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Neat Product Alert: GE, LEDs, Other Acronyms

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:55:15 +0000

LED luminaires are the next big thing; clean light that beats the pants off compact fluorescents for longevity. GE, the company that made the soon-to-be-outlawed incandescent what it is today, is innovating as fast as it can and is garnering some serious recognition for its efforts.

Everything you ever wanted to know about GE’s advancements in the world of light emitting diodes, after the jump.

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NAHB Green Building Awards

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:09:15 +0000

Whew, in the flurry of post-Greenbuild activity, I neglected to let you know that the NAHB is now accepting applications for the 2009 National Green Building Awards!

Apologies! Click “read the rest” to read the whole press release.

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The Ever-Greening Design Competition

agirolamo — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:34:11 +0000

This is the growing season for the NKBA Design Competition, it seems, because for the second time in two weeks, the NKBA has announced a new category to its annual Design Competition. The Association announced this week that it will be partnering with GE to add “Best Sustainable Kitchen” to the annual competition, officials at the NKBA said in a statement released on Tuesday.

As with other categories, entrants into this new category have to meet the five criteria (visual appeal, creativity, elements and principles of design, presentation, and safety and ergonomics) to be considered, but additionally will have to show what steps were taken to lessen the kitchen’s overall environmental impact.

“Sustainable products and design practices are of paramount importance to the National Kitchen & Bath Association,” says 2008 NKBA President Sara Ann Busby, CKD. “Well aware of the problems caused by the excessive use of natural resources - from landfill expansion to global warming - the NKBA is thrilled to work with GE Monogram in creating this new award, which will recognize NKBA designers who comprehensively implement energy, water, and materials conservation into their kitchen designs.”

So, there you have it. The call for entries is expected to be announced next month.

NKBA Adds Sustainable Bath Award

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:42:21 +0000

The NKBA has announced a new category for the 2009 NKBA Design Competition, “Best Sustainable Bath.” Rheem Manufacturing, the maker of tankless water heaters and other aqua-related products is partnering with the NKBA to sponsor the new award, which was previously called “Smartest Hot Water Award,” in the 2008 edition of the NKBA Design Competition. The award is expected to have expanded appeal to those entering the competition in the traditional bath categories.

To be considered, designers will be judged on the five key criteria of the standard Design Competition categories: visual appeal, creativity, elements and principles of design, presentation, and safety and ergonomics. Additionally, competitors in this new category must submit information demonstrating how the included sustainable solutions in the bath maximize both comfort and efficiency.

Winners of the NKBA Design Competition will be announced, as usual, at next year’s K/BIS in Atlanta. The winner of the Best Sustainable Bath category will receive $5,000 and be recognized during the NKBA Design Competition ceremony.

The call for entries for the 2009 competition is expected to be announced later this summer—I’ll keep you posted!