HNU Energy and International Battery Team for Solar and Energy Storage Demonstration Project in Maui, Hawaii

February 9, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
HNU Energy and International Battery Team for Solar and Energy Storage Demonstration Project in Maui, Hawaii

International Battery, a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced they have recently teamed with HNU Energy to participate in a solar power generation and energy storage project in Maui, Hawaii. The project, recently put into operation, will assess the effectiveness of storing solar energy using new, more-efficient battery technology. The renewable energy system is comprised of sixty 224-watt... 

Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design

February 4, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design

Planning for the extreme variation in occupancy was an issue the designers dealt with from the start. The home is split into a ˜Living Bar’ and a ˜Sleeping Bar.’ The Sleeping Bar is the expansion module with numerous bedrooms & bathrooms to accommodate the entire family. The Living Bar includes the living and dining areas, as well as a secondary master bedroom – all that the couple needs when the children are away. This programmatic... 

KhepriCoat Solar Anti-reflective Coating System further Optimized

February 2, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
KhepriCoat Solar Anti-reflective Coating System further Optimized

DSM Functional Coatings announced the further optimization of its KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system. The improvements have already resulted in a significant contribution to the first multicrystalline-silicon solar panels in the world to achieve a conversion efficiency of 17%, which were produced recently by REC and ECN (Energy research Center of the Netherlands). DSM’s KhepriCoat™ solar anti-reflective coating system boosts light... 

Cooper Lighting Introduces Extensive Offering of LED Outdoor Solutions

January 30, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Cooper Lighting Introduces Extensive Offering of LED Outdoor Solutions

Cooper Lighting, a division of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), has announced the introduction of one of the industry’s largest LED outdoor product offerings providing relevant LED solutions for Streetlighting, Area/Site, Wall Mount, Parking Garage, Canopy and Pathway applications. Designed to meet today’s demanding energy and environmental needs for every outdoor lighting space, this initial rollout includes 16 new energy-efficient luminaires... 

Overhead Door RapidSlat Advanced Rolling Steel Door System

January 27, 2010 Filed Under: Construction
Overhead Door RapidSlat Advanced Rolling Steel Door System

Overhead Door Corporation is proud to introduce their landmark RapidSlat™ door system to architects, facility managers and business owners across the country. The door system, which combines the best of both worlds; speed and efficiency, as well as strength and durability, is an advancement of the Rolling Steel line. Typically, businesses which need both speed and security are forced to utilize two doors, a lightweight yet highly efficient fabric... 

Entech Solar Launches the Entech Tubular Skylight

January 26, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
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.... 

Appeal Conservatory Blinds Keeping You Warm in the Coldest Winter

January 26, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Appeal Conservatory Blinds Keeping You Warm in the Coldest Winter

The Appeal Group recently commissioned an independent study on the thermal performance of their blinds in a conservatory. This report has shown that Appeal’s blinds play a significant role in the reduction of the internal temperature in the summer, whilst helping to retain heat in the winter. Blinds offer valuable insulation in the cold winter months. The research collected from the independent Faber Maunsell Report shows that the addition of... 

BetaLED Introduces 100+ lumen per watt LED Luminaires

January 25, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
 BetaLED Introduces 100+ lumen per watt LED Luminaires

BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, Inc., introduces the 304 Series luminaires, BetaLED’s first luminaire to achieve landmark performance of over 100 lumens per watt (LPW). The 304 Series luminaires with 100+ LPW have the potential to make a significant impact on our environment by saving as much as 70 percent in energy use. BetaLED 304 Series luminaires are scalable up to 12,000 lumens of delivered light output. The new luminaire series achieves... 

Blinds Chalet Introduces Greenguard Certified SilverScreen & AlumaScreen Roller Shades

December 13, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Blinds Chalet Introduces Greenguard Certified SilverScreen & AlumaScreen Roller Shades

SilverScreen Roller Shades offer the classic lines of a roller shade with improved temperature and draft control, providing thermal comfort in both summer and winter. Roller shades give UV protection and almost disappear when rolled up. SilverScreen Roller Shades offer increased solar energy using a revolutionary technique that coats the exterior side with aluminum. AlumaScreen 5% Solar Screen Roller Shades diffuse UV rays, control light and reduce... 

NanaWall Systems Launches First Folding Glass Wall System with Triple Glazing

December 9, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
NanaWall Systems Launches First Folding Glass Wall System with Triple Glazing

NanaWall Systems, the industry leader in opening glass walls, announces its newest product for architects and builders: NanaWall® SL70 with Triple Glazing, providing exceptional thermal performance for the harshest weather conditions. The NanaWall triple glazed SL70 system provides flexible solutions to architectural openings from three to thirty six feet wide using one to twelve panels. The SL70 system was chosen for the glass pavilion at the Bavarian...