The Mohawk Group introduces its new generation of 100 percent non-PVC thermoplastic contract modular carpeting. The patent-pending Encycle modular carpet backing system is designed with three thermoplastic layers and zero water-based components, enabling it to be completely recycled back into new Encycle backing through thermal re-activation without separating face fibers from backing layers.
Sage Electrochromics Inc. manufactures electronically tintable glass products designed help reduce energy bills by controlling solar heat gain and increase worker productivity by allowing additional daylighting, minimizing glare, and enhancing occupant comfort. The company’s products have been integrated into a variety of buildings, including commercial facilities and schools.
The Ghost Artist carpet line from Milliken draws inspirations from architectural designs that use grid overlays, curvilinear components and geometry to create striking changes to boxy profiles. The carbon-neutral product comes with an optional bio-based backing and adhesive-free installation to prevent off-gassing. It also meets several environmental certification standards.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems manufacturers Clear Story sunshades and interior light shelves. The company’s sunshades intercept unwanted solar heat gain before it can impact a building’s HVAC systems. They can also economize natural light by redirecting it inside the building. Products may be specified with high-recycled content.
The new F7000 waterfree urinal by Falcon Waterfree Technologies features a bowl design that prevents splashes and comes with a messaging area that can be used to describe water-conservation measures or for advertising space. The urinal qualifies for LEED and Green Globe points.
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American Ballast has introduced a new line of electronic fluorescent ballasts. Designed for commercial office, retail, distribution warehouses and industrial high bay lighting applications, the T5 and T5/HO electronic ballasts address the need for more efficient and higher light output systems. The ballast design offers energy savings and is compatible with many types of lighting control systems.
Freudenberg Building Systems Inc., manufacturer of nora rubber flooring, introduces noraplan fossil. The color granules that characterize the flooring resemble fossils found in nature. The multi-colored granules are embedded in one of 16 base colors, each a blend of three matched colors that supplement the existing flooring line’s range. The company says the floor’s smooth, nonglare finish makes it a compliment to wood, stone and other natural design elements.
Flovent software from Flomerics Inc. simulates the flow of air through a structure and helps illustrate 3D airflow patterns, including velocities and distributions of variables, such as pressure and temperature. The product is a computational fluid dynamics software that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer and contamination distribution in and around buildings of all types and sizes.
United Receptacle has recently become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. The company manufactures steel products that contain more than 30% recycled steel, aluminum products that contain up to 70% recycled aluminum, and Perma-Wood products that are made from 100% recycled polyethylene.
The company’s products are powder-coated with Uni-Koat, which contains no VOCs. According to the company, using its products can help a building achieve LEED credits. In addition, it offers a line of recycling receptacles which also may help projects earn LEED credits.
Tubelite Inc. recently introduced MaxBlock Sunshades to reduce solar heat gain by shading vision glass areas while allowing natural daylighting. Use of the sunshades can help lower building cooling costs and energy use attributed to air-conditioning. The sunshades are designed for use with Tubelite 200 Series and 400 Series curtainwalls and are available in a variety of styles. Finishes are available to match or contrast with the company’s curtainwall framing.
