
Originally a 19th century silk mill, Dandridge’s Mill has now been completely restored in order to create four luxurious and low energy homes in the heart of Oxfordshire. The development combines the buildings’ traditional history with the latest technology in the building sector including some Eclisse glass sliding pocket doors. Built in the 1820s in East Hanney, the mill was purchased by Hallidays Developments who wanted to undertake an...

Drawing on the success of Black & Decker’s revolutionary Kwikset® SmartKey® re-key technology, K2™ Commercial Hardware (K2) today debuted its first SmartKey-enabled products servicing the commercial builder market at the 2009 Door and Hardware Institute’s (DHI) Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. The launch of K2’s SmartKey products provide the opportunity for designers, architects and builders to offer their clients the...

Enfis Group Plc., an innovator of LED lighting systems and technologies, today announced a development that further narrows the gap between LEDs and traditional light sources. The company has introduced its next generation of fully-controllable white LED lighting products for myriad high-quality general illumination applications. Enfis will be making these systems available immediately through its North American distributors and specialist partners. Last...

The Flushglaze fixed flat glass skylight can be tailored to meet many shapes and sizes from square, rectangular, triangular and a recently completed tear drop shaped Glazing Vision will identify and design the rooflight to meet your needs. The Flushglaze is a very low profile system based on car windscreen technology, the glass being structurally bonded and triple sealed making it ideal for flat roof applications on a pitch of only 3-5 degrees. This...

Carbon-neutral home building is a new and growing trend in sustainability, where more efficient building design, innovative technology and strategic locations can be combined to reduce carbon emissions — the leading cause of greenhouse gases. A significant part of achieving this goal in the construction of such homes is ensuring that each building product installed has the maximum amount of sustainable attributes. Such is the case with the Carbon...

Engineered and designed to integrate lighting innovation, energy saving fan technology and an extraordinary industrial style, Meyda Custom Lighting introduces the 44-inch wide Diamond Plate Turbine Chandel-Air (108591) lighting fixture that integrates a fan mechanism. This innovation enables Meyda to custom design and custom build any lighting fixture with an operable fan built-into the unit. Meyda Custom Lighting is a leading manufacturer of decorative...

The new LED illuminated Encoders (Series EC7) extend the product range of GREATECS. These Encoders contain a clear shaft which shines in a very attractive way, illuminated by high-quality LEDs. This new series finds many applications in studio technology, household appliances and automation technology. The new LED illuminated Encoders are available in different shaft varieties and LED colors. The standard colors are blue, red, green, orange – more...

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...

The compact and lightweight BS18 LTX Cordless Power Tools combines all the performance and capacity advantages of Lithium Ion with Metabo’s long history of advanced tool ergonomics to form a uniquely durable power tool that outperforms most models in its class. The cordless BS18 LTX drill/driver features Metabo’s unique hex spindle technology that allows the user to remove the chuck and drive screws with the ¼” hexagon recessed...

With its Powerball HCI 100W lamps Munich lighting manufacturer OSRAM now provides 100W systems for halogen metal halide lamps with ceramic burners for the first time. It means the company is meeting the demands of OEMs and lighting designers for a Powerball lamp solution between 75W and 150W. Now 100W luminaires can be equipped with tried and trusted Powerball technology for various applications. PowerballHCI-T, HCI-T/P und HCI-E/P lamps are now available...