January 2010

Building Wrap

GreenGuard introduces the MAX building wrap, an air and water barrier material for commercial and residential buildings. Wall systems include exterior cladding and a water-restive barrier. A breathable coating allows moisture to escape and reduces the build-up of condensation.

The building wrap is available in sizes of 9 feet x 100 feet, 9 feet x 150 feet and 10 feet x 150 feet. It meets national, standard, uniform and international building codes for moisture protection and weather-resistant barriers.

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Hand Soap

Two hand soaps from Enviro-Solutions, ES 50 deodorant lotion soap and ES 59 soy and walnut shell hand cleaner, were certified by the independent EcoLogo program.

The certification verifies that the hand soaps perform as well or better than conventional hand cleaners, according to Enviro-Solutions. The certification also ensures that the products have limited toxicity, are biodegradable and produce minimal waste, are derived from sustainable sources, and have fewer ingredients that are considered harmful to peoples’ health and the environment.

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Heat Pumps

ClimateMaster added 6-ton units to its Tranquility 27 series of geothermal and water-source heat pumps that use EarthPure zero ozone depletion refrigerant. The product line features double-isolated compressor mounting and an ECM variable speed fan motor, foil-backed air handler insulation, MERV11 pleated 2-inch filters and dehumidification mode.


Pumps are available in 2 to 6 tons with efficiencies up to 31.5 EER and 5.1 COP. They are rated for water loop heat pump, ground loop heat pump and ground water heat pump in upflow, downflow, horizontal and split system configurations.

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Building Material

Tradical Hemcrete from American Lime Technology is a sustainable system for the construction of walls, roofs and plasters. It is a blend of hemp shiv, which is a hemp aggregate made from the stem of the hemp plant, and a lime-based binder. Together they form a bio-composite building material that is fire- and pest-resistant that helps capture carbon dioxide emissions.

It is made from mostly renewable sources and is mixed on site for fast-track construction. The product is low density and has high thermal and sound insulation, and good vapor permeability.

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Waterless Urinal

The F-9000SS waterfree urinal from Falcon Waterfree Technologies saves approximately 40,000 gallons of water per year. The bowl is constructed of grade 304, 16-gauge stainless steel with a matte finish. It includes a patented cartridge with biodegradable sealant, which acts as a barrier against bacteria and odors.

The no-flush mechanism eliminates valve maintenance and water use costs. The urinal includes all installation hardware and an instructional DVD.

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John D. Albers

John D. Albers, AIA, LEED AP, was named senior project manager at the Minneapolis office of architectural firm LEO A Daly. He will be responsible for managing the progress of various healthcare projects.

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Christoper Pyke

The U.S. Green Building Council named Christopher Pyke research director. He previously worked for CTG Energetics of Irvine, Calif. Pyke has worked with the USGBC in the past, contributing technical support during the development of LEED v3.

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