Eco-Friendly Wall Coverings
Trove, a wall covering company focused on art and nature-inspired themes, announces REDEUX — an eco-friendly commercial grade printed wall covering that is a recyclable alternative to PVC. The high-level of breathability helps prevent mold and mildew in humid environments, and contributes to safer air quality with no harmful gas and low VOC emissions.
Read More Building Energy Monitor
As a way to streamline the integration process of the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, graphic development company QA Graphics presents a web interface for the Metasys building management system. Some energy monitors require a hardware component to integrate the application with a building’s control system, but QA Graphics’ new web application eliminates the hardware need to reduce setup time and make the integration process easier.
Read More Storm-Water Management
Xeres fiberglass water tanks are designed to provide storm-water management with tanks that are manufactured to meet customer requirements. Extra reinforcement is provided with integral ribs. Sizes rang from 600 gallons to in excess of 60,000 gallons, according to the manufacture.
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Eco-Friendly Seating
Seating manufacturer American Seating has released new chairs with curved plywood backs as Forest Stewardship Council Certified products with no added urea formaldehyde. Until now, seating products featuring a curved, plywood back could not achieve these combined options.
Read More Interior Drywall
DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum utilizes fiberglass mats and a moisture-resistant core to provide moisture and mold resistance. It is formulated for high-traffic areas such as corridors in schools and other public buildings. The product comes with a six month weather exposure limited warranty and has received Greengaurd certification for low emitting products.
Adhesive Surfacing System
Republic Powdered Metals Inc. introduces the Solargard G adhesive surfacing system, which combines white reflective surfacing adhesive with white aggregate. The adhesive is low odor to allow installation in restrictive places such as schools and hospitals. It meets California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards and could qualify for one point toward LEED certification.
Occupancy Sensor
Watt Stopper/Legrand produces a line of occupancy sensors that use passive infrared technology to turn lights on and off based on occupancy. The sensors also feature manual-on operation for increased energy savings, according to the manufacturer.
Eco-Friendly Fountain
Bradley Corp. introduces the TerreonRE fountain, made from a solid surface material composed of bio-based resin and other natural materials. It is made with 25 percent pre-consumer recycled content and 8 percent rapidly renewable material. The product resists stains, burns, chemicals and impact, which makes it suitable for high-volume, high-abuse washrooms and industrial applications, according to the manufacturer.
Energy-Efficient Wall System
The Thermax wall system from Dow Building Solutions is a three-in-one system that enables a thinner wall profile with continuous insulation, an air barrier, and flashing. Wall system includes high energy efficiency; enhanced moisture control; quicker installation; reduced scheduling time and code approval (NFPA 285). Featuring continuous board insulation, the THERMAX Wall System helps prevent condensation by reducing air infiltration and keeping the cavity temperature above the dew-point temperature.
Read More Recycled Modular Carpet
Ethos modular carpet from Tandus features a new technology that uses industrial waste from windshields and safety glass to create modular carpet backing. Tandus is the first company to reclaim the material that previously had no commercial end-of-life applications, according to company officials.