The Executive Centre on Merchant Street in Cincinnati, a 521,000-square-foot office building housing General Electric and CINCOM Systems, Inc., recently announced completion of building-wide renovations that will drastically reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in its three buildings. As a result of the renovations, the building’s property manager, CB Richard Ellis, anticipates more than $40,000 in savings per year from reduced energy...
AirMotion Sciences, Inc. recently announced the addition of MultiMode Control Capability to their AltAir High Volume – Low Speed (HVLS) industrial ceiling fans (Patent Pending). AirMotion’s Next Generation HVLS fans already feature industry ground-breaking Variable Pitch Technology (VPT™), which enables their Rotatair™ composite blades to be adjusted 0 to 20 degrees, up or down, while the fan is operating. AirMotion’s HVLS fans are 9 to...
RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue...
New international standards are being set by Gale International in sustainable building design, systems engineering, and urban infrastructure and planning with Songdo International Business District (IBD), a new city currently under construction off Incheon, South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Songdo IBD is a joint venture between Gale International and Posco Engineering & Construction and is the largest private development in the world. Songdo IBD,...
KONE, a leading provider of elevator and escalator equipment and services, further reinforced its environmental leadership today by introducing the next generation Machine Room-Less (MRL), MonoSpace (http://www.kone.com/countries/en_US/Elevators/MonoSpace/Pages/default.aspx) elevator at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild 2008 Conference and Expo. The next generation MonoSpace utilizes the same proven design and technology of the MonoSpace...
Intelligent Living Corp., a leading automation and technology solutions provider utilizing green building practices, announced today the Company has adopted green building practices for all of its projects. Green construction and building practices are integrated into the Company’s suite of product offerings which include commercial, institutional, industrial, and multi-unit construction and major renovations. Green buildings, also known as...
A new study commissioned by the EPS Molders Association (EPSMA) found that expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation maintains its R-Value over time, even under tough freeze-thaw conditions. The study, Thermal Resistance and Moisture Content Testing of Foam Plastic Insulation, also concluded that competing insulation materials can lose R-Value over time. As energy prices increase, selecting the best building insulation becomes even more important. Choosing...
The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane glass windows. However, besides being heavy, breakable and challenging to install, glass is falling behind in the drive for higher insulation values. To address these drawbacks, SABIC Innovative Plastics has developed a new 9-wall...
Superior Lamp now offers a new bulb, the LumiTwist™, which is specifically designed for helping the environment. Everyone is now keeping an eye on the energy they consume. The new media abounds with stories on how to “Go Green” and utilizing Heavy Duty Energy Saving Green Lighting products is the most immediate action we can take today to help get America back on track. Experts have shown that lighting is one of the top factors in a commercial...
Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc., a renewable energy and energy conservation company based in Sarasota, Fla., has introduced EvoLucia(TM) LED general utility lights for multiple applications including spot lights, flood lights and general landscape lighting. The highly efficient, cost-effective lights combine the environmental and economical advantages of LED lighting with state-of-the-art reliable and durable mechanical designs. The new EvoLucia(TM)...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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