Editor's Picks
Staff -- Building Design & Construction, 9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Compact lab exhaust blower
Mixed-flow high-plume dilution blower is a self-contained exhaust system for institutional and industrial laboratories. The Vektor MD features a discharge nozzle that entrains additional ambient air to mix with the potentially hazardous exhaust fumes. The additional air dilutes the lab effluent and increases the discharge flow and velocity, displacing the exhaust high above the roof and away from building makeup air systems—without the need for unsightly exhaust stacks. Greenheck Input No. 206 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Where do they put all those lumens?
Being smaller than even incandescent alternatives makes new screw-in T2 Spiral compact fluorescent lights from GE a big deal. They are the industry's smallest T2 CFLs—available exclusively from GE and offered in 10-, 13-, and 15-watt versions.
T2 Spiral CFLs produce 870 lumens and compare favorably with both GE's 13-watt T3 (825 lumens) and 60-watt incandescent equivalent (840 lumens) that some hotels are still using. GE Consumer & Industrial Input No. 250 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Waterwalls create tranquil medical environments
Waterwall system features an advanced filtration system to meet the stringent sanitation requirements for healthcare facilities. BluWorld offers systems with a range of filtration devices, including reverse osmosis, ozone clarification, and ionization. An encapsulated system that allows water to run down the inside of two panels without letting any moisture or bacteria to escape is also available. Minimal maintenance required: 20 minutes a week to drain, clean, and refill the water to ensure continued optimal quality. Bluworld Input No. 205 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Exterior metal panel ceiling system
A horizontal span bar enables the Planostile snap-in metal panel system to meet the most demanding exterior commercial ceiling projects. The 2x2-foot panels are ULI-tested to withstand up to 90 psf of uplift wind pressure. Made of recycled content, Planostile panels feature a Class A fire rating and can be manufactured to provide acoustical benefits. Chicago Metallic Input No. 201 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Shhhh! Polymer flooring helps keep hospitals quiet
Stonblend RTZ polymer flooring is infused with rubber aggregate chips to provide acoustic efficiency. Flooring is offered in numerous patterns, colors, and designs; customized inlaid logos are also available. Stonblend RTZ floors require minimum maintenance: no costly waxing, stripping, and buffing necessary. Stonhard Input No. 204 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Glass wall is the perfect fit for multifamily, office
The TR-700 Window Wall system features reduced sound transmission between floors and walls. Designed to provide a glass curtain wall appearance, the system can be used in various applications, including horizontal ribbon windows and punched openings. Integrates with the TR-8300 sliding glass door for multifamily projects. TRACO Input No. 203 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
Warranty covers high winds
Roofing systems are available with five-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year warranties that have no exclusions for wind speed of up to 130 mph. To obtain a wind warranty, a custom roof system must be designed based on ASCE 7 and standard roofing practices to ensure performance for the length of the warranty. The warranty includes a roof maintenance program as part of its fee. Simon Roofing Input No. 207 at BDCnetwork.com/quickResponse
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