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Aussie soundproofing proven green (8/05/2008)

... choices of Soundguard products also meet the expectations of ABGR (Australian Building Greenhouse Rating) and GBCA (Green Building Council of Australia) Green Star Rating Scheme EMI-9 (Insulant ODP).Specifiers also have at their disposal top ...

Eco Friendly Polished Concrete Floors (6/05/2008)

... strict criteria for design as well as the materials and finishes used, this community plays an ideal position in the green building sector. Polished concrete flooring is being used throughout as a natural choice that fulfils all the ...

Zumtobel Lighting’s Slotlight fluorescent luminaires featured in 7World Trade Center (5/05/2008)

... World Trade Center (7 WTC), which officially opened on May 23, 2006, was certified at Gold status under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.The 52-storeyed building, which ...

National Plumbing Show Turns it on for the Plumbing Industry (5/05/2008)

... said Exhibition Director, Bill Hare.The sustainable plumbing cause will be furthered by delivering knowledge at green building and plumbing industry seminars and inspiration in new product feature areas including the Green Plumbing ...

Building systems from Ortech Industries (2/05/2008)

... noise reduction. Further, Durra Panels from Ortech Industries are 100% natural and recyclable, thereby providing a green building alternative, which is stronger than plasterboard.Durra Panels from Ortech Industries are specifically designed to ...

Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services exhibition (ARBS 2008) held in Melbourne (2/05/2008)

... feature this year was the clear focus on the industry’s efforts and achievements in sustainable development and green building practices.“Exhibitors have responded strongly to the need for energy-efficient products that reduce their impact on ...

Tuflex recycled rubber tile from Dalsouple Australasia (1/05/2008)

... product. Interlocking tiles are 27" x 27" nominal Contains 99% recycled content and may contribute to the LEED Green Building Certification System. Post-consumer and post-industrial waste varies by product and colour selection Safety – exceeds ...

Designbuild eco friendly by design (30/04/2008)

... Exhibitions Australia.Designbuild 2008 will be an eco-friendly show, with a major focus on sustainability and green building.The sustainable building cause will be furthered by providing knowledge at Green Building seminars and inspiration ...

Envirothane 2100 Water Based Epoxy Floor Coating (21/04/2008)

... Water Based Epoxy Floor Coating features the following: Low VOCs A water based resin system Compliance with Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star system – maximum credits are available. Hard wearing Good adhesion and sealing ...

Sustainable mobile and folding products from Sico South Pacific (10/04/2008)

... energy to produce and Sico South Pacific strives to use manufacturing processes that consume less energy.The US Green Building Council has developed Leed, a new building rating system that assigns points for incorporating green building ...

Balustrades from Stairlock International (9/04/2008)

... International specialises in offering a range of eco friendly stairs. Stairlock International is a member of the Green Building Council Australia. Stairlock International offers eco friendly stair systems which aid in reducing toxins. These eco ...

Air diffusion products from Tempest (9/04/2008)

... provides green, efficient and environmentally sustainable HVAC solutions. Tempest is a member of the Green Building Council of Australia and is an environmentally sustainable design (ESD) leader in the Australian and New Zealand markets.Mixed ...

Mermet launches new innovative fabrics at DesignEx (3/04/2008)

... comply with current regulations from the Green Building Council of Australia, and to prove its commitment to the environment, Mermet is releasing a range of newly developed fabrics. Some of the benefits of these new fabrics are ...

Tuflex recycled rubber floor tiles available from Ecorubber (2/04/2008)

... larger Roppe Corporation in Ohio. Roppe produces eco- effects products, which are products that can be specified in green building design.Tuflex recycled rubber floor tiles are manufactured with a patented vulcanisation process using ...

Architecture services and site appraisal services by Gary Fidler (3/03/2008)

... of important heritage conservation works. Gary Fidler has been involved in a number of sustainable architecture or green building projects as well.Sustainable architecture is a passion for Gary Fidler and the buildings he designs is known for ...

Green Building Technology from Solatube Australia (29/01/2008)

... efficient skylights and ventilation systems showed that homes built today have a higher re-sale value if built using green building technology. According to Solatube Australia General Manager Mark Peall, any kind of energy ...

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Sustainable penetrating surface treatment for concrete and stone (18/01/2008)

... solvents like acetone and alcohol are flammable and hazardous substances.Growing environmental consciousness, green building design and official regulations demand the use of low volatile organic compound (VOC) or true VOC-free products in ...

Various kinds of access floors from Tasman Access Floors (2/01/2008)

... modular space platform solutions for building requirements and has today became one of the well-known members of the Green Building Council of Australia.Tasman Access Floors, regarded as one among the industry leaders is the sole manufacturer ...

Armstrong wins top Waste Wise Award (7/12/2007)

... Greenhouse Challenge Plus awards and in the 2005 savewater! Awards. The company has been a member of the Green Building Council of Australia since March 2004.Both Armstrong’s manufacturing plants at Braeside and Thomastown in Victoria are ...

Environmentally conscious products from Concrete Artisans (6/12/2007)

... including A55, K15 and ARDEX Feather Finish which are made in Australia have been independently tested (Cetec) to Green Building Council IEQ-13.Today it is easy to adopt best practice in ESD as part of every project for new or existing ...

The Laminex Group wins 2007 ICN Large Company Award (4/12/2007)

... is scheduled to open in 2009 and is designed to achieve a Six Star Green Star building rating as specified by the Green Building Council of ...

All construction in Dubai is going ‘green’ in 2008 (30/11/2007)

... International is a experienced and innovative sustainability organisations in the specialised area of Green Building Solutions consultancy.The Brisbane-based company has been inolved in many major benchmark eco developments including ...

Atdec specifies range of the LCD monitor arms compliant with the green star program (27/11/2007)

... display mounting solution, offers architects, builders and developers a range of LCD monitor arms that meets the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star program requirements.With the growing awareness of the Green Star Rating system ...

Poor Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) costs Australian businesses $12 billion annually (3/11/2007)

... interior plants greatly exceeds the cost of hiring and maintaining these plants (Beauchamp, 2007). Sources:Green Building Council Australia, 2005, Feedback to the Productivity Commission’s ‘Draft Energy Efficiency ...

Designbuild building and design expo held (25/10/2007)

... exhibitors and was attended by 2550 trade visitors over the three days.The exhibition was host to a series of Green Building Seminars held in conjunction with the Green Building Council of Australia, The Master Builders Association, Australian ...

From Left: Dr Fraser Torby, Professor Margaret Burchett, Mr Ray Borg (General Manager, Rentokil Tropical Plants) and Dr Jane Tarran

Rentokil Tropical Plants supports scientific research on indoor air pollution (28/09/2007)

... which are the major type of indoor-derived air pollution.Based on previous UTS findings and other research, the Green Building Council (GBC) of Australia now awards Green Star ratings to new office buildings that incorporate the installation ...

Sustainable office refurbishment from Apex Executive Interiors (24/09/2007)

... range of Greenfirst products can contribute to your fitouts overall Green Star credit rating developed by the Green Building Council of Australia for the office interiors rating tool.Apex Executive Interior can design and build your office ...

Designbuild Perth to feature green building solutions (21/09/2007)

... Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. The exhibition will have a major focus on ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Green Building’ and will champion the green building cause in WA by providing knowledge and inspiration at Green Building Seminars ...

Designbuild focuses on green building (18/05/2007)

... industries show ever held in Sydney, it will also be the most eco-friendly with a major focus on sustainability and green building.Designbuild 07 will champion the green building cause by providing the knowledge at ecologically sustainable ...

Green Building Seminars at Designbuild (15/05/2007)

... year Designbuild is including Green Building Seminars as part of its programme. The fair, which is Australia’s largest design and building exhibition, is taking place in Sydney from 3rd- 6th June.The Green Building Seminars will focus on a ...