jueves, 22 de abril de 2010

PARKADE: Architectural Mesh System



Material composition: Woven metallic fabrics or mesh and a group of attachment hardware made of the same metallic compound.
Product's information: The conventional exterior cladding material used for covered parking spaces is being replaced by new environmentally friendly material such as metallic mesh systems. The sustainable characteristics of the product are the diverse functions of the mesh such as solar shading device which also help for light pollution reduction and which enhances the ventilation and so the air quality of the parking building interiors. The product also contributes with security factors and its “highly textured and glimmering surface” makes it aesthetically pleasant.
Green attributes: The mesh has a high recycled content and can be used fully as post-recycle content when it will not be longer in use. The material also has a long life cycle due to its resistance and its lightweight nature minimizes the source of construction materials which benefits to the quantity of construction waste materials dump in landfills. Energy savings can also be achieved due to the daylight that Goes through the perforated material and now enters the parking area at day time and which reduces light pollution at night coming from the light fixtures in the interior. Parkade than achieved several requirements that meet the criteria of LEED building rating system.
Manufacturer: Cambridge Architectural
Web address:
http://cambridgearchitectural.com/
http://www.cambridgeparkade.com/

Solar-powered flushometer by Sloan



Material composition: Stainless steel pipe work with a a specific valve that helps to reduce the water consumption. The product also posses a photovoltaic sensor which captures the light converted into energy and use to power the water closet.
Product's information: The Solis line of solar-powered plumbing products has a single-flush water closer flushometer
Which highly efficient capacitator is charged with light
That can even be obtained from occupancy-controlled lightened
rooms.
Green attributes: The product not only reduce water consumption but also energy consumption. The product attained several of the requirements to earn credits for the water and energy efficiency requirements of the LEED building rating system.
Manufacturer: SLOAN

Web address: http://www.sloanvalve.com/

Façade solutions that contributes to healthier buildings.



Material composition: Rain screen cladding with an air cap between the cladding and the outer wall which can be filled with insulation materials without blocking the air circulation. The product also helps to reduce the rain penetration and reduces the condensation which is drained out through ventilation inlets and outlets.
Product's information: Rain screen cladding serves to maintain a healthier indoor climate by creating a two-layer external wall separated and ventilated by an air cap which enhances the indoor air quality and indoor thermal comfort. The air cavity allows air pressure to circulate according to thermal differentials over the height of the building: in cold regions this causes the condensation at the rear of the cladding to dry and in warm climates the circulating air cool the inner layers of the construction and reduces energy consumption related with the HVAC units.
Green attributes: This product helps to reduce the energy consumption related with HVAC units at the same time that it enhances the Indoor Air Quality having a more “breathable” building.
Manufacturer: Trespa
Web address:
http://www.trespa.com/na/
http://www.trespa.com/na/productSolutionsExterior/facadeSolutions/

Cubicle design



Material composition: The product is made with a metal frame that supports either a Melamine or veneer desktop. Under the work tops, CPU and personal boxes are made of metal, over the top of it, the privacy screens can be covered with fabric and organizational boxes made of plastic can be added and on top of it a polyurethane writing pad is applied.
Product's information: The furniture system units can stand alone or be combined and have adjustable-height work tops and privacy screens which permits individual or collaborative work at the same station. “Playns system enables netting and nesting, as it creates an ideal setting for both communication and concentration without users having to leave the workstation. It has also been proven healthy to vary between sitting and standing, as this helps to prevent back problems and tension, while it also promotes blood flow, circulation and thus increases both activity and motivation levels.”
Green attributes: -
Manufacturer: Vitra
Web address:
http://www.vitra.com/
http://www.vitra.com/en-us/office/products/playns/overview/

Twilight floor



Material composition: Vinyl floor covering with a highly embossed woven texture
Product's information: The material can be either used in residential or commercial buildings due to its high abrasive resistance.
Green attributes: The product can be fully recycled by sending it to Mats Inc. facilities.
Manufacturer: Bolon
Web address:
http://www.bolon.com/flooring/#EN/news/latest_news/

jueves, 15 de abril de 2010

Gel-filled floor mats



Material composition: Stainless and resistant vinyl top surface with a soft, shock-absorbing gel core which makes of the floor mat an anti-fatigue solution for the long hours standing on the hard kitchen flooring while cooking. The bottom is a safe non-slip material with anti-microbial additives.
Product's information: The plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the fibrous tissue that attaches the heel bone and that extend to the forefoot which is caused by standing on hard surfaces without proper foot support can be reduced by using this gel-filled floor mats. Lower back pains can be ease with this product.
Green attributes:-
Manufacturer: GelPro
Web address:
http://www.gelpro.com


Trex Brasilia



Material composition: Tropical hardwood brought from the Brazilian rainforest. The wood is engineered with cellular PVC which slows down the rate and degree of weathering.
Product's information: There’s no oiling, staining or pre-drilling required. Due to its wood content, after a twelve to sixteen weeks exposure to sunlight and rain cause a natural color shift. This process only modifies the color but not the physical material and its durability. The weathering process can be accelerated by wetting the surface. Heavy shade areas or vertical components will take longer to fade. The grooved deck boards can be attached with a non-visible fastening system at its surface. This is feasible by using three types of clips that have been design for this particular product.
Green attributes: -
Manufacturer: Trex
Web address:
http://www.trex.com
http://www.trex.com/brasilia/default.aspx