DIRTT’s modular Angle Wall marries interactive 3-D software and parametric engineering. Designers can manipulate one or many angles in any increment up to 15 degrees off perpendicular. Frames also can be designed off vertical to the same degree. Finish options include glass or veneer inserts and...
BioBased Insulation has launched Soy Seal, a line of soy-based insulating foams available in a spray can. Soy Seal uses Agrol, a 96 percent pure bio-polyol, as its base, which reduces the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. Soy Seal for Gaps & Cracks is a closed-cell foam, and...
The CITY MULTI R2-Series, a variable-refrigerant-flow zoning system from Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division, features INVERTER technology and simultaneous cooling and heating. The technology varies the speed of the compressor drive to deliver the exact amount of cooling or heating...
Republic Powdered Metals Inc.’s SOLARGARD G Adhesive Surfacing System for roofs combines a white, reflective surfacing adhesive with white aggregate to achieve performance, durability and energy savings. The system reduces surface temperatures and lowers air-conditioning loads. The adhesive also is...
Grasspave2 by Invisible Structures Inc. is a grass porous paving surface that meets maneuverability requirements as an Americans with Disabilities Act Accessible surface. The system is designed to withstand significant structural loads while providing stability, flexibility and porosity. It...
Nora dryfix flooring installation tape system from Nora systems Inc. allows for immediate traffic after flooring installation. A safe alternative to adhesives, the tape system does not require adhesive mixing or waiting for glue to set or cure. The system is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certified.
Brondell Inc.’s Swash Ecoseat is a battery-operated toilet seat with an integrated bidet that features adjustable water pressure for cleaning and push-button controls that reduce toilet-paper consumption. Other features include a contoured, heated seat; warm-air dryer; and personalized settings. It...
Humanscale’s Cinto chair provides all-day comfort by flexing and bending with the body. The stackable chair is 100 percent recyclable and consists of a steel-tube frame, elastomer belt, and injection-molded polypropylene seat and back. Cinto is available in nine colors.
The Aerada 1200 Series CS Gooseneck Faucet from Bradley Corp. features a 1.5-gallon (5.6-L) per minute laminar flow to conserve water. The faucet saves energy by automatically shutting off after a user’s hands leave the sensor area. The omni-directional detection zone surrounding the entire spout...
Cree Inc. has released its new-generation, highbrightness Screen Master 4- and 5-mm oval LEDs in blue, green and red. The LEDs feature optically matched radiation patterns for superior image quality for digital billboards and full-color signs. Available in myriad intensities, the lights feature a...
Stonhard’s Stonhard GR is a general-service epoxy mortar system that uses recycled glass and rapidly renewable soy-based components to form an impact-, abrasion- and chemical-resistant finish for floors. Stonblend GSI-G is an epoxy mortar system that blends recycled glass chips into its surface to...
Nichiha’s Illumination Series block-fiber cement panels give the look of metal and are made with 20 percent post-consumer recycled content. The smooth, textured panels are available in five shades: oyster, patina, sienna, storm and umber. Installation involves a hidden-clip system, which does not...
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These products will help achieve sustainability.
Author, speaker and consultant Alan Whitson, president of the Corporate Realty, Design and Management Institute, Portland, Ore., is the creator of a seminar series, “Turning Green into Gold.”
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