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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
By Flomerics
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.
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