Florida Announces World’s First Solar-Powered City
from Inhabitat
 Florida’s next big community isn’t for retirees—it’s for solar energy buffs. Florida Power & Light and development firm Kitson & Partners are collaborating on Babcock Ranch, a 17,000 acre solar-powered city near Fort Myers. The community will run entirely on a 75 megawatt, US$300 million solar-powered generator and will also use smart grid technology to let all inhabitants of the community monitor their power consumption. More 
Construction Starts on London's Shard of Glass Tower
from New Civil Engineer
From Chicago to Dubai, a raft of iconic record breaking skyscrapers have been axed or mothballed. Nowhere has the global financial crisis been felt more than in the high rise sector where the bottom has fallen out of commercial development market. But despite the credit crunch, a new tower is starting to emerge in central London. The 80-story pyramidal Shard of Glass at London Bridge will be the highest skyscraper in the U.K. at 310 meters when it is completed in 2012. It will also be one of the highest in Europe. More
Study: Costs of Employee Health on Productivity Underestimated
from Occupational Health & Safety
Poor health among workers is far costlier to U.S. employers than they realize, according to a major study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM). The multi-year study of 10 organizations employing more than 150,000 workers indicates that employers who focus only on medical and pharmacy costs in creating employee health strategies may misidentify the health conditions that most impact the productivity of their employees—while underestimating the impact of other factors. More
IFMA Joint-Council Spring Conference 2009
The Research & Development Council of IFMA and the Health Care Council of IFMA have joined forces to bring industry professionals this exciting and content-rich spring conference! Network with like-minded colleagues as you discover new and sustainable ways to operate, design and build facilities.
Take a look at the full program,
networking events,
cutting-edge facility tours and
session descriptions online! Don’t forget to reserve your room by April 17 to receive the discounted group rate.
REGISTER TODAY!
|
AIA Releases Its Top 10 List of Green Building Projects
from GreenerBuildings
The American Institute of Architects and its committee on the environment have selected the organization's Top 10 List of outstanding examples of environmentally responsible architecture and design for 2009. More
Deciphering California’s Efficiency Successes
from The New York Times
Talk to any California utility or environmental advocate, and at some point they are bound to cite—with pride—the flattening out of the state’s per-capita electricity use. Since 1975, the amount of electricity per person has grown by almost 50 percent in the rest of the country; California’s numbers have stayed nearly level. Advocates often credit energy-efficiency measures taken by utilities, at the behest of the state. Yet a new study suggests that the reasons behind California’s leveling off of electricity use are complex, and go well beyond energy efficiency. More
Horizontal Super Skyscraper in Shenzhen Set to Finish in 2010
from Shanghai Daily
The new Vanke Center in Shenzhen, Guandong Province, is a "horizontal skyscraper" designed by maverick architect Steven Holl. Holl is turning the traditional idea of a skyscraper on its head—or rather on its side. If it was stood up vertically, it would be as tall as the Empire State Building, but lying horizontally it stands just 35 meters. Due to be finished in 2010, the building will be the new headquarters for China Vanke, one of the country's largest real estate developers. It will also house apartments, condos and a hotel. More
Talk of Delaying World Trade Center Towers for Decades
from AP
Construction of several ground zero office towers could be put off for decades because of the failing real estate market, the site's owners said, citing an analysis that projected one skyscraper might not be built and occupied until 35 years after Sept. 11. More
Canada's Largest Green Roof
from World Changing
You know an innovation has hit its stride when it becomes scalable. When we first started writing about green roofs, they were typically boutique projects—and convincing city governments and developers to invest in their large scale production seemed like a major challenge. But decision makers have gotten the message, and green roof design has risen to the occasion. Case in point: the new Vancouver Convention Centre, a major civic project which officially opened, boasts the largest non-industrial roof in North America. More
Wind Industry in the U.S. Still Strong
from redOrbit
In the burgeoning industry of wind energy, Texas remains the undisputed leader, but competition in other areas of the country is growing fierce. According to a new report released by the American Wind Energy Association, the state of Iowa has recently unseated California for the number two spot. This year the Renewable Electricity Standard Act will be up for a vote in Congress which, if passed, would require utility companies to obtain at least a quarter of their electricity from renewable energy sources by 2025. More
Energy and Climate Bill Advances
from Technology Review Online
Congress is moving forward on legislation that would address both energy efficiency and climate change in a single bill, creating requirements for the use of renewable energy and introducing a cap on carbon dioxide emissions. A draft of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 was released at the end of March. Congressman Edward Markey from Massachusetts, one of the sponsors of the bill, said that hearings on the legislation will begin soon to help shape the bill into its final form. More
|
 "Building Relationships is the Cornerstone of our Business"
Seashore excels at providing New Construction and Tenant Improvements for Office, Industrial, Medical, Retail and Facilities throughout Southern California since 1980!
Let us be the Cornerstone of your next construction project!
More |
|
|
|
|
 |
Product Showcase: LogiSon Acoustic Network
 More than 70 percent of employees say they would be more productive if their workplace was quieter. The LogiSon Acoustic Network increases speech privacy and reduces disruptions by introducing a masking sound that makes conversations and noises more difficult, or impossible, to hear. It’s a cost-effective method of improving overall acoustic comfort. More info
|
|
Product Showcase: Sguig Sled by Keilhauer
 Sguig Sled is a well-proportioned sled-base chair, designed with scrupulous attention to detail, and seamless construction. For any interior, Sguig Sled is a guest chair, or a comfortable choice for meeting rooms and reception areas. Upholstered in Sguig Textiles, it’s a perfect complement to the Sguig task chair series. More info
|
|
Product Showcase: Cube in-a-Box
 At Cube in-a-Box we design and sell user-friendly office cubicles to support any type of business activity or computer based occupation. Our all-in-one-box concept has each cubicle packaged in a single flat box that is easy to ship, handle, and fast to install. Five different ergonomically designed configurations are available to suit any specific work environment needs. All five series are in stock and can be shipped direct anywhere in the United States within 3 to 5 days. For info about how to buy, please visit us at www.cubeinabox.com or call 1-888-880-CUBE.
|
|
Are you rightsizing?
Full, economical Space or Move Management for growth or downsizing of corporate facilities using iOffice, Inc.
More info...
Unique Supplier, Remanufacturer Office Parts
File Bars, Rails, Keys, Locks, Restroom Parts, Haworth, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Office Chairs, Custom Parts.
More info...
|
|
