Johnson Controls has released a new series of pneumatic-to-digital thermostats, the WT-4000. The series efficiently converts older pneumatic room control systems and enables communication with newer digital building automation systems. It also provides the benefits of a digital control system, including programmable occupancy scheduling and remote temperature monitoring, which can result in increased energy and operational savings.
Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester (FRP) doors with exterior aluminum frames from ASSA ABLOY group brands Ceco Door, CURRIES and Fleming are now GREENGUARD Gold-certified, meaning the products have been tested for low chemical emissions and are acceptable for use in environments such as schools and health care facilities. Additionally, the GREENGUARD Gold-certified products can be used to earn credits for CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) and LEED.
Designed to replace less-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), MaxLite launched 5- and 7-watt LED PL Retrofit Lamps with GU24, GX23 and G24q pin base options. The new lamps easily retrofit a variety of commercial fixtures, including recessed cans, sconces and ceiling fixtures. The 5- and 7-watt LEDs replace 13- and 18-watt CFLs, respectively. Constructed with a lamp holder that rotates 270 degrees, the lamps feature a simple ballast bypass to ensure maintenance-free, energy-saving operation and higher performance.
A powerful take on modern lighting design, DRS and Associates introduced the Tantrum LED, which enhances any project with its bold, sculptural style. Comprised of flat, soft-edged squares in a cascading configuration, Tantrum is available in two unique finishes: white with stainless accents and bronze with brass accents. At its core is a high-powered LED light engine enhanced by an opal diffuser and dimmable with incandescent dimmers. Tantrum is handcrafted from aluminum and is available in four pendant sizes as well as an LED wall sconce.
Energy Systems Technologies recently received the inaugural Top New Product award in April at the 2014 Niagara Summit in Las Vegas hosted by Tridium Inc. for its energy-saving Plug-IT device. The Plug-IT allows companies to measure and control energy usage 24 hours a day, reducing consumption and costs. Companies can use their existing Wi-Fi network to operate Plug-IT, a wireless smart plug with a programmable on/off schedule.
PPG Industries now offers Optigray glass, an ultra-neutral, warm-light-gray glass designed to maximize light transmittance and clarity and to work with Solarban-coated, solar-control and low-emissivity (low-e) glasses to enhance solar control performance. The glass offers an extremely light gray tint that eliminates the green naturally present in conventional clear glass formulations. The glass is designed to function as a substrate for solar-control and low-e coatings, such as those on Solarban 60, Solarban 70XL, Solarban 67 and Solarban R100 glasses.
LOS ANGELES — Minneapolis is outpacing other U.S. cities for green commercial space and green commercial real estate.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — NYU has overhauled plans to turn a dilapidated building in Brooklyn into a futuristic steel structure with a glass curtain. While the university plans to move forward with a five-year construction plan starting in 2015, it has opted for eco-friendly renovations instead of rebuilding the 500,000-square-foot structure.
WASHINGTON — The House passed two bills last week that aim to boost energy efficiency in schools and federal buildings.
CHICAGO — Convention delegates for the American Institute of Architects (AIA) approved Saturday a governance plan that significantly reduces the number of board members and adds a new council that will report on important matters.
