Products

Carlisle’s Vegetated Sedum Tiles allow for immediate plant coverage on the day of installation, eliminating the need for landscapers and large-scale planting. Four tile choices are available: All Seasons, Tuff Stuff, Shade and Color Max. There is little room for airborne seeds to take root in the tile, reducing maintenance needs, according to the company.

 

 Carlisle

Armstrong’s Migrations BioBased Tile was developed to provide the look and durability of VCT, yet its essential polymer ingredient, BioStride, is made with a domestically grown, rapidly renewable plant source. BBT reduces reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels, while it expands the affordability of green to commercial projects, according to the manufacturer.

Duo-Gard Industries Inc. debuted the Lumenatrix Backlighting System at the 2010 Greenbuild Conference and Expo. The system provides architectural illumination for commercial building with LED lighting and translucent panels. The backlit columns can be used to replace fluorescent light fixtures, and use as little as one watt per square foot.

Global HVAC manufacturer Munters presents its DryCool HD Dehumidification System, which uses a combination of desiccants and non-ozone depleting refrigerants to deliver cool, dry air for light commercial applications, according to the company. The DryCool HD system employs a desiccant dehumidification wheel and the environmentally friendly refrigerant R-410A to remove heat and moisture from incoming air. The DryCool HD also prevents indoor air quality problems associated with moisture such as mold, mildew, biological allergens, and odors.

Structural Insulated Panels from Premier Building Systems help reduce jobsite waste with job-ready panels that eliminate the need for cutting and trimming. The panels are made from rapidly renewable resources and zero-VOC mastic. A foam core provides an insulating layer for the large one-piece panels that can contribute to a savings of up to 60 percent in heating and cooling costs, according to the manufacturer. Visit Premier Building Systems at Greenbuild 2010, booth #1695.

Want to keep energy costs down? Start at the ceiling. Whether you’re seeking a quick efficiency upgrade for an existing structure, or an economical green design for a new building, Rite-Hite’s high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans have you covered with the following two models:

 

Revolution — Capable of delivering the most air movement of any HVLS fan on the market, the original Revolution Fan is ideal for larger buildings with high ceilings.