Alcoa Features Aluminum Solutions for Building and Construction Industry at Greenbuild 2008

Alcoa announced today that it is featuring numerous examples of how green buildings start with Alcoa aluminum at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, which starts today in Boston. The Alcoa booth (#126) provides an overview of the many aluminum products that help the building and construction industry make strides in reducing energy consumption and emissions in their projects. The Alcoa exhibit will feature a selection of buildings that... 

Chicago Public Library/Cultural Center: 78 East Washington

Originally the first home of the Chicago Public Library, the Chicago Cultural Center was designed by the Boston architectural firm of Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge in 1897. The building’s Preston Bradley Hall contains the world’s largest Louis Comfort Tiffany art glass dome, with approximately 30,000 pieces of glass spanning more than 1,000 square feet. The restoration project was funded in part with City TIF assistance, a HUD Grant, a State... 

Tensioned Fabric Structures

Pink creates tensioned fabric structures for architectural interiors that range from eye-popping to serene—including room dividers, ceiling treatments, and public art. Depending on the needs of the project, the framing components range from polycarbonate to aluminum, and the fabrics are typically a poly-spandex blend. The company will work to accommodate any specified frame and fabric material.

USG Libretto™ Gridless Metal Decorative Ceiling System

Architects and designers seek dynamic ways to complement their designs with imagery, shape and eye-catching aesthetics. Today, design professionals have a new option from USG with the Libretto™ gridless metal ceiling system, which creates islands, canopies, radial ceilings and other dynamic shapes custom-tailored to the size, shape and architectural features of a space. The Libretto gridless metal ceiling system features individually fabricated... 

Talon Architectural Area Luminaire

Cooper Lighting has introduced the McGraw-Edison Talon, an outdoor area site light offering unmatched optical versatility and performance with premium construction to satisfy every specific exterior lighting need. An innovative optical design includes a choice of 14 high efficiency, field rotatable optical systems including the unrivaled Spill Light Eliminator optic for areas mandating strict light trespass control, and a new Automotive Front Row... 

Factory-Reconditioned Porter Cable CFFN251TR Finish Nailer, Brad Nailer, Narrow Crown Stapler and Compressor Combo Kit

Ideal for onsite trim work, architectural woodwork, and casework installation, this combo kit from Porter-Cable includes a finish nailer, brad nailer, narrow crown stapler and compressor. Even more affordable than the brand-new version, this reconditioned kit is in like-new condition, though some components may contain cosmetic blemishes. First, the compressor: The unit blasts out an impressive 150 maximum psi for driving more nails than traditional... 

New MiniBounce luminaire from Kim Lighting

MiniBounce from Kim Lighting is the new edition to the Bounce collection of pole-, surface- and ground-mounted architectural landscape lighting fixtures. MiniBounce is suitable for use in a wide range of cityscapes, condos, hospitality, corporate, municipal and institutional outdoor environments. These include upscale retail, healthcare, hospitality, corporate office and residential multifamily-complexes. MiniBounce ensures most light distribution...