New GE LED Module Simplifies Lighting, Makes Luminaires Upgradeable and Serviceable

General lighting with energy efficient long-lasting LEDs in directional applications such as recessed downlights, tracks, pendants and sconces becomes as easy as changing a standard light bulb early next year. A new technology “twist” from GE Consumer & Industrial—a small puck-shaped LED module that gives lighting designers and end-users the ability to easily upgrade LED lighting as technology advances—addresses the inflexibility of integrated... 

John Portman Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has named John Portman, Founder and Chairman of John Portman & Associates (PORTMAN), the 2009 Lynn S. Beedle Award Winner. The award was presented on October 22, 2009 at a special awards dinner hosted as part of the CTBUH’s annual conference held this year in Chicago. The Lynn S. Beedle Award honors an individual who has made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings... 

Valspar Paint Unveils 2010 Color Trend Palettes For Consumers

Drawing on a consumer desire to relax, retreat and create a calm, soothing environment at home, The Valspar Corporation – a leader in the paint and coatings industry – today reveals its 2010 color trend palettes. Each of the four palettes – Watercolor Impression, Retro Retreat, Vintage Romance and Peaceful Ambiance – is comprised of eight colors, providing an assortment of choices for consumers selecting colors within a particular trend. Inspired... 

BURNDY Introduces BONDIT Intersystem Bonding Connector

BURNDY®, manufacturer and provider of connector solutions to the industrial, energy, construction, telecommunication, petrochemical, data center, and transportation industries, introduces its BONDIT(TM) Intersystem Bonding Connector, designed to meet the requirements of NEC2008 250.94 in the 2008 National Electrical Code. BURNDY’s BONDIT Connector allows all ground wires from separate systems such as telephone systems, CATV and radio systems... 

Albeo Solid-State LED Lighting

Albeo Technologies Inc., manufacturer and supplier of energy efficient LED lighting systems, announced that the Bowden Ice Arena in Alberta has retrofitted entirely with Albeo’s C-Series High-Bay white-LED Solid-State Luminaire. Albeo’s C-Series high-bay produces over 25, 000 lumens at 79 lm/W giving it a wall plug efficiency that surpasses fluorescent and HID high-bay lighting systems. Independently tested to LM-79 standards. With fixtures... 

Cone Mounted Retractable Barrier for High Traffic Areas

Visiontron introduces the new versatile cone mountable Skipper Retracta-Belt(TM) for traffic control. Skipper Retracta-Belt(TM) can be used in a variety of building, construction, road & traffic / transportation situations; it’s not limited only to cones. Skipper’s highly visible tape extends up to 29 feet 6 inches! Its molded design constructed of polypropylene with glass filled nylon offers a light weight, extremely durable product... 

Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2010

Pantone LLC, an X-Rite company, and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today announced the PANTONE® Fashion Color Report Spring 2010. The report features the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring 2010, along with designer sketches, quotes and headshots, and is available free-of-charge from the Pantone Web site at www.pantone.com/spring2010. The release of the PANTONE Fashion... 

R-ETRO Insulation Retrofit

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to where they need to be will require nearly every home in the U.S. to have an energy retrofit. Putting foam on the outside is usually the least disruptive way to add significant insulation to existing buildings. Quad-Lock has introduced the easy-to-install R-ETRO System to simplify the process. EPS insulation panels are held with plastic clips to galvanized steel mounting tracks, adding R-18 to the wall system. It... 

Copper Led Architectural Lighting

Cooper Lighting’s Lumière Cambria 203 architectural accent and landscape fixtures are now available with LED lamping. Designed for standard 12-volt systems, integrating this LED technology into new or retrofit applications is simple and seamless. The fixtures are available in 3000K, 4300K, or 6300K color temperatures in 7-, 20-, or 25-degree optical throws. Built like MR16 halogen modules, the lamps incorporate a thermal control circuit that optimizes... 

Midnight Madness at Mediterranean Village Apartment Homes

On Wednesday, August 26, Mediterranean Village kicks off its highly anticipated Midnight Madness event. From 9:00 a.m. to Midnight, the apartment home community will host the all-day promotion which will include several drawings throughout the day for Apple® iPods, Nanos and iTouches. Guests who sign a 12 to 13-month lease during the event on August 26 can select either one-month free rent or an iMac. Food and beverages will be served all day. Located...