Enecsys Launches First Solar PV Micro-Inverter for European and North American Markets

Enecsys Limited announces the launch of the first solar PV grid-connected micro-inverter for both the European and North American markets. A solar PV system based on Enecsys micro-inverters will have improved energy harvest and therefore cut the cost of harvested power by up to 20% over the lifetime of the installation compared with a conventional system using string inverters. The Enecsys solar micro-inverter is also designed for high reliability... 

Beijing Family Box, Contemporary Chinese Architecture by Crossboundaries Architects

Beijing Family Box is a 2,300 square meter children center located at the outer corner of a park in Beijing, China. The box locations are meant to break the rigid layout of the concrete columns, which enhances the visibility of the building. Designed to accommodate children up to twelve years old and their parents’ needs, Beijing Family Box is ready to be a center of different kinds of children activities. Swimming pool and games playground as well... 

Millau Viaduct, French Bridge Design by Foster + Partners, London, UK

Located in southern France, Millau Viaduct was designed in close collaboration with structural engineers. The success of its completion illustrates how architect can play an integral role in the design of bridges. In addition, it contradicts the assumption that bridges are belong to the territory of engineer rather than that of architect. Millau Viaduct connects the landline between France and Spain, opening up a direct route for the two countries.... 

CertainTeed Brings New Sustainable Insulation To Market From California Manufacturing Facility

CertainTeed Corporation’s fiberglass insulation manufacturing facility in Chowchilla, Calif., is taking a next step in its holistic approach to sustainability with the introduction of Sustainable InsulationTM. Designed to exceed the California Air Resource Board (CARB) indoor air quality regulations, the new fiberglass insulation product is GREENGUARD Children & Schools certified, and incorporates recycled materials, a plant-based organic binder... 

Caterpillar AP500E Asphalt Paver

Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C4.4 engine, quick setup, and a comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from the AP500E wheel-type asphalt paver. The compact, lighter weight design allows contractors to haul the paver along with other necessary job site equipment, maximizing machine... 

Fastlane Leads the Optical Turnstile Industry According to Research Firm

Smarter Security Systems, provider of intelligent entrance control and outdoor security solutions, announced today that a recent study by IMS Research revealed that Fastlane® is now the leading brand of barrier optical turnstiles (known as “speedgates”) in the western hemisphere. The biennial report by IMS Research, entitled “The Americas Market for Entrance Control Equipment,” shows Fastlane more than doubling its market share in... 

Liquid Fusion Flooring by Holo-Walls is Now Portable

Holo-Walls, LLC, developers of the unique portable Liquid Fusion floor tiles and table systems, has launched their new “Aqua” series Liquid Fusion portable floor system to their rental inventory. Born from the popularity of the company’s “Purple/Orange” liquid lava-like tiles, the “Aqua” line features two opposing colored liquids in a blue and dark blue pattern creating the illusion of walking or dancing on water. Each tile... 

Modern Home Design with a Mid-Century flair

Here’s your next home! Why mess with a remodel when you can gain all the love and labor it took to create this custom architectural design at a fraction of the original cost? This comprehensive 2008 remodel/update of this three bedroom home includes so much: Master suite with two W/I closets, remodeled baths including master suite addition, Door and Window replacements, New HVAC and distribution, Soaring ceilings, new flooring, fireplace, window... 

Kubota Introduces New KX057-4 Compact Excavator

Kubota introduces the KX057-4, a new conventional tail swing model in the five-ton class. This new KX-4 Series compact excavator is designed to provide operators with enhanced performance and increased stability in open areas. The KX057-4 offers an optional hydraulic float angle blade with 25-degree pivot angle for increased productivity; while the machine’s new design adds stability and lift capacity. Stability, Power and Productivity The conventional... 

Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,...