Ascent Solar “recycled” the 120,000 square-foot building pictured at 12300 Grant Street in Thornton, Colo., and expanded it to 145,000 square-feet, making renovations to house its headquarters and planned 30 megawatt (MW) capacity manufacturing lines that will produce solar modules that can power homes, commercial buildings and consumer devices, among other applications. Ascent Solar is expanding from its existing Littleton, Colo., facility,...
VAST Enterprises, LLC, announced that using its composite pavers in construction applications can contribute to six or more LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. VAST produces green building products with its patented technology that transforms post-consumer recycled rubber and plastics into an environmentally friendly material: composite masonry. All VAST products are made from up to 95 percent recycled car tires and plastic...
Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries Ltd., announces that its Halo® LED recessed downlight is the first in the industry to meet stringent ENERGY STAR® requirements for solid state lighting (SSL) luminaires. The Halo LED Downlight’s performance earns an ENERGY STAR qualification by meeting the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting Luminaires: Eligibility Criteria – Version 1.0 for Category A – Recessed Downlights....
Universal Forest Products, makers of Latitudes® Composite Decking and Railing, announces the addition of Latitudes Marine composite decking. Latitudes Marine decking navigates innovation with composite dock boards specifically designed for use at marinas, on boardwalks, on floating docks or for applications such as stair treads, where more robust boards are needed. Latitudes Marine decking is fortified with the same proven Strandex® technology used...
VAST Composite Pavers, made from over 95 percent post-consumer recycled materials (70 percent recycled scrap tire rubber, and 25 percent recycled HDPE and/or PP plastic), are available in permeable and non-permeable versions for light vehicular and pedestrian applications, such as driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, patios—and at one-third the weight of concrete, even over wooden decks. A proprietary grid system makes installation quick and clean;...
Bradley Corp., the leaders in solid surface and handwashing innovation, has combined eco-friendly recycled materials, contemporary design and unmatched durability with the introduction of its new Terreon® RE solid surface material. Offering the same superior performance as traditional solid surface, TerreonRE stands out as an environmentally friendly alternative, as recycling has become a way of life for builders, manufacturers and building owners...
Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan temporarily halted giant tire production Sunday, November 23, due to a pressure issue with one of its 53/80R63 curing presses. A build up and release of pressure from the one curing press resulted in building structure damage. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. Production on Titan’s super giant tire will be down for approximately 10 to 14 days while repairs are made. Titan expects that certain costs of the...
Anything Brands Online, Inc. announced that its Tradesman Tool division has greatly expanded its revenue projections for 2009 through the launch of a national dealer network. Tradesman Tool, an Online Retailer of Automotive & Industrial Tools & Equipment, sets its plan in motion to establish a group of 100 independent dealers throughout the U.S. Targeted sales for each dealer will be based upon market size and economic conditions of each...
McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies, has released its latest SmartMarket Report, Commercial and Institutional Green Building. Key findings from the report, which covers market activity, key triggers and obstacles, show an increase in the perceived value of green building among architects, engineering firms, contractors and owners over the last three years, especially as related to financial benefits: — Decreases of...
Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI ), Consumer Products Division announces their endorsement and commercialization of a new energy-saving and Earth-friendly insulation coating for industrial and residential applications – Supertherm® Insulation Coating. Supertherm is a ceramic based insulating and weatherizing coating. A 10-mil dry layer is equivalent to a R-19 insulation material. Its high reflectivity stops over 95% of the heat from loading...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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