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ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION AUGUST 2008 VOLUME XI, NUMBER 8 INSIDE 36 IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Web TOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Newsline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 New + Notable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 35 Product Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Marketplace + Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 62 Advertiser’s Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 IN THIS ISSUE THERAPEUTIC SPACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 EXTRA CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 The Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas anticipates growth, featuring unique outdoor spaces and sustainable indoor amenities. By Brian Ott, ASLA, LEED AP. SURVIVING AND THRIVING Faculty housing at the Cate School in Carpinteria, Calif., has its eyes set on a Platinum rating under LEED-H. By Trevor Nelson, PE, LEED AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 21ST-CENTURY SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 The AIA addresses the important elements of school modernization and sustainable design. By Paul Mendelsohn. OF THE EARTH AUGUST 2008 How to surf the green wave during a recession. By Jerry Yudelson, PE, MBA, LEED AP. A NEW GREEN ERA OF LUXURY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 The Palazzo took its commitment to the planet to the next level by creating a green eight million-square-foot resort and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. By Bobby Booth, AIA. SPECIAL SECTION: GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . This month’s “Parting Shot” showcases a South African lodge that uses natural elements to blend seamlessly into the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . 69 SPEC SHEETS Brought to you by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute in partnership with ED+C, this special section examines certification, building programs and products that recognize the importance of air quality. GETTING IT RIGHT Throughout this issue, ED+C advertisers offer specification sheets on the latest green products. ON THE COVER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 To rebuild a New Orleans neighborhood, Make It Right works with the community and asks architects to emulate natural systems. By Katherine Grove, AIA, LEED AP. The Dell Children’s Medical Center features a healing garden. Shown is the sundial plaza, an active area, encouraging patients to interact with this didactic space while also creating a site for programmed hospital events. By John Durant Photography. See page 36 for the full story. 9 http://www.edcmag.com http://www.edcmag.com/editorial http://ww.edcmag.com

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Environmental Design & Construction- August 2008 Contents Editor's Note Web TOC Newsline New plus Notable Therapeutic Spaces On the Cover Surviving and Thriving A New Green Era of Luxury Special Section: Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certification Getting it Right Extra Credit Product Focus 21st Century Schools Marketplace plus Classifieds Advertiser's Index Of the Earth

Environmental Design + Construction - August 2008

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