Architectural Area Lighting is the Only Carbon Neutral Lighting Manufacturer.--Company is Able to Provide Architects Carbon Neutral Products for Projects Seeking LEED([R]) Certification-- LA MIRADA La Mirada (lä mĭrä`də), city (1990 pop. 40,452), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1960. La Mirada derives from the Spanish for "the view," referring to the panoramic view of the surrounding valleys from atop the city's hills. , Calif. -- Architectural Area Lighting (AAL (ATM Adaption Layer) The part of the ATM protocol that breaks up application packets into 48-byte payloads which become ATM cells when the 5-byte headers are attached. The AAL resides between the higher layer transport protocols and the ATM layer. ), a leading provider of efficient, effective and environmentally sound outdoor fixtures for the commercial, municipal and institutional building markets, has acted progressively to address the LEED([R]) certification needs of architects by becoming the first and only carbon neutral lighting manufacturer in the marketplace. AAL, which announced it had eliminated its carbon footprint A carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full life cycle of a product or service. in November of 2007 at the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, has long provided architects with high-performance, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] products. Although when the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. Green Building Council (USGBC USGBC United States Green Building Council ), regulator of the LEED Green Building Rating System([TM]), announced that projects using a minimum of one percent climate neutral products (total building materials based on cost) could earn an "Innovation in Design" credit, AAL's leadership decided to even further its commitment to the company's architect audience, as well as the world's climate. "We felt it was our responsibility to take the necessary measures to eliminate our carbon footprint so we could continue to meet the needs of architects that specify lighting products," said George Preston, AAL vice president and general manager. "As architects and builders strive for LEED certified projects, we wanted to be sure they knew they had a lighting partner dedicated to providing effective carbon neutral products." How AAL Became Carbon Neutral AAL's carbon neutral manufacturing process is the result of an extensive 14-month initiative that began in August of 2006. The company's sustainability team evaluated its carbon footprint based on the protocol established by The World Resources Institute Founded in 1982, the World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank based in Washington, D.C. WRI is an independent, non-partisan and nonprofit organization with a staff of more than 100 scientists, economists, policy experts, business analysts, statistical through The Greenhouse Gas (GHG GHG Greenhouse Gas GHG Governor's Horse Guard (various locations) ) Protocol Initiative, as sanctioned by The World Business Council for Sustainable Development The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. , in direct response to the 1997 Kyoto Japan Treaty on Global Warming. The team calculated AAL's footprint upon the five determinants identified in the GHG Protocol Initiative: emissions from fuel use in facilities, indirect emissions from purchased electricity, emissions from employee commuting, emissions from business travel and emissions from transportation. After investigating each area, the team found AAL's carbon emissions totaled 11,008 U.S. tons. To offset its carbon emissions, AAL entered into an agreement with TerraPass -- a San Francisco-based company that assists businesses in balancing out their carbon emissions by funding clean energy and efficiency projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions. "Our team has been extremely impressed with TerraPass. Our contacts have provided great support and counsel about issues in the carbon neutral arena," said Preston. AAL Offers Architects Opportunity for Carbon Neutral and Sustainable Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). Classes Once again to meet the needs of architects, AAL has designed specific American Institute of Architects-certified (AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture ) continuing education classes regarding the use of carbon neutral products and sustainable lighting. This will be especially beneficial beginning January 1, 2009 when all AIA architects will be required to take four annual learning units of "Sustainable Design" coursework to meet AIA continuing education requirements and retain AIA membership. Architectural Area Lighting (AAL), headquartered in La Mirada, Calif., is a leading provider of architectural outdoor fixtures for the commercial, municipal and institutional building markets. AAL products are designed and manufactured to meet both the elegant aesthetic and superior performance needs of its audiences. Featuring a broad range of decorative outdoor luminaires, in both contemporary as well as traditional styles, the company's assortment of lighting products can be specified and installed for use in mixed-use retail, commercial and educational applications; as well as municipal and downtown renovations, and residential developments. Architectural Area Lighting is one of the brands of the Hubbell Lighting family. For additional information visit www.aal.net. |
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