In 1997, Environmental Design + Construction (ED+C) magazine started up as the first magazine to serve the budding green building industry. Since then, the industry has taken off and so has the magazine.
ED+C now serves more than 23,000 green building professionals including progressive architects, designers, specifying engineer and building developers who are interested in the sustainability of new and existing commercial, residential, institutional and industrial buildings.
Typical topics include sustainable building materials, energy-efficient techniques, cool and green roofing, high-performance building envelopes, exterior cladding, landscaping, water conservation, indoor air quality, mechanical systems, and interior design. ED+C highlights industry news, green building projects, and the latest trends and programs.
The magazine walks its talk. The staff was honored with the 2004 Sustainable Practice Award for Special Achievement in Communications by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council for its high-quality editorial coverage, research and community outreach.
Besides publishing the magazine and all related materials on recycled paper with soy ink, when ED+C relocated its office this year, they made sure the carpet, wallcoverings and office systems adhere to sustainable standards. And, Michelle Hucal, the editor, passed the LEED Accredited Professional exam in early 2004, earning the distinction as the industry?s only LEED accredited editor.
"It is important to do more than tell our readers about green," says Hucal. "Our staff also demonstrates green principles in our professional and personal lives as well. Environmental Design + Construction is more than just a magazine; it is a way of life and something that I am proud to be part of. We are part of the transformation of an industry."
In 2005, ED+C is producing Green Design Solutions for hospitals and schools, an education conference dedicated to building green healthcare and educational facilities. Registration is now open for this event in Chicago, May 4-6, 2005
ED+C also offers noteworthy special sections and supplement throughout the year including:
1. The exclusive annual LEED Guide focusing on The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System?, a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings;
2. The GREEN Book, a directory of sustainable products and resources;
3. Sustainable Home, a new special section dedicated to residential green building; and
4. Much more, including Cool Roofing, focusing on the latest in cool roofing technologies and green roofs with sister publication Roofing Contractor magazine, Sustainable Flooring and more.
5. ?Excellence in Design? awards, highlighting exceptional green projects.
On its website, ED+C online, you will find the latest issue of the magazine, Web exclusive content, a calendar of events, The GREEN Book, case studies, and searchable archives. Also sign up for ED+C’s free bi-weekly eNewsletter that features the latest news and green events. To learn more or to see if you qualify for a free subscription of ED+C, visit www.EDCmag.com.
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