (3 lb. density) & RainBarrier 45 (4.5 lb. density) have been specifically engineered to repel water and efficiently drain moisture in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. RainBarrier provides thermal insulation, fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. Highly UV resistant,... 

Foster Student Innovation Center at the University of Maine, Orono, Maine

Designed by Oak Point, the LEED-registered Foster Student Innovation Center was created as an incubator for knowledge-based business ventures that will lead to the creation of new Maine-based industries. Oak Point’s goal was to provide a stimulating environment that fosters innovation and creativity within a solution that encompasses a vision for the future through adaptability and green design.

Builders FirstSource Signs On to Certified Green Dealer Program

Builders FirstSource Inc. announced today that it has signed on to the Certified Green Dealer(tm) Program. Builders FirstSource will certify our retail distribution centers through the program. Certified Green Dealer(tm) is a Web-based “distance learning” program that uses online multi-media training and printed resource materials to educate and certify building material dealers as sources of information about green building and green... 

Millenia Wall Solutions Achieves GreenSpec Designation

Millenia Wall Solutions, developer of the revolutionary Millenia Retaining Wall System, announced that its lightweight, eco-friendly retaining wall units have been selected for listing in the GreenSpec Directory. Building industry professionals rely on GreenSpec as the most accurate, unbiased and trustworthy source of authoritative information on products that are truly green. GreenSpec undertakes rigorous analysis of all products submitted for review... 

LifeSPACE Movable Wall System

The LifeSPACE movable wall system for offices from Haworth eliminates the construction and demolition waste and the workspace disruption of traditional renovations. Designed for ease of installation and a look of permanence, LifeSPACE carries Indoor Advantage GOLD certification for low emissions from SCS. All wooden components may be specified from FSC-certified forests.