Sustainable Initiatives Planned for Sears Tower

June 30, 2009

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Sustainable Initiatives Planned for Sears Tower The reduction in energy use and CO₂ emissions realized through the sustainability and modernization plans for the tower also brings economic opportunities by creating more than 3,600 jobs.

ASID’s National Conference at NeoCon Deemed a Success Moving the Society’s annual conference to the world’s largest design exposition proved to be successful endeavor, as seen in the attendance numbers and via the Web site created to capture the experience: ASIDlive.com.

Highmark Receives GREENGUARD Certification The Southern California-based office seating manufacturer undertook the process of achieving GREENGUARD certification earlier this year to support its mission of creating intuitive, clean, affordable, and green designs.

INVISTA Launches Award Program
INVISTA recently announced the call for entries for its new Antron Carpet Fiber Designed to Perform Award, which recognizes commercial interiors designed with long-term performance in mind.

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