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Charlotte Business Journal Article Advocates LEED Certification
- April 27, 2015
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- by Columbia Forest Products
A recent article in the Charlotte Business Journal by Emily Scofield, the executive director of the N.C. chapter of the U.S.Green Building Council, reiterates the many benefits associated with being a LEED certified company, like Columbia Forest Products, with factors such as; financial incentives in facility operations, increased sales of products or services, increased worker satisfaction and alignment […]
In Depth with Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C
- March 24, 2015
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- by Suzanne VanGilder
Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects for her contributions to both the profession and society. Her analytical work helped establish the actual value of sustainability in architecture, and to define today’s environmental standards- including the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification system. Yet despite her […]
Case Study: Heider House
- March 24, 2015
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- by Suzanne VanGilder
Knowing as much about sustainability, construction, project management, historic preservation and architecture as Elizabeth Heider, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, (See In Depth with Elizabeth Heider) is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to personal projects. “I wanted to take this 1920s bungalow and do something that both celebrated the fact that early […]
From the Editor
- March 24, 2015
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- by Suzanne VanGilder
Welcome to the new Behind the Ply, Columbia Forest Products’ bi-monthly e-newsletter dedicated to the A&D/ specifier community. It is guaranteed NOT to be just another piece of marketing material to delete from your inbox (if you want sales info click here). Instead, the intention is truly to get “Behind the Ply,” and deliver different […]