SABMag 32 - Products from Greentech @ Greenbuild
To increase awareness and adoption of new technologies for sustainable building, the US Green Building Council and Regenerative Ventures teamed up to host the first annual Greentech at the recent Greenbuild Conference in Toronto. Thirty companies were invited to present their products for the building industry. All had to be privately owned with less than $100 million in revenues. Some of the companies and their products are described below.
Pythagoras Solar Photovoltaic Glass Unit [PVGU]
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Pythagoras Solar’s Photovoltaic Glass Unit [PVGU] uses patent-pending optical technology, high-efficiency silicon, and advanced materials to provide the industry’s first highest-transparency and highest-density PV power generation in a standard double-pane insulating glass unit [IGU] while also preventing direct solar radiation from entering the building. Designed for curtain wall and skylight applications, PVGU enables the creation of cost efficient, aesthetically pleasing, self-powered buildings. Info: pythagoras-solar.com/nandita@resolutioncommunications.com |
DIRTT Environmental Solutions
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DIRTT makes mass-custom modular walls, wiring and cabinetry for interior space. |
RenewABILITY Energy Inc.
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Power-Pipe ® Drain Water Heat Recovery [DWHR] heat exchangers use outgoing warm drain [waste] water to pre-heat incoming cold fresh water. Multiple parallel helical coils wrapped around a drain-pipe deliver the highest efficiencies with ultra-low pressure loss. The net effect is a reduction of up to 48% water heating energy consumption in homes, and up to 60% for businesses such as laundries, restaurants and industrial. renewability.com |
IES Ltd.
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IES software technology is used world-wide for designing low-energy consuming buildings and entire communities. IES analyses performance using dynamic thermal, light, airflow and other simulations. All key influencing factors are considered; climate, geometry, fabric, occupancy, layout and HVAC/renewable usage. |
iLiv All-In™
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iLiv All-In™ is a industry-specific online community where all the people who touch all the world’s buildings can work together, track all their projects, communicate, share documents, and generally get more done in less time. |
Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc.
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Phase change materials absorb heat when they melt and release heat when they solidify. BioPCM™ bio-based products use these principles to absorb heat during the day and release it at night. They can be installed simply into the building envelope, building interior, or roof structure to increase a building’s thermal mass, reduce indoor temperature fluctuation, and help to keep a structure at a prescribed temperature, dramatically reducing the need for air conditioning and heating. phasechange.com |
LoraxPro
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LoraxPro’s SaaS product simplifies, automates and provides project management to LEED certification projects. It saves time, money and aggravation. LoraxPro was the first company to work with USGBC to create LEED Automation – a bi-directional integration with LEED Online. It currently supports LEED NC, CS, CI EBO&M and Schools. This tool helps lower the cost of LEED certifications while raising the value of green buildings. Includes iPhone apps, with plans for Droid, tablet, iPad and others. loraxpro.com |
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Premium Grade Polyolefin Backed Carpet Adhesive has low VOCs
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Ultrabond ECO 885 by Mapei provides both permanent and releasable bonds for non-PVC, polyolefin and most “eco-type” backed carpet and carpet tile. Its formulation gives a very aggressive bond to polyolefin type carpet backings where traditional adhesives will not work. Ultrabond ECO 885 can also be used in fast-track construction practices where the MVER and RH are less than 8lbs and 90% respectively and show diminishing results over time. Other features include: “post consumer content” as part of the formulation to help achieve LEED points, permanent or releasable installation system applications, and low VOC formula for use in occupied buildings. www.mapei.com |
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Lafarge introduces Portland-limestone cement in Canada
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Lafarge has recently introduced a new portland-limestone cement [PLC] in Canada that it says will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 10%. Widely used in Europe for over 25 years, PLC is approved for use by the Canadian Standards Association, the National Building Code of Canada, and the BC, Ontario, and Quebec Building Codes.PLC is produced by intergrinding portland cement clinker with between 6% and 15% limestone. Lafarge states that its PLC will achieve comparable performance to regular portland cement in workability, set time, durability and all ages of concrete strength development. Info: Daniel Héroux [Ontario and Quebec] at daniel.heroux@lafarge-na.com or Matt Dalkie [BC] at matt.dalkie@lafarge-na.com. |
Architect’s Toolkit for BC wood
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Naturally:wood has developed the Architect’s Toolkit that provides detailed information about the latest innovations in green building using BC wood, as well as inspirational ideas for brainstorming with colleagues and clients. Highlighting 11 different species of BC wood, Cross-Laminated Timber [CLT], OSB, and plywood - this toolkit allows you to see and touch many of the various building materials available. It also hosts a variety of technical, product and species specific information on building with wood. Info: www.naturallywood.com/architectstoolkit |
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Certainteed introduces smart vapour/air barrier
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MemBrain™, the Smart Vapour and Air Barrier Film, allows moisture to escape from building cavities, keeping walls dry year round. When humidity increases, MemBrain increases its permeability, reducing mould, mildew and related risks despite seasonal climate changes. Info: www.certainteed.com/products/insulation/mold-prevention/317391 |
Insulated panels safe and recyclable
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Korolite Engineered Panel Structures Ltd., part of the BC-based Mansonville Plastics Group of companies, manufactures insulated steel panels consisting of a metal outer skin bonded to an Expanded Polystyrene [eps] insulation board. Korolite EPS contains no CFCs or HCFCs, and the K-Lock insulated building panels are 100% recyclable and offer high R-value insulation for cold storage, and for commercial and industrial building needs, making them suited for projects designed for LEED certification. Info: www.mansonvilleplastics.com |
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Lafarge announces its lighter, recycled gypsum board
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Lafarge introduces LiftLite™, a significantly lighter than standard wallboard which allows for faster installation as well as reducing fatigue on the jobsite. LiftLite has excellent sag resistance and can therefore be used on both walls and ceilings. It offers the same performance as traditional wallboard and is easier to score and snap, and produces less dust on the jobsite. Since it’s made with 99% recycled content and is designated as a low-VOC emitting product, LiftLite can assist with the attainment of credits for projects seeking LEED certification. Info: www.lafarge-na.com |
InterfaceFLOR brings SATECH’s SmartCells cushioning to healthcare
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InterfaceFLOR Canada, Inc. is providing the SmartCells flooring system by SATECH Inc. to the healthcare market with the intent of reducing fall-related injuries. SmartCells cushioning technology provides a stable surface, with mobility resistance rates on par with hard surfaces, for normal day-to-day activities that softens upon impact, giving it a unique characteristic that is more resilient and forgiving for potential falls and for caregivers. Neither InterfaceFLOR carpet nor SmartCells require use of glue for installation, which reduces the mess, odour, VOCs, and any need to relocate patients or staff during the installation or replacement process. Info: www.interfaceflor.ca |
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New portland-limestone cement lowers emissions
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EcoCemPLC™, a new portland-limestone cement from Delta, BC–based Lehigh Cement, a division of Lehigh Hanson Materials Limited, delivers virtually the same performance as a Type GU cement with 10% fewer emissions. Testing has shown that the cement delivers higher early strength, improved workability, less bleeding and lower heat of hydration. EcoCemPLC conforms to the CSA specifications as a Type GUL cement and is recognized in the BC Building Code, which allows it to be used in any project today. Info: www.lehighnw.com |
Low-energy light creates realistic sky illusions
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Montreal-based SaaV group Inc. offers realistic illusory skies, known as SkyCeilings™, for home or office that give a sense of openness to otherwise confined environments while replicating the many subtle stimuli of real sky. SkyCeilings incorporate daylight-balanced 6500 Kelvin light, the same light used to treat seasonal affective disorder [SAD], and which the human senses cannot distinguish from real daylight. In addition, the high-CRI [colour rendering index] energy-efficient T5 fluorescent or LED sources illuminate the image pigments and environmental colours in a uniform and accurate way. Info: www.saavgroup.com |
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AirRenew™ Indoor VOC-reducing Gypsum Board
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CertainTeed Gypsum introduces AirRenew™ Gypsum Board used for interior walls and ceilings in residential, commercial or institutional applications. It cleans the air by permanently removing volatile organic compounds [VOCs] circulating indoors. AirRenew™ also incorporates M2Tech® technology, providing enhanced moisture and mould resistance. Info: www.certainteed.com, 800-233-8990
Armstrong WoodWorks® ceilings give custom look with standard panels and grid
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New FSC-certified WoodWorks® Concealed ceilings from Armstrong are available in five standard veneers and three standard panel sizes, and feature a narrow reveal. The selection of veneers includes Natural Variations™ Beech, Maple, Light Cherry, Dark Cherry, and Bamboo Patina. Panel sizes are 2’x4’, 2’x6’ and 2’x8’, all of which can be mixed and matched. Five standard perforations are also available to enhance acoustical performance as well as design aesthetics.When backed with an acoustical infill, perforated panels can attain a Noise Reduction Coefficient [NRC] up to 0.65, meaning they can absorb 65% of the sound that strikes them. The hook-on panels install on standard 15/16” grid systems and provide safe and secure downward accessibility. www.armstrong.com/woodworks. |
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Kohler launches its most advanced toilet
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The new KOHLER Numi toilet, a WaterSense and CALGreen-certified “smart toilet”, has the following features: |
More aesthetic choice for facades and partition walls
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SEFAR® Architecture Vision is a metal-coated precision fabric interlayer, typically laminated within glass or other transparent materials, to create unique aesthetic design possibilities in exterior glass facades, windows and interior and decorative glass partition wall systems. |
Spray foam insulation offers energy-efficiency and design flexibility
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Icynene’s MD-C-200 high performance 2lb. closed-cell spray foam insulation meets the strict standards of quality and performance, and delivers: |
Single coating imparts durability and UV fade resistance
The new StoCoat Metallic incorporates mica, metallic particles and pigments into a superior coating that creates the look of a substantive metal surface and comes in 10 standard colours. With the option of applying over a variety of smooth and textured surfaces, StoCoat Metallic can read as sleekly modern or elemental and organic. The application techniques used are common to the paint and drywall trades with only water needed for clean up of this safe, nontoxic coating. StoCoat Metallic systems with a clear coat sealer provide excellent long-term durability and UV fade resistance, and can be combined with the energy efficiency and reliability of StoTherm EIFS NExT. www.stocorp.com
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Architectural panel cleans itself
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Alcoa Architectural Products produces the Reynobond® with EcoClean™, the first coil-coated architectural panel that helps clean itself and the air around it. Incorporating the TOTO®-patented HYDROTECT technology, the EcoClean coating is the first titanium dioxide finish that can be applied to a pre-painted metal surface.The titanium dioxide particles in EcoClean break down nitrogen oxides [NOx or smog] and other organic matter in the air near its surface while turning the face of the Reynobond panel into a super hydrophilic surface that’s very slick in the presence of water. When it rains, EcoClean helps the building rinse away surface contaminants. www.ecoclean.com. |
Insulation Products Receives Cradle to Cradle® Certification Renewal
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Building insulation products from Dow Building Solutions have achieved recertification by the Cradle to Cradle® Certification program. Originally certified and announced at International Business Show last year after rigorous analysis, STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation recertified at the SILVER level, while STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing, THERMAX™ (ci) Exterior Insulation, and STYROFOAM™ Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation all achieved BASIC recertification. |
WattStopper occupancy sensor wins award
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WattStopper’s PW-103N multi-way wall switch occupancy sensor with LED nightlight has received a 2011 Building Operating Management Top Product Award. The sensor allows lighting to remain on as long as any one of the connected sensors detects occupancy. Lighting will automatically turn off following a time delay that begins when the last sensor ceases to detect occupancy. The integral LED nightlight is available in three field-selectable colours, white, blue, or amber, an industry first. It has two levels of illuminance: a low level when no motion is detected, and a higher level upon first detection of motion. Info: www.wattstopper.com |
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Diamondback™ tile backer utilizes unique tile-bonding technology
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CertainTeed Gypsum introduces Diamondback™ Tile Backer, a high-performance tile backer featuring an innovative bonding technology that makes tile installation simpler, faster and less costly. Reinforced with embedded glass mats for added strength and moisture and mould resistance, Diamondback uses a patent pending polymer coating with a unique textured surface that reduces tile slippage during installation. Info: www.certainteed.com |
Engineered Air launches DJX Furnace Series
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Engineered Air, one of North America’s largest fully integrated manufacturers of custom HVAC equipment, has set the new industry benchmark in 90% operating efficiency with its new DJX Series of commercial and industrial furnaces. |
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Atlas Block first to use up to 36% post-consumer recycled glass
Atlas Block incorporates post-consumer recycled content in their entire line of concrete products. The introduction of up to 36% post-consumer recycled content, including coloured glass that typically ends up in land fills, substantially reduces consumer landfill waste and increases eligibility for LEED® Recycled Material credits. Info: www.atlasblock.com
Water Use in Office Buildings - National Data Now Available
By Meirav Even-Har, Interim Manager, Environmental Initiatives, Building Owners and Managers Association [BOMA] of Canada
March 22nd was International World Water Day and in Canada this year it expanded to a full week dedicated to discussing issues related to water and to celebrate this precious resource. This year, World Water Day was dedicated to theme: “Water for Cities: Responding to the Urban Challenge”, raising awareness about water issues in the world’s cities. In Canada, clean water is generally perceived to be plentiful and so prices are low and consumption is high.
In the real estate world the focus of many owners and property managers has been to conserve energy and minimize and divert waste. As important as the many initiatives currently in place that helps drive efficiency in buildings, water doesn’t always receive the attention it deserves. Beyond low hanging fruit such as upgrades to toilet fixtures, landscaping equipment, and so on, there is a big portion of water utilized for cooling towers, as steam for heat and cleaning, to name a few – all contributing to a building’s total water and energy use.
So how much water do Canadian office buildings use?
The 2010 BOMA BESt Energy and Environmental Report [BBEER] seeks to provide at least part of the answer. For the period of June 2009 to June 2010 the average water consumption intensity for BOMA BESt certified office buildings was 0.98m3/m2, compared with the national average for water consumption in commercial buildings which was 2.03m3/m2 [Sustainable Development Technology Canada, 2007]. Water consumption, calculated from water bills varies widely with the top performing 25% of buildings at the 0.02-0.39m3/m2 range, while the lowest performing 25% of buildings at the 1.05-8.05m3/m2 range.
Regional differences do not vary significantly, with the lowest consumers in the Prairie and Atlantic regions, and the highest overall numbers attributed to British Columbia. The regional results are interesting because southern Alberta and interior BC are known as “dry spots”; driving some buildings to implement innovative water conservation measures. Specific local data on building water use is therefore required to determine the extent to which cities and the industry responds to water shortages.
The report also provides water consumption performance by building size and age, as well as detailing incidence of water consumption fixtures and management practices. But water is not only about how much is consumed, it also about what is used and then disposed of, and what is added to the municipal waste treatment facilities in the way of effluents [chemicals, runoff, pesticides, etc.]. The BBEER includes information on how site and effluents are managed for the reported year.
With the majority of the Canadian commercial real estate consisting of existing office buildings, we may yet have the full picture of buildings’ total water footprint. The BOMA BESt program enables a form of performance benchmarking in six areas: Energy, Water, Waste, Emissions & Effluents, Indoor Environment and Environmental Management Systems. With annually published data we can compare the industry’s performance, and help drive water use reduction.
BOMA Canada has made the 2010 BBEER is available as a free download:
English: http://www.bomacanada.ca/docs/BBEER_2010_ENG_TEXT_LRes2.pdf
French: http://www.bomacanada.ca/docs/BBEER_2010_FRN_TEXT_LRes.pdf
Combination clothes washer and dryer
GE –offers the ENERGY STAR-qualified GE Profile™ frontload steam washer, which has an “Overnight Ready” cycle. Have your clothes washed and ready to wear in eight hours or less, without changing the load from the washer to the dryer.
Recycled Bill Boards into Construction Tarps
Recycled advertising billboard vinyls are being repurposed as tarps for builders and building material suppliers that want to cover most anything…lumber, open roofs, window openings, driveways before concrete, dirt piles, etc These waterproof vinyls are 4 times thicker than normal tarps at 20 mils thick and 13 oz/yd material. These tarps can also be seamed together with a vinyl cement to create tarps of any size desire with waterproof seams. Info: www.recycledbillboardtarps.com
Recycled Leather into decorative tile
EcoDomo introduces distressed leather for wall, floor and furniture applications. Available and stocked in sheets and tiles. Using a process similar to stone-washed jeans, the recycled leather is distressed and will develop patina and character over time.
Visit www.ecodomo.com for more details!
Eco-friendly Commercial Grade Printed Wall Covering
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Trove’s REDEUX recyclable alternative to PVC wallcovering contains over 31% post-consumer recycled materials, and combines Type II durability with a Class “A” fire rating. The high level of breathability in the material increases resistance to mould and mildew in humid environments, and with no harmful gas emissions and low VOC emissions, contributes to safer air quality and up to 6 LEED point credits. Trove also offers a reclamation program in which excess material or waste can be sent back to Trove for reuse and recycling. Info: www.troveline.com
New ceramic coating has no VOCs
EonCoat, a new type of protective ceramic coating is completely VOC-free, and delivers an abrasion, corrosion, chemical, flame and
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high-temperature resistant finish that can be applied in a cost-effective single coat for rapid return to service. The coating consists of two, non-hazardous ingredients that do not interact until applied by a plural component spray gun so that VOC-generating ingredients are eliminated. The final ceramic coating, which is more comparable to a thin layer of cement, can be applied thicker than traditional paint, and bonds chemically to nearly all substrates except plastic. Info: www.eoncoat.com
Eternal water heater now in Canada
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The leading Eternal Condensing Hybrid is a compact 98% efficient stainless steel water heater that produces an endless, high output supply of domestic hot water with amazing savings – and without any pressure drop issues. Visit www.eternalwaterheater.ca to learn more from the proud exclusive Canadian distributor, Marathon International of Mississauga, ON.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The GE’s WattStation™ has been named “2011 Best of Innovations”, in the “Portable Power” category by Consumer Electronics
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Association [CEA]®. Initially launched for residential, commercial and local government applications, GE’s attractive, easy-to-use, fast and friendly WattStation™ provides plug-in charging and optional commerce capabilities. The unit will also offer an optional Smart Grid interface by incorporating intelligent meters to interact with the local utility company, helping save consumers energy costs.
Info: www.watt-co.com
Dow Building Insulation receives Cradle-to-Cradle® Certification RenewaL
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Dow insulation products, STYROFOAMT Brand Extruded Polystyrene [XPS] Foam Insulation and SAFETOUCHT Fiberglass-Free Insulation have received Cradle-to-Cradle certification at the SILVER level, while STYROFOAM SIST Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing, THERMAXT Exterior Insulation, and STYROFOAMT Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation all have achieved BASIC recertification. Info: www.dowbuildingsolutions.com
Floor joists mould and fire resistant
PinkWood Ltd. of Calgary, has developed a water-based, non-toxic protective wood coating which when exposed to flame
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creates an endothermic reaction that greatly increases ignition time and slows the spread of fire. The coating also prevents the growth of mould on lumber and acts as a protective barrier reducing moisture absorption and improving exterior weatherability during construction. Pinkwood has acquired the proven I-joist technology developed by Nascor Ltd. and is now combining it with their patented protective coating to produce PinkJoists™. Info: www.pinkwood.ca
Oil paint not dead
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AFM Safecoat® Naturals line of oil-based paints are based on soybean oil as the main ingredient with a touch of thistle oil for smooth paint flow and flaxseed oil for coalescence. They are fully biodegradable, emit no toxins, are free of harmful dryers or solvents and, best of all, can be cleaned up easily with soap and water as with a latex paint – while giving the smooth coverage and exceptional durability of traditional oil-based products. They can also be tinted with Zero-VOC pigments. Info: www.cbrproducts.com/afmnaturals
PRODUCTS FROM GREENBUILD
Crossville releases new Sustainable Samples kit
Crossville’s new sample kit contains realistic “tile” samples made of recycled and recyclable card-stock, created using advanced
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high-resolution imaging technology to capture a near-exact visual of each tile. This earth-friendly chip kit contains every tile and 230 colour selection in Crossville’s Porcelain Stone® collection in a lightweight 10” x 10” x 4” kit. Each “tile” sample has a QR code on its back that can be scanned with any smart phone to retrieve product information or order a real product sample.
Info: www.crossvilleinc.com
Nysan interior/exterior shades concealable when not in use
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MakroBlindTM Louvered Shades by Nysan Solar Control, a Hunter Douglas Company based in Calgary, are designed for both interior and exterior applications to control solar heat gain and optimize daylight for virtually any project. The shades are fully retractable and concealable when not in use and deploy when the sun hits the building elevation. The rotation of slats provides dynamic shading in direct response to changing sun angles throughout the day and year. Info:www.nysan.com
Kingspan app simulates energy modelling for high-performance envelope
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has launched Path to NetZero™, that simulates the process of energy modelling
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high-performance envelopes and net-zero scenarios. Select one of four climatic locations, a building type, and a baseline building designed to ASHRAE 90.1.2004. Choose a Kingspan insulated roof and wall system and compare savings, annually and over a period of 25 years. Benchmarks for the tool are aligned with the DOE Commercial Building Initiative and LEED 2009/3.0 requirements. The Path to NetZero is available at dedicated web site, and through free apps designed for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android mobile devices. Info: www.pathtonetzero.com
Columbia’s PureBond® incorporates soy-based adhesive
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Columbia Forest Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer, makes its hardwood plywood with a formaldehyde-free EPA award-winning system they call “PureBond®,” that incorporates modified soy proteins in the adhesive system - a patented technology cooperatively developed by Columbia, the College of Forestry at Oregon State University and Hercules Incorporated. The Green Parents’ List, a network of parent scientists and engineers, has awarded PureBond the Healthy Home check mark. Info: www.cfpwood.com
InterfaceFLOR to obtain Environmental Product Declarations on all products
Interface’s, ‘Mission Zero,’ commitment is to eliminate negative environmental impact by 2020, pledging to obtain third-party validated
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environmental product declarations [EPDs] on all InterfaceFLOR products in Canada and around the globe by 2012. The company is also calling on other organizations to set bold goals for sustainability in their own operations. EPD’s require full transparency, create new standards of accountability, and will ultimately spur new levels of innovation as customers begin to understand the impacts of their purchasing decisions and demand more from business and industry. Info: interfaceglobal.com/Sustainability.aspx
Teknion Powermat brings wireless power charging
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In collaboration with Powermat, Teknion has developed the Teknion Powermat fx Accessories collection that reinterprets wireless charging technology in the office. The system has two components: a mat that can charge various types of electronic devices, and a receiver that fits on the electronic device to enable charging. Mats are available in attractively-designed options such a desk edgemount, small storage box, power cube and lighting bases. Charging is more energy efficient, and extends battery life cycle as compared to conventional chargers. Info: www. teknion.com
Solatube delivers pure, natural light
Solatube products help to add natural daylight to a project to contribute to LEED® and ENERGY STAR® accreditation goals. The
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optical domes of its light tubes feature Raybender® 3000 Technology consisting of Fresnel lenses that harvest appropriate daylight based on solar position. Spectralight® Infinity Tubing delivers daylight of highly pure colour rendition to building interiors.
Info: www.solatube.com
Thermafiber® releases new BIM objects
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Thermafiber, Inc. and ARCAT® have developed AutoDesk® Revit® BIM objects for Thermafiber’s mineral wool insulation products, which offer the highest available recycled content [up to 90%] of any commercial insulation. These objects, available for free download on the ARCAT site and on Thermafiber’s website, make Thermafiber’s products easier to specify and understand. All of the BIM objects, graphics and content, are uniform and modifiable for ease of use. Info: www.thermafiber.com
SELECTED PRODUCTS: IIDEX/neocon and the Green Building Festival
J+J/INNOVATION’S LIGHT TAKES AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO MOCULAR DESIGN
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J+J/Invision’s newest collection, Light, includes two modular carpets - Aura and Diffusion - soft, textured products that use colour variations in the yarn and a mixture of textures to create the effects of reflectivity, shimmer, and iridescence. Both are manufactured using 100% Encore® SD Ultima® solution dyed nylon. They feature J+J/Invision’s PVC-free backing, eKo®. This modular backing includes recycled content, provides closed-loop recyclability and is NSF 140-2007 Platinum Certified. Info: www.jj-invision.com
Osram Sylvania POWERBALL® line gives high efficiency choices
Offering a new line of high-intensity discharge [HID] technology, Sylvania’s POWERBALL® products use free-form ceramic
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arc tube technology that is highly efficient while offering superior colour stability and long life. POWERBALL lamps replace halogen and incandescent lamps and are ideally suited to retail, office display and accent applications where longevity and quality of light is essential. The METALARC POWERBALL lamps use electronic ballasts that give up to 25% energy savings over traditional magnetic ballasts, Info: www.sylvania.com, laura.fuller@sylvania.com.
Sun Glow offers large shade, and air-cleaning fabric
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Sun Glow’s MAX™ received the Gold Innovative Product award and Pure Screen® received the Silver Textiles award in the IIDEX/NeoCon Innovative Product Awards. MAX™ is a new roller shade cassette that prevents tube deflection and reduces roll up diameter on large shades, resulting in a roller shade up to 40ft. wide and 30ft. tall. Pure Screen® has a special coating on the fabric enables it to accumulate harmful gases and bad odours on its surface and convert them in a catalytic process into harmless substances such as water and carbon dioxide. The catalytic process is permanent because the effective substance is not used up.
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Info: www.mysunglow.com.
OctoTerra and Kirei panels all natural
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Toronto-based Octopus Products distributes OctoTerra decorative panels that are handmade from rapidly renewable and recycled materials, such as coconut shell, palm wood and tree branches. The company also carries Kirei, a composite panel made from reclaimed stalks of the sorghum plant laid up in alternating layers using water-based adhesive that emits no formaldehyde, and pressed under high pressure. Kirei can be finished like any wood, and every sheet has its own unique variation. The products can help contribute to LEED points for categories MR4.1/4.2 and MR6. Info:www.octopusproducts.com
Stone veneers conserve materials
Lightweight, flexible stone veneer products from Surface Innovation come in 30 colours of real slate and sandstone that open the door to new design options. Curved and vertical surfaces can now feature a thin stone veneer. SlateFlex, made
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from splitable slate slabs, has a rough split texture that lends a luxurious appearance without the need to install more expensive slate slabs. The SandFlex veneer uses natural sandstone and is highly flexible for an even wider range of applications. Info: www.surfaceinnovation.ca
Prescolite Litebox LED downlight performs with less energy
Ideal for new construction and retrofit application in most 6in. housings in use today, Prescolite’s Energy Star qualified
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LiteBox LED Downlight offers light output and distribution comparable to a 65W BR30 and most 18W CFL downlights. Dimmable to 15%, this 15W, wet location-listed product offers sustainable benefits and dramatically reduced maintenance costs. Info: www.prescolite.com
CFR Insul-Solar™ combines solar with insulated roof
Metl-Span’s CFR Insul-Solar, a comprehensive insulated solar standing seam roof system, features thin-film solar laminate fused to the surface of the roofing panel substrate. The system includes integrated photovoltaics [BIPV], schematics and
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specifications for all electrical components, a 20-year warranty and 20-year payback or less depending on geographic location. The panel
