WASHINGTON, D.C.—Gensler, a global design firm with more than 3,700 professionals in 43 locations on four continents, has joined the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance as its newest innovation partner. Greenprint is a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors and financial institutions committed to improving the environmental performance of the global property industry, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.Gensler’s work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability, and the firm is a global leader in green design. The firm approaches every project as an opportunity to enhance building, organizational,...

SAN FRANCISCO—When visitors to San Francisco see the colorful new banners on display around Moscone Center, they’ll know the city is welcoming them. What they won’t know is that they’re being welcomed in a far more environmentally-friendly way as a result of a new fabric that’s being used to make the banners.As part of their commitment to the environment and sustainability and in keeping with the City’s efforts overall to be more green, the San Francisco Travel Assn. is in the process of installing banners made of an eco-friendly material called EkoFlex, from AAA Flag & Banner.“San Francisco Travel...

SAN DIEGO—HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products, recently released its 2013 full-line catalog, featuring more than 27,000 in-stock products with free, next-day delivery available and expanded Property Improvement service offerings, including renovation, customized products, and installation services. “We are committed to providing our customers with the products, services and solutions they need to strengthen and grow their businesses,” said Anesa Chaibi, president and CEO of HD Supply Facilities Maintenance. “Customer feedback on what matters most is the driving force behind the expanded product and services offerings included in our latest catalog. The...

LANCASTER, PA.—Foodservice operations must fend off a continuous onslaught of potentially harmful germs and bacteria. Restaurants and other foodservice operations must be ever diligent to keep food preparation and serving areas thoroughly sanitized and disinfected to prevent potentially deadly outbreaks from such bacteria as salmonella and E-coli. Even a minor outbreak can mean closure, lawsuits, and/or irreparable damage to a restaurant’s reputation.NatureTech’s GEN-X-3TM is a sanitizing and disinfecting system for restaurant and foodservice operators—a chemical-free system that increases their food safety, reduces their operating costs, and communicates their commitment to innovative, eco-friendly practices.The GEN-X-3TM system is being showcased at...

FAIRFAX, VA.—InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual industry, announced that its AV-iQ online product database will now feature specifications of sustainable AV products.“Integrating information on sustainable products into AV-iQ allows live events professionals and AV manufacturers to work together to comply with sustainable meeting standards and requirements,” said Allen Weidman, InfoComm International Sustainability Officer. “This seamless interface marks the first time InfoComm has provided a forum for AV manufacturers to celebrate their success in developing state of the art green products.”“AV-iQ is dedicated to providing valuable product information to those who rent, purchase and specify AV...

KINGSPORT, TENN.—Solutia Inc., a subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Company and a leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, has received the Technology of the Year award from AIMCAL (the Association of International Metallizers, Coaters, and Laminators) for its EnerLogic VEP35 low-e window film.This award is given to the most significant new technology that impacts the converting industry or consuming market. EnerLogic VEP35 also earned the Technical award in the Other Category in AIMCAL’s Vacuum Metallized or Coated Product Competition.“We are honored to have received the 2013 AIMCAL Technology of the Year award,” said Travis Smith, Vice President and General...

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Telkonet, Inc., developer of the EcoSmart energy management platform featuring Recovery Time technology, announced that Galt House Hotel, located in Louisville, Kentucky, will install, integrate and network the EcoSmart energy management platform throughout its entire collection of 1,290 guestrooms. Slater Coe, director of operations at Galt House Hotel, believes the EcoSmart energy management solution will allow the hotel to continue a decades-long trend of innovation and customer service. “We want to utilize cutting-edge technology to maximize efficiency and reduce expenses while providing our guests with a superior stay and comfortable room environment,” Coe says. “We checked off every...

TROY, OHIO—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized ITW Food Equipment Group-North America (ITW FEG) with a 2013 Energy Star Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award for its continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency. ITW FEG’s accomplishments are to be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., on March 26. An Energy Star Partner since 2008, this is the fourth year that ITW FEG has received the Sustained Excellence award. The ITW FEG companies receiving recognition for leadership across the Energy Star program are Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Stero, Vulcan, Wittco and Wolf. These...

HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced that it is introducing the  TLS-DCA6 and TLS-DCA8 LED downlights, which offer a variety of lumen outputs (2800lm, 5500lm and 8500lm), making LED lighting a viable lighting solution for high ceiling environments such as atriums.“By offering higher lumen outputs, Toshiba products appeal to a broader range of applications,” said Peter DallePezze, vice president of marketing and product development, Toshiba International Corp. LED Lighting Systems Division. “The range of lumen outputs and multiple color temperatures make our new LED downlights highly desirable for lighting designers working to create unique and inviting environments.”The key benefits of Toshiba’s...

LAS VEGAS—Concept Amenities announces the appointment of Laura Atkinson, who will join Concept Amenities America’s division as West Coast Business Development Manager.“I am proud to be joining Concept Amenities—a global supplier of guestroom amenities which are not only innovative and stylish, but more importantly, a leader by example and inspiration for positive social and environmental change,” Atkinson said.“We welcome and congratulate Laura on her appointment,” said Kerry Dowen, vice president of sales for Concept Amenities. “We embrace her wealth of knowledge in the amenity industry; our California family will together enjoy her journey.”Atkinson comes to Concept Amenities with more...