Design – Construction – Operations
EcoDesigner from Graphisoft is an energy evaluation tool for architects and school planners. The software allows designers to control the energy consumption of buildings and set standards in sustainable design. Users can access energy information in the early design phase, rather than relying on outside professionals to analyze buildings in the advanced design and early construction stages.
Read moreBiobased offers 1701s, an eco-friendly, low-emitting spray polyurethane foam for use with school construction projects. The soy-based, closed-cell insulation uses water as a blowing agent instead of potentially harmful chemicals to help ensure proper indoor air quality. It is Greenguard-certified for Children and SchoolsSM.
Read moreVersaCore+Green precast panels from Fabcon are energy-efficient panels created from recycled content. Panels are available with R values of up to R-21 and several thicknesses and widths of up to 12 feet. The panels can be custom-engineered and manufactured to accommodate different needs. Panels contain up to 58 percent recycled content.
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Tubelite Inc. introduces the Therml=Block 300ES curtainwall, made with Ecoluminum, a high recycled-content aluminum billet composition. The product contains a minimum of 80 percent reclaimed aluminum. The system can be installed from the building’s interior or exterior. It features a 1.5-inch thermal strut and accommodates one-inch-thick insulating glass.
Read moreThe EnergyPeak system developed by Centria Services Group integrates standing seam metal roofing with solar technology to reduce energy consumption and costs. The system uses photovoltaic laminates that are applied in the factory and arrive at the project site integrated into the roof.
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Read moreCarlisle-Syntec Inc. offers the Roof Garden System featuring Weston Solutions Inc.’s GreenGrid, a modular green roof system. The system is an alternative to built-in green roof systems. It is composed of a series of preplanted modules made of recycled plastics.
Read moreColbond Inc. introduces EnkaRetain and Drain, a sustainable roof product that absorbs and retains water so plant roots have a continuous source of moisture while allowing excess water to filter through and drain.
Read moreSage 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.
Read moreFreudenberg Building Systems Inc. introduces noraplan environcare 3.0mm for educational facilities. It absorbs sound, contributing to improved classroom acoustics, and provides a soft underfoot for teachers who are on their feet all day. The flooring is slip- and wear-resistant and can withstand heavy traffic and indentations from classroom furniture.
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