
VAST® Enterprises, LLC, a material science research and manufacturing company, announced that it has developed a new version of VAST Composite Landscape Pavers in a 4×8-inch size. Manufactured in VAST’s proprietary composite blend of up to 95 percent recycled car tires and plastic containers, VAST Composite Pavers fulfill the most demanding requirements for hardscape beauty, design versatility, toughness, and installation efficiency. VAST’s...

Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling...

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...

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...

You would quickly like to realise your needs for space? With the patented construction of the FLADAFI® Building and Sanitary Containers your requests can easily be implemented. FLADAFI® Building and Sanitary Containers are cheaper as buildings are cheaper than massive construction buildings. They can be used more quickly and can, if required, be relocated or quickly and economically be enlarged. FLADAFI® Building Containers are available in two...

Thermoactive building component systems (TABS) enable energy efficient cooling and heating of buildings whilst at the same time providing a comfortable room climate. The new version 4 of the Desigo building automation and control system from Siemens Building Technologies Division provides an innovative and unique application with separate heating and cooling curves for the control of such systems. The thermoactive building component systems are proven...

DSI Entertainment Systems, a leading electronic systems contractor specializing in home theater systems, media rooms, and home automation, won Crestron’s “Best Integrated Home System” Award for 2009, a prestigious award from the leading manufacturer in the home automation, systems integration, and controls industry. The winning home is a contemporary Malibu beachfront residence owned by the well-known philanthropist Wallis Annenberg. The Crestron...

Real Goods Solar has signed a large multi-site contract to design and install 790 kW DC of solar electricity across four separate affordable housing communities: three in San Francisco and one in Richmond, CA. The PV systems will be financed through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), enabling these properties to use solar-generated power without the upfront capital costs or operational expenses. Upfront installation costs have been significantly reduced...

Downtown Albuquerque’s largest urban green development Elements Urban Townhomes has created outdoor living space utilizing the roof tops of the 72 urban town homes that are designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. The living room area, kitchen and one half bath are located on the second floor, with the master bedroom, second bedroom, full baths and laundry room on the third floor. “Currently there are no other Albuquerque homes for sale or...

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...