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...
Energy Focus, Inc., the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland, a regional flooring company. The contract — the second to be finalized under Energy Focus’s new full-service energy solutions program — includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services. “Energy Focus offers a...
A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver...
The first of its kind, green self storage facility in North Carolina has begun generating its electrical needs using solar photovoltaic panels. The 10 kilowatt, 20 foot pole mounted system is located at Security Self Storage on 3600 Tryon Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606. Open house with educational tour, heavy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be on Thursday, September 25th from 11am to 2 pm. Raleigh, North Carolina, September 24, 2008 — The...
Envision Solar International announces the launch of its latest product designed to integrate clean power into buildings and communities. Envision Solar is claiming a trademark of the term and design of the LifeVillage™, a modular self-contained “infrastructure in a crate” that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the planet. A demonstration project featuring the LifeVillage™ is planned for installation in Cote d’Ivoire,...
Advanced Data Centers (ADC), a leading owner and developer of corporate data centers, announced today that its McClellan Park data center has received Platinum Pre-Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED® Green Building Rating System(TM). The McClellan Park facility, located in Sacramento, California, is the industry’s first and only LEED Platinum pre-certified data center. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
SUN HoM DHW is a solar hot water system appropriate for any climate, lending itself particularly well to retrofit situations. The active-indirect, drainback system uses a propylene glycol mixture (or plain water in non-freezing climates) in the collector panels and transfers the heat from that fluid to the domestic water system using a heat exchanger.
Chris McCormack is a man on a mission. His new business, Space Vac, is dedicated to reducing the costs of storage, transportation and handling of bulky textile, foam and soft furnishing products. Vacuum packing machines from Space Vac provide a secure protective plastic covering from which most of the air is removed. This substantially shrinks the volume of blankets, fleeces, towels, duvets, pillows, curtains, soft toys, cushions, mattresses and...
Extra-Pak coils from EVAPCO provide the highest amount of ice build per foot of tube on the market, creating colder water that provides higher system efficiencies. Storing thermal cooling energy generated during off-peak electrical-demand periods for large buildings, industrial process, and data centers can contribute to and potentially meet cooling requirements.
Modular design increases versatility by enabling stanchion posts to be interchanged with base options for steel and concrete applications March 2008 — To meet the needs of construction safety, Miller® Fall Protection introduces the new Miller SkyGrip Temporary Horizontal Lifeline (THLL) Systems enabling workers to maintain 100% tie-off for continuous fall protection along the entire lifeline.
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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