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Deco Lighting Plans New LED Line
Press Release Issued by Deco Lighting
The new luminaire line will knock down the price barriers restricting widespread use of the solid state lighting for commercial applications.
Kara Window Coverings Adds New Green Product
Press Release Issued by Kara Window Coverings
Kara Window Coverings' Polyclad Shutters have many environmentally friendly features.
Glass Energy Savings Highlighted in at Facade Tectonics #7
Press Release Issued by PPG Industries, Inc.
Architectural manager reports on results from an energy modeling study to demonstrate how much advanced low-emissivity glasses help reduce energy use in commercial buildings.
Electronic Product Selection Available for Download
Press Release Issued by Hubbell
Hubbell Lighting’s e-PSG app provides PDF files of each product’s catalog page and user-editable product spec sheets.
LEED Platinum Office Uses SageGlass
Press Release Issued by SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
Dynamic glass can optimize daylight usage and preserve a connection to the outdoors.
USGBC Student Chapter Tours GLASS RECYCLED Plant
Press Release Issued by GLASS RECYCLED
The ‘upcycling’ used in the GLASS RECYCLED process makes it an excellent alternative to traditional marble or granite choices.
LSI Industries Introduces New High Performance LED
Press Release Issued by LSI
Both the optional internal Doppler motion sensor and photocell provide energy efficiency.
New Sound Reduction System for Roads and Highways
Press Release from Canada NewsWire
FPInnovations and Western Forest Products introduced a new green and cost-effective sound reduction abatement system to reduce traffic noise.
Top Green Projects Use PPG Glass
Press Release Issued by PPG
Three AIA top 10 green building projects feature environmentally advanced glass made by PPG Industries.
LiveRoof Takes Home a Readers’ Choice Award at Greenbuild
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System was awarded the 2011 Readers' Choice Award from Environmental Design + Construction (ED+C) and Sustainable Facility.
Bentley Announces Availability of AECOsim Energy Simulator
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
AECOsim Energy Simulator software is available now and AECOsim Building Designer software will be available early in Q1 2012.
AtSite to Use Redwood Lights for LEED Platinum Headquarters
Press Release Issued by Redwood Systems
Redwood's networked lighting platform will be used to power and control 150 LED fixtures for improved energy efficiency.
WattStopper Offers BIM Objects For Lighting Control Products
Press Release Issued by WattStopper
The new WattStopper BIM Revit families are available for 46 of the company’s products, including a majority of Digital Lighting Management products.
EPA Recognizes 2011 WaterSense Partners of the Year
Press Release Issued by the EPA
WaterSense partners nationwide are manufacturing and selling a range of products, supporting green jobs, and promoting the protection of water resources.
Southwest Windpower and ATR Announce Alliance
Press Release Issued by Southwest Windpower
The companies will design and manufacture groundbreaking wind-solar hybrid systems.
Leviton Acquires Obvius, a Leader in Hardware Solutions
Press Release Issued by Leviton Manufacturing Company
The Obvius acquisition will enable Leviton to offer its customers the most complete line of lighting and energy management solutions.
IES Will Teach Methods for More Sustainable Design Practices
Press Release Issued by IES
IES will showcase its disruptive design technology at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.
Three Entries Feature Triple Pane Windows from Kolbe
Press Release Issued by Kolbe Windows
Kolbe’s triple pane glass windows help homeowners lower their heating bills by effectively and efficiently keeping the warm air inside.
Flex Lox Meets the LEED Standard for Low VOC
Press Release Issuedby Color Wheel Paint
Flex Lox Surface Sealer is an acrylic primer with superior film performance and application properties.
Lunera Lighting Introduces the 2210 Series
Press Release Issued by Lunera Lighting
The 2210 SERIES is a solar powered, DC direct powered, architectural grid lay-in luminaire.
JURONG Collaborates with IES to Create Assessment Tool
Press Release Issued by IES
The two companies will develop an assessment tool for the Singapore sustainable building rating system Green Mark.
Thermafiber Providing Customized Life Safety Insulation
Press Release Issued by Thermafiber
The mineral wool insulation is being installed in the exterior curtain wall panels of the new One World Trade Center tower.
Development Begins on New Green Technology Testing Center
Press Release Issued by Pegasus Global Holdings
Pegasus Global Holdings has begun work on The Center, a n new site designed to test new green building technology.
Experience Syntheon Products First-hand at Greenbuild 2011
Press Release Issued by Syntheon Inc.
SYNTHEON Inc. will showcase its sustainable building envelope solutions during Greenbuild 2011.
Standards to Improve Refrigerator Efficiency by 25% by 2014
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
Nationally, consumers are expected to save more than $21 billion on their energy bills through 2043 as a result of the standards announced today.
Meet Environmental Standards with Low-emission Adhesives
Press Release Issued by 3M
3M launches new Low VOC Aerosols and 3M Hi-Strength 94 ET Spray Adhesives with up to a 50 percent reduction of VOCs.
LiveRoof Grows Capacity to Better Serve Colorado Customers
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
LiveRoof appointed Rocky Mountain Green Roofs as their newest regional grower and distributor for the LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System in Colorado.
Building Automation Software Supports Green Initiatives
Press Release Issued by Alerton
New Alerton Building Suite 3 provides building owners with a solution that creates energy awareness of LEED and green initiatives.
Enerconcept Technologies and GoGaS Partner
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept Technologies Inc.
The partnership offers unprecedented efficiencies for industrial space, outdoor air & drying.
Air Cleaner Provides Greener, Healthier Learning Environment
Press Release Issued by Dynamic Air Quality Solutions
Dynamic Air Quality Solutions announced its Dynamic Air Cleaners as an ideal indoor air quality solution for schools.
DOE Crowns Winner in Challenge to Replace Common Light Bulb
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
If every 60-watt incandescent bulb in the U.S. was replaced with the 10-watt Philips LED bulb, the nation would save $3.9 billion in one year.
Earn LEED Points with Dynamic V8 Air Cleaning System
Press Release Issued by Dynamic Air Quality Solutions
The impact of air filtration is often overlooked as a means of maximizing attainable LEED points and preventing coming up short of a desired level.
Fabric HVAC Ductwork Better than Metal Duct Counterpart
Press Release Issued by Iowa State University
Iowa State Mechanical Engineering Department's CFD analysis in 10-month-long study reveals fabric duct is 24.5% more efficient than metal.
FM Approvals Approved the LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
FM Approvals certified that LiveRoof fulfills the highest standards for performance, safety and quality.
UNT Researchers Developing Green Building Materials
Press Release Issued by the University of North Texas
UNT researchers are developing natural alternatives to fiberglass and other popular, non-biodegradable building materials.
Build Group to Launch Solumbria at Intersolar North America
Press Release Issued by Build Group
Designed to fit any manufacturer's solar panel, Solumbria is the industry's first adjustable array for use in building canopy support structures.
See the Premium F2 Solar Carport at Intersolar
Press Release Issued by Solaire Generation
Solaire will be featuring their newest products and solar carports at the Moscone West Convention Center at booth 7128 on the 1st level.
Glass-ceramic Green Cooktop is First of its Kind
Press Release Issued by SCHOTT HomeTech
UL Environment validation highlights SCHOTT’s commitment to providing customers with environmentally preferable cooktop glass-ceramic.
New TONN Communicates to a Variety of Building Systems
Press Release Issued by Trend Control Systems
The introduction of the TONN opens up new opportunities for interfacing and integrating into a customer’s Building Energy Management System.
UL Environment Products Contribute to LEED Certification
Press Release Issued by UL Environment
New LEED provisions raise the bar by rewarding increased performance and transparency of building products and materials.
National Lighting Design Competition Winners Announced
Press Release Issued by Cooper Lighting
Six professional awards and four student awards were presented at the 34th Annual SOURCE Awards.
V8 Contributes to IEQ, Energy and Atmosphere LEED Points
Press Release Issued by Dynamic Air Quality Solutions
The V8 Air Cleaning System exceeds MERV 13 minimum while operating at much lower static pressures.
Folding Glass Walls System has U-value of .17
Press Release Issued by NanaWall Systems
NanaWall Systems new wood/aluminum system with triple glazing and foam is the first folding glass wall system to meet the Passive House Standards.
Insulating Glass Coating Balances Comfort, Solar Performance
Press Release Issued by Viracon
The new VUE-40 coating provides ample daylight while reducing potential glare, offering both low interior and exterior reflectance.
SkyPaver Selected for Rooftop Projects
Press Release Issued by VAST Enterprises
Eco-friendly flat roof covering, introduced at Greenbuild, is going up on the roof for office building, hospital and retail mall projects.
Buckley Air Force Base Continuess to Place LED Orders
Press Release Issued by Sunovia Energy Technologies
Buckley Air Force Base has installed Sunovia Energy Technologies’ 120-Watt EvoLucia LED Aimed Optics Shoebox fixtures throughout their base.
Company Demonstrates Long Life Roadmaster Street Light
Press Release Issued by Lighting Science Group
The street light delivers an energy savings of over 40% over traditional 100 watt HPS cobraheads and is available with multiple control offerings.
Philips Invests in OLED Production Facility in Germany
Press Release Issued by Philips
Royal Philips Electronics is investing €40 million to increase its production capacity for OLED-based lighting at its facility in Aachen, Germany.
LightBEEM System Lowers Costs, Improves ROI
Press Release Issued by BEEMTech
LightBEEM's retrofit-ready design allows it to be easily installed in a broad range of commercial buildings without requiring additional wiring.
100 Watt-equivalent LED Bulb Unveiled
Press Release Issued by Switch Lighting
Switch Lighting unveils what they consider to be the first true 100 watt equivalent A19 LED replacement bulb to replace incandescent bulbs.
First LED Replacement for 75-watt Incandescent Bulb is Here
Announcement Issued by Philips
Beginning May 17, Philips will showcase its most extensive portfolio of LED lighting solutions at the 2011 LIGHTFAIR International.
Behr GREENGUARD Paint Creates Healthy Indoor Environments
Press Release Issued by Behr Process Corporation
Two of Behr's paint lines now meet the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute guidelines.
Lubi is World's Most Efficient Solar Device--80.7% Efficient
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept
The wall-mounted, architecturally aesthetic Lubi revolutionizes HVAC plan/spec and contracting industry with an unprecedented solar peak efficiency.
High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program Expands
Press Release Issued by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Next phase of DOE's High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program offers expanded website, product selection for residential and commercial buyers.
GE Refrigerators Adopt a Foam-Blowing Insulation Agent
Press Release Issued by GE Appliances & Lighting
The foam-blowing agent creates a greener manufacturing process and has proven to make the refrigerator more energy efficient in initial tests.
EvoLucia Light Fixture Named Best Outdoor Street Light
Press Release Issued by Sunovia Energy Technologies
Sunovia has once again proven that the EvoLucia Aimed Optics technology can outperform the industry Goliaths.
Radio Waves Power Sensor Networks Eliminating Batteries
Press Release Issued by Powercast
Powercast announced its Lifetime Power Wireless Sensor System for wireless environmental monitoring in HVAC control and building automation.
Energy Focus Fulfills Phase 2 Contract with NASA
Press Release Issued by Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus will work with NASA to replace existing test stand and parking lot fixtures with high performance LED lighting.
Switch Lighting Introduces City of Light Technology
Press Release Issued by Switch Lighting
New company’s self-cooling technology offers the best and brightest warm incandescent-quality light.
What's Old is New Again with JELD-WEN Custom Reclaimed Wood
Press Release Issued by JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN is the first major manufacturer to offer reclaimed wood window and door products as part of the company's Custom Wood line.
Stormwater360 Offers LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
LiveRoof announced an agreement with Stormwater360 New Zealand to distribute its LiveRoof Hybrid Green Roof System in New Zealand and Australia.
New Product Helps Homeowners Add Solar to their Shutters
Press Release Issued by Plug ’n Save Energy Products
Plug ’n Save Energy Products have announced a new product that helps homeowners add photovoltaic cells to their existing shutters.
Park Chooses EG300-series Solar Lighting System
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
The EG300-series solar lighting system was chosen on the basis of lighting performance, aesthetic design, and cost savings achieved in installation.
Enerconcept Technologies Inc. Comes to U.S.
Press Release Issued by Enerconcept Technologies Inc.
Enerconcept Technologies will make solar air heating available and affordable to commercial, institutional and industrial facilities in the U.S.
LiveRoof Announced the Introduction of RoofStone
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
Engineered to integrate with the dimensions of LiveRoof Modules, RoofStone offers a complementary accessory for rooftops, walkways and patios.
Exhibition to Feature New Construction Technology
Press Release Issued by SYNTHEON Inc.
Pittsburgh-based SYNTHEON Inc. is pleased to announce its participation in CONEXPO-CON/AGG.
BioLumber Announces World Patent
Press Release Issued by BioLumber
BioLumber’s recycled plastic lumber is stronger than conventional lumber and is four times more durable than treated lumber.
Point & Click Your Way to the Right Tankless Water Heater
Press Release Issued by Eemax
Eemax, Inc. has made it easier to correctly identify the right tankless water heater through its new online Product Selector Guide.
DOE Expands High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program
Press Release Issued by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
The DOE's High Performance Windows Volume Purchase Program gears up for expansion with series of events to market more energy efficient windows.
Novacem Develops New Carbon-negative Produced Cement
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
The Autodesk Clean Tech Partner Program enables UK company to increase plant efficiency to develop cleaner, greener products.
LiveRoof Contributes to LEED Green Building Certification
Press Release Issued by LiveRoof
LiveRoof can help projects achieve LEED credits in several categories.
SSL Fixtures Installed in Large LED Project
Press Release Issued by Lusio Solid-State Lighting
Lusio Solid-State Lighting delivered 4,750 high bay LED fixtures to Doha, Qatar, for the Qatar National Convention Centre extension.
Alpha Natural Resources Invests in CERATECH
Press Release Issued by Alpha Natural Resources
Alpha's investment will bring immediate benefit to CTI, says CTI CEO.
Engineers Increase Efficiency and Savings for the WAPA
Press Release Issued by Cooper Lighting
Engineers selected Cooper Lighting for a large-scale upgrade of 972 of the Islands' street lights.
GEO Integrates ZigBee into its Energy Management Systems
Press Release Issued by Ember
GEO has integrated Ember’s ZigBee chips, ZigBee PRO networking software, and ZigBee SE (Smart Energy) Suite into its family of wireless devices.
Lighting Science Group Donated LED Bulbs to Extreme Makeover
Press Release Issued by Lighting Science Group
Company’s high-performance and long-lasting led lights were donated and installed in the Hurston family’s Cocoa, Florida net zero home.
VAST Composite Pavers Named a Hot Product for 2011
Press Release Issued by VAST Enterprises
The February issue of Green Builder magazine features VAST Composite Pavers as one of the Hot 50 Products for 2011.
PNS Delivers Innovative Renewable Energy Power Solution
Press Release Issued by Plug 'N Save Energy Products
This custom designed, power producing window shutter allows personal power production on a whole new level, one window at a time.
Holbrook Lumber Wins the Best Booth Award at LBM Expo
Press Release Issued by Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies
The booth featured multiple vendors showcasing AERT's MoistureShield Vantage Collection decking, MoistureShield railing, and EcoShield deck tiles.
Array LED Bulb Makes ENERGY STAR LED Light Bulbs List
Press Release Issued by Nexxus Lighting
The MR16 uses just 3.3 watts to produce over 150 lumens at a 3000° Kelvin color temperature and a color rendering index of 84.
Agreement to Bolster Mondo's Presence in Northern California
Press Release Issued by The Patton Group
Mondo has signed an agency agreement for The Patton Group to carry Mondo commercial flooring products.
New Director Appointed at Watts Water Technologies
Press Release Issued by Watts Water Technologies
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced the election of Merilee Raines as a member of the Board of Directors.
Solution To Better Address Needs of Utilities and Customers
Press Release Issued by ThinkEco
ThinkEco and Tenrdril will work together to deliver a comprehensive demand response system by integrating their offerings.
Department of Energy Pushes for Efficient Air Conditioners
Press Release Issued by the U.S. Department of Energy
The Department worked with the DOE Commercial Building Energy Alliances to develop new performance criteria for commercial air conditioners.
VAST Announces New Composite Detail Pavers
Press Release Issued by VAST Enterprises
VAST designed them to make it easier to install curves and other paver patterns in walkways, building entryways, courtyards, terraces, and patios.
Ringdale has First Sale of ActiveLED Commercial Lighting
Press Release Issued by Ringdale
CTS sold ActiveLED Recessed Ceiling Panel Lights and Recessed Ceiling Can Downlights to an office building in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Energy Efficienct Chiller Reduces Total Cost of Ownership
Press Release Issued by PR Newswire
McQuay International previewed the new 700 ton Daikin McQuay Magnitude centrifugal chiller.
SmartHeat Acquires GWP
Press Release Issued by SmartHeat Inc.
This acquisition will extend SmartHeat's clean technology heating solutions into the rapidly growing heat pump markets in Europe and China.
Synchrony And Gardner Denver Partner
Press Release Issued by Synchrony
Award-winning magnetic bearing and high-speed motor technology integrated into breakthrough line of faster, stronger, smarter high-speed blowers.
Good Things Come in Threes
Press Release Issued by Accoya Wood
Accoya receives three international environmental awards.
Southwest Windpower Unveiled its Skystream 600
Press Release Issued by Southwest Windpower
Skystream 600 produces 74 percent more energy than its predecessor—making it the most efficient power grid-connected turbine in its class.
Domespace Selected SolidWorks as an Essential 3D Tool
Press Release Issued by DS SolidWorks
Domespace plans to deploy online applications that consumers can use to help design and build an eco-friendly, rotating dome house.
American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry American Clay Provides Eco-Friendly Materials for Industry
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
An inside look at how American Clay began and how this is just the beginning of their niche in the industry.
American Clay's New Lime Putty Wins Award
Press Release Issued by American Clay
American Clay's Lime Putty was selected by a panel of independent judges for the 2010 Innovative Green Design Award (IGDA) for Interior Finishes.
Autodesk Seek Gains Grounds with BPM's
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
McGraw-Hill construction will include Autodesk Seek with new Sweets BIM package for building product manufacturers (BPMs).
AIA Introduces Tool for Predicting Energy Use
Press Releas Issued by AIA
The Excel-based reporting tool will require the user to enter project use type, gross square footage, (GSF) and include a series of yes/no questions.
Carmanah to Unveil Solar Innovations at LightFair 2010
Press Release Issued by Carmanah
Carmanah Technologies is unveiling additions to its line of EverGEN solar LED lighting products at LIGHTFAIR 2010.
Autodesk Selects Vindby as Inventor of the Month
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Vindby, a supplier of renewable energy solutions, developed the Vindby 1A, the first wind turbine approved for home use in Denmark, with Inventor.
IES Launches New Simulation Tools for Australian Market
Press Release Issued by IES
E-Toolkit and VE-Gaia Navigator for Green Star™ automatically undertake simulations and evaluate performance against core Green Star™ credits.
Gill Instruments exhibit at Oceanology International 2010
Press Release Issued By Gill Instruments
Gill Instruments recently exhibited at Oceanology International 2010 marine science & technology exhibition at the Excel in London’s Docklands.
Autodesk Unleashes 2011 Building Software Portfolio
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Updated software includes Revit Architecture, Revit MEP, Revit Structure, Navisworks, Buzzsaw and 3ds Max Design.
Variable Generation Scheduling Solution Deployed
Press Release Issued by Open Access Technology International
OATI announced the successful deployment of the OATI webSmartEnergy Variable Generation Scheduling Solution for Intermittent Resources.
IES Showcases Its Latest Software for HVAC
Press Release Issued by Integrated Environmental Solutions
New step-by-step navigators, HVAC multiplexing functionality, and enhanced water cooled chiller model provides more intuitive and detailed analysis.
Ultrasonic Wind Sensors Displayed at AMS 2010
Press Release Issued by Gill Instruments
The product range on display will include Gill’s popular 2-axis and 3-axis ultrasonic anemometers and weather station.
Bell & Gossett Wins AHR Expo Innovation Award
Press Release Issued by ITT Corporation
The Technologic« 502 was among a select group of new products to receive the "Honorable Mention" out of hundreds considered.
Global Virtual Weather Locations Greatly Expanded
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
The new version adds weather locations for Central and Southern Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, Philippines and South Korea.
Sopogy to Unveil Solar Thermal Concentrator for Rooftop
Press Release Issued by Sopogy
Sopogy will unveil its newest MicroCSP™ parabolic trough solar concentrator called “SopoFlare™” at Solar Power International 2009 October 27, 2009.
HP Expands Large-format Printing Portfolio
Press Release Issued by HP
Three new additions to HP’s line-up of large-format printers include the HP Designjet T1200, HP Designjet T770, and HP Designjet T620 Printer series.
Nuclear Power Plant Goes Solar with LED Outdoor Lighting
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies
Southern California Edison (SCE) is illuminating its main employee parking areas with solar-powered LED lights from Carmanah Technologies.
Solar Powered Parking-Lot Light Delivers Off-Grid
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies Corporation
The new EverGEN 1710 is designed as a compact stand-alone lighting alternative for off-grid parking lots and other municipal, commercial or industrial areas.
Solido Continues To Ramp Up Its Global Presence
Press Release Issued by Solido
Latest partnership with NUOVAMACUT of Italy another stepping stone into promising markets.
Cooper Lighting Introduces New Energy-saving Light
Press Release Issued by Cooper Lighting
The fixture’s modular LED light engine is designed to deliver illumination comparable to a 100W HID system while offering over 50% in energy savings.
Sopogy Solar Collector joins Gas Co.’s 18-month Demo Program
Press Release Issued By Sopogy, Inc.
Demonstration provides customers with energy solutions to increase efficiencies plus reduce costs and greenhouse-gas emissions.
Carmanah Tech introduces self-contained A650 aviation light
Press Release Issued By Carmanah Technologies
Carmanah Technologies has introduced its most versatile and highest value solar-powered light to date—the A650 aviation and obstruction light.
EngineerSupply Now Carries the New Leica Roteo 35G
Press Release Issued by EngineerSupply
The new Lasers include the Leica Roteo 20HV, Leica Roteo 25H, Leica Roteo 35 WMR and the Leica Roteo 35G Green Beam.
Liquid Desiccant Cooling and Dehumidification Reduces Costs
Press Release by DuCool
DFA reduced electricity costs 25% and eliminated moisture-related damages to goods by installing DuCool desiccant cooling and dehumidification systems.
Residential Installers Can Tap Into The Commercial Market
Press Release Issued By SMA America, Inc.
SMA America’s Sunny Tower allows residential solar installers the ability to expand their services and customer base.
Meat Processing Plant Cuts Energy Consumption
Press Release Issued by DuCool
The high energy savings are providing TonniesFleisch a very short return on investment period of 1.5 years.
HIB Wood Insulation Blocks Selected
Press Release Issued by SIGA Green Technologies
HIB building blocks have been selected to be incorporated into the Eco-Home design completion in “Greenstown” Greensburg, KS.
American Clay Applicator Covers Walls of Airstream Trailer
Press Release Issued By American Clay
At the Alternative Building Expo in Santa Monica, CA, green builder Jim Gooley will display his green-renovated Airstream trailer.
Hybrid Air-Conditioning System Reduces Energy Use 60%
Press Release Issued by DuCool
DuCool is launching an air-conditioning system powered by solar thermal energy or electricity, reduces energy use by 60 percent.
New Autodesk Tools for Energy-Efficient Building Design
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
This new product and online resource provides architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms with tools sustainable design help.
DuCool Increases Cogeneration Efficiency
Press Release Issued by DuCool
DuCool has introduced dehumidification and cooling solutions that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of cogeneration systems.
Solar-Powered Marine Lanterns with AIS Technology
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Carmanah Technologies partners with Shine Micro to add an automatic identification system capability to its line of solar-powered LED marine lanterns.
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems Incentives
Press Release Issued by WaterFurnace International
Homeowners who install geothermal heating and cooling systems are eligible for increased tax incentives.
American Clay Enterprises is Awarded Patent
Press Release Issued by American Clay
Elsaesser officially inherits the inventor title from his grandfather, who held 21 patents, still in use today.
Autodesk Exposure Technology Scientifically Validated
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Results provided by the software are as accurate and reliable as the existing "gold standard" for simulated test cases.
ENERGY STAR Residential Water Heaters to Yield Savings
By DOE
The ENERGY STAR® program now addresses every major residential appliance found in most American homes.
Breakthrough Made with iCrete’s Patented Concrete Mixes
Press Release Issued by iCrete
iCrete creates the first truly global concrete, an infrastructure solution that reduces costs and can meet all building code standards anywhere.
Chub Cay’s First Solar and Wind Powered House
Press Release Issued by Affiniti Architects
Home has an array of four vertical wind turbines and flexible solar panels generating electricity silently even with gusts as small as 4 mph.
Honda Completes Fifth LEED Building in 2008
By ConnectPress
Company’s Longmont, Colo. data center earns LEED Silver
Buck Institute Earns Innovation Award
By ConnectPress
GreenIT helps age research center reduce e-waste, green up technology.
DOE Releases a New Version of EnergyPlus Simulation Software
Press Release Issued by DOE
EnergyPlus models heating, cooling, lighting, ventilating, water, and other energy flows to test system combinations before construction begins.
Facility Named Canada's Solar Project of the Year
Press Release Issued by Carmanah Technologies Corporation
Carmanah receives CanSIA Award for "Jean Canfield Building" Solar Power System.
Vico Software Unveils 2009 Virtual Construction Suite
By Vico Software
This major release of the software extends a basic BIM model to 4D for scheduling and 5D for costing.
New ESIP System is Made from Soy Beans

ESIPS has developed a new SIP called Energy Smart Insulated Panel System that uses closed cell foam produced from soy beans grown in the United States.
William A. Berry & Son Uses Bluebeam PDF Revu for LEED

Bluebeam helped Berry reduce paper consumption so significantly that the firm is applying for a LEED Innovation in Design point.
Bamboo Living Homes Offers Installation in Caribbean

Bamboo Living Homes' distributor in the United States Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico will install the first ICC-ES certified bamboo homes on the islands.
TRIRIGA, RealFoundations Offer Software/Advisory Solution

TRIRIGA and RealFoundations' integrated software and environmental advisory services solution measures, manages and reduces energy consumption from buildings.
Steelcase Granted FSC Certification

Steelcase was recently granted a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
Envision Solar Creates LifeVillage Modular Structures

Envision Solar's LifeVillage is a modular self-contained “infrastructure in a crate” that can provide critical utilities in even the most remote areas of the world.
Onset Debuts New LEED Monitoring Kits

Onset's three new HOBO LEED Monitoring Kits are designed to help improve building energy performance while also providing LEED credits.
Autodesk University 2008 Call for Submissions
By Autodesk
Autodesk has made a call for submissions for its 2008 Design Show Reel requesting animations and renderings created with 3ds Max, Maya or Revit.
Autodesk Presents Revit BIM Experience Award to SENER
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. announced that SENER, an engineering and technology group has been selected to receive a Revit BIM Experience Award.
California Paints Debuts ELEMENTS Zero-VOC Interior Paints

California Paints has launched its ELEMENTS Zero VOC paint line, which includes a primer, a ceiling white and three interior finishes.
TRIRIGA Releases TREES Software

TRIRIGA's TREES is a environmental management system to measure, manage and reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
LEED for Existing Buildings Reference Guide Now Available

The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide is now available for purchase at the USGBC Store.
Greenblock Expands Its ICF Market Area

Greenblock has begun marketing its insulated concrete form (ICF) products and installation services in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
Plyboo Bamboo Plywood Products Pass California VOC Emissions

Plyboo bamboo plywood products have passed emissions testing under the criteria of California Section 01350, the most stringent VOC-emissions standards in North America.
Wilsonart Duracryl Sink Products Earn GREENGUARD

Wilsonart's Duracryl Sink products have been awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certification and GREENGUARD Children & Schools certification.
Cosentino Reveals New Silestone Countertop Color

Silestone quartz countertops offer Microban protection, as well as GREENGUARD and National Sanitation Foundation certifications.
Shurtape HVAC Tapes Contribute to LEED Credits

Seven HVAC tapes manufactured by Shurtape Technologies have been qualified for LEED credit.
Olympic Village Features Hybrid SolarWall PV/T System

The Beijing Olympic Village is now home to one of the world's first SolarWall photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) hybrid systems.
AV's Architectural Wind System Installed at Logan Airport

AeroVironment's Architectural Wind system has been installed at Boston’s Logan International Airport Office Center.
Yudelson Announces New Green Homes Book

Green building expert Jerry Yudelson has announced the publication of his new book, "Choosing Green: The Home Buyer's Guide to Good Green Homes."
Consumer Reports Rates Iron Woods Ipe No. 1

Iron Woods Ipe was recently rated by Consumer Reports as the No. 1 residential decking wood.
Optimizing Sail Design for the 2008 Olympics Using 3D Air
By Flomerics
Finland-based sail maker WB-Sails is using EFD.Lab fluid dynamics simulation software from Flomerics to develop and optimize sails for Star and Finn class Olympic sailboats.
Green Mountain Launches BeGreen LEED Calculator

Green Mountain's Web-based BeGreen Business LEED calculator helps businesses calculate and purchase certified RECs.
ACT Registers ACTech Panel System in 24 States

Alternative Construction Technologies has registered its ACTech Panel System and several ancillary services in 24 states.
StrionAir System A130 Reduces Fan Energy by 10 Percent

StrionAir's electrically enhanced filtration technology reduces required fan energy by more than 10%.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
By Neoporte
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Neoporte Introduces a State-Of-The-Art Fully Intergrated Gla
By Neoporte
From their highly engineered components and formidable craftsmanship to their progressive designs and stunning exteriors, Neoporte entry systems represent the finest in high-end doors.
Flow Simulation Helps Solve Power LED Overheating Problem
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Voxdale used Flomerics’ EFD.Pro computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to solve a power light emitting diode (LED) thermal management problem in just one day.
Guardian 275 Curtainwall Provides Hurricane Protection

Major Industries' Guardian 275 translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry.
ConstructionWire Site Gives Vendors Green Building Leads

Vendors and suppliers can access detailed reports on green building commercial projects through ConstructionWire's Green Building Edition.
Southern Living Home Features GridPoint Products

The Cliffs Cottage at Furman, a Southern Living Showcase Home, utilizes several of GridPoint’s capabilities including online energy management.
EverClean Earns GreenGuard Certification

Thermaflex recently announced that its new residential flexible duct, EverClean, had earned the GREENGUARD certification.
Uniboard’s Nu-Green Used in EcoLogic Green Homes

Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard has been selected to be used in Canada’s greenest community--EcoLogic Green Homes in Newmarket, Ontario.
Speedheat Shows Electric Radiant Floor Heating Systems

Speedheat's Generation4 electric radiant floor heating systems will be featured at next week’s Southern Building Show in Atlanta.
Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems Debuts SIPs

Kama Energy Efficient Building Systems (kama-EEBS) panels are designed with no thermal bridge and feature 100 percent recyclable expanded polystyrene.
Research and Markets Debuts Contractors Green Guide

Research and Markets is now offering the "Contractors Guide to Green Building Construction."
Village Green Energy Supports Green Building

Village Green Energy's new streamlined process enables green buildings to earn credit toward LEED by purchasing off-site renewable energy.
Millenia Wall Solutions Showcases Retaining Wall System

Millenia Wall Solutions showcased its high-tech, eco-friendly retaining wall system at this week's NAHB National Green Building Conference.
Thermo-Ply Sheathing Offers Health/Energy Advantages

Thermo-ply Protective Sheathing is formaldehyde-free and a proven healthy alternative to many other sheathing products.
TOTO Debuts New Products at AIA Expo

TOTO's new tile, Hydrotect, uses photocatalysts to remove nitrous and sulfuric oxides from the air and return them to the earth as beneficial molecules.
Quick Crete Debuts Ecocast Recycled Precast Concrete

Quick Crete Products' Ecocast is a mix of recycled aggregates and other green construction materials.
HelioVolt Partners with AGA to Develop BIPV Products

HelioVolt and Architectural Glass & Aluminum Co. have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture building integrated PV products.
SolarWall Systems Heat Fort Drum Military Base

The largest collection of solar air heated buildings in the world can now be found at the military base of Fort Drum, in upstate New York.
Vico Offers Construction Software for Students and Teachers
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Integrated 5D system allows educators to simulate major building projects.
Liberty Mutual Property Unveils Flexible Green Coverage

Liberty Mutual Property, part of Liberty Mutual Group, has introduced a collection of “green” commercial property coverages.
Green Power Labs Introduces SolarSatData

Green Power Labs has developed SolarSatData, a toolset for high-resolution solar resource mapping based on analysis of current weather satellite data.
DuPont Debuts Zodiaq Terra with Recycled Glass

DuPont's newest collection of surfaces--the Zodiaq Terra Collection--has four new colors that contain at least 50 percent preconsumer recycled glass.
Agilewaves to Install Resource Monitor at Nueva School

Agilewaves has announced the deployment of its Resource Monitor into the preK-8 independent Nueva School, in Hillsborough, Calif.
Pedestrian Shops Is First Solar-Powered Shoe Store

Pedestrian Shops, a locally owned and operated retailer in Boulder, Colo., may be the world's first solar-powered shoe store.
CertainTeed Debuts New ProRoc Gypsum Board

CertainTeed has introduced ProRoc Moisture and Mold Resistant Gypsum Board with M2Tech technology.
Uniboard's Nu-Green Particleboard is Now FSC Certified

Uniboard's Nu-Green particleboard is now certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
American Clay Launches Single-Coat Enjarre Plaster

Enjarre contains zero VOCs and is a hard, durable, mold-resistant, non-toxic, reimulsifiable plaster finish, with no inherent waste on-site.
Flomerics Renews as a ConnectPress Gold Sponsor
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Flomerics has renewed their agreement for the ConnectPress CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER and Green Building communities and has also added the Inventor community this year as gold sponsors.
QuietRock and QuietWood Get UL Rating

Quiet Solution's QuietHome sound-damped floor/ceiling assembly has been awarded UL assembly number L591.
LEED for Homes Reference Guide Now Online For Order

The Reference Guide offers over 350 pages of information, resources and standards for the LEED credits covered within the LEED for Homes program.
IMSI/Design Launches Green TurboCad Professional V15

IMSI/Design announced today that it is shipping its flagship CAD (Computer Aided Design) product, TurboCAD Professional Version 15.
Johns Manville Donates Gorilla Wrap to Bywater Cottages

Johns Manville has donated its Gorilla Wrap housewrap to Bywater Cottages, an urban restoration and infill project in New Orleans.
NevaSlip Floor Treatment Safe for Environment, Tests Say

Independent testing of the formula that NevaSlip anti-slip floor service uses on stone and tile floors shows it to be 100% environmentally safe.
Tru-Stile Offers MDF Doors with 82% Recycled Content

TruStile is certified by SCS (Scientific Certification Systems) for using 82 percent recycled content in its MDF door construction.
EnerWorks Solar Water Heating Helps Builders Get LEED

Canada’s first residential development where every house will meet LEED Platinum requirements will feature EnerWorks' solar thermal technology.
Bretford Products Earn GREENGUARD Certification

Many of Bretford's laminate tables, carts and accessories now comply with GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality standards for low-emitting products.
AERT Launches the MoistureShield Juniper Collection

Made using organic cedar, AERT's Juniper Collection is a natural, earth-friendly, long-lasting premium composite decking product.
Cambria Helps Home Remodel Get LEED Platinum

Cambria donated more than 100 square feet of countertops for use throughout The Sustainable House, a LEED for Homes Pilot Project in Minnesota.
Arclin Announces Its New Green Trademark

Arclin has unveiled its E-Gen designation, establishing an environmentally sustainable standard for its business.
Pioneer Millworks Debuts Eco-friendly Engineered Flooring

Pioneer Millworks has introduced what it says is the first, fully eco-engineered floor to hit the market.
YKK AP Earns Cradle to Cradle Certification

YKK AP has become the first entrance, storefront, curtain wall, and window manufacturer to earn Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certification for a product.
Flomerics Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By Flomerics
Flomerics celebrates its 20th anniversary as an independent company this year, placing it firmly into a rare and elite group of companies that have prospered for such a long period.
WeatherTRAK Saves Water and Money

WeatherTRAK smart water management network customers saved 1 billion gallons of water and 1.5 billion watt-hours of power in 2007.
Qualcomm Installs Kyocera PV Arrays

Qualcomm has installed 417 kilowatts of Kyocera PV modules at one of its campuses in San Diego.
Research and Markets Debuts Sustainable Handbook

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Sustainable Development Handbook to its offerings.
Flomerics Announces Flovent Version 7

Flomerics has released Version 7 of its Flovent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software for simulating heating and cooling in buildings.
MN Group Gets 1st LEED Platinum for Remodeled Home

The 1948 rambler, located in Minnetonka, Minn., is the first remodeled home to be certified LEED Platinum by the USGBC.
3M Releases 3M DI-NOC Architectural Finishes

DI-NOC architectural finishes are available in over 550 patterns that simulate a variety of natural and synthetic finishes, including wood and granite.
Octillion Optimizes PV Properties of NanoPower Window

Octillion recently provided an update on its R&D for its first-of-its-kind transparent glass window potentially capable of generating electricity.
New Flovent Diffuser Models Improve Airflow Simulation

Flomerics has six new Web macros for its Flovent software that save time and improve accuracy in simulating the performance of diffusers.
Report Presents Strategies for Marketing Green Buildings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Marketing Green Buildings: Guide For Engineering, Construction & Architecture.”
MWI's Forecast Line Garners GREENGUARD Certification

MWI has announced that its entire Forecast line of architectural demountable partitions has been awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification.
Flomerics Helps Bronswerk Develop 'Green' Coolers, Fans

Bronswerk uses Flomeric's EFD.Pro, an engineering fluid dynamics software, to develop new air-cooled coolers and innovative fans with "green" potential.
LEED Point Awarded for UVC Lights in Air Handlers

Sammamish Commons has become the first project to earn a LEED point for using germicidal ultraviolet or "UVC" lights in the air handling units.
Flovent CFD Software Helps University Garner LEED Gold

ESD engineers have used Flomerics' Flovent software to verify the design of the first university residence hall in Illinois to obtain LEED Gold.
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Panels Get GreenGuard Honors

Georgia-Pacific's paperless gypsum panels are the first and only in the industry to be listed as GREENGUARD microbial-resistant products.
NRCan Launches Clean Energy Software

This RETScreen version includes a full array of financially viable clean power, heating and cooling technologies, and energy efficiency measures.
Florida Tile Receives GREENGUARD Certification

Florida Tile has announced that it is the first tile manufacturer to have its products certified for low chemical emissions by the GEI.
3TIER Debuts Firstlook Solar Assessment

3TIER's Firstlook Solar Assessment is a Web-based tool that makes it easier to discover potential solar project sites in North America.
Award-Winning Home Has EnerWorks Heating System

Doug Tarry Homes' award-winning Lambert Home model features an EnerWorks solar thermal water heating system.
Gerflor’s Mipolam Flooring Receives BRE ‘A’ Rating

Mipolam floor coverings are 100 percent recyclable and are certified to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard.
Nanotech Gets Contract for Nansulate Coating

Nanotech will supply Nansulate HomeProtect for approximately 50 homes in a new “green” residential development in Sherman, Texas.
FSEC Releases EnergyGauge Summit Premier 3.13

EnergyGauge Summit Premier 3.13 helps users reduce the time required to complete energy modeling for the commercial construction LEED rating system.
ER Systems Announces Reflective Roof Coating System

ER Systems' Erakote, a moisture cure aliphatic polyurethane top coat, and ET 300 Base Coat have undergone several formula enhancements.
Paneltech Partners with Imperium Renewables

Paneltech will reuse byproducts of biodiesel production to create the petroleum-free phenolic resin for its solid surface products.
Stonemark Countertops Get GREENGUARD Certifications

Innovative Stone’s Stonemark natural stone countertops have received two environmental health and safety certifications from the GEI.
HelioVolt Wins Award for Solar Product Development

HelioVolt’s FASST flexible printing process can be used to nano-engineer PV material for conventional solar modules and integrated building materials.
Heat Mirror Insulating Glass at Greenbuild Expo

Southwall Technologies exhibited at the Greenbuild Expo its Heat Mirror insulating glass that provides insulating performance ranging from R-6 to R-20.
Shuco Showcases Solar Products at Greenbuild 2007

Shuco's SunControl sun protection system offers a comprehensive array of sun and glare protection solutions.
Solar Gard Window Named in Clinton Climate Program

Installation of Bekaert’s Solar Gard window film is included under the Energy Efficiency Building Retrofit Program.
Fireman's Fund Offers to Rebuild Destroyed Homes 'Green'

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company is providing a green upgrade for Prestige Premier policyholders impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Arclin Overlays Earn GREENGUARD Certifications

Arclin has announced that its line of Decorative Melamine Overlays has been GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified by the GEI.
BASF To Demo Green Building Products at Greenbuild

BASF will show and explain the use of technologies and analytic tools that can make building projects more sustainable at Greenbuild 2007 in Chicago.
JoT House Integrates Ready Solar Systems

Ready Solar will integrate pre-sized Solar in a Box systems in modular building system designs by developer JoT House.
YOLO Colorhouse Debuts Outside Zero-VOC Paint

YOLO Colorhouse has introduced "Outside," a high-performance, zero-VOC exterior paint offered in a designer palette.
2007 Solar Decathlon Featured Alcoa Building Products

Alcoa building products were used extensively by a team from Georgia Tech in the recent 2007 Solar Decathlon, which took place in Washington, D.C.
Alternative Construction Technologies Gets RCPD Listing

The steel used in the manufacture of the ACTech panel system is composed of 68 percent post-consumer (PC) recycled content.
EA and BP Collaborate in SimCity Societies

Electronic Arts and BP have collaborated to include climate change education within SimCity Societies.
VELUX America Highlights Sun Tunnel Skylights

Sun Tunnel skylights are available in a variety of models in 10", 14" and 22" diameters for different spaces and lighting needs.
Schüco Unveils Flat-Roof Mounting System for PV Systems

Schüco USA’s mounting system can carry any standard PV module, and the incline is exactly adjustable, ranging from 7.5 degrees to 30 degrees.
EcoTimber Offers ‘Green’ Bamboo Flooring as Standard

EcoTimber is offering bamboo flooring made with formaldehyde-free adhesives as a standard product.
Wausau Debuts Curtainwall System With Thermal Barrier

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has announced its new 7250i-UW Series unitized curtainwall system with polyamide nylon structural thermal barrier.
QuietRock 525 and 527 Drywall Products Get UL Ratings

Quiet Solution has announced UL ratings for two more of its soundproof drywall products, QuietRock 525 and QuietRock UltraSTEEL 527.
Cyber-Rain Launches Wireless Irrigation System

Cyber-Rain XCI product, a residential irrigation system, helps save 30-70% on landscape watering bills by using PC and wireless technology.
UL To Certify High-Efficiency Lavatory Faucets

UL will provide testing and certification services for high-efficiency lavatory faucets and faucet accessories for the EPA’s WaterSense program.
Water Recycling System Gets NYC Approval

The recycling system, located in the Millennium Towers Residences, reclaims wastewater and treats it to acceptable levels for nonpotable uses.
Industrial Nanotech Reveals Electricity Development

Industrial Nanotech has announced that the company is now in the development stage of a thermal insulation material that will generate electricity.
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Accel-E Panel System Benefits Building Contractors

The steel framing components and EPS are fused together to create the energy-efficient and strong structural insulating Accel-E panels.
Georgia-Pacific Debuts Low VOC Paperless Drywall

The new 5/8-inch DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard drywall resists common wear and tear in high-traffic areas, such as corridors in schools and hospitals.
E-Mon Introduces Green Class Submeters

Offering utility-grade metering accuracy, Green Class submeters benchmark and monitor energy usage trends and estimate CO2 emissions.
Peachtree Debuts Huntington Creek Scone Luminaries

Peachtree Lighting has introduced its new Huntington Creek collection of direct/indirect wall-mounted sconce luminaries.
EverTech Introduces Alowood

EverTech's Alowood replaces expensive, high-demand or increasingly scarce hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood and walnut.
VFA Debuts Green Building Assessment Services

VFA's Green Building Assessment Services evaluate building sustainability using criteria consistent with the guidelines of LEED for Existing Buildings.
DuPont Products Help Builders Earn LEED Credits

DuPont Tyvek CommercialWrap D and DuPont Thru-Wall Flashing will enhance protection of the building envelope by helping to improve energy efficiency.
CSFS Provides Recycled Steel Framing Solutions

CSFS will provide panelized steel framing solutions for both residential and commercial construction using steel with high-recycled content.
AloWood Provides Alternative to Scarce Hardwoods

Alowood by EverTech replaces expensive, high-demand or increasingly scarce hardwoods such as ebony, rosewood and walnut.
Rohm and Haas Announces Avanse MV-100

Rohm and Haas has announced commercialization of its most advanced waterborne acrylic latex polymer, Avanse MV-100.
National Coatings Debuts Its Low Rise Roofing Adhesive

NCC has released its new Low Rise Roofing Adhesive (LRRA) to its extensive line of sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
DuraBan Notes EPA Registration of Antimicrobial Formula

DuraBan has announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration of its DuraBan antimicrobial formulas.
Wilsonart Products Earn GREENGUARD Certification

Wilsonart Solid Surface's solid surface products have GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification and GREENGUARD Children & Schools certification.
Rohm and Haas' Aquaset Provides Green Alternative

Manufacturers of building insulation now have a "green" alternative to formaldehyde in the production of fiberglass batting.
Beck Technology, FutureStone Release Green Assembly

Beck Technology and FutureStone have announced the first "green" assembly available in DProfiler with RSMeans--a Macro Building Information Modeler.
Ogee Direct Set Windows Offer LoE2 Insulating Glass

Emphasizing energy performance, Kolbe's Ogee Direct Set windows include 7/8-inch LoE2 (low-e squared) insulating glass with argon gas.
Amvic Releases New 12" Insulated Concrete Form

Amvic Building System has released a new 12" Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) to its current line of 4", 6", 8" and 10" forms.
Solar Innovations Debuts Maintenance-Free Skylights

Solar Innovations, a custom manufacturer of sloped glazing products, has announced maintenance-free skylights.
Gucci Selects LED Folio Lighting for Trump Tower Store

Over 1,500 feet of LED Folio's LinearLux fixtures will be placed along the facade of the Gucci store and entrance to the famed Trump Tower.
TrendSetter Solar Products Featured in Sunset Home

TrendSetter Solar products providing thermal energy will be featured in Sunset Magazine's project home.
Octillion Has Breakthrough in Transparent PV Windows

In early models of Octillion’s transparent PV ‘NanoPower Windows,’ scientists have engineered a see-through developmental prototype.
John Manville's EnviroAire Wins PCBC Cool Product Award

John Manville's EnviroAire, a 2007 PCBC Cool Product Award winner, is a naturally white formaldehyde-free fiberglass duct insulation board.
U.S. Concrete Makes Green Technology Commitment

U.S. Concrete's EF Technology substantially replaces traditional Portland cement with reclaimed fly ash and/or slag.
SNI Offers Builders Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit

The Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit includes all the necessary internal components needed for a builder to prewire a home while under construction.
Carlisle Floors Receives Certification for Recycling

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has received a chain-of-custody certification by the international FSC for its line of Post-Consumer Reclaimed Antique Wood.
Panasonic Debuts WhisperComfort ERV Fan

Panasonic has announced WhisperComfort, a new spot Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) and the first ceiling-insert ERV in the United States.
Enertia Building System Wins Modern Marvels Challenge

Michael Sykes’ Modern Marvels Challenge winning invention is technology to turn a piece of wood into a thermal battery.
MBDC’s Cradle to Cradle Certification Included in LEED

Cradle to Cradle Certification is now included within USGBC's LEED Rating System and eligible for earning "Innovation in Design" points.
Designing Spaces Features Insulated Concrete Forms

Designing Spaces will feature an Amazon Forms One representative showing viewers how they can incorporate ICFs into home construction.
Eight Kohler Toilets Have EPA WaterSense Label

Eight toilets from Kohler have earned the WaterSense label, which means these toilets use at least 20 percent less water than standard 1.6-gallon toilets.
Cabot Aerogel and Acralight Debut New Skylights

Cabot Aerogel has announced a new product incorporating Nanogel aerogel in skylights produced by Acralight International Skylights.
Uniboard Launches Nu Green Particleboard

Uniboard has launched its first-ever green product, Nu Green, a raw particleboard that contains no urea-formaldehyde.
Ecotone Publishing Releases "Women in Green" Book

"Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design" discusses how the future of sustainability will depend on women and their perspectives.
ADS Unveils Free Product Search Software

ADS has unveiled ADSearch, a free software tool that allows users to customize a product search by keyword, division or manufacturer.
Lucifer Lighting Company Exhibits at AIA Show

Lucifer Lighting is showcasing the latest sustainable lighting technologies in a prefab housing unit at this week's AIA Convention.
BuildDirect Launches Green Building Products Page

BuildDirect, an online wholesaler of building supplies, has launched a green building products page.
Open Energy and Eagle To Supply BIPV Market

Open Energy has announced a joint marketing and distribution agreement with Eagle Roofing Products, a manufacturer of concrete roof tiles.
SelecTech Flooring Named StarNet Preferred Vendor

SelecTech flooring products contain up to 78 recycled material, are 100% cradle-to-cradle recyclable and can contribute to LEED points.
Echelon Announces Green Technology Design Contest

Echelon has announced an innovative design contest focused on using control and sensing networks to develop green systems and products.
Project FROG Receives California DSA Approval

Project FROG's sustainable modular buildings have been awarded "Pre-Check" (PC) approval from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).
American Clay Debuts Mud Glue

Mud Glue is a zero-VOC dry powder binder created as a cost-effective alternative to American Clay's soy-resin acrylic Add Mix or Sanded Primer.
GridPoint Connect Featured in Sage NEZH

GridPoint Connect is featured in the Sage Near-Zero Energy Home, a highlight of the green building tour for next week's National Green Building Conference.
Solar Night To Supply Solar for Near-Zero Energy Home

Sage Homebuilders has selected Solar Night to design and install a solar energy system to be featured at the National Green Builders Conference in St. Louis.
Columbia Commercial Offers FSC-Certified Wood Flooring

Columbia Commercial Flooring has plans to roll out formaldehyde-free, FSC-certified hardwood flooring to the commercial segment in 2007.
SolarSave Roofing Membranes Receive UL Approval

Open Energy's SolarSave Roofing Membranes product has UL approval to incorporate material from Seaman Corporation (Fibertite), Duro-Last and IB Roofing.
SolarOne Solutions LED Lights Now 60 Percent Brighter

SolarOne Solutions' new solar LED HL600 lamp delivers 600 lumens at steady-state operating conditions.
SunEye Helps Meet California PV Rebate Requirement

Solmetric has announced an upgrade of the Solmetric SunEye to help solar installers comply with the requirements of California’s EPBB.
Steelcase Products Garner Indoor Advantage Certification

Over 20 of Steelcase's product lines have received Indoor Advantage certifications from Scientific Certification Systems (SCS).
American Clay To Be Featured at Oscar 'Green' Events

American Clay is part of the Oscar season's 'green' campaign, having been invited to participate in the two key 'green' events.
Texas Toyota Dealership Uses Tandus Carpeting

Much of the carpet used in the Toyota dealership features C&A's ethos backing, a high-performance vinyl backing for commercial carpet.
Open Energy Solar Tiles Featured on San Diego Homes

Open Energy is the provider of solar roofing tiles being used as a standard feature for a 29-home McCullough-Ames development in San Diego, Calif.
William-Lyon Homes Selects SolarSave Roofing Tiles

William Lyon Homes has selected Open Energy's SolarSave Roofing Tiles for its 77-unit housing development in northern San Diego, Calif.
GE Lexan Thermoclear Sheet To Be Used on GreenHome

GE Plastics' Lexan Thermoclear multiwall PC sheet will be featured on Centerpoint translucent roofs for the National Homebuilder Mainstream GreenHome.
DensArmor Drywall Gets GREENGUARD Certification

Georgia-Pacific's DensArmor paperless interior drywall is now GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified.
Avago Debuts New Series of High-Brightness LEDs

Applications for Avago's AllnGaP LEDs include outdoor portable commercial signs and marquees, scoreboards, and traffic management signals.
Tile Roofing Institute Releases Energy Efficiency Research

New research shows that the energy-efficient properties of concrete and clay tile roofs play a key role in helping reduce energy costs.
GridPoint Connect Featured in Platinum LEED-H Homes

GridPoint Connect is featured in the only two residences in the U.S. to receive a platinum LEED-H certification.
Colorado Alliance Gets LEED-EB Status with Axis Ballasts

The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado has installed energy-efficient Axis Dimming/Daylight Harvesting Ballasts in its showcase building in Denver.
American Water Gets Approval for Water Recycling Project

American Water has received NYC Department of Health certification for a system that recycles wastewater at Tribeca Green, an apartment building.
Maine Ornamental Debuts Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps

Maine Ornamental has introduced a series of three Tiffany-style Stained Glass Post Caps that include the added benefit of a solar-powered light.
Hadco and SolarOne Solutions Announce Solar Light

Hadco and SolarOne Solutions have announced the joint development of a solar-powered post-top-style lamp for decorative lighting applications.
RCAI Announces LEED Compliance for Alderox

RCAI has announced that its Alderox products meet the requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council for use in LEED construction projects and buildings.
Sylvan Source System Chosen for Sunset Idea House

Sylvan Source's M-600 ultra-clean water system has been selected as the exclusive water treatment system for Sunset magazine's 2007 Idea House.
Taraflex Site Allows Visitors to Design Court Online

Visitors to the new Taraflex Sports Flooring by Gerflor Web site can design their own basketball or volleyball court online.
Fiberstars EFO Helps USGBC Achieve LEED Certification

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has installed Fiberstars EFO to illuminate key sections of the council's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Adobe Debuts Hosted Service Adobe Document Center

Adobe Document Center enables knowledge workers to protect, share and track the usage of Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel documents.
Fiberstars EFO Lights 'Green' Passenger Vessel

Fiberstars is providing exterior lighting for the RiverQuest Explorer, the world's first environmentally friendly "Green Boat."
Bosch Debuts New Online Green Resource Center

Bosch has created a one-stop destination with tools such as the Energy Savings Calculator and a localized Rebate Finder.
Lightolier Debuts HP90 Fluorescent Luminaires

HP90 creates softly balanced illumination that, depending on the application, is up to 60% more efficient than the minimum LEED credit requirement.
Graphisoft Announces 2007 Virtual Construction Products

Graphisoft has announced a major update to its Virtual Construction suite of applications and services.
Got3D Offers 44 Ornamental Grasses Collection

Got3D's newest collection of plant material textures is an assortment of 44 high-resolution ornamental grasses, covering commonly utilized species.
DOE Announces New High-Efficiency Window Prototype

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a next-generation residential and commercial window prototype.
Wm Ohs Custom Kitchens Launches "Green Kitchens"

Wm Ohs cabinetry features materials selected to come in compliance with emerging architectural specifications such as the LEED rating system.
Sasaki Associates to Use Axis Products

Sasaki Associates has installed several hundred of energy-efficient Axis Dimming/Daylight Harvesting Ballasts in its office complex in Watertown, Mass.
Octillion Plans New Solar to Electricity Glass Windows

Octillion's R&D initiatives are underway for a new patent-pending technology using nanosilicon photovoltaic solar cells.
Axis Meets Federal Energy Act Tax Incentive Criteria

The Axis Dimming/Daylight Harvesting Ballast meets the criteria for the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that went into effect January 1, 2006.
Steelcase Receives MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certification

Steelcase recently received a silver MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certification for an entire powered workstation.
USG Launches Formaldehyde-Free and Low-VOC Ceiling Panels

With its newly reformulated ceiling panels, UGS is the first manufacturer to offer formaldehyde-free ceiling panels.
Holcim Announces Envirocore Products

Holcim, a leader in the U.S. cement industry, has launched the Envirocore family of environmentally-friendly products.
DuPont Products Receive GREENGUARD Certification

DuPont Corian solid surfaces, Dupont Zodiaq quartz surfaces and Dupont Surfaces sealants and adhesives are now GREENGUARD Certified.
Sustainable Vinyl Featured at Green Building Expo

This week's GreenBuild Expo features vinyl products ranging from nonslip flooring made from 100% recycled vinyl to insulated vinyl forming systems.
Cambria Surfaces Earn GREENGUARD Designation

Cambria is a stain-resistant, nonporous surface that is harder, stronger and easier to care for than other countertop materials.
Dosch Releases Architectural Details V2

Dosch Designs’ Architectural Details V2 features 200 objects for professional architectural visualization.
AFM Safecoat Gets Indoor Advantage Gold Certification

AFM has received SCS' Indoor Advantage Gold certification for its Safecoat primers and paints.
Dosch Designs Releases 10 Building Interiors Models

Dosch Designs has released Dosch CAD: Building Interiors, which contains 10 complete buildings including their respective furnishings.
Ponderosa Homes Offers SolarSave PV Tiles as Option

Open Energy Corporation has joined with Ponderosa Homes to offer solar photovoltaic systems as an option at its new Southern California community.
Beck Technology Releases DProfiler with RSMeans

Beck Technology's DProfiler with RSMeans is the first 3D modeling application that ties directly to RSMeans cost data.
Telkonet Installs Smart Energy System at The Octagon

Telkonet has installed its Smart Energy energy management and control system at The Octagon, an eco-friendly apartment complex on Roosevelt Island.
Ascent Solar, PermaCity Solar to Develop PV Systems

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. and PermaCity Solar have begun co-development of a new suite of photovoltaic (PV) products and systems.
Maria Yee's BambooTimbre Meets Industry Standards

Maria Yee's home furnishings made with patent-pending BambooTimbre meet stringent GREENGUARD and E-1 standards for low emitting materials.
DuPont Debuts First Breathable Roofing Barrier

DuPont has launched DuPont Tyvek AtticWrap, the first breathable roofing membrane to completely seal a home's building envelope.
Open Energy Installs SolarSave Roofing Membranes in NJ

Open Energy has announced the completion of the first installation of its SolarSave Roofing Membranes at KTS Machine Shop in Elmwood Park, N.J.
New AVRS Green Roof System Provides Water Efficiency

Advanced Vegetative Roof System (AVRS), a patent-pending new green roof system, is being introduced by Columbia Green Technologies, Inc.
BP America Announces Three-phase Houston Expansion

The first phase of the development will include the construction of a seven-story commercial facility that will incorporate energy conservation features.
E-Builder Launches Collaborative Scheduler Upgrade

E-Builder's latest product release includes a major upgrade to its schedule and milestone management module, Collaborative Scheduler.
Emgold's Tiles Being Shown at West Coast Green

Emgold's Golden Bear Ceramics is exhibiting its stone tile, manufactured from 100% waste material, at this week’s West Coast Green Conference.
California Closets Adds SkyBlend to Product Line

California Closets has added Roseburg Forest Products' SkyBlend particleboard to its product line offerings.
Tandus Debuts Two Recycled Content Carpet Products

Tandus has introduced LifeLONG recycled content carpet backing and Greenbond B-19 Adhesive with recycled content for commercial broadloom carpet.
C&A Garners Environmental Certification on Products

C&A Floorcoverings (C&A) has earned Platinum Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification on two entire product lines.
Kyocera Supplies Solar Modules for Energy Park

The 3,800 kilowatt PPL Renewable Energy Park in Camden County, N.J., incorporates more than 5,000 solar modules supplied by Kyocera Solar.
LivingHomes Model Features GridPoint Connect

GridPoint Connect is featured in the first residential project in the country to attain a Platinum rating in the LEED for Homes pilot program.
American Clay Debuts New Paint Colors

American Clay Enterprises has announced its new accent line, "Natural Depths of Color."
Watermiser Nominated for EPA Award for Water Efficiency

Watermiser has been nominated for the very first Water Efficiency Leader Award from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Bosch Home Appliances Selected for LivingHomes

Bosch home appliances have been selected to equip the kitchen and laundry of the LivingHomes model home.
Sharp to Supply Solar Panels for 300 New Homes

Sharp will supply solar panels for up to 300 new homes that are being built by BLU S.K.Y Homes in Bakersfield, Calif.
Build It Green Announces Green Home Rating Program

Build It Green is premiering its new home rating program called GreenPoint Rated.
American Clay Earth Plaster Has Hardness of Gypsum

Marittimo, which uses reclaimed shells as its base, combines with the company’s Add Mix to produce a surface competitive with the hardness of gypsum.
Dosch Design Debuts Foreground Plants and Trees

Dosch Design has released Dosch Viz-Images: Foreground Plants & Trees, which features clip-maps of foreground plants and trees.
Gaudet Offers 'Green' Log Homes for California

Gaudet, a 'green' log home builder, is now offering its custom log homes in California’s Lake County area.
Dosch Announces Dosch 3D: Buildings V2

Dosch Design's Dosch 3D: Buildings V2 software contains 70 very detailed 3D-models from a diverse building-type range.
Dosch Releases Dosch 3D: Fun Crafts

Dosch 3D: Fun Crafts includes 'fun' cars, motorcycles, bicycles, scooter, Segway, stretch-limousine, surfboards, JetSki and snowmobile.
Contex Debuts MAGNUM G600 Color Scanner

The 54-inch-wide MAGNUM G600 Scanner features enhanced scan speed, 12 inches per second (ips) in monochrome and a superior color speed of 3/ips.
Wausau Engineers Blast-Resistant Window Wall System

Wausau has engineered a high-performance, blast-resistant curtainwall system for the $50 million renovation to the Zorinsky Federal Building.
Open Energy Finishes Solar Roofing at Tahoe Center

Open Energy has provided the roofing design and construction materials for a 31.5 kilowatt PV roofing system comprised of 900 SolarSave tiles.
Ceilume Receives GREENGUARD Certification

Empire West Inc. recently received GREENGUARD Certification for its Ceilume Smart Ceiling Tiles.
USGBC Offers Special Price for LEED Core & Shell Guide

The USGBC is offering a special advance purchase price of $125 for its newest reference guide for LEED for core and shell developments.
ArchVision Releases New 3D Casual People Collection

ArchVision has announced the immediate availability of a new RPC (Rich Photorealistic Content) library, Casual People Volume 10.
GiveMePower SiteMaster 3 and Leica Laser Save Time

GiveMePower's PowerCAD SiteMaster 3 building surveying and information management solution supports the Leica DISTO A6.
GE Announces Brilliance Residential Solar Energy System

GE Energy's Brilliance residential solar energy system allows homebuilders to purchase the required components in one, all-inclusive package.
Renschler Debuts CD to Reduce Energy Use/Costs

Written and reviewed by engineers and energy experts, "The Energy Profiler for Commercial Buildings" will help to reduce energy bills.
Sustainable School Selects SageGlass Products

Opening in 2007, Twin Lakes Elementary School (Elk River, Minn.) will have electronically tintable SageGlass windows installed in the science center.
Corning Announces Duct Energy Efficiency Calculator

Corning's Duct System Energy Efficiency Calculator helps builders identify energy efficiency issues in the duct system.
PPG Selects Green Building Studio's Web Service

PPG Industries has selected Green Building Studio's Product Placement Advisor Web service to promote its Solarban 70XL glass to building designers.
CADzation Releases AcroPlot Repro

CADzation's AcroPlot Repro is a powerful new tool for enhanced printing of PDF and DWF files on large-format engineering plotters and copiers.
Dosch Releases 3D Models of Historic Decoration

DOSCH 3D: Historic Decoration contains 120 authentic and fully textured 3D models of decorative architectural elements.
Autodesk Debuts Civil 3D 2007 Extension for Google Earth

Autodesk, Inc. has introduced Autodesk Civil 3D 2007 Extension for Google Earth-Technology Preview.
Excelize Releases Excelize Detail Manager V 2.0

Excelize, Inc., a design, drafting services and technology solutions firm, has announced the release of Excelize Detail Manager Version 2.0.
Autodesk Revit Exceeds 100,000 Seats

Autodesk, Inc. has announced that the installed base of Autodesk Revit Building software now exceeds 100,000 seats.
Green Building Studio Debuts Version 2.0 of Web Service

The new features allow architects and engineering teams to quickly analyze various changes to their building design.
Nana Wall Systems Garners ENERGY STAR Qualification

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the ENERGY STAR qualification to the NanaWall opening glass wall system models SL70, SL50, WD66 and WA67.
KI Showcases Enhanced Genius Walls at AIA Convention

Genius walls offer architects and designers three additional aesthetic options for KI’s line of movable walls.
NVIDIA Debuts Fast GPU for Business Notebooks

The new NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300M graphics processing unit (GPU) is now available in Toshiba Tecra A7 business notebooks.
Dosch Releases Plants - Bird's Eye View

Viz-Images: Bird's Eye - Plants is an effective way for adding 600 plants in bird's eye view, according to Dosch Designs.
Cimmetry Systems Announces AutoVue Version 19.1

Release 19.1 adds support for popular 3D formats prevalent in many industries including Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC).
Gerber Debuts Two Wide-Format Inkjet Plotters

Gerber Technology has introduced the Infinity 45 and Infinity 85 wide-format inkjet plotters.
American Clay to Showcase Marittimo Finish at PCBC

American Clay will showcase its Marittimo finish at the PCBC The Premier Building Show, Booth #5222, from June 20-23 in San Francisco, Calif.
Got3D Releases 2 Collections of 3D People

Got3D has launched two collections of high-quality 3D people for use in animations and still renderings.
CertainTeed Insulation Meets GREENGUARD Standards

CertainTeed fiber glass insulation batts, wraps and premium blowing wool products meet GREENGUARD's Product Emission Standard for Children and Schools.
Cabot Aerogel and Wasco Debut Two Skylight Products

With increased awareness and demand for energy efficiency, these systems more than double the thermal performance of standard skylights.
BEHR Paints Utilizes Nanotechnology

BEHR Paints has introduced its new Premium Plus Interior Sateen Kitchen and Bath Enamel, the first paint of its kind to utilize nanotechnology.
ATI Debuts Radeon Xpress 1100 Series of Chipsets

ATI Technologies has introduced the new Radeon Xpress 1100 series of chipsets, supporting AMD's Turion 64 X2 mobile technology.
IDEAL/Contex Debuts ‘Green’ Scanners

These new ‘green’ scanners are certified ‘Energy Star Compliant’ by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
Océ Debuts New Color and Monochrome Printing Solutions

Océ recently unveiled its newest color and monochrome printing solutions, cut-sheet systems and innovative workflow technology.
Dosch Releases 3D Medical Equipment Model Library

DOSCH 3D: Medical Equipment contains 90 detailed and fully textured 3D-models of equipment and objects relevant in doctor offices and hospitals.
American Clay Plaster Shown in National Building Museum

American Clay Earth Plaster has been selected for the Material Resource Room of the National Building Museum's exhibition "The Green House."
3M Window Films Debuts Prestige Series

These new films are the first clear and nonmetal-based window films to significantly reduce heat and ultraviolet (UV) rays entering a home or building.
Canon Debuts Its First Wide-Format Scanning Solution

The system includes a Colortrac SmartLF Scanner, a Dell Dimension 5150 HT workstation and a Canon imagePROGRAF W8400D 44-inch wide-format printer.
CAO Group Debuts Dynasty Integrated High Power LED

The CAO Group has announced a 3-dimensional packaged LED solution targeted at general, ambient, interior and exterior lighting applications.
Dosch Releases Architecture & Design Movie-Clips

Dosch Designs has released Dosch Movie-Clips: Architecture & Design, which contains 10 background animations of about 5 minutes duration each.
Dosch Debuts HD Backgrounds Movie-Clips

Dosch Designs' Dosch Movie-Clips: HD Backgrounds contains 90 background animations in the HD (high-definition) format.
Contex Announces Compatibility with JPEG 2000

Contex Scanning Technology has announced compatibility with the newest version of the JPEG format, JPEG 2000.
Axiom Announces New GEOPAK Site Training Library

GEOPAK Site Library covers the design and analysis of land development and site design projects such as commercial, residential and industrial sites.
ArchVision Releases Discovery Viewer for SketchUp

The Discovery Viewer provides users with the ability to publish and view native 3d SketchUp models (.skp) in Microsoft Office products.
Dosch Releases 3D Bathroom, Spa Model Library

Dosch Design's new DOSCH 3D: Bathroom & Spa library contains 120 very detailed and fully textured 3D models of bathroom or spa-related products.
Dimension Debuts New Large Format 3D Printers

Dimension, a business unit of Stratasys, has introduced the Dimension 1200 Series, featuring large-format 3D printers priced under $30,000.
ArchVision Releases RPC Civil Starter Pack

ArchVision's new RPC Civil Starter Pack contains a wide variety of people, trees, cars and streetscape objects.
Sun Fire X64 Servers, Workstations Use AMD Processors

Sun Fire x64 servers and Sun Ultra Workstations are now powered by AMD Opteron Model 156, 256 and 856 processors.
Océ Introduces Five New VarioPrint Multifunction Systems

Océ has introduced the Océ VarioPrint 1055/1065/1075 and the Océ VarioPrint 2062/2075 versatile multifunction systems.
Fiberstars Raise Efficiency of EFO Lighting

Fiberstars has received a patent for its Cloverleaf optical coupler that raises the efficiency of its EFO lighting system to 50 lumens per watt.
Owens Corning Introduces New Shingle Technology

Owens Corning's new Oakridge PRO Series Shingle offers faster installation, higher wind performance and a better appearance.
Bora-Care Receives Best of Show Award

Nisus' Bora-Care termite pretreatment received the Grand Prize, Best of Show award at the recent National Green Building Conference.
EGP Earns UL Approval for Thermique Heated Windows

Engineered Glass Products has earned UL approval for its new line of heated windows with Thermique technology for residential and commercial buildings.
NEC Debuts MultiSync 90-Series LCD Monitors

NEC Display Solutions of America has introduced its new series of professional LCD monitors--the NEC MultiSync 90-series.
SunPower Panels First to Comply With New Standards

SunPower is the first solar panel manufacturer worldwide to pass the tough, new TUV testing according to IEC 61215, edition 2 standards.
Realworld Imagery Debuts Foreground Plants

Realworld Imagery has announced the release of Foreground Plants: Zones 8-12 Foliage.
Solibri Releases Version 4 of Solibri Model Checker

Solibri has announced a new version 4 of Solibri Model Checker software for automated design review and analysis of Building Information Models (BIM).
IMSI Releases TurboCAD Professional v.12

IMSI has announced that the newest version of its flagship product line, TurboCAD Professional v.12, is now available for purchase.
E-Builder Releases E-Builder Wireless Edition

E-Builder Wireless Edition enables BlackBerry connectivity to meet the communications needs of AEC professionals.
ArchiCAD Shares Virtual Building Model Data with AxisVM

Graphisoft's 3D building design solution ArchiCAD can now share Virtual Building model data with the structural design solution AxisVM.
Digital Project Now Available in United Kingdom

Digital Project, a software platform that turns the Virtual Building concept into a reality, is now available in the United Kingdom.
Owens Corning Products Meet GREENGUARD Standards

Owens Corning is the first insulation manufacturer to qualify for the new GREENGUARD Product Emission Standard for Children and Schools.
ATI Debuts 1 Gigabyte Workstation Graphics Accelerator

ATI has announced the industry’s first 1 GB workstation graphics accelerator, the FireGL V7350, and also a 512 MB configuration, the FireGL V7300.
GlobalCAD Releases Toolbox LT 2006

GlobalCAD has announced the release of Toolbox LT 2006, a productivity solution that adds 3D modeling and LISP support to AutoCAD LT.
HouseRaising Debuts Disaster Relief Building Software

HouseRaising has expanded its home management software to include a version designed for managing projects as part of a disaster relief effort.
SBIC Releases Version 1.8 of its Energy-10 Software

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has just released Version 1.8 of its award-winning Energy-10 software.
Solarcentury Launches Complete Solar Roof

United Kingdom-based Solarcentury has launched the latest addition to their (Low Carbon Building Products (LCBP) line--the Complete Solar Roof.
Alienware Offers AMD Opteron on MJ-12 Workstation

Alienware is now offering the new Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor Model 185 on the MJ-12 7500a desktop workstation.
Eurocom Notebook Features Intel Core Duo, ATI Radeon

Eurocom has launched its first notebook built upon the new Intel Core Duo processor and ATI Mobility Radeon X1800XT VGA with 256 MB of DDR3 VRAM.
O2 Interactive's OnSite CRM V3.0 Has BlackBerry Interface

OnSite CRM Version 3.0 features a wireless BlackBerry interface, interactive flooring and electrical editors and geographic prospect analysis.
OKI Debuts Sub-$1,000 Professional Color Printer

OKI Printing Solutions has introduced the C5800Ldn, a sub-$1,000 professional digital color printer that delivers the fastest speeds in its class.
USGBC Offers DVD of Greenbuild's Plenary Session

“Strategies for Sustaining the Sustainable Building Movement,” a DVD of Greenbuild's opening plenary address, is now available from the USGBC.
Meridian Announces New Software License Program

Meridian Systems has a new software license program for building owners and construction organizations that want to standardize on Prolog software.
Graphisoft Debuts Change Manager for Construction

Graphisoft has announced a workflow application targeted for the needs of construction companies, subcontractors and engineers.
ERSystems Debuts KynaKote, EG 1000 QC, EG CleanCoat

ERSystems, Inc. has announced the launch of three new products in its roof coating line.
American Clay To Launch Marittimo Finish

American Clay has announced the launch of its Marittimo finish at the National Green Building Conference (March 13-14), in Albuquerque, N.M.
SolCool One Debuts New SolCool Hybrid Solar Chiller

SolCool One has introduced the first Solar Air conditioning system to utilize a combo of 12-volt solar/back-up battery energy and 110-volt power.
Cadig Debuts AutoTable 3.3 for AutoCAD

Cadig has announced the release of AutoTable 3.3 for AutoCAD.
Citadon Offers Migration Program for Constructware Users

Citadon will offer a special migration program designed to satisfy the needs of businesses that currently use Constructware collaboration solutions.
Dosch Design Releases DOSCH 3D: Airplanes

DOSCH 3D: Airplanes contains 10 authentic and fully textured 3D-models of well-known airplanes--including the Bell 222 helicopter.
Document3D Publishes 3D to Latest PDF Format

QuadriSpace's Document3D desktop publishing software adds support for creating interactive 3D PDF files compatible with Adobe Reader 7.0.7.
Graphisoft, CSI Provide Integrated Software Solution

Graphisoft's 3D building design solution ArchiCAD can now work on the same virtual building model data as structural design/analysis solution ETABS.
MyVR Software Releases the V1.3 Software Upgrade

MyVR Software AS has released Version 1.3 of a secure high-resolution/high-speed 3D real-time interactive streaming solution for 3D/VR models.
Axiom Releases GEOPAK Intermediate Road Library

Axiom's new GEOPAK Intermediate Road Library is the complete training library that trains roadway designers on the road design process.
ATI Debuts Mobility FireGL V5200

ATI has introduced its next generation mobile workstation technology with the Mobility FireGL V5200, available in the Lenovo ThinkPad T60p.
Eurocom Debuts 19-Inch Supernotebook

Eurocom's fully upgradeable mobile workstation supernotebook features a 19-inch display, 64-bit AMD Turion64 and NVIDIA Dual-VGA technology.
Microspot Releases Modeler V3.6

Modeler V3.6 is an interactive 3D modeling application that makes it simple to create and render models in real world dimensions.
ArchVision Debuts Street Clutter Vol. 1

Street Clutter Volume 1 contains 30 3D+ RPCs designed for use in civil engineering and urban planning projects.
Dosch Design Debuts DOSCH Textures: Fabric

Dosch Design's DOSCH Textures: Fabrics contains 80 high resolution, seamless tileable textures of woven fabrics, cloth, etc.
Oce Unveils TDC320 Print/Copy/Scan System

Oce has unveiled the Oce TDS320 large format print, copy and scan system.
Wildcat Realizm Technology To Power Sun Workstation

3Dlabs' Wildcat Realizm graphics technology has been chosen to provide the foundation for the Sun XVR-2500 graphics accelerator.
Avatech to Host Revit BIM 'Test Drives'

Avatech is hosting a series of free "test drives" for architects and CAD Managers to try out the latest Autodesk Revit Building software.
Autodesk, AVEVA Announce Design Technologies Suite

AVEVA and Autodesk have a suite of design and engineering technologies targeted at the architectural and mechanical design sectors.
Microspot Releases MicroSpot Interiors v3.6

Microspot Interiors version 3.6, a new version of Microspot's interior design application, has many new features and enhancements.
CADS Releases AdvanceSteel 6.1

AdvanceSteel 6.1, the latest release of CADS’ 3D steelwork modeling software, addresses curved beams and circular structures.
SageGlass Available in New Skylight Models from VELUX

The skylights are now available in electric venting and fixed/non-venting models and in select sizes ranging from approximately 2x2 feet to 4x4 feet.
Dosch Designs Debuts DOSCH 3D: Modern Furniture

Dosch Design's DOSCH 3D: Modern Furniture contains 100 very detailed and fully textured 3D models of various modern furniture and electronics products.
Dosch Designs Releases DOSCH 3D: Security

DOSCH 3D: Security contains 100 very detailed and fully textured 3D models for visualizing security installations.
Sun Microsystems Debuts New Workstations

Sun Microsystems has announced its new world-record setting Sun Ultra Workstations, including the fastest x64 workstation in the industry.
Owens Corning Enhances RAFT-R-MATE Attic Rafter Vents

Owens Corning has announced an enhanced version of its attic rafter vent, RAFT-R-MATE, which allows air to flow from soffit vents to the attic.
Johns Manville Debuts Gorilla Wrap and DuraBase

JM has introduced Gorilla Wrap, a translucent, nonperforated housewrap, and DuraBase, an asphalt and nonwoven polyester roofing underlayment.
Andersen Debuts High Performance Low-E4 Glass

Andersen Windows has introduced High Performance Low-E4 glass, the next generation of energy-efficient, low-maintenance glass.
Owens Corning Debuts Energy Solutions Software

The software provides a sophisticated analytic tool to help builders meet tax credit compliance standards for the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Lanier Debuts LW411 Copier/Scanner/Printer

Lanier Worldwide has launched the Lanier LW411, a multifunctional product designed to produce cost-effective reproductions of wide format documents.
Magnetek Inverters Meet California Energy Standards

Magnetek's transformerless Aurora PVinverters have been listed by the California Energy Commission and meet the latest NEC standards.
Linetec's "Green" Finishes Enhance Polywood Shutters

Linetec provides Polywood Shutters with an architectural grade baked-on paint finish.
Canon Offers Two Color-Enabled ImageRUNNER Devices

Canon U.S.A., Inc. has introduced the color-enabled imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U.
LG.Philips LCD Demos Suite of TFT-LCDs at CES 2006

LG.Philips LCD is showcasing its cutting-edge suite of TFT-LCDs for HDTVs, desktop monitors, notebook PCs and digital information displays.
Axiom Releases DgnCompare for MicroStation V8

Axiom's DgnCompare for V8 permits users to graphically see the differences between any two MicroStation design files.
American Clay Certification Workshops Resume in Feb.

American Clay Earth Plaster is offering more Train the Trainer certification programs, as well as other general workshops.
WhisperStation Line Now Includes Wildcat Realizm 500

Microway has announced that its WhisperStation line of ultra-quiet workstations has been certified by 3Dlabs to include Wildcat Realizm 500.
Nemetschek Debuts SketchUp Plug-in for VectorWorks

Nemetschek North America has announced the release of a free SketchUp plug-in for the VectorWorks Design Series.
CSC, Westok Simplify Cellular Beam Design in Buildings

CSC's Fastrak Building Designer has the facility to define and design Westok beams.
Nano Chemical Systems Tests Mold, Fungus Product

Nano Chemical Systems has successful tested in the lab a new product that will kill and inhibit the regrowth of mold and fungus inside structures.
Dosch Releases Five New Viz-Image, road signs, trees

Dosch Design has released five new image collections in the Dosch Viz-Images product line.
WidowPC Debuts Sting 917X2 AMD Dual-Core Notebook

Featuring the Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor by AMD, the system is fully customizable and upgradeable.
Contex Debuts New 3D Printer Line

Contex, a global manufacturer of wide-format document technologies, has unveiled its first line of 3D printers.
GE – Plastics, Centerpoint Develop Translucent Roofing

Centerpoint's patent-pending roofing structure is designed to allow penetration of natural, filtered daylight into living areas.
Bluebeam Software Launches Bluebeam Revu for PDF

Bluebeam Software has launched Bluebeam Revu, a PDF viewing and markup application designed for AEC firms.
Johnson Controls Announces Leedspeed Software

Johnson Controls' Leedspeed, a Web-based software application, navigates the user through the LEED green building rating systems.
3D Nature Debuts Foliage Library for SketchUp 5 Users

3D Nature has released its extensive foliage library for SketchUp 5 users.
GiveMePower Ships PowerCAD SiteMaster 2

GiveMePower has commenced shipping PowerCAD SiteMaster 2, which lets users quickly create professional, AutoCAD-compatible floor plans
Autodsys Releases Block Manager for AutoCAD

Autodsys has released its Navigator Block Manager and Toolkit software for AutoCAD and IntelliCAD.
Flomerics’ Flovent V6 Offers Improved 3D Visualization

Flomerics has released Version 6 of its Flovent software for airflow prediction in buildings, with improved 3D visualization.
ArchVision Debuts Build Your Own Library Options

ArchVision RPCs previously available individually can now be purchased through two custom library options.
Ricoh Debuts 480W Wide-Format Multifunction Printer

Ricoh Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, has introduced the Ricoh 480W, a versatile wide-format multifunction product.
IES Launches Virtual Environment v5.4

Virtual Environment v5.4 includes an ASHRAE loads calculation tool and the capability to undertake LEED Credit 8.1: Daylighting assessment.
Bentley Releases Bentley Building Electrical Systems

Bentley has released Bentley Building Electrical Systems, which provides electrical system design and engineering, documentation and management.
American Clay Debuts Time-Saving Dos Manos Method

American Clay's new Dos Manos system eliminates the primer stage; the resulting finish is even more durable than the original.
LA Magazine's Green Home Features GridPoint Connect

GridPoint Connect will be featured in Los Angeles Magazine's DesignHouse 2005: The Green Home, which marries healthy living with great design.
Southwall Technologies' Heat Mirror Garners Recognition

Southwall Technologies' Heat Mirror sustainable energy window product has received recognition for its superior performance in two separate projects.
IDEAL/Contex Launches DESIGNmate 3D Printer

The IDEAL/Contex DESIGNmate 3D color printer allows users to create fast, accurate output from 3D CAD data in an office environment.
NVIDIA Offers Quadro FX 4500 as Power Mac G5 Option

The NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 graphics processing unit (GPU) is now available as an option in the new Apple Power Mac G5.
Z Corp. Debuts ZPrinter 310 Plus

The ZPrinter 310 Plus provides 300x450 dpi resolution--50 percent finer than the ZPrinter 310 System, which the ZPrinter 310 Plus will replace.
3Dconnexion Offers SpaceTraveler 3D for $199

3Dconnexion has unveiled its new entry product, making available its SpaceTraveler 3D motion controller at $199.
Wausau Debuts New Visuline Windows with Insulbar

Wausau's Visuline Series now has 3250iV and 4250iV fixed and project-in, Insulbar thermal barrier, aluminum windows in 3-inch or 4.5-inch frame depths.
Cornell's Solar Decathlon House Features NanaWall

The Cornell team selected two applications of the NanaWall because of its superior insulation and its ability to contribute to the team's design concept.
Dell Workstations Include Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processors

Dell PowerEdge 1850, 2800, 2850 and 1855 blade servers and Dell Precision 470 and 670 workstations now have dual-core, Intel Xeon processors.
GlobalCAD Releases LandARCH 2006 for AutoCAD

LandARCH features 2D/3D design libraries, cost estimating and BOM tools, custom hatch patterns, complex linetypes, and project management tools.
Océ Debuts TDS100 Large Format Copier

Océ has introduced the new Océ TDS100 large format copier for easy, high-quality copying from all types of originals.
SatCon Gets CEC Listing for High-Efficiency PV Inverters

SatCon has listed five PowerGate AE-PV Series utility-grade PV inverter designs on the California Energy Commission's eligible inverter list.
Light Waves Debuts New Energy-Efficient Light Bulb

Light Waves Concept's MR 16 LED bulb has the capability of saving over 90 percent of the energy utilized by a regular incandescent bulb.
Bekaert Debuts Solar Gard LX 70 Window Film

Solar Gard LX 70 can block over 99 percent of damaging ultraviolet radiation and 95 percent of uncomfortable infrared heat.
Avonite Surfaces Achieve SCS Certification

Avonite Surfaces Recycled Products Series has been certified to contain a minimum of 40 percent post-industrial waste by SCS.
IDEAL Announces PUMA HS 36 Color Scanner

The full-color PUMA scanner features iJET scanning technology, has a built-in Linux processor and contains an “easy-to-use” menu system.
Solar Direct, TCT Solar Offer Azteca Solar Water Heating

Solar Direct and TCT Solar aim to make solar water heating more accessible to large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
Océ TCS400 Supported by Bentley's InterPlot Driver Pack

The Océ TCS400 integrated large format color print, copy and scan system is now supported by the InterPlot Driver Pack from Bentley Systems.
ArchVision Launches VisMasters

VisMasters provides online forums, a gallery featuring the very best in design visualization, complimentary content and the VM Store.
AEC CADCON Debuts LandscapeDesign V1

LandscapeDesign, a productivity toolset for MicroStation v8.1 or higher, allows users to create rendered plan drawings that appear hand colored.
SolarRoofs.com Debuts Solar Water Heating Collector

SolarRoofs.com has introduced its Fireball 10-01, a 10-square-foot solar water heating collector that weighs only 19 pounds.
SMA America Announces 3800U Solar Inverter

SMA America has announced the 3800U, a 3800-watt solar power inverter.
Sunways Announces Solar Inverter NT 10000

Sunways AG is extending its product range with the Sunways Solar Inverter NT 10000.
Avonite Surfaces Series Garners SCS Certification

The Avonite Surfaces Recycled Products Series has been certified to contain a minimum of 40 percent post-industrial waste by SCS.
Cyberlux Lighting Meet California's Title 24 Requirements

Cyberlux has announced that its Aeon Pro E task and accent home lighting meets California's Title 24 residential energy requirements.
Excel Dryer Adds New Finish to XLERATOR Dryers

The hand dryer, which uses 80 percent less energy and dries hands three times faster than traditional dryers, is now available in a graphite finish.
AIS Matrix Earns GREENGUARD Certification

AIS Matrix was tested to the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Standards and verified to have minimal impact on interior environments.
GREENGUARD Certification Awarded to Harter Seating

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) awarded 17 Harter seating lines with the GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified Mark.
Zoom Seating Garners GREENGUARD Certification

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) has awarded GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification to 12 Zoom Seating office seating lines.
Fixtures Furniture Earns GREENGUARD Certification

All 14 seating products of Fixtures Furniture have earned the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute's GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification.
BSD SpecLink Provides New LEED Features

BSD's new version of BSD SpecLink offers expanded LEED features including automated checklist sections and automatic LEED submittals report.
AIST and NSG to Develop Solar Heat-Controlling Glass

Japan's AIST has signed a collaborative R&D agreement with Nippon Sheet Glass on the development of solar heat energy controlling glass.
BP Solar Debuts BP Solar Builders Solutions

BP Solar Builder Solutions combines an attractive, flexible solar product line with the support services builders require.
PowerLight Offers Solar Power to Homebuilding Market

PowerLight has unveiled SunTile, its new residential building-integrated solar product designed for zero energy new homes.
SunPower Unveils New High-Efficiency Inverter Line

SunPower’s new inverters are offered in three power ratings: 2,000 watts (120V), 2,900 watts (208V) and 3,200 watts (240V).
Innergy Power Debuts Rugged Solar PV Modules

Innergy Power’s fiberglass reinforced panel (FRP) solar modules are designed to meet a broad range of applications.
Patent Issued for Disaster-relief Housing and Structures

The company says this patented solution will forever change the response time and extensive costs associated to disaster victims.
SolarOne Debuts SoLed Solar Electric Overhead Light

SolarOne Solutions has introduced a sleek new solar electric overhead white LED light--the SOLED LX01 for pathway and park lighting.
Sharp Debuts New Solar Modules for Industrial Market

Sharp Corp. has announced new solar power products to meet the needs of the industrial market.
SMA America Debuts Sunny Island Off-Grid Inverter

SMA America has launched its new Sunny Island 4248 inverter, which is designed for off-grid energy use or as backup to existing on-grid systems.
SRS Debuts SolarSave Commercial PV System

SRS has released SolarSave, a waterproof, solar-integrated roofing system for commercial, industrial and institutional flat or sloped roof applications.
Kyocera Solar Debuts MyGen Meridian

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