Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota introduces the KX057-4, a new conventional tail swing model in the five-ton class. This new KX-4 Series compact excavator is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and increased stability in open areas. The KX057-4 offers an optional hydraulic float angle blade with 25-degree pivot angle for increased productivity; while the machine’s new design adds stability and lift capacity. Stability, Power and Productivity The conventional... 

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Entech Solar Launches the Entech Tubular Skylight

Entech Solar, Inc. announce the launch and immediate availability of its new Entech™ Tubular Skylight, a state-of-the-art tubular skylight developed based on Entech Solar’s patented Solar Collimator™ technology. This proprietary Solar Collimator is designed to provide superior optical efficiency, increase lumen output, and improve light distribution over conventional tubular skylights, providing enhanced all-day illumination in desired areas.... 

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LEED Rated PrecisionCraft Log Home

For Mark and Crystal Ryan, building their dream mountain house was synonymous with building what is commonly referred to as a “green” home. This Oregon couple turned to award-winning Mountain Architects and PrecisionCraft Log Homes & Timber Frame to help them design and manufacture a log home that is now in the final certification process to be awarded the LEED Platinum rating. LEED, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a... 

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Enfis Launches the Next Generation of LED-Based Intelligent White Light

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... 

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The House of Earth and Light by Marwan Al Sayed Architect

One of the finest examples of modern desert architecture we have ever offered! City-Az/Desert Living selected this internationally recognized, well published, award winning home as one of the ten best examples of Valley Architecture. Superb design and unmatched structural integrity with detailed use of steel, cast concrete and earthen-concrete “poured-earth” construction. Exceptional features include rare select hardwoods, polished concrete... 

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Nexxus Lighting Announces Launch and First Sales of Its Array™ Lighting Brand LED Light Bulbs

Nexxus Lighting, Inc. announced that it has begun production and sale of its new Array™ Lighting brand of LED lamps. The new Array™ Lighting Par 30, Par 16 and G4 LED are the first bulbs to begin production and offer direct replacement for conventional incandescent, halogen and CFL Par/R light bulbs and T3 bi-pin bulbs. The Array Lighting LED lamps feature its patent pending, Selective Heat Sink (SHS) technology to achieve the highest efficacy... 

Proximity Named the highest rated “Green” hotel and restaurant in America

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels announce that Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro have been awarded LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings. Opened in late 2007, Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro are the first in the hospitality industry to obtain the USGBC’s top level of certification. Dennis... 

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LaPolla Reports Third Quarter Profit

LaPolla Industries, Inc. (OTC BB:LPAD.OB ) (“LaPolla”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation and coatings designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial and residential new construction and retrofit markets, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. “LaPolla continues to grow sales dramatically despite the current economic crisis. Mainstream acceptance... 

Green Depot Merges with Greenmaker Creating Nations Largest Green Building Materials Supplier

Green Depot (www.greendepot.com) – the Brooklyn-based supplier of environmentally friendly and sustainable building products, services and solutions – today announced that it has merged with Chicago-based Greenmaker (www.greenmakersupply.com) to create the nation’s largest and most sophisticated supplier of green building materials. Green Depot serves residential and commercial builders and everyday homeowners nationwide through its Web site... 

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Project FROG, Makers of Smart Building Systems, Closes Series B Funding with RockPort Capital Partners

San Francisco-based Project FROG®, a smart building start-up, announced today that it has closed an $8M Series B financing led by RockPort Capital Partners. The financing will enable the company to accelerate the product development and sales of its cutting edge, high performance building products and systems. “RockPort has a very impressive track record and we are excited to have them join the FROG team,” said founder and CEO Mark Miller. “Their...