The Montecito Residence by Barton Myers Associates

Architects Barton Myers Associates have completed a new home in Montecito, California. Associate in Chargeof the architecture is Thomas Schneider. The Project Architect by Yianna Bouyioukou. Landscape is located in Rios Clementi Hale Studios. Structural Engineer designer is Norman J. Epstein. Engineering done by AGME Engineers, mechanical & plumbing; Smith Engineering Associates, electrical; Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc, envelope consultant;... 

Custom-Bilt Metals Covers Rincon Band Chapel with FusionSolar Solar Power System

Custom-Bilt Metals, a company with a long history of environmental leadership through product innovation, and metal roofing contractor, Unique Concepts Inc., announce the completion of a 5.7kw solar system integrated with standing seam metal roofing on the newly rebuilt St. Bartholomew’s Chapel on the Rincon Reservation, Valley Center, CA. The original, historic St. Bartholomew’s Chapel on the Rincon Reservation was burned down as a victim of... 

Riding Electric Lawn Mower Eliminates Pollution, Makes Splash at Recent Home Show

The Recharge Mower®, a newly introduced no-gas, no-oil, and no-Emissions electric lawn mower, was prominently displayed at the recent National Home Show. During this well attended event, the buying public was introduced to the benefits and availability of the rechargeable riding lawn mower. Since its launch in early 2009, the cordless mower has been garnering attention from old and young alike. People that care about the environment, that detest... 

Greenheck MPX Make-Up Air with Packaged DX Cooling

Greenheck’s new Model MPX is a 100% outside make-up air unit with an integral packaged DX cooling system ideal for kitchens, corridor ventilation and areas with contaminated air where energy recovery is not permitted. The integral air-cooled packaged DX cooling system with environmentally friendly R410a refrigerant reduces installation costs, control wiring, and provides single-source supplier responsibility. Model MPX features two-inch double-wall... 

Diva 365 Induction Range

This new professionally-styled range features five cooking zones on the induction cooktop including one large 3600 Watt center burner and two 2800 Watt side burners. In addition the oven boasts a 3500 Watt bake and broil element, 2000 Watt convection element and the fastest self-clean in the industry. Combining sleek looks with powerful performance, the Diva 365 is stainless steel with all-touch controls. The unique and stylish octagonal shaped oven... 

Cat 907H Compact Wheel Loader

The new Cat® 907H, the latest addition to the Cat Compact Wheel Loader range, fits between the popular 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net horsepower (52-kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station. Optional... 

Cat C175 Engine, Refined Drive Train and Efficient Body Designs for 797F Mining Truck

First as the Cat 797, then as the Cat 797B, the design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world’s most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4, 000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom... 

New Komatsu WD600-6 with Tier 3 Engine

The WD600-6 is powered by a Komatsu Tier 3, SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine, which produces 502 HP at 1, 800 RPM, a significant increase in horsepower over the previous model. Komatsu’s Tier 3 engine is equipped with innovative new technologies including an electronic control system to optimize vehicle performance; a heavy-duty High Pressure Common Rail Fuel Injection System; a new combustion system for reduced noise and fuel consumption; a cooled... 

Caterpillar 793F Mining Truck

The new 793F Cat Mining Truck, the fifth generation of the 793, builds on the proven, 20-year performance record of its predecessors with a powerful new engine, choice of power train options, choice of body systems and a completely redesigned operator station. These refinements take the 793F—now with 2, 650 horsepower (1976 kW) and a 250-ton (226.8-tonne) payload capacity—to higher standards of productivity, durability, operating ease, altitude... 

Tournesol Greenwall Systems

Tournesol Siteworks offers two exceptional greenwall applications. TerraScreen is an easily installed galvanized grid for hanging plants that looks great inside or out, and has a nice price point. But the Tournesol VGM is even cooler. A direct-planted, commercial exterior system, the generous 4- or 8-inch soil depth allows a wide range of greenery in a variety of climates. The planting modules are 100-percent recycled polypropylene, and the stainless...