October 2012
Gigantic Ceiling Fan
Measuring twice the size of a standard ceiling fan, Isis from Big Ass Fans is engineered to improve air circulation in large indoor and outdoor spaces, according to the company. With nearly 8 feet by 10 feet diameters of aircraft-grade aluminum, the fan can also be customized to meet various user needs. Backed by a lifetime-limited warranty, Isis features a patented airfoil and winglet design, allowing airflow that covers up to 1,600 square feet, according to the company. Using low-speed technology, the fan is a silent, non-disruptive system.
LiveRoof Provides Green Space for Students
NEW YORK — After six years of planning, fundraising and construction, students at Public School 41 (P.S. 41) in Greenwich Village returned for the 2012 term to find a brand new 15,000-square-foot Green Roof Environmental Literacy Laboratory on top of their school.
A Model For Energy Efficiency
SAN FRANCISCO — The greenest urban office building in North America is also home to the Living Machine System, which helps the LEED-Platinum building recycle its blackwater/wastewater content.
Smart Grid Technology Highlighted at Intelligent Building Expo
LAS VEGAS — Cities and electrical utilities are upgrading power grids over time. This trend is leading many building operators and owners looking to upgrade their building management systems to take advantage of upgraded smart grids, improve their own energy efficiency, and avoid being punished for using old inflexible energy management solutions in a world that increasingly expects something more.
Conservatory Strives for Unprecedented Level of Green Certification
PITTSBURGH — The Phipps Conservatory in Pennsylvania is on the verge of completing its new Center for Sustainable Landscapes, a project the organization’s leaders hope will earn recognition as the nation’s largest Living Building Challenge (LBC) project.
Solar Arrays Spreading to Hybrid Fueling Stations
LAS VEGAS — The Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee of Southern Nevada recently showcased a variety of combinations of energy-efficient technologies at the National Electrical Contractors Association’s annual convention at the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas.