America's North Shore Journal

CAMP FOSTER, Japan — The Facilities Engineer Environmental Branch is testing a new experimental paint on several buildings in an effort to reduce energy costs. The idea for the project was conceived by Leslie B. Smith, support section supervisor at the environmental branch, in response to the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which mandates all government buildings become more energy efficient. The paint, manufactured by Specialty Concrete Design Incorporated, is designed to better insulate and reduce heat transfer. The painting began Jan. 12, after about a year of planning and funding requests. The test subjects are buildings 470, 472 and 473. Building 473’s roof was coated with the paint, while building 470’s external sides were painted from the ground up. Building 472 was not painted and will serve as the constant … Read entire article »