Desigo V4 Building Automation System

Thermoactive building component systems (TABS) enable energy efficient cooling and heating of buildings whilst at the same time providing a comfortable room climate. The new version 4 of the Desigo building automation and control system from Siemens Building Technologies Division provides an innovative and unique application with separate heating and cooling curves for the control of such systems. The thermoactive building component systems are proven... 

Innovative Lighting Partnership Highlights Significant Architectural Achievement

It’s brand new. It can be seen from miles around. It’s an architectural landmark that embodies key influences and inspirations from ancient Islamic art and traditions, melded with the artistry and geometries associated with speed, movement and spectacle. Its visual impact is all made possible by leading-edge LED technology. It’s the Yas Hotel, a 500-room, 85, 000-square-meter complex recently completed by Aldar Properties PJSC, Abu Dhabi’s... 

Thermomax Evacutated – Tube Heat Pipes

Thermo Technologies is the east-coast U.S. distributor for Thermomax, a European company with manufacturing facilities in Italy, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Thermomax produces evacuated-tube “heat pipe” solar collectors—including temperature-limiting Mazdon “Memotron” tubes (TMA600) with integrated overheating protection that limits the maximum heat-exchange temperature to 250 degrees F. Heat pipes use a contained phase-change fluid to... 

Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon AE Multi-Fuel Pellet Stove

One of the most efficient, clean, and advanced pellet stoves currently available, the Mt. Vernon AE from Quadra-Fire can burn a range of fuels—the computer control settings can be adjusted from wood pellets to surplus corn, wheat, or sunflower seeds…and even for future pellets made from waste streams that haven’t been made into pellets before. A seven-day programmable thermostat controls room temperature, regulates the unit’s automatic functions,... 

AirMotion Sciences Introduces MultiMode Control Capabilities in its AltAir™ Next Generation HVLS Fans

AirMotion Sciences, Inc. recently announced the addition of MultiMode Control Capability to their AltAir High Volume – Low Speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fans (Patent Pending). AirMotion’s Next Generation HVLS fans already feature industry ground-breaking Variable Pitch Technology (VPT™), which enables their Rotatair™ composite blades to be adjusted 0 to 20 degrees, up or down, while the fan is operating. AirMotion’s HVLS fans are 9 to... 

Stewart Provides Electronic Closing Options for Flagstar Bancorp

Stewart announced today that they have successfully integrated their SureClose® technology with Flagstar’s Loantrac System. The integration of these two technology platforms provides Flagstar borrowers and Stewart Title’s closing agencies with the ability to close Flagstar loans electronically. Through a seamless integration and strong partnership, Flagstar and Stewart have created an innovative solution for mortgage brokers and title agencies. Stewart’s...