Thermafiber® introduces RainBarrier™ insulation for rain screen and cavity wall applications

Thermafiber, Inc. officially announces the launch of the RainBarrier product line. RainBarrier 30 (3 lb. density) & RainBarrier 45 (4.5 lb. density) have been specifically engineered to repel water and efficiently drain moisture in rain screen and cavity wall construction applications. RainBarrier provides thermal insulation, fire protection, and acoustical control while efficiently draining water from a wall cavity system. Highly UV resistant,... 

Floors Sustainability and Safety Features Important to Olympic Aquatic Center

The National Aquatics Center or “Water Cube,” a landmark of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, features floor coverings from nora systems, Inc. More than 107,000 square feet of noraplan® mega covers corridors and high traffic areas throughout the center, offering comfort underfoot as well as safety, maintenance and wear-resistant properties important to athletes and visitors to the site.

A3C – Collaborative Architectures LEED-CI Gold Learning Lab and UrbEn Retreat

The building is the first in downtown Ann Arbor to be registered with the USGBC and designed to LEED-CI Gold Certification standards. It is also the first building with a Green Roof, the first to use a Geothermal Energy system, the first to meet the Mayors 2030 Challenge and the first winner of the Ann Arbor Energy Challenge for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency.

Colin Powell Middle School follows LEED green building guidelines

The 122,000 square foot Colin Powell Middle School follows LEED green building guidelines. High-performance technologies include a daylight harvesting system, pond-based geothermal system, and passive security system. Visitors approaching the school at the main entry can see through several building “layers” to the 3-acre pond at the back of the facility.

Green Building Event of the Year

The Green Building Conference is just a mere few weeks away. The conference is to be held at the Vodaworld (Midrand) on the 21st to 23rd of August. This year’s green event promises to exceed all expectations and cover more ground than last year’s green building event. Due to all the changes in the industry, with professionals both nationally and globally working hard to push the ‘green’ envelope, information, techniques and programmes is... 

Energy Focus, Inc. Repositions the Company as a Full-Service Lighting Energy Solutions Provider

Energy Focus, Inc. announced a corporate reorganization to reposition Energy Focus, Inc. as a turnkey lighting energy solutions provider. The reorganization will capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace. “At Energy Focus, we are committed to creating shareholder value by leveraging our unique technology and expertise to aggressively address opportunities in the global lighting... 

LifeSPACE Movable Wall System

The LifeSPACE movable wall system for offices from Haworth eliminates the construction and demolition waste and the workspace disruption of traditional renovations. Designed for ease of installation and a look of permanence, LifeSPACE carries Indoor Advantage GOLD certification for low emissions from SCS. All wooden components may be specified from FSC-certified forests.

Modern kitchen design blends green materials with award-winning design

Modern kitchen design blends green materials with award-winning design Southern Oregon–grown Madrone wood butcher block countertops, German-engineered Blum stainless steel drawer boxes and this gorgeous sink fixture are some of the Newport District Modern House Project’s kitchen highlights. Originally uploaded by Ad HOC : Words + Ideas

Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes

Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes This home was designed for a builder turned developer. The idea was to build a new development of “Affordable, Green, Modern Homes.” Stylistically the developer was looking for “Usonian meets Dwell Home.” The homes were to be single story, slab-on-grade designs for ease of construction. For energy efficiency and quick construction the design was to be built with SIP panelized... 

Yen Lost Ground Amid Weak Machinery Orders Data During Early Tokyo Trading On Friday

The Japanese yen weakened in the Asian session on Friday likely influenced by a weak machinery orders data from Japan. Major currencies saw choppy trading against their Japanese counterpart during late New York trading on Thursday following falls in the previous session. While the recent upward trend helped the yen to reverse much of its previous session’s losses against the greenback, it could only partly rebound versus the rest of majors....