Students from University of Minnesota’s Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) presented their Capstone Design projects last week. The room was filled with detailed poster boards illustrating their research and findings. Six teams, four to six students each, presented topics ranging from “Algae Dewatering” to “Fungal Lipids from Lignocellulosic Material for Biodiesel Production”. There [...]
This year marks 70 years of philanthropy for the Andersen Corporate Foundation. Andersen’s founders realized the importance and value of strong communities, a healthy environment, and a profitable business decades before John Elkington coined the term Triple Bottom Line in 1994.
The mission of the Foundation is, “To better people’s lives and strengthen communities, focusing primarily [...]
It is National Window Safety Week and a good time to revisit tips to help prevent window-related accidents.
“Windows and doors do more than provide views, sunlight and breezes, they can provide an important path to escaping a fire or emergency, yet left open, they can be a potential fall hazard,” said Andersen Corporation Manager Shawn [...]
Simplicity and sustainability made the prefabricated, LEED Platinum C6 home by LivingHomes a big hit during Modernism Week and the Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) Conference in Palm Springs and Long Beach, California recently. As a sponsor, Andersen 100 Series windows contributed to the home’s energy efficiency, durability and affordability.
Visitors who were intrigued and impressed [...]
Andersen’s award winning combined warm-water recovery and bio-mass steam plant was featured in the December issue of Green Manufacturer. Read about the journey that converted our coal generated steam power source to biomass here!
Two very different organizations, Andersen Corporation and Regions Hospital, share similar goals and paths along their sustainability journeys. Each leads their respective field and while the industries differ, their goals around sustainability do not. Both seek ways to reduce waste to landfills, increase recycling and reduce use of disposable material.
Recently, Andersen and Regions Hospital exchanged [...]
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota announced 12 Honor Award winners at their 76th Annual Convention and Exhibition in November. Alchemy Architects received two out of the twelve awards. Their Blair Barn House located in Blair, Wisconsin combines the utilitarian simplicity of a traditional barn with modernistic beauty, which blends well with the neighboring [...]
As a leading manufacturer of energy efficient windows, Andersen Corporation also realizes the importance of education in understanding the important role windows play in efficient, sustainable building design. With various news stories covering issues of climate change, fuel costs and the economy, there is a heightened awareness of energy use and efficiency. To the environmental and [...]
The annual Remodeling Show in Baltimore recently provided the perfect stage for filming a series of “How To” videos for Andersen that will be available for viewing soon at monkeysee.com.
Pictured is Kevin Anez, product line manager at Andersen Corporation. Donning a tool belt, Anez demonstrates the proper step-by-step installation of Andersen’s Narroline conversion kit while [...]
Back in the Game is the motto for this year’s Remodeling Show. Beginning September 15, 2010 this three day event in Baltimore, MD is sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), NAHB Remodelers and Remodeling Magazine. It is the only annual remodeling event for the building professionals.
The conference includes exciting hands-on action. On-Floor [...]
