Products at Work
Louvers offer a look that works
Stationary and adjustable, Airolite’s louvers are available in a number of blade types including custom applications.
From acoustic to sightproof and combination to Storm Class, the louvers can be specified to meet any airflow, sound or water penetration requirements. They are available in an array of enamel and fluoropolymer coatings to ensure maintenance-free durability and compatibility with other facade elements.
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South Florida theatre installs glowing architectural mesh
Originally built in 1978, the South Florida Community College (SFCC) Theatre for the Performing Arts received a complete renovation, reopening in 2010. Now seating 1,460 people, the performing arts center glows with the contrast of brass architectural mesh panels against red velvet trim and upholstery adorning the interior.
Two new PV solutions introduced
MBCI recently introduced two different photovoltaic solutions to the marketplace.
The first is a rigid glass-based polycrystalline silicon module, which can be installed on standing seam metal roofs using a non-penetrating clamp that mechanically attaches to the seam.
The second offering is flexible thin film that is typically adhered to the metal roof panel in a factory environment, allowing the photovoltaic array to be installed as the roof panels are installed.
Energy-efficient exterior insulation product line for commercial wall apps launched
Hunter Panels recently unveiled its new Hunter Xci product line for use in exterior commercial wall applications. According to a manufacturer press release the product line offers:
The ceiling fan, reinvented
Big Ass Fans has successfully scaled down the systems and technology used in its large diameter, low speed fans. The company now offers Haiku, a ceiling fan designed for smaller commercial and residential spaces.
The concealed motor of this new ceiling fan delivers an 80% improvement in efficiency over conventional ceiling fan motors, exceeding Energy Star requirements.
Siemens introduces flexible, scalable fire systems
Siemens Building Technologies Division has introduced its new Cerberus PRO and Desigo Fire Safety portfolios—advanced fire system panels and smoke detectors for small to mid-size applications.
Whether customers are seeking a fire system or an integrated fire safety solution from their local Siemens branch, or a turnkey fire system Desigo Fire Safety and Cerberus PRO portfolios provide facility owners and system specifiers comprehensive fire protection technology that guarantees immunity from false alarms. BD+C
Sundt enhances risk management and speeds payments to sub-tier subcontractors
Sundt Construction Inc., recently extended their use of Textura's Construction Payment Management (CPM) system to help manage invoicing and payment to their second tier subcontractors.
Sundt was one of Textura's first customers to use CPM with their prime subcontractors in 2006.
Fire rated glass with clarity for door, window, and wall applications up to 2 hours
SAFTI FIRST partnered with PPG to offer SuperLite II-XL with Starphire Ultra-Clear Low Iron Glass. Listed and labeled by UL and Intertek/Warnock-Hersey, this fire resistive glass product provides maximum fire and impact safety with hose stream from 45-120 minutes while meeting ASTM E-119/NFPA 251/UL 263 requirements.
Architects and glazing professionals can now download 3-part specifications for SuperLite II-XL with Starphire Ultra-Clear Low Iron Glass by PPG at www.safti.com/specs. BD+C
Frank Lloyd Wright doghouse unveiled
Eddie's house, a doghouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Robert Berger home in San Anselmo, Calif. was presented live onstage following the World premiere screening of the Wright California documentary "Romanza".
Blocks provide insulation in high temperature industrial apps
BTU-Block Board materials are designed for use as back up insulation for high temperature applications in Non-Ferrous metals, steel processing, chemical processing, power generation, passive fire protection, as well as commercial appliances and heaters.
The blocks provides ultra-low thermal properties throughout the entire temperature range and when used as a part of an insulation lining, they reduce energy waste, temperature variability, insulation thickness, and cold face temperature.
