[ 80 ] ROOFING SAVES ENERGY
MeTecno USA’s METENERGY system is a building-integrated photovoltaic installation option that combines UNI-SOLAR thin-film laminates with insulated roofing panels. In addition to its energy-saving attributes, this solar metal roof system needs limited maintenance and is suitable for commercial and residential roofing applications. (877) 638-3266 / www.metecnousa.com CIRCLE NO. 80 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 81 ] INSULATION IS GREEN
ACFoam CrossVent from Atlas Roofing Corp. is an environmentally friendly polyisocyanurate-foam insulation board designed for use over sloped, unventilated roof decks. The product promotes air circulation with vent spacer strips that separate it from 7/16-inch (11-mm) oriented strand board. Installation can be completed without a thermal barrier directly on the roof deck. (800) 933-1476 / www.atlasroofing.com CIRCLE NO. 81 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 82 ] PANELS HARVEST DAYLIGHT
Square D Clipsal Area Lighting Panels from Schneider Electric realize daylight harvesting in individual conference rooms or suites within commercial buildings by combining natural with artificial light. A Category-5 cable connection gives the pre-engineered, enclosed panels the ability to integrate light-level detection, occupancy detection, keypads and switching. When using the accompanying sensors, the panel automatically turns lights off after a room is vacated. (888) 778-2733 / www.us.schneider-electric.com CIRCLE NO. 82 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 83 ] TECHNOLOGY COOLS, DEHUMIDIFIES
Munters DryCool ERV technology cools and dehumidifies by using a condenser reactivated desiccant dehumidification cycle. The technology eliminates inefficient processes most dehumidifiers use and allows the cooling coil to operate at higher temperatures, increasing refrigeration efficiency. Enthalpy energy recovery reduces heating and cooling requirements in the treatment of delivered outside air. (239) 936-1555 / www.munters.us/drycoolerv CIRCLE NO. 83 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 84 ] JANITORIAL PRODUCTS HELP ENVIRONMENT
PortionPac manufactures environmentally responsible cleaning products for the janitorial industry. Minimal packaging and highly concentrated pre-measured liquid formulations reduce energy used in material manufacture, shipping and storage. Products, which are Green Seal Certified, help custodians accurately dilute detergents through standardization and education. (312) 226-0400 / www.portionpaccorp.com CIRCLE NO. 84 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 85 ] FIBER OPTIC CABLE DELIVERS DAYLIGHT
The Fiber Optic Skylight by HUVCO Daylighting Solutions comprises an exterior mounted panel containing 64 computer-controlled lenses that focus sunlight into optical fibers. The fibers transport the natural light up to 60 feet (18 m) to deliver it where not previously possible. Luminaries are available to diffuse the natural light. (800) 832-6116 / www.huvco.com CIRCLE NO. 85 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 86 ] SOLAR PANELS RESEMBLE SKYLIGHTS
Akeena Solar Inc.’s Andalay solar panel technology combines reliability and aesthetics in all-black panels that look like skylights when installed. For a smooth, flush appearance, panels attach directly to a roof with built-in wiring, grounding and racking. An installed system uses 70 percent fewer parts and requires 25 percent fewer attachments than traditional solar systems. (408) 395-7774 / www.andalay.net CIRCLE NO. 86 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 87 ] ADHESIVE BONDS FLOORING
Designed for bonding wood flooring, tile and stone to subfloor and vertical surfaces, DUROCK flooring adhesive from USG’s tile and flooring division offers superior bond strength and good troweling properties. It contains no solvents or VOCs and does not offgas. The product has a 20- to 30-minute working time before it starts to cure and relies on humidity and ambient temperatures for curing. (800) 874-4968 / www.usg.com CIRCLE NO. 87 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 88 ] SYSTEM DISINFECTS FABRIC
Crypton’s Disinfectant and Deodorizer is approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to disinfect Crypton Super Fabric—a fabric that resists spills, stains, odors, mold, mildew and bacteria—creating an engineered system of total disinfection. This hospital-grade agent disinfects in one step to kill most germs, mold and mildew on contact. The nontoxic, pH-balanced disinfectant also works on hard surfaces. (800) 279-7866 / www.cryptonfabric.com CIRCLE NO. 88 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 89 ] WIND TURBINE IS COMPACT
SHINKO’s compact wind turbine, Gentle Breeze, uses the power of the wind to make electricity. The generator can be installed close to where its produced power is used, making large-scale transmission systems unnecessary. Vertical blades feature a cross-section similar to that of an airplane wing, which uses the wind’s force from any direction. There is no starting motor. www.shinko-elec.co.jp/eng CIRCLE NO. 89 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 90 ] EXTERIOR FINISH REDUCES ENERGY USE
TEX-COTE’s COOLWALL coating systems are formulated to reflect the sun’s heat and reduce heat build-up on exterior walls. This low-VOC formulation does not change the wall surface’s color. Its reflective properties can cool a building up to 40 F (22 C). Because its painting cycle is longer than other paints, COOLWALL reduces the environmental impact of repainting. (800) 454-0340 / www.texcote.com CIRCLE NO. 90 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 91 ] ZERO-VOC EXTERIOR PAINT LINE INTRODUCED
YOLO Colorhouse has introduced its Outside line, a high-performance, zero-VOC exterior paint in a designer palette that considers changes in natural light during the course of a day. The rich, warm hues are harmonious with gardens, trees and urban landscapes. Thirty-six colors are divided into six families—Ocean, Desert, Prairie, Canyon, Forest and Cloud. (503) 493-8275 / www.yolocolorhouse.com CIRCLE NO. 91 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 92 ] PLASTER IS SPRAYABLE
American Clay Enterprises LLC has created ENJARRE, a single-coat plaster for commercial and multi-unit residential markets. Applied via spray equipment, ENJARRE does not contain any VOCs and is durable, mold and fade resistant, non-flammable and non-toxic. The plaster, available in eight colors, can be applied to multiple substrates and hand-troweled to a 3/8-inch (10-mm) thickness. (866) 404-1634 / www.americanclay.com CIRCLE NO. 92 or ecostructure.hotims.com
[ 93 ] GREEN ROOF TRAYS INTERLOCK
Columbia Green Technologies Inc.’s Advanced Vegetative Roof System is easy to install and maintain. An overlapping edge and removable vinyl rivets join the trays. AVRS trays are manufactured from recycled, 100-mil, high-molecular-weight polypropylene. The growth media is a blend of organic and inorganic compounds that retains up to 70 percent moisture. (503) 217-3010 / www.columbiagreentechnologies.com CIRCLE NO. 93 or ecostructure.hotims.com
