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Remodeled county building off of the Boulevard.(Photo: Lexi Peery/Spectrum & Daily News)

The Washington County administrative building off St. George Boulevard recently got a facelift, with abouta $1.5 million price tag, according to county administrator Nicholle Felshaw.

The building that holds the Justice Court, Assessors and Recorders Office, Court Support Services and IT Services got new roofing, stucco, additional windows andother exterior work done the last six months. The revamping of this building is the first phase of several in updating and remodeling county buildings which some parts of the buildings date back to 1966, Felshaw said.

[We wanted] to just make it a place where it would retain the beauty for years to come, Felshaw said. Well have it for a very long time.

The county saw a need to update the building when officials realized the west side of the roof was in need of repair. Felshaw said the county made a "very conscientious" decision to remodel the building on the Boulevard because of the use of taxpayer money.

"Keeping in mind that tax dollars would be utilized, we did everything we could to patch the building [on the Boulevard] for as long as possible," Felshaw said.

The remodeling is part of a bigger push to revitalize county buildings in downtown St. George, making the area more attractive to visitors and businesses. Felshaw said having up-to-date county buildings can give residents a sense of pride in their county.

"In othercounties, their county buildings are a symbol of the county,for us to just to take that step [helps show]how beautiful St.George is,"Felshaw said.

The old Washington County Boulevard Office Building which has been renovated the past six months.(Photo: Courtesy/Nicholle Felshaw)

Construction began June 17, with MRW Design heading the project's architectural plans. Felshaw said Watts Construction Inc. was ahead of schedule for the most part throughout the last six months. The abnormally dry summer and fall helped expedite the process, but the heavy rains in recent weeks delayed the opening day. County workers and the public were still able to access the building during the renovation.

Eventually, the interior of the building will be remodeled, Felshaw said. But that will be after the county finishes some other construction projects on the nearby administrative building on Tabernacle Street.

A request for quotes has been sent out to build a new administrative building on Tabernacle Street. This next year will be spent securing an architectand contractor, and Felshaw said the county hopes to break ground by the end of 2020 on a new building.

Construction is now expected to last until May 2022, but because it's so early in the process, Felshaw said, the plans aren't definite. Besides updating the looks of the building, it would help consolidate county offices and departments into one main building.

"We are going to be building on the northeast corner of our block where we currently are," Felshaw said, referring to where the county's Habitat Conservation Plan administrationis now located. Where the HCP administration will be after construction is complete hasn't been decided yet.

"Its so nice for us to have something to be proud of," Felshaw said. "Now [the Boulevard building is]something were really proud of and were really excited to add to the beauty of the area."

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. It will be held at the east upper parking lot at 87 North 200 East, St. George, Utah.

Lexi Peery is the environment, politics and development reporter for The Spectrum & Daily News, a USA TODAY Network newsroom based in southern Utah. You can reach her at lpeery@thespectrum.com and follow her on Twitter @LexiFP.

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By Anne CosgroveFrom the December 2019 Issue

At the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, construction of The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design was completed this past fall. With classes set to begin in the 37,000 square foot facility in January 2020, this green building was primarily funded through a $30 million grant from The Kendeda Fund, a private family foundation based in Atlanta that focuses on community-driven solutions. The new campus building houses two 64-person classrooms, two 24-person class labs, two 16-person class labs, a 16-person conference room, makerspace, an auditorium, a rooftop apiary and pollinator garden, and office space for co-located programs. The building has been designed and constructed to achieve Living Building Challenge 3.1 certification (meaning that it gives back more to the environment than it takes through its construction and operation).

Early on in the design process, the project team made the decision to focus on water consumption in the building. As part of the sustainability focus for the building and Georgia Tech, the facility is designed to annually collect more water than it uses. Conventional flush toilets, known to be heavy water consumers in buildings were bypassed. In their place, a bank of composters in the buildings basement accepts waste from foam flush toilets and waterless urinals. These foam flush toilets use a few ounces of water per flush, and the composterstransform human waste into material that will enrich soils in the surrounding landscape.

Water from the sinks, showers, and drains is treated and infiltrated on-site. A constructed wetland, filled with native plants and dedicated to demonstrating the power of nature to create clean water, is situated at the entrance of The Kendeda Building. This wetland filters graywater before it is infiltrated back to the groundwater through a drainfield located on the lower part of the site.

According to the building design documents and project team analysis, when the building is at full capacity, 13% of its total water usage is expected to be used for creating the foam to flush toilets (0.04 gallons per flush (GPF)). This is compared to 77% of water usage going to toilet flushing in a traditional building, using 1.28 GPF.

There are six restrooms throughout the buildingon each of the two floors, there is a mens, womens, and gender inclusive restroom. The family restrooms contain a shower. There are 12 foam flush toilets, four waterless urinals, and 10 low-flow sinks.

Facility Executive asked the Georgia Tech facilities management team about the restrooms, particularly the composting toilets in the building.

For the Net Positive Water Cycle pursued for Living Building Challenge certification, water traveling in and out of the restrooms is part of a closed loop. How do maintenance practices differ from traditional buildings?

The operation of The Kendeda Building restrooms is very different from traditional, commercial restrooms as the buildings wastewater is not connected to the sewer system. To be net positive in water use, we have to assure at least 95% of water captured on-site actually stays on-site. We accomplish this by using all graywater (e.g., water from sink drains, shower drains, and floor drains) for site irrigation and groundwater recharge. All condensate from the HVAC systems and rainwater is also captured. The buildings blackwater waste is captured in a leachate tank, so any nutrients that remain can be extracted and repurposed as non-edible fertilizer at an off-site facility. Leachate removal is handled through a third-party vendor.

Do cleaning and maintenance practices for the foam flush toilets differ from traditional water flushing toilets? What training, if any, has been necessary?

The cleaning practices inside of the restroom are very similar to traditional restroom facilities. There is a foam solution that sits inside of the toilet tank area and must be refilled approximately every 4-6 weeks. Clivus [of Lawrence, MA] is the manufacturer of the toilet and graywater system, and they have been contracted to manage all maintenance needs for the composting toilet system. This includes raking of the waste pile and maintenance of the sump pumps.

The primary training needed is for users. Because foam flush toilets are uncommon, the toilets flush process can be confusing for the typical restroom visitor. In The Kendeda Building, the automatic foam flush toilets start producing foam when triggered by a motion detection device in the stall. This means that the flush process is automatic; the user has nothing to do with the flushing process once they enter into a stall. However, since there is no traditional flush sound to indicate the process is complete, it can be confusing. Weve placed educational signs in the restrooms to help users navigate this unfamiliar experience.

Please describe the procedure for removing solids from composting units. How often? Who performs this task? What equipment is used?

Solids that enter into the composter have to go through a very long decomposition process. This process can take years to complete. Once the material has completely decomposed, it will form a usable, non-edible fertilizer. (The fertilizer will not be used on anything grown for human consumption.) The leachate is removed by the septic vendor hired by Georgia Tech. That vendor has to provide us a manifest from a local processing site located in the city of Cartersville. They will handle all the nutrient separation and reintroduction of cleaned water back into the water system.

Are there any lessons learned thus far in the restrooms operations and maintenance in this new building?

According to Marlon Ellis, area maintenance manager for The Kendeda Building, teaching users about the foam flush toilets will be important. Until these toilets become more common, the user will expect a common, water-filled toilet, says Ellis. Theres no standing water in the toilet, nor do we have the force of water entering the toilet bowl, so these toilets can only handle human waste and tissue. Other objects discarded in the toilet will not flow through the drain. Educational signage is a must for these restrooms.

For maintenance, Ellis notes, The composter system maintenance is fairly common to any maintenance facility. There is a sump pump inside the composter that requires routine maintenance, but thats it. The system is very efficient and saves money on operation and maintenance.

The Kendeda Building For Innovative Sustainable Design was designed by Lord Aeck Sargent, with subcontractors Newcomb & Boyd and Biohabitats leading on the integrated water system (the Net Positive Water Cycle). A diagram of the facilitys system can be found online at: http://livingbuilding.gatech.edu/water-petal.

Cosgrove is Editor-in-Chief of Facility Executive magazine. To read more about The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, visit the Georgia Tech website.

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Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CNR), the largest manufacturer of residential and commercial exterior building products in North America, announces Ply Gem Residential Solutions division as the featured supplier of the 2020 New American Home and New American Remodel, the official show homes of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show.

The 2020 New American HomeThe New American Home is located in the Ascaya community on the outskirts of Las Vegas. The home features a desert oasis-inspired single-level, 7,683-square-foot floor plan highlighting the latest in home building innovations. The design-build team from Sun West Custom Homes used the Lyra Ripiano Stone Veneer from Environmental StoneWorks to help achieve a tranquil, calming feel in a desert contemporary style architecture. The fresh, stair-edged profile of Ripiano Stone Veneer is designed to eliminate seams often seen with single-stone applications. The clean lines and beautiful color options enhance the look of an interior or exterior project while incorporating natural-looking, modern aesthetics.

The 2020 New American RemodelThe New American Remodel, located in a charming, well-established equestrian community in Las Vegas and renovated by Element Building Company and Architecture by Phil Kean, is a 1970s home, transformed by modern day products and building techniques. The original 2,170-square-foot one-level home has expanded into a two-story masterpiece totaling 7,521 square feet.

Featured in the remodel are MIRA Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows and MaxView Sliding Patio Doors, both from Ply Gem Windows & Doors, which offer expansive views and increased natural light to connect indoor and outdoor living areas for an open concept experience like no other. Both products deliver on high-demand trends: MaxView Sliding Patio Doors come in energy-efficient glass options perfect for western climates, and MIRA Aluminum-Clad Wood Windows feature a black interior and black exterior in line with the black on black color trend.

Also featured in the remodel are San Domino Grezzo Stone Veneer panels from Environmental StoneWorks, which offer the latest modern style in unique textures and sizes. Grezzo Stone Veneer panels come in five different size options to create endless possibilities of pattern. Each installation meets the unique needs of the architect, remodeler, or homeowner, while incorporating contemporary stone veneer trends.

NAHB show homes feature new concepts, trending designs, innovative construction techniques and sustainable solutions, said Valerie Henshaw, Cornerstone Building Brands director of corporate marketing. We partnered with their design teams to show how Environmental StoneWorks and Ply Gem Windows & Doors can help architects, designers, remodelers and homeowners bring those trends to life in their projects. Our products are not only on trend, but they also provide the solutions desired by discerning builders, remodelers, and homeowners, including energy efficiency and seamless installation.

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About Cornerstone Building BrandsCornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, the organization serves residential and commercial customers across new construction and in the repair & remodel markets. As the #1 manufacturer of windows, vinyl siding, insulated metal panels, metal roofing, wall systems and metal accessories, Cornerstone Building Brands combines a comprehensive portfolio of products with an expansive national footprint that includes more than 22,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution, and office locations throughout North America. For more information, visit us at http://www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

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Modern Living with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Tidy Ideas Founder/President Vernon Nolan and CEO Christopher Guerrera to discuss their revolutionary new way to keep homes and cars trash-free.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) December 18, 2019

Modern Living with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Tidy Ideas Founder/President Vernon Nolan and CEO Christopher Guerrera to discuss their revolutionary new way to keep homes and cars trash-free.

Tidy Ideas is a company that has developed Tidy Hook, which is a revolutionary new way to keep your home and car clean. Whether used in the home or car, installation is quick and easy and there are no tools required.

Guerrera says that Tidy Hook is an innovative solution for keeping a car clean that has never been done before. He explains, "It's a new way of storing products in your vehicle. If you're a driver, we have a solution to trash in your car or even a new compartment for storage in your car. It's one-of-a-kind, it sits on the side of the seat so it's easy access for a driver. It's symmetrical too, so you can put it on the driver's side or the passenger's side. It's really convenient. It sits in the center so people in the backseat have no problem with storage. As a driver, you get distracted with all the things going on today -- phones, cars, changing lanes, radios. Tidy Hook is in a place where you can keep your eyes on the road and really easily take your coffee cup or water bottle and place it right in the bag. It really helps keep you focused on driving."

In addition to Tidy Hook for cars, Tidy Ideas has also come up with Tidy Hook for homes, which can be placed on cabinet knobs, cabinet handles, door knobs, grills, patio doors, closet rods or in bathrooms to give more storage and an easily-accessible trash bag during cooking, parties or more.

For more information about Tidy Hook, visit TidyHook.com and tune in to Bloomberg Television internationally on December 22, 2019 at 5:30pm GMT, 10:30am CST and 3:00pm HKT and stay tuned for their airing on WE tv as sponsored content in early 2020.

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The latest in our Cork dream homes feature is this beautiful three bed mid-terrace property in the sought after location of Cul Ard in Carrigtwohill.

No. 13 An Fana, Cul Ard is just a short walk away from a wide selection of amenities including shops, primary and secondary schools, pubs and sporting facilities.

There is also easy access to the N25 and it is just a 10 minute commute to the city centre.

This property would be ideal for a first time buyer with its spacious rooms and is ready to move in to.

On the ground floor there is a living room, guest toilet and kitchen/dining area with patio doors leading out in to the gorgeous garden.

The first floor is home to three bedrooms, one of these being the master with an en-suite, along with a family bathroom.

The garden at the rear of the garden is beautifully planted and would make a lovely spot to relax on those long summer evenings.

Cronin Wall Properties are offering this property for 225,000.

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FERMANAGH has once again been the target of a series of burglaries and thefts. This week there are reports of crime across the county in both towns and remote rural areas.

In the Drumbawn area of Enniskillen unoccupied properties were targeted on Sunday.

A Police spokesman outlined, Police received a report of a burglary in progress at an unoccupied house at Drumbawn Close at around 5am on Sunday 15th December.

Officers attended immediately to find the patio doors smashed and flooding inside the house but no-one present at the scene. A copper water tank and pipework had been removed. Whilst in attendance officers noted damage to the house next door which was also unoccupied and found again that a copper tank and pipes had been removed. The stolen equipment was found nearby and seized by officers.

Across the county on Sunday on Main Street in Lack a home was burgled.

The Police spokesman added, It is believed that entry was gained to the house sometime around 6pm on Sunday evening with a sum of money reported stolen.

Police shared details of a Silver Audi A5 which was involved in burglaries in north Fermanagh on Sunday. Four to five male occupants were in the vehicle. Police urged locals to keep their eyes peeled in the weeks ahead as they deemed it likely the vehicle would return. Police also warned the registration plate changes regularly.

UUPs Rosemary Barton said she had been made aware of burglaries in Kesh, Ederney and Lack on Sunday evening.

It appears there was significant delay before the PSNI attended the incidents, the difficulty with the reaction time would appear to be the shortage of police personnel.

Mrs Barton called from an urgent review of policing numbers and the management of police officers time and priorities.

Further reports of alleged thefts in Newtownbutler and Lisnaskea have been shared.

A community association in Lisnaskea has urged locals to make sure doors are locked and keep an eye out for neighbours after it was claimed a home in the Carrowshee area was broken into on Wednesday last.

Local people also shared details of the alleged theft of a 14 foot trailer in the Newtownbutler area on Thursday night.

Anyone with information regarding crime should contact Police on 101.

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This spectacular five bedroom home has incredible panoramic sea views and with its location right on Ring Strand this really would be an amazing place to set up shop.

The three acre site in Ballymacoda features a large garden, sea views and a five bedroom luxurious property with plenty of room for the whole family.

The property is newly built and has been finished to an extremely high standard with loads of light filling the rooms throughout the house.

The kitchen/dining room has plenty of space and comes with patio doors that lead outside to the garden with the incredible sea views, making it the perfect place for a summer party.

Downstairs there is a utility room, guest bathroom, living room, lounge and a second room which could be used as a dining room or another living space and all the rooms have underfloor heating.

Head upstairs and there are five impressive bedrooms all with en suites, a bathroom and a sixth room which could be used as a bedroom or a study.

Outside there is a gated entrance, your own private well and a large garden that is big enough to host a Premier League soccer match or a large party!

The house is just a 5-minute drive to Ladysbridge Village and a 20-minute drive to Midleton Town.

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Where: 55 Maple Street in Frankfort

Amenities: There is an amazing opportunity for this picture-perfect custom 1.5 story in downtown Frankfort, just steps from the Old Plank Road Trail and everything that is downtown. Almost everything is new or updated in this beautiful home. The paver walkway leads to the fabulous pillared wraparound front porch. Enter through the upscale front door into the gorgeous entry with an elevated soft trey ceiling and hardwood floor. The stunning great room comes with a beamed cathedral ceiling, dual skylights, hardwood floor, waist-high wainscoting and a double-sided fireplace. There is a completely renovated kitchen with antique white cabinets including soft-close drawers and doors, granite counters, a farm-style sink, stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a custom built-in seating/area area. There is also a fabulous playroom/music room/study with a custom fireplace hardwood floor and cathedral ceiling. The much-desired main-level master bedroom features a tray ceiling and dual walk-in closets. The fabulous master bath suite comes with a custom vanity, including antique white drawers and doors that soft-close, granite counters, dual sinks and an oversized sit-down shower. There is an additional main-level bedroom/study with an elevated ceiling, triple-arched windows and hardwood floor. The second level includes two additional spacious bedrooms and a full guest bath with a custom vanity, granite counters and skylight. The full-finished English basement includes heated floors, a forced walkout, gorgeous oversize plank vinyl flooring, a brick fireplace, a 3/4 bathroom, workshop area and storage. There is also an oversized main-level laundry room with work area and cabinets. You will love this amazing rear screened-in porch with a plank tray ceiling and floor overlooking the professional landscaped lot with a sprinkler system and brick paver patio. The home comes with an oversized 3 1/2 car side load garage with an epoxy floor, radiant heat and hot and cold running water. The home is equipped with dual furnace/dual air conditioning units, and there is radiant heat in the basement and garage side. There are two-panel white doors and trim throughout. There is absolutely nothing to do but move right in.

Asking Price:$575,000

Listing Agent:James Murphy. For more information, call (815) 464-1110, email murphygroup@sbcglobal.net or contact murphyrealestategroup.com.

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Exposed brick, soaring ceilings and an oversized tree-shaded lot are just a handful of architectural and natural elements that make 3709 Maplewood Avenue an iconic home in Old Highland Park.

Originally designed by Dallas architect Overton Shelmire as his personal residence, the traditional 5,455 square foot home blends cozy elegance with updated spaces tailor made for entertaining and relaxing. It channels New Orleans with its distinctive style and enclaves of hospitality.

The four bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home sits on a gorgeously green oversized lot that features multiple patios, a large grassy yard with room to roam and a lavish swimming pool, complete with fountains and glorious views of the treetops. The current asking price is $3,850,000.

3709 Maplewood welcomes guests the moment they walk across the threshold and sets the tone for celebrations of all sizes. The first floor features multiple living and dining areas, plus a second service kitchen for entertaining. This is a house built for enjoying time with friends and family.

The main dining room is full of personality, thanks to a charming brick wall and fireplace on one side and natural light from expansive windows on the other. The house flows seamlessly, with an inside/out feel. Everywhere you look, sunshine and the propertys lush foliage beckon.

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The perfect place for coffee in the morning or cocktails in the evening, the poolside patio rivals any resort. Towering trees and lush green grass play off the sparkling pool, while giving views of the interior of the home.

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And just like New Orleans, this house was made for letting the good times roll.

3709 Maplewood

Square Footage:5,455

Bedrooms:Four

Bathrooms:Four and one half baths

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