E Series LED Module

The Energy Star-certified E Series LED modules from Lithonia Lighting provide extraordinary amounts of light with low energy cost. The all-purpose light can function in all environments, but should be used primarily in the construction and business workplace. It is also considered a viable option for both new and retrofitted projects. The module comes in all sorts of different color temperatures, as well as two different sizes, which are universally compatible. One can acquire either a 4-inch or combination of 5- and 6-inch module.

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Arlington to Debut Net-Zero Energy Elementary School

ARLINGTON, Va. — Measure the soon-to-be-completed Discovery Elementary School in Arlington against nearly any other school in the region, and the differences will quickly become apparent. Where a traditional school would likely feature energy-hogging boiler and chiller systems and a veritable fleet of florescent lighting, the $35 million Discovery Elementary School has chosen another approach for its debut in August 2015. Instead, the facility will rely on a number of energy-efficient systems projected to earn it net-zero energy status.

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Robin Guenther

Perkins+Will announced that Robin Guenther, FAIA, an international leader in sustainable health care architecture, has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as a 2014 LEED Fellow, the group’s most prestigious designation. Achieving LEED Fellow signifies the professional is part of an elite class of accomplished green building experts.

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Patrick Thibaudeau

Patrick Thibaudeau, who serves as the vice president of sustainable design at HGA Architects and Engineers, earned the title of LEED Fellow from the U.S. Green Building Council. This award acknowledges several distinct contributions in the niche market of the green building field. Thibaudeau has more than 24 years of architectural and design experience.

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LED Light Bar

Solid Apollo LED introduces a line of Premium LED Light Bars, now more slim, modern and easy to mount using built-in, mounting hinges that can be positioned in multiple ways. The light bars are UL Listed and modular, meaning you can safely and easily add up to 10 bars in a row. The light bars have been created for energy savings, as they run on low-voltage, 24V DC power and consume far less energy compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent lights. The light bars also come with a large range of options, with two lengths, two colors, and a host of matching accessories.

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Low-Flow Wall Bowl System

Zurn Industries LLC introduces its new low-flow EcoVantage 1.1 gallons-per-flush (gpf) ZTR Sensor Wall Bowl System. The wall bowl system requires 31 percent less water per flush than the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) current maximum standard of 1.6 gpf. The low-flow performance is also considerably better than the LEED baseline water savings for commercial buildings, which is 20 percent.

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