Point Drain

Zurn Industries LLC introduces the Zurn Stainless Steel Point Drain for environments in which sanitary conditions are critical. The unique sloped surface of the drain’s design eliminates the buildup of stagnant water, making the drains far less likely to collect bacteria or other unwanted microorganisms. The corrosion resistant point drains also feature an anti-tilt cover, which provides a safety advantage for work environments. The Zurn Stainless Steel Point Drain is offered in 12-inch, 8-inch or 6-inch sizes.

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Ceiling Panels

CertainTeed Ceiling’s Ecophon acoustical fiberglass ceiling panels now feature 3RD Technology, a fiberglass manufacturing method that combines a high-recycled content with a renewable plant-based binding agent. The new binder significantly reduces the environmental impact of the Ecophon product line, according to the company. This reduction is equivalent to removing more than 800 vehicles from the roads.

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LED Modules

Acuity Brands Inc. has extended its P Series LED Downlighting Modules from Lithonia Lighting. Now featuring 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch LED modules, the P series operates with an expected service life of 46 years with a wide range of applications. The new P series offers more flexibility and can fit almost any manufacturer’s recessed can-style housing. The series modules are “instant on” and feature Center2Edge technology to dim from full illumination to a single point source, similar to an incandescent lamp.

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Glass Interlayer

To offer improved compatibility with glass tints, Pleotint LLC has introduced a new light-gray base color for Suntuitive interlayer. The new light-gray interlayer offers more design flexibility because it is able to take on the tint of the glass it is laminated with, according to Paul Ogburn, vice president of Pleotint. The thermochromic interlayer gradually darkens in response to the rising temperatures of direct sunlight and cools as sunlight darkens. The interlayer returns to a clear, neutral state in cloudy or dark conditions.

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Heating and Cooling Unit

Munters FreeDry unit combines the low-cost benefits of cooling-based dehumidification technology with an advanced low temperature desiccant rotor for unequaled moisture removal capacity and 60 percent lower annual operating costs. Instead of using natural gas to reactivate the desiccant wheel, Munters’ FreeDry unit uses the waste heat from the arena’s ice plant. The FreeDry heat pump and multiple-scroll air conditioning compressors enable FreeDry to easily maintain indoor humidity levels even under the most extreme summer outdoor conditions.

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Tubular Daylighting Device

Solatube International Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), launched a new product called the SkyVault Series M74 DS-O. It is designed specifically for high bay commercial applications and is the biggest tubular daylighting device available, according to the company. It features a 29-inch opening to the sky, (an increase in aperture and collection capability over the Solatube SolaMaster series) making it possible for more light to enter an area.

Solatube International Inc.

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Portland Affordable Housing Development Achieves LEED Platinum

PORTLAND, Maine — Pearl Place II, a 55,978-square-foot, 54-unit apartment complex in Portland achieved LEED Platinum certification. Energy models estimate that the housing complex is 25 percent more efficient than standard buildings with similar characteristics.

It is the second phase of an affordable housing development in the city’s Bayside neighborhood. Construction on the project was completed in January 2013.

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UW-Madison Residence Hall Promotes Sustainability

MADISON, Wis. — Freshman students started filling the new 155-bed Aldo Leopold Residence Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) in late August. The 52,800-square-foot residence hall was designed with sustainability in mind and includes a rooftop greenhouse. Locally based Eppstein Uhen Architects served as the architect on the project.

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