Design – Construction – Operations
CHICAGO — The Empire State Building, constructed in 1930 to 1932, was the first building to make major use of aluminum. Since then, the use and value of aluminum has increased drastically in green design and sustainable construction. Not only does it cost less than contemporary construction materials like steel and concrete, it reduces sustainability costs and increases a building’s efficiency.
Read moreTubelite Inc. added a new 900RW Series ribbon windows, with single and dual poured and debridged thermal options, as part of its growing Therml=Block product line. Tubelite’s 900RW ribbon windows have been successfully tested per the National Fenestration Council (NFRC) 102-14 procedure, achieving a U-Factor of 0.30 for thermal transmittance. They also successfully were tested per the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) 1503-09 standard, achieving a frame condensation resistance factor (CRFf) of 72.
Read moreOsram Sylvania offered its latest LED innovations for electrical distributors and contractors at Lightfair International 2016 in San Diego in April.
Read moreOptimum Energy recently announced the availability of a new platform module aimed at the use of air in HVAC systems in commercial buildings. With the company’s new OptimumAIR module, facilities can cut energy use from HVAC systems 20 to 40 percent. Soft-launched last year, OptimumAIR is already proving its power in real-world operating conditions at nine Optimum Energy customer sites around the globe.
Read moreKawneer GLASSvent UT (Ultra Thermal) Windows offer best-in-class thermal performance in a visually concealed vent. The extraordinary thermal performance of GLASSvent UT Windows exceeds the thermal standards of many high-performing framing systems. Engineered for seamless integration with the 1600UT System 1 Curtain Wall, GLASSvent UT Windows can also be inserted into other Kawneer captured curtain walls and front set framing systems.
Read moreThe high-volume, low-speed Entrematic C-Class HVLS Fan is a sleek, stylish and customizable ceiling fan that’s versatile, highly efficient and is specifically designed for a wide range of high-demand indoor/outdoor commercial environments. The C-Class is available in diameters ranging in size from 6 feet to 14 feet (in two-foot increments) with maximum fan speeds of 200 RPM for the 6-foot diameter fan down to 60 RPM for the 14-foot diameter fan.
Read moreThe 15-ton, multizone gas heat pump by IntelliChoice Energy heats indoor spaces by pulling heat from the outside air into the indoor air. The pump can be switched into reverse to move heat from the indoor air into the outdoor air to cool down the indoor space. A compressor, which evaporates and condenses refrigerant, enables the transfer of heat from one space to another. Unlike an electric heat pump, which uses an electric motor to power the compressor, a GHP (gas heat pump) uses clean-burning natural gas in a combustion engine to drive its compressor.
Read moreThe POWERSTATION 247 by Concept by US Corp. is a complete, patent-pending, UL-certified and fully integrated scalable solar energy storage system with built-in battery storage. The system comes in three sizes — 5-kW, 10-kW and 15-kW — and all have the same battery storage capacity of a 17.28-kWh size. Its freestanding cabinet is easy to install and easy to use. The system integrates up to three hybrid inverters, solar MPP-trackers, charge controller and lithium-iron batteries as well as all necessary field wiring terminals and disconnects switches.
Read moreNora Lighting recently introduced Onyx, a LED retrofit downlight designed for retrofit installations. The fixture has a medium base socket adaptor for easy retrofitting in recessed housings by Nora and other companies, and can be used with Nora dedicated LED housings. Along with LED fixtures, Nora manufactures incandescent, fluorescent and HID sources in track and rail systems, recessed lighting, multiple lighting systems, under cabinet and an expanding series of accent lights, including pendants and sconces.
Read moreThe Blast Pak PRO from Van Air Systems is a complete, portable single-tower deliquescent drying package engineered specifically for blasting and painting contractors. The complete package is conveniently pre-assembled and welded to a forklift skid, allowing for maximum portability in mobile-drying applications. Blast Pak PRO dryers are easily lifted onto the back of a truck or trailer and moved around a worksite. The Blast Pak PRO is a plug-n-play design. The after-cooler, filter and dryer are fully integrated.
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