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The 12 foot to 20 foot Element fan by Big Ass Fans moves large volumes of air, reducing energy costs and enhancing personal comfort in a variety of education settings, according to the company. Gearless, direct-drive technology and onboard electronics provide quiet operation while eliminating electromagnetic interference.
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Read moreArconas Corp. manufactures durable, ergonomically sound and versatile cluster seating. The Fly-Away line delivers full lumbar support, a high backrest and flexible configurations, including straight rows, corners, single rows and back to back. The line’s thick foam seat and back cushioning incorporate soy-based BiOH polyols, replacing a portion of the petroleum ingredients used in conventional Polyurethane foam production.
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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.
Read moreAmerican 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.
Read moreTubelite 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.
Read moreSloan Valve Company introduces a series of high-efficiency vitreous china urinals that utilize one pint of water to flush, which contribute to LEED credits 3.1 and 3.2 for water reduction.
Customers can choose from either a manual flushometer or from several battery-powered and hardwire sensor-operated models for automatic, hands-free flushing.
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Read moreMitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division recently updated its high-speed Jet Towel hand dryer with a built-in, energy efficient heater. The product never comes in contact with hands, increasing sanitary conditions, and takes between five and six seconds to dry hands, according to the manufacturer. It is available in a 120V model and installation requires no reinforcement.
Water from the user’s hands is collected in the unit’s drain tank, keeping bathroom floors dry. It will automatically shut off after 30 seconds of use and can be mounted at any level.
Read moreThe Vari-Ballast Control lighting control from IEPC Corp. uses on-site, remote and aggregate Web-based controls to provide customers with energy-efficient lighting. The control reduces the number of ballasts and amount of rewiring necessary to install a standard fluorescent system. The lighting is a stand-alone energy management system that reduces the demand on power in real time.
The control can replace magnetic ballasts, timers, relays, control panels and the wiring required to connect each lighting fixture to all other external parts as well as the control panel.
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