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2011 Fall Product Spec Guide

Contents Front 6

Mind & Matter Though the water requirements of some innovative green-design strategies can be daunting, these applications improve building performance and appearance — and beneﬁt nature. Blaine Brownell

My Spec Paul Wilhelms and Matt Snelling worked with HOK Product Design and manufacturer Midwest Products Group to conceive of and produce the precast modular Freno Rain Garden system. Hallie Busta

Products Inside are 131 products broken out into the six categories below. From tile made from televisions to

luminaires ﬁt for the Autobahn, we pick the latest items

to spec for your next project. Jennifer Brite

Interiors

Envelope

Lighting

Systems

Outdoor

Materials

Back 56

Raw Materials Five steps in the manufacturing process of gypsum wall board by CertainTeed. Katie Gerfen

45 Cover: Photo by Noah Kalina

I’m more complex than I seem.

TYPAR® MetroWrap.™ Elevated performance for commercial and mult-family applicatons. I’m most well known for my work as a barrier against water and air intrusion. But I’m also engineered to allow moisture vapor to escape from the inside to the outside, staving oﬀ mold and mildew while maintaining excellent indoor air quality. I also help keep utlity bills down, can be used with any type of exterior cladding, and hold up for decades. Am I just a mere barrier? Far from it. To learn more, follow us on twiter.com/typar or visit typar.com.

Building Wraps

Flashings

Constructon Tape

Roof Underlayment

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Landscape Products

Geotextles

Mind & Matter

Material Interchanges Innovative green-design strategies blur the line between the built and natural environments. Though their water requirements can be daunting, these applications improve building performance and appearance —and benefit nature. The pursuit of green design has inspired the literal

is made with Corian and includes LED strip lights for a dramatic

greening of architecture. Natural landscaping not only provides

backlighting effect. And the Austrian company Experimonde offers a

aesthetic beneﬁts for a building and integration with its environment,

membrane curtainwall that provides space for a domestic garden.

but valuable enhancements to building performance as well. In

Designed for residential retroﬁts, the Pneu-Green Façade is an

Western history, architecture and its natural context have long been

inﬂatable cladding system that acts as a matrix for planting, using

considered distinct territories. However, as a result of the increased

both foliage and air as thermal insulation layers.

construction of green roofs, vertical gardens, and smart landscape-

but more thoughtfully designed rigid systems are also being

and landscape architecture is becoming blurred.

incorporated within landscapes. Silva Cell, by San Francisco–based

This disciplinary convergence is proving to be rich territory for

management system made of glass-reinforced polypropylene and

It is also leading to intensiﬁed challenges and conﬂicts that arise

galvanized steel tubes. The stackable modules protect tree roots

when living and inert materials mix— especially at the line of the

from trafﬁc loads and absorb stormwater while improving tree

building envelope. Innovations along this line are shaped by the

canopy cover.

Direct application of foliage on external building surfaces has

Like Silva Cell, the U.S. National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Pervious Pavement promotes the recharging of

multiple beneﬁts, including thermal and acoustic insulation,

groundwater. The cement and course aggregate paving material

stormwater control and ﬁltration, bird and insect habitation, and

allows drainage at a rate of 8 to 12 gallons per minute per square

visual appeal. Other beneﬁts extend beyond a building’s site, and

foot, replenishing aquifers as opposed to diverting water to storm

include mitigating the urban heat-island effect and cleaning the air.

sewers. From Portland, Ore., comes Flextegrity, which combines

The roof is an obvious location for greening, and many systems

the functionality of both systems. A structured polyhedral geotextile

incorporate landscaping on the top surfaces of buildings.

made of recycled plastic, Flextegrity is appropriate for permeable

Green walls have also become popular, and range from

paving and preassembled sidewalks with integrated lighting and

lightweight trellis systems to comprehensive vertical gardens—such

drainage. Its interlocking polyhedral shapes allow it to resist

as Tokyo-based Shimizu Corp.’s Parabienta, a building afforestation

localized forces.

system made of a special growing medium supported in steel wire

Although the many applications mentioned here deliver many

frames with integrated irrigation. Likewise based in Tokyo, Japanese

beneﬁts, architects are understandably nervous about the junction

architect Terunobu Fujimori approaches the notion of foliated

between building materials and living systems. The pervasive

envelopes differently, appreciating the messy, viral quality of living

presence of water in particular has caused more than one architect

materials on architectural façades. His Tanpopo (Dandelion) House,

to shy away from a green roof or vertical garden. Foliage also

for example, features walls with integral planters for ﬂowering plants

requires more maintenance than typical building surfaces, and

that make the building appear fuzzy and unkempt—a celebration of

can accelerate the degradation of building components.

the convergence of living and inanimate matter. Mature vertical gardens often result in masked architectural

DeepRoot Green Infrastructure, is an integrated tree and stormwater

the exploration of new materials, systems, and design approaches.

water costs and other challenges associated with these designs. Blaine Brownell

Not only is landscaping inﬁltrating the architectural envelope,

retention strategies, the traditional boundary between architecture

Even Fujimori admits to having exceptional clients for his foliage-covered buildings. “Normal clients,” he says, “probably

surfaces completely covered by foliage. However, a variety of

wouldn’t forgive me for the level of upkeep required.” But the

innovative systems partially shelter plants within the wall cavity,

beneﬁts of the convergence of natural and architectural systems

and support exterior and interior environments alike.

often outweigh the potential pitfalls. And improved materials,

Los Angeles–based Greenmeme has developed several

sophisticated hydrophobic coatings, and tighter detailing can ward

vegetated wall assemblies that may be used outside or inside, and

off some of the worst degradation problems. More importantly, the

are designed to oxygenate air for building occupants. Live Within

creative collaborations of architects and landscape architects can

Skin produces a steel wall perforated with plant cavities ﬁlled with

result in innovative applications that neither side could achieve

coco-coir growth medium. Another Greenmeme system, Mypodlife,

alone—which is a positive outcome indeed.

I M A G I N E. THE SMARTEST SYSTEM

IN THE BUILDING

J U S T M I G H T B E T H E W A L L.

STRONGER T H A N S T E E L.

As the demands rise for higher performance in all aspects of today’s buildings, ClarkDietrich can take your walls to an entirely new dimension. We start with innovative steel framing products that work as a system. We back you with online tools and BIM data to empower smarter design and installation. And with the support of savvy engineering services, plus proud membership in SFIA (Steel Framing Industry Association), we’re here whenever you need us. clarkdietrich.com Circle no. 237 or http://architect.hotims.com

Interior Framing ∙ Exterior Framing ∙ Interior Finishing ∙ Clips/Connectors ∙ Metal Lath/Accessories∙ Engineering

My Spec Text Hallie Busta Photo Stefan Hester

PAUL WILHELMS AND MATT SNELLING HOK Product Design, hokproductdesign.com Three years ago, architect Paul Wilhelms, AIA, and landscape architect Matt Snelling, both of HOK, devised a curb-based enclosure for rain gardens in a streetscape master plan. This year, they’re taking the system to market. Joined by HOK alum Jim Fetterman, the pair began working with in-house HOK Product Design and manufacturer Midwest Products Group to conceive of and produce the modular Freno Rain Garden system. “Our main concern was controlling the quality and finish of what’s basically a tall curb system,” Snelling says. Freno's precast concrete modules are designed to fit together like Tetris pieces, Wilhelms says, and are often installed in less than a day. The module-lined hole is then filled with bioretention materials. In residential, commercial, or municipal areas, the system can be used as a stormwater planter, green gutter garden, and vegetated swale, among other applications. Minimal excavation is required, and the eight available modules (including four radius shapes) are linked with threaded connection inserts. Basic modules range from 4'2" to 5'5" wide; custom sizes and colors are available, as are modules with recycled content. “We’ve figured out the feel of the system,” Wilhelms says, “but it’s still flexible and open to be used in ways that we haven’t thought of.”

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Polyguard has compiled a comprehensive book, Integrated Building Envelope Handbook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Connections with Exterior Wall Assemblies. This handbook (available to the design community at www.polyguardproducts.com/aaq) describes the all important tie-in connections using isometric drawings and installation text. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Missed Connectionsâ&#x20AC;?- installation errors and omissions - are the major cause of breaches in otherwise airtight and water resistant building envelopes. Our handbook, in combination with our unique and patented products, address decades of observed failures caused by incompatible materials, incomplete and/or omitted design details, and lack of coordinating installation guidelines. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about good air barriers and ďŹ&#x201A;ashings. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about compatible, inexpensive, easy to install and single source end dams, cants, corner boots, corner ďŹ&#x201A;ashing kits, drips, counters, thru wall and pan ďŹ&#x201A;ashings, ďŹ&#x201A;ared termination strips, horizontal and pan weeps, bottom and top vents, rain screens and pressure equalizing rain screens. AND itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about clear and simple drawings, details, and instructions. Work with Polyguard. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones with the connections.

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Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better... S-5!® has once again made cutting edge innovations to the industry standard for attaching solar panels using the S-5-PV Kit. The new stainless steel mounting disk is designed to ensure conductivity with module frames. Now, the S-5-PV Kit provides module-to-module continuity within a string of modules. When the PV Kit is properly installed, ground lugs and copper wire will only be necessary to connect module strings and ground the system. In most cases, that cost savings is sufﬁcient to pay for the entire S-5! clamp/PV Kit setup! The S-5-PV Kit continues to be the easiest, most cost-effective way to install solar panels directly to standing seam metal roofs, remaining the most popular choice worldwide.

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Interiors Text Jennifer Brite Photo Noah Kalina

Foundation Healthcare from Stylex is a collection of seating based on the company’s original Foundation collection. Designed for healthcare applications, the line creates a more upright seated position to facilitate use by patients who may be less mobile than the general population. It is made up of three models: a love seat (shown), a guest chair, and a bariatric chair. All three have been tested to safely accommodate 1,000 lbs. Frames incorporate 1 1/2" by 1" tubing and come in chrome, satin, or 12 powdercoated ﬁnishes. Arms measure 1 1/2" wide, and the chairs are available in all of Stylex’s in-graded fabric options. stylexseating.com • Circle 376

Interiors

Commercial hands-free, dual-ﬂush toilet valves from American

Clayhaus Ceramics, a new artisan tile company that derives

What Moves You?, a modular and broadloom carpet from Lees,

Standard, Selectronic valves automatically adjust ﬂush volume,

its name from the Bauhaus movement, produces handmade tile.

a division of Mohawk, is inspired by nature. Made with SmartStrand

allowing 20% less water consumption than standard toilets. The

Tiles are manufactured using reclaimed clay content and lead-free,

Contract with Dupont Sorona (a polymer that contains 37% renewable

valves release a lighter ﬂush (1.1 gallons) when motion is detected

hand-mixed glazes, most of which are half recycled bottle glass.

ingredients), the carpet collection features seven cut-and-loop

for less than 60 seconds and a standard 1.6-gallon ﬂush otherwise.

Products include a complete line of sheet and loose ﬁeld tile and a

patterns from delicate vines to ocean swells in 11 colorways. The

Designed for commercial applications, the Selectronic ﬂush valves

smaller collection of decorative relief tiles. More than 50 colors are

carpet can be reclaimed and recycled through Mohawk’s ReCover

have a self-cleaning piston to prevent clogging and an electronic

available, including Gloss, Crackle, and Matte. The company also

program and is covered by a lifetime warranty. It is CRI Green

valve to store enough energy to close upon loss of power. Flexible

accommodates custom shapes and colors, and can match paint

Label Plus certiﬁed, and its adhesives are low VOC. The collection

installation options are suited for new constructions and retroﬁts.

chips and coordinate with wall coverings, fabric swatches, and

complies with LEED Credit MR 6.0 for rapidly renewable materials.

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existing tile. clayhausceramics.com • Circle 378

leescarpets.com • Circle 379

AktivPro is a modular tile system from Regupol America. The 24"

Gaia Tech is an addition to Bazzèo’s Gaia line of kitchen

Seeyond Architectural Solutions, a division of Liberty

square composite tile is composed of post-consumer recycled SBR

systems. Available in a variety of ﬁnishes and colors, Gaia Tech is

Diversiﬁed International, combines parametric design with digital

rubber backing and is faced with a recycled SBR wear layer that

manufactured with recycled and regenerated wood from certiﬁed

fabrication to help speciﬁers articulate a space with non-load-bearing

contains EPDM to add color to the surface. The tiles are 1" thick.

resources and nontoxic laminate, aluminum, glass, and other veneers.

walls, wall-mounted structures, ceiling clouds, column wraps, and

AktivPro comes in 19 standard colors; custom colors and logos are

Its layout was designed to ﬁt small spaces and to accommodate

partial enclosures. The completely customizable product is created

available. A wafﬂed bottom surface provides shock absorption and

dining, laundry, and storage. Sliding components permit the island

with the Tess Speciﬁcation Tool, which allows users to modify size,

allows for drainage and cable routing, and a proprietary inner layer

to toggle between dining and entertaining functions and push

form, and tessellation, as well as relief or visual effects. Seeyond

improves durability and wear-resistance. The system’s four models

open to reveal a built-in cooktop and a prep area. The laundry area

uses the resulting design to create a specialty feature. Lead time

(intense, strength, tone, and core) include between 72% and 90%

is enclosed by large etched glass sliders. bazzeo.com • Circle 381

is approximately four to six weeks from idea to implementation.

post-consumer recycled content. regupol.com • Circle 380

seeyond.com • Circle 382

The only gypsum board that clears the air. Doesn’t that feel better? Indoor air contains many pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOC*s). The VOC*s are found in furniture, carpets, cleaning materials, and many other everyday items. With the growing awareness of the importance of indoor air quality, particularly in hospitals, schools, ofﬁces and residences, it’s time to clear the air.

AirRenew™ is the only gypsum board that actively improves air quality. • Permanently removes VOC*s by converting them into safe, inert compounds. • Absorbs VOC*s for up to 75 years, even after multiple renovations, based on tests and analysis. • Recyclable and works with most paint and wallpaper. • Provides enhanced moisture and mold resistance using M2Tech® technology.

Only AirRenew™ improves air quality, providing a healthier environment and peace of mind for generations.

AirRenew™ captures VOC*s and converts them into inert compounds that cannot be released back into the air.

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* VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) – formaldehyde and other aldehydes.

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Interiors

Saranté PVC-Free is a simulated wood ﬁnish for Ceilings Plus

The Basys collection from Sloan Valve Co. includes ﬁve modular,

LifeKer from Keraben, a Tile of Spain manufacturer, is a porcelain

metal ceiling and wall panels and has been reformulated to protect

advanced-function sensor faucets (four deck-mounted models and

tile that features photocatalytic properties that increase the tile’s

indoor air quality by eliminating PVCs. Standard Saranté patterns

one wall-mounted) that are suitable for commercial use. Three spray

resistance and improve air quality. Photocatalytic oxidation converts

come in a variety of species and can be used as an alternative to real

modules are available, including low-ﬂow multi-stream laminar (0.5

nitrogen oxide particles into benign nitrates, reduces VOCs, and

wood veneer. The ﬁnish is wear-resistant and is suitable for both

gallons per minute), and full-stream aerated and laminar models (both

decomposes dirt repositories on surfaces so they can be easily wiped

interior and exterior applications. It has a more uniform color and

at 1.5 gallons per minute).The faucets can be equipped with active

or rinsed off. LifeKer also has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

grain pattern than real wood veneers, and is available in six standard

infrared or capacitance sensing, and can be powered by battery,

Suitable applications include hotels, nurseries, schools, healthcare

wood grains and hundreds of custom colors and patterns.

embedded solar panels, or turbine power harvesting. Faucets can

environments, gyms, restaurants, laboratories, swimming pools, and

ceilingsplus.com • Circle 383

also be hardwired. Interchangeable crowns can include embedded

other areas where hygiene is critical. spaintiles.info • Circle 385

solar panels or LCD displays. sloanvalve.com • Circle 384

KI's Daylight stack chair weighs 9 lbs., making it about 40% lighter

Madrid from C.R. Laurence Co. is a shower door hinge designed

Area25 from Mosaico+ is a collection of sustainable glass tile

than other stack chairs, and is made of 93% recycled materials. The

for header-free shower door installations. An attached clamp assists

available in a vivid color palette. Its sintered glass chips are created

polypropylene plastic frame for the seat and back is made of 100%

in securing adjacent ﬁxed panels of glass, eliminating aluminum

by grinding and pressing powdered glass from waste and recycled

recycled plastic from approximately ﬁve car batteries. The leg frames

extrusion headers and helping to reduce unnecessary waste,

products. The manufacturing process results in glass ﬁeld tiles that

are made of steel and are completely recyclable. The chair’s fasteners

resources, and materials. The hinges also make installation easier

are very durable, allowing Area25 to be used in environments with

can be removed with a screwdriver, allowing for disassembly of parts

(no holes or notches in the glass are needed) and reduce labor costs.

heavy foot trafﬁc. The ﬁeld tiles measure 50mm by 50mm by 6mm,

in less than ﬁve minutes; new parts can be added to extend the life of

Three mounting options (in a header, wall block, or sofﬁt sleeve) and

and are mounted on a 300mm-square sheet size. Area25 comes in 25

the chair. Daylight is suitable for meeting rooms, common areas, and

a variety of ﬁnishes (including chrome, oil-rubbed bronze, and

glossy colors and a R11 grip ﬁnish upon request. www.mosaicopiu.it •

cafeterias. It has a curved back that offers support and it features a

brushed nickel) are available. crlaurence.com • Circle 387

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rolled seating edge for comfort. ki.com • Circle 386

STOENERGY GUARD AIR BARRIER WATERPROOF BARRIER VAPOR BARRIER DRAINAGE PLANE DRYING CAVITY EXTERIOR INSULATION

Cladding wasn’t meant to stand up to climate all by itself. Buildings need StoEnergy Guard advanced cavity wall system to protect from the inside out. This integrated system of products delivers wall protection technology that works seamlessly under many cladding types, all while meeting the latest code requirements for energy efﬁciency and moisture control.

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Interiors

Scenic Journey from Bigelow, a division of the Mohawk Group,

The Citterio Single-Hole Faucet from Axor, a brand of

Trove’s Stoneground is a smooth wall covering made of a stone

is a modular carpet collection manufactured on an analog tufting

Hansgrohe, is an update of the original faucet designed in 2003 by

mixture — a combination of 80% mineral powder (calcium carbonate)

machine retooled for efﬁciency. All three designs (Travel Time, Paved

Antonio Citterio and features a joystick handle that protrudes sideways

and 20% nontoxic resin (polyethylene). The production process uses

Freedom, and Speed Limit) use the same thread up, making it

to create a distinct design element. The new version has 6 1/2" of

no wood or water and 20% to 30% less ink than regular wallpaper.

possible to produce more volume with fewer resources. The budget-

space between base and spout, and it includes a cascade no-clog

Completely recyclable, Stoneground has a ﬁberless makeup that

friendly carpet features a 12"-wide repeat with striping in 10 colorways

aerator and a low-ﬂow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute. The faucet

allows printed images to stay crisp, and it is water- and tear-resistant.

with contrasting accents. Scenic Journey is made with a proprietary

comes in chrome and brushed nickel and joins the company’s original

The wall covering is available in all of Trove’s designs, including four

Colorstrand Solution Dyed Nylon, which is ﬁve times more resistant to

4 1/2" and 10 3/4" models. hansgrohe-usa.com • Circle 390

new ones speciﬁcally created for the collection and the company’s

fading than conventionally dyed nylons and requires 25% less energy

large-scale designs. troveline.com • Circle 391

to produce. bigelowcommercial.com • Circle 389

A porcelain stoneware collection from NovaBell, Stratos High

FAVN, a new sofa designed by Jaime Hayón for Republic of Fritz

ECOM4Tile from Ceracasa, a Tile of Spain manufacturer, is a

Deﬁnition contains 40% recycled content by weight and

Hansen, is based on the form of a shell. Available upholstery colors

ceramic tile with a high thermal-storage capacity that retains heat and

re-creates the look of stone through a digital reproduction process.

include light gray, sage green, beige, taupe, chocolate, mustard, red,

emits it slowly to reduce the load on traditional HVAC systems, and

Suitable as both a ﬂooring and covering, Stratos comes in three colors

violet, dark blue, and black. Each sofa includes a mix of three fabrics,

thereby reduce energy consumption and heating costs. The tile,

(tobacco, musk, and pearl) and a variety of sizes. Antislip ﬁnishes are

one for the shell, one for the seat and back, and one for decorative

which may cut energy bills by up to 16%, employs nanotechnology

available. The tile collection is part of NovaBell’s ecosystem program,

cushions. FAVN comes in two sizes and measures 93cm deep, 200cm

that maintains ambient room temperature, aiding both heating and

which is designed to reduce environmental impact through better use

or 221cm wide, and 60cm or 88cm high. Accessories include loose

cooling in a building. The reduce time of use of heating and cooling

of resources during the production process and greater reuse and

decorative cushions and large felt glides for soft ﬂoors, such as

systems and provide greater end user comfort. ECOM4Tile is

recycling of materials. www.novabell.com • Circle 392

linoleum, and a ﬁre-retardant version that meets Crib 5 standards is

antibacterial and easy to maintain with a stainproof treatment.

available. fritzhansen.com • Circle 393

ceracasa.com • Circle 394

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Interiors

The Murcia collection of ceramic tile from Ceramiche Reﬁn

Lace It or Leave It, a broadloom and modular carpet

Lava Radiant Heating Panels from Warmly Yours are part

is inspired by Crema Marﬁl marble from Spain. The tiles are

collection from Karastan Contract, a division of the Mohawk Group,

of an infrared system that emits rays that are absorbed into a room

manufactured using an appreciated ceramic mix containing 20%

features a piece-dyed color palette inspired by lace. The collection

without the use of carbon combustion and without circulating air,

CRT glass, a post-consumer glass material made from obsolete

is composed of three large-scale patterns (Dapper Doily, Fancy

reducing the impact of dust on allergy and asthma sufferers. The

cathode-ray tube television sets and monitors. Two versions of Murcia

Fretwork, and Knotty Nice) and 24 colorways. The modular carpet

panels are meant to supplement a whole-house heating system

are available, one light in color and the other dark, along with a variety

features a dye level with contrasting luster levels that coordinate with

and can save homeowners up to 12% on regular heating expenses.

of trims and borders; all feature an irregular veining pattern to mimic

the broadloom designs, which can be used in a larger area or as an

They can be installed on a wall horizontally or vertically, and several

the look of natural stone. Sizes include 30cm by 60cm, 45cm square,

inset focal point. The line uses Mohawk’s thermoplastic, PVC-free

ﬁnishes are available, including one with Swarovski crystal (shown).

and 60cm square. www.refin.it • Circle 395

backing system. Broadloom products feature Unibond Flex, which is

One model, Lava Light, has a mirror ﬁnish and side lights.

made with 15% recycled content. karastancontract.com • Circle 396

warmlyyours.com/lava • Circle 397

Duravit has added a new urinal to its Architec line, which is a

VT Industries has added a new edge proﬁle, Marbella, to its line of

LightWild Tiles v 4.0 are the newest version of the company’s

modern collection of ﬁxtures for private and public baths designed

post-formed laminated countertops. The proﬁle mimics granite’s pencil

in-grade, solid-state product line and deliver white and color-changing

by Frank Huster. The urinal features an electronic control system that

edge with a 1/8" radius, providing a modern, slablike appearance for a

accent effects. LightWild Tiles are wet listed and are part of a system

combines sensor technology with intelligent ﬂushing and can be set

variety of applications, including kitchens, bathroom vanity tops, and

that includes everything from controls to ﬁxtures. New enhancement

at one of three programs, including one speciﬁcally meant to be

work stations. VT’s Laminate Countertop Division has achieved FSC

includes surface-mount LEDs with twice the light output; clearer low-

ecofriendly, depending on installation environment and volume. The

Chain of Custody certiﬁcation, and its EQcountertops, which have a

iron frosted tempered glass lenses that produce smoother light; and

urinal measures 380mm by 385mm. Based on the simplicity of two

recycled wood-ﬁber core and laminating adhesives that contain no

improved installation methods, including an installation kit with a

basic shapes, the circle and the square, the Architec line includes

added urea formaldehyde, are Greenguard Children & Schools

junction box that ﬁts inside the support box and dielectric grease that

wash basins, toilets, and bidets. Three ﬁnishes (black, white, and

Certiﬁed. vtindustries.com • Circle 399

results in a waterproof wiring connection. lightwild.com • Circle 400

silver) are available. duravit.com • Circle 398

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Interiors

Designed for hospitality applications, Merit Select’s Lavish Luxury from Durkan, a brand of the Mohawk Group, is an upscale

Milliken’s Rinascita collection of ﬂoor covering pairs recycled

Victoria + Albert’s Barcelona Collection is inspired by the

leather tiles from Spinneybeck with reclaimed and recycled carpet

eponymous city. The tub features a rimless, double-ended design and

carpet made with SmartStrand Contract with DuPont Sorona, a

backing. Rinascita—which means revival or rebirth in Italian— is

measures 70 1/4" long. Made of EnglishCast, a composite material

renewable polymer. All products in the collection are piece-dyed,

available in two embossed textures, bufalo and castoro, with a hand-

made of ﬁnely ground volcanic limestone, the Barcelona tub is cast

allowing for better color retention and ﬂexibility. The line comes in

rubbed ﬁnish. The ﬁnished face substrate of the 50cm square tiles is

in one seamless piece that won’t crack or ﬂex and ﬁnished in glossy

18 colorways and features two line patterns, Elated Grace and

made from post-industrial content from leather manufacturing, and the

white solid surface. The Barcelona vessel basins can be installed on

Reﬁned Charm, in 36-oz. construction. Speciﬁers can choose from

optional cushion felt backing is made from nylon 6,6 post-consumer

their own or as a pair, and are also made from EnglishCast. They are

16 additional Merit Flex patterns in small-, medium-, and large-scale

carpet for a total of 95% recycled content. Tiles can also be speciﬁed

25" long by 13 3/4" wide by 6 1/8" tall. The tub and basins are part of the

designs that can come in 32 or 36-oz. constructions. Custom colors

unbacked as 3mm material to transition to hard-surface ﬂooring.

company’s Premium Collection of bath ﬁxtures. vandabaths.com •

and patterns are available. durkan.com • Circle 401

millikencarpet.com • Circle 402

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Main Street porcelain stone tile from Crossville features a neutral

Gladius Metal Ceiling Panels from Hunter Douglas feature

Humanscale’s Float is a height-adjustable table that encourages

color palette and subtle stone look. The tile has a high coefﬁcient of

Stab-and-Click Technology that enables faster ceiling installation. The

users to spend their time alternating between sitting and standing in

friction rating and contains pre-consumer recycled content ranging

system’s panels stab into the grid on one side and snap into place on

order to avoid unhealthy static postures. The table allows for one-

from 4% to 20%. Five colors are available: cinema champagne, café

the other, allowing for an extremely ﬂat face. A lay-in, 24"-square tile,

handed, tool-less counterbalance weight adjustment (zero to 170 lbs.)

caramel, bistro brown, gallery gray, and boutique black. Sizes include

Gladius will not bend or warp under pressure from the surrounding

and constant-force height adjustment up to 20". Float comes in widths

18" by 18", 6" by 18", 12" by 12", 6"-by-6" ﬁeld tile, and 2"-by-2"

grid and is made with a minimum of 70% recycled content. The

ranging from 42" to 72" and can be used with any manufacturer’s table

mosaics mesh-mounted on 12" by 12" sheets. Single bullnose and

panels have a square-edged 1/4" reveal and accommodate lighting,

tops. It is made of recyclable steel and aluminum with minimal parts

cove base trim complement the collection. crossvilleinc.com •

diffusers, speakers, and security devices. They are completely point-

and manufacturing processes. Float meets BIFMA requirements for

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and downward accessible, and trim systems are available, as are a

load and capacity. humanscale.com • Circle 406

number of ﬁnishes. hunterdouglascontract.com • Circle 405

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Envelope Text Jennifer Brite Photo Noah Kalina To accommodate a recent project for the exterior of the Ennead Architects–designed National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Shildan created several specialized panels for its backventilated terra-cotta rainscreen system, which are now part of the company’s general line of rainscreen panels. The new collection includes cast, rounded-corner, scalloped, and curved

baguette panels (not shown). The panels can be installed using Shildan’s aluminum support system, which includes 62% recycled material. www.shildan.com • Circle 410

Envelope

Jeld-Wen now offers reclaimed wood (originally used in fencing,

The newest tile from Grespania, a Tile of Spain manufacturer,

NanaWall Systems’ WA67 with argon-ﬁlled low-E triple glazing

barns, and houses) in its Custom Wood line of windows and

Coverlam measures up to 1m by 3m with a 3.5mm thickness, so

contributes to highly energy-efﬁcient home designs, meets Energy

doors. Snow fencing, used to prevent snow drifts along highways in

thin that it can be cut by a glass cutter. The tile weighs 7.8kg per

Star requirements, and has a NFRC-certiﬁed U-value of 0.17 and a

western states such as Wyoming, is one source for the Douglas ﬁr,

square meter, which makes it easier to handle and reduces packing

solar-heat-gain coefﬁcient of 0.26. It is also high-water- and air-

which is known for its hardiness, consistent grain pattern, and natural

and transport costs. It is resistant to bending, UV light, chemicals,

resistant, and in-swing and out-swing models with a raised sill

golden tones. The wood is available in weathered, skip planed, and

wear, ﬁre, and frost. Suitable for ventilated or bonded façades, it can

showed no water leakage at 12 pounds per square foot or 68 miles

planed ﬁnishes for doors and planed ﬁnishes for windows. The

also be used as a skin for new doors. Four additional sizes and four

per hour. It can be speciﬁed for openings from 3' to 39' and is

company’s Custom Wood line can be speciﬁed in nearly any style

design options are available, including oxido, limestone, concrete,

available in 50 stacking conﬁgurations and 200 aluminum ﬁnishes

with details ranging from glass options to hardware accents.

and wood. spaintiles.info • Circle 412

for the exterior and various wood choices (including FSC-certiﬁed options) for the interior surfaces. nanawall.com • Circle 413

jeld-wen.com • Circle 411

ReNewShield is a vapor-permeable air-barrier membrane

The SX45 horizontal sliding window from EFCO, a Pella Co.,

Sikacoat from Sika Sarnaﬁl is a roof-coating line that extends the

manufactured by VaproShield that is made of post-consumer

is part of the company’s XTherm line of high-performance thermal

life of a roof. Designed to be used over existing single-ply rooﬁng

material—including 70% recycled plastic bottles—and is completely

products. The window can accommodate triple-glazing and can

membranes or to restore asphalt or metal roof systems, Sikacoat is

recyclable. For every square foot, the air-barrier membrane uses

achieve thermal U-factors as low as 0.24 with an AW70 structural

manufactured with elastometric acrylic roof-coating technology and

slightly more than two 10oz. recycled plastic water or soda bottles;

rating. The XTherm line also includes projected windows, a double

is composed of a buff-colored base coat and a bright white ﬁnish

the average ﬁve-story building could prevent 70,500 bottles from

hung window, a ﬁxed window, and a curtainwall with triple-glaze

coat. The coatings form a seamless waterproof barrier that expands

entering the waste stream. ReNewShield is ICC-ES AC 38 water-

capabilities. It is designed for new and retroﬁt commercial

and contracts with roof movement. Sikacoat creates a high solar

resistive and ASTM E-84 Class A ﬁre-rated. When used as an air

applications, including storefronts and entry systems. efcocorp.com •

reﬂectance that helps reduce heat transfer, lowering cooling

barrier, it reduces air ﬂow in and out of a building envelope by up

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energy costs and reducing membrane stress and degradation.

to 95%. vaproshield.com • Circle 414

usa.sarnafil.sika.com • Circle 416

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Envelope

RetroPlus Roof Board from Johns Manville, a Berkshire

The Pella 350 Series includes energy-efﬁcient vinyl windows and

The Clima-Tite daylighting system from Major Industries has

Hathaway company, is made of 40% recycled content for which it has

a patio door, which are up to 83% more energy efﬁcient than wood

a protruded ﬁberglass structure, allowing it to achieve improved

UL Environment environmental claims validation. RetroPlus can be

and ﬁberglass alternatives. The 350 Series includes a full line of two-,

U-values and condensation-resistance factors compared to aluminum-

used in both single-ply and bituminous commercial rooﬁng systems,

three-, or four-panel conﬁgurations for patio doors and single-hung,

based systems. The translucent panel daylighting system also

as well as mechanically attached single-ply systems. The roof board

double-hung, sliding, casement, awning, ﬁxed-frame, and special-

features a built-in water-management system with integral gutters

is water and ﬁre resistant, has wind uplift values up to I-180, and

shape windows. Three frame colors (white, almond, and white

and weeps and a snap-to-lock installation feature that eliminates the

offers high compression- and tensile-strength compared to wood ﬁber

interior–brown exterior) are available, including a dual-color option,

need for visible fasteners. Clima-Tile is made with the company’s

board. RetroPlus has been approved for use in speciﬁc UL Class A

and the series offers ﬁve hardware ﬁnishes: white, almond, bright

FRP face-sheet technology, which offers protection against extreme

constructs and meets or exceeds ASTM C728, Type 2. jm.com •

brass, satin nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze. pella.com • Circle 418

weather and environments, as well as color-retention qualities.

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majorskylights.com • Circle 419

Designed for topless glass railings, Durarail’s Panorama Post

Una-Foam from Firestone Metal Products Co. offers a higher

Nudura Corp.’s Insulated Concrete Forms create

features a sleek proﬁle and is more cost-effective than traditional glass

insulation value than traditional cladding systems. The insulated metal

ecofriendly, energy-efﬁcient building envelopes that save up to 70%

posts. Its extruded glass channels have vinyl inserts that eliminate the

panels are offered in a range of materials (in 25 colors and multiple

more energy than traditional building methods and also offer storm-,

need for welding and caulking, and the post’s round glass track

ﬁnish options) and proﬁles that complement other cladding materials.

sound-, and ﬁre resistance. The carbon-reducing forms consist of

enables an installer to adjust the glass 30 degrees in both directions

Additional features include concealed fasteners, several panel

two panels of expanded polystyrene connected with a web system

to achieve multiple angles. Both surface-mounted and fascia-mounted

thicknesses and widths, and a variety of reveal options. The panels

made of recycled material and they are manufactured with Duralok,

designs are available. A 48" spacer material and PVC insert allow for

can be installed horizontally or vertically, as well as individually or as

Durafold, and Duramax technology. The system is available in a

an adjustable bottom gap during installation. durarail.com • Circle 420

a single element. Its high thermal value improves overall building

variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate requirements for all

performance. unaclad.com • Circle 421

building types. nudura.com • Circle 422

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NanoLED from USAI Lighting offers the design features of NanoLumen and the performance benefits of BeveLED. With a small 2 1/2" aperture, the luminaire has a proprietary aluminum heat sink that dissipates twice as much heat as traditional die-cast aluminum, maximizing the lifespan of its LEDs. Its light engines are field replaceable, and its plug-and-play trim assemblies allow it to transition between downlight, adjustable, and wall-wash functions. Interchangeable reflectors, which range from 20 to 52 degrees, allow light adjustment based on task or application. The lighting line is available in round, square, trimmed, and trimless options. usailighting.com • Circle 425

Lighting

Eco Trapeze from Architectural Lighting Works is an LED speciﬁc

Manufactured by Creative Systems Lighting, a division of Troy-CSL

The CR Series from Cree, which includes CR 14, CR 22

cable system. Using a direct current (which allows for smaller current

Lighting, Gravity CFL features an aluminum body, a satin ﬁnish,

(shown), and CR 24, is made up of LED architectural troffers for

controllers than a traditional AC system), the ﬁxture is made up of a

an opal glass inner diffuser, and a clear outer glass cylinder. The

commercial lighting. The collection delivers high-quality light, longer

stainless steel cable that can be pulled tighter than copper and tin

8"-wide luminaire uses a 120V 35W compact ﬂuorescent Xenon lamp

life than comparable compact ﬂuorescent systems, and greater

plate systems and ﬂoating LED downlight modules. The main driver

and is wet-location listed and Energy Star rated. Gravity comes in

energy savings, with estimated payback of less than a year for a

box produces 30V for standard 150W output with six to 10 modules

a wall- or ﬂush-mount options and in satin aluminum and bronze

typical office installation. The fixtures eliminate flickering, poor color,

maximum. The luminaire is suited for atriums, lobbies, and other

ﬁnishes. Wet- and damp-listed single LED discs are available.

and ineffective dimming, and contain no mercury. The troffer family

areas where ceiling mounting is not possible. Multiple downlight

csllighting.com • Circle 427

is powered by Cree TrueWhite Technology and delivers 90 CRI and 110 lumens per watt. The three models measure 1' by 4', 2' by 4',

LED options are available. archltgworks.com • Circle 426

and 2' by 2'. creeledlighting.com • Circle 428

The Fulham FreeLite line of photoluminescent exit signs requires

Spore is a suspension light ﬁxture from the FDV Collection, a division

Zinnia, an LED luminaire with line-voltage track adapter (with

no batteries or electrical power. During the day, FreeLite technology

of Leucos USA. It is made up of a hand-blown Venetian glass body with

integrated transformer) from Journée Lighting, is well suited for retroﬁt

absorbs light into the company’s proprietary photoluminescence

a core of LEDs attached to translucent or satin-ﬁnish diffuser tiles that

applications. Powered by a removable, easily upgradable LED

materials, which later shine when ambient lights are turned off. The

direct light down or to the side. The pendant has an electric driver and

module, the ﬁxture features a housing that also performs as a heat

signs don’t need testing or maintenance (other than occasional

measures 16 7/8" tall and either 11" or 14 1/8" wide. It is lamped with eight

sink. It measures 3 1/5” in diameter and 4 1/3” in length but has a

dusting) and won’t fail during power loss. FreeLite technology is

3W LEDs. Spore has a 7 1/8” chrome base, and the ﬁxture weighs 5 lbs.

100-square-inch heat-dissipating surface area, which ensures low

fully recyclable. Unlike Tritium exit signs, FreeLite doesn’t use

leucosusa.com • Circle 430

LED junction temperatures. End users can switch between 6W, 8W,

radioactive gas. fulham.com • Circle 429

and 10W, allowing for ﬂexibility in consumption and light output. journeelighting.com • Circle 431

DimOnOff’s has expanded its line of wireless radio frequency

The LS Series is a collection of small LED steplights from

products with INT-ADR-XB, a universal interface that uses wireless

Engineered Lighting Products. Designed for trimless installation as

Leviton Manufacturing Co.’s Occupancy Sensor Fluorescent Ceiling Lampholder is designed for closets

communication in Industrial Scientiﬁc and Medical (ISM) standard RF

an indirect light source, the collection provides a wide distribution

and closed spaces and features an occupancy sensor that turns

signals. The interface provides digital inputs for widely available low-

of soft light. After installation, only a 1 3/4" by 5" lighted opening is

lights on or off in response to movement in the room. No wall switch

voltage switches and occupancy sensors from several manufacturers.

visible, and the aperture allows the wall ﬁnish to end right at the edge

is required, and a green LED indicator light blinks when motion is

Inter-device networking is plug and play with any initial RF network

of the lighted opening. The LS Series can be installed in either 1/2" or

detected. The device automatically turns off after three minutes of

conﬁguration. Designed for institutional, commercial, and industrial

5/8"

inactivity and features a design that prohibits users from installing

buildings, the INT-ADR-XB can be used to add daylighting and

silver reﬂector made of aluminum with a 97% reﬂectance and uses a

bulbs that aren’t energy efﬁcient. Pigtail leads and knockout holes for

demand functions to motion and lux sensors. www.dimonoff.com •

3,000 K driver. elplighting.com • Circle 433

multiple box conﬁgurations allow for easy installation. The lampholder

gypsum board construction. The 4W ﬁxture has a formed diffuse

includes a 13W lamp and lamp guard. leviton.com • Circle 434

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The Artavi from Illumitex is a precision-beam LED for use in

The Step Semi Recessed Light series from ITRE (a division

The LumeLEX 2044 Series from Lighting Services Inc.

general, architectural, and entertainment lighting applications. The

of Leucos USA) combines the beauty of Murano glass with the

is a stem-mounted LED ﬁxture with a hidden driver, allowing it to

luminaire produces a 10-degree beam from optics integrated at the

functionality of an LED light bulb. All of the collection’s trims are either

appear to be halogen sourced. With a CRI of 98, the ﬁxture produces

emitter level and doesn’t require secondary optics, such as lenses,

damp or wet listed, making the ﬁxtures ideal for a kitchen, a bath, or a

consistent white light and maintains tight color control (within two

reﬂectors, and mechanical shields. Artavi uses proprietary technology

spa area. The ﬁxtures take one 50W LED and the glass trims come in

MacAdam ellipses). It is suited for museum and retail accent lighting

to deliver edge-to-edge uniformity of light, both in color and

a polished crystal or crystal satin ﬁnish. Applications include both new

applications and is offered in a variety of lumen packages from 650

illuminance to a surface, and its beam’s sharp cutoffs allow light to be

construction and remodels. leucosusa.com • Circle 436

to 1,120. LumeLEX 2044 offers ﬂexible beam control and a full range

effectively directed. It has an IP66 rating to protect against humidity

of internal accessories for manipulating the distribution of light.

and water and is highly efﬁcient with more than 90% of the light

lightingservicesinc.com • Circle 437

exiting the lens in the beam. illumitex.com • Circle 435

Lighting

Cooper Lighting’s io Balance Beam is an illuminated grab bar

From Exitronix, a division of Barron Lighting Group, the 400C

Dual-Lite, a Hubbell brand, has added PGR, a remote-only LED

with the company’s Touch Sensing Technology that activates LEDs

Series is a die-cast aluminum LED combination that consumes less

emergency sconce, to its PG Series. The sconce is illuminated by four

at the touch of a hand anywhere along the rail’s length. Available in

than 5W of energy. Incorporating a 3W LED lamp source and a low-

4,000 K LEDs arranged so that the unit will continue to operate after

standard and high output (2,700 K and 3,000 K), the ADA-compliant

proﬁle, the collection allows for single- or double-faced mounting.

one or two LED failures. The PGR remote unit can be wall-mounted

grab bar is designed to ignore vibrations in the wall or ﬂoor and only

The spec-grade, die-cast aluminum requires very low maintenance

with a universal molded-in template, and wiring can be accomplished

responds to a positive touch, eliminating the need for an on/off switch.

and the ﬁxture has an onboard NiCad battery to maximize LED

from a junction box through the back or through the conduit entry at

It works with gloved hands or clothed arms and comes standard with

performance. It has a 90-minute emergency run time and a 24-hour

top. For indoor–outdoor use in restaurants, hotels, ofﬁce buildings,

an antimicrobial ﬁnish. Four lengths (2', 3', 4', and 5') are available,

recharge time. Lamp heads are enclosed in a high-strength

schools, retail outlets, and healthcare facilities, the ﬁxture accepts

as is an amber night-light. cooperindustries.com • Circle 438

polycarbonate lens. The 400C is available with red or green LEDs

DC voltage which must be supplied from an external 6V to 12V DC

and in a variety of ﬁnishes. barronltg.com • Circle 439

power source. dual-lite.com • Circle 440

The Transition line of ﬂuorescent ﬁxtures by Columbia Lighting, a

The Lithonia Lighting VTLED luminaire from Acuity Brands is a

Ony features a simple and adaptable design that makes it well

Hubbell brand, are designed for schools, medical facilities, and other

recessed LED indoor ambient ﬁxture which offers 1V to 10V dimming

suited to a variety of applications and conﬁgurations. The pendant

public spaces. The ﬁxtures have a completely recessed housing that

and comes enabled with the nLight intelligent controls interface. It

ﬁxtures in this collection from Leucos can be installed individually,

can be mounted as low as 8', matte white reﬂectors, and a polyester

is available in a 2' by 2' conﬁguration with a 2,200- or 3,200-lumen

or in pairs or in triplets. The pendant takes a 60W G9 halogen bulb.

coating. Three lamp sizes are available in ﬁve conﬁgurations, as is

package and a 2' by 4' conﬁguration with 4,600 lumens, both with

Recessed designs are also available that take a 50W GU10 halogen

an optional clear acrylic dust guard that pivots to close off the lamp

efﬁcacy up to 96 lumens per watt. VTLED volumetric properties

bulb, a 35W GU10 halogen, or a 11W LED. All the ﬁxtures in the

compartment. A debris shield keeps out contaminants, maintains

increase perceived lighting level, improve visual comfort, and

decorative lighting collection come in satin or clear glass trim with

fixture efficiency, and reduces fixture maintenance. Transition

reinforce a sense of occupant security. lithonia.com • Circle 442

an interior satin-glass ﬁnish. leucosusa.com • Circle 443

conﬁgurations achieve performance with efﬁciencies of 90% to 100%. columbialighting.com • Circle 441

Lumenpulse has expanded its Lumencove line to include different

The Lusio Low Bay Wide ﬁxture features a wide light

Top Four from Luxit, part of Leucos USA, is lamped with LEDs and

sizes, mounting options, and performance packages. Lumencove

distribution that provides better ﬁxture-to-ﬁxture crossover for high

has a modular shape and now comes in 10 options that range from

HO is offered in white and static colors and delivers more than 850 lumens while using 100W per foot, while Lumencove RGB now

uniformity. Manufactured by Lusio Solid-State Lighting, a division of

ﬂoor lamps to wall and ceiling installations to clamp-on desk lighting.

LightWild, the luminaire features an efﬁcient optic that provides high

The collection’s LEDs create light output equivalent to an 60W

has 100% more output while using 5W per foot. Offered in white,

vertical footcandles and wider ﬁxture spacing. It is typically mounted

incandescent bulb and offer 50,000 hours of illumination. The ﬁxtures

RGB color changing, and static colors, Lumen XC (shown) is a

at heights of 10' to 25' and is suitable for high-ceiling ofﬁces,

are available in a variety of colors, including white, black, red, green,

line voltage IP66 cove-lighting system for outdoor applications. It is

laboratories, warehouses, and retail environments. The Lusio Low Bay

blue, and yellow, and feature two hinges that allow for multiple

modular and adjustable and available in 1', 2', or 4' sections to enable

Wide is part of the 80-ﬁxture Lusio solid-state lighting family that

conﬁgurations and angles of illumination. Applications include

ease of installation for both linear and radial conﬁgurations.

includes ﬁve distributions with high bay, low bay, and aisle lighting

residential and ofﬁce spaces. leucosusa.com • Circle 446

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ﬁxtures. lusiolighting.com • Circle 445

Helieon 120V AC Sustainable Light Module is

A new task lamp from Mondoluz, Intero has a low-proﬁle created by

Luxeon S LED from Philips Lumileds Lighting Co. is designed

manufactured jointly by Molex and Bridgelux. The plug-and-play solid-

a dual-functional arm that also incorporates the LED light source. It is

for spot lamps in retail and hospitality applications. The luminaire

state lighting system connects directly to a 120V AC line voltage

features “freedom from binning,” which allows for no color bin

input, eliminating the need for external drivers. Triode for alternating

The arm has a 360-degree rotation and emits light with a CRI of 85

selections to be made; instead a correlated color temperature of

current dimmable down to less than 5%, the module is compatible

and a color temperature of 3,000 K. It can achieve dimming ranges

3,000 K can be selected to provide white light at CRI greater than 80.

with a wide range of dimmers and can interface with many typical

of 10% to 100%. Finishes include raw platinum, urban bronze, and

Luxeon S also delivers 1,300 lumens from a small optical source that

electrical installations. Two lumen performances (1,200 and 2,000) are

chromium. It measures 14" tall by 26" wide. Intero has a 75,000-hour

enables a 10-degree beam from a 50mm-diameter reﬂector, resulting

available in 3,000 K CCT, with 32- and 120-degree viewing angle

lamp life. mondoluz.com • Circle 448

in a tighter beam. It is hot tested at 85 C, the temperature in a typical

options. Lighting applications include designing, building, replacing,

application. philipslumileds.com • Circle 449

and upgrading luminaires. molex.com • Circle 447

Lighting

The Essentia line of architectural recessed downlights from

GE’s Edgelighting collection is made up of sleek luminaires for

A new addition to the LEDLitelogic wallpack line from TraceLite, a

BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, now includes a surface cylinder

commercial and residential settings and features a “light-guide” with

division of Barron Lighting Group, Inspire offers more than 50,000

design. The LED ﬁxtures are offered in narrow, medium, and wide

built-in LED technology, allowing easier replacement of existing

hours of lamp life in a compact housing. The luminaire’s EZ-LITE

distributions, come with standard zero-to-10V dimming to 5% power,

lighting. Available as ceiling troffers and suspended ﬁxtures, each

quick-mounting system allows for ease of installation, and its housing

and deliver 5,000 lumens. A ﬂow-through design with integrated heat

item in the Edgelighting collection has transparent or opaque light

is constructed of die-cast aluminum with a UV-resistant powdercoated

sink ensures cool operation. Measuring 10" by 20", the surface-

panels and Rambus MicroLens technology that allows designers

ﬁnish. Available in 10W, 20W, or 30W, Inspire is suitable for a range

cylinder luminaires can be conﬁgured with 28, 42, or 56 LEDs in

to have greater control over light output. Additional beneﬁts include

of applications, such as schools, ofﬁce complexes, light-commercial

four color temperatures (2,700 K, 3,000 K, 3,500 K, and 4,000 K).

a CRI of 80 or higher, a 35,000-hour lamp life, instant start with no

spaces, and recreational facilities. Each LED is positioned to

betaled.com • Circle 450

ﬂickers, and dimming capabilities from zero to 10V. Each ﬁxture

optimize Type III distribution and minimize glare and light pollution.

includes recyclable materials and contains no mercury, lead, or glass.

barronltg.com • Circle 452

ge.com • Circle 451

WattStopper’s LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 daylighting sensors

D2LED from Prescolite, a Hubbell brand, is a 2" LED downlight for

CLS-Slim from Cathode Lighting Systems is a smaller version of

can be used for switching or dimming applications and are designed

applications beyond niche or low-mounting-height accent lighting.

the company’s original cold-cathode luminaire and measures 1 5/8"

for easy integration with occupancy sensors and other lighting

Made with the Xicato light engine, D2LED meets commercial light

wide by 2 3/8" tall. With a lamp life up to 100,000 hours, the luminaire

controls. The digital photo sensors include a two-way infrared

level requirements. It also offers a high-lumen output (up to 900 ﬁxture

uses minimal electrical consumption (as low as 5 1/2W per linear foot).

transceiver for wireless conﬁgurations. The LMLS-400 features

lumens), multiple beam spread options (25 degrees, 35 degrees, and

Integral electronic ballasts offer a power factor greater than 0.95, and

automatic comissioning for either switching or dimming. The

45 degrees), and 70% lumen maintenance. The luminaire is suitable

standard integral 1% dimming ballasts are compatible with two-wire

LMLS-500 is a multizone open-loop photosensor designed for

for both new construction and retroﬁts and can provide task and

low-voltage dimmers. Available in several colors (including 11 white

ceilings or the light well of a skylight. Both sensors can be conﬁgured

accent lighting levels in static lamp applications. D2LED has a lamp

hues), the luminaires come in 12 standard lengths, ranging from 2' to

for on/off switching, bilevel or trilevel switching, or step dimming.

life of 50,000 hours and is low maintenance. prescolite.com

7 1/2'. Up to 795' of ﬁxtures may be operated on one circuit.

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Systems Text Jennifer Brite Photo Noah Kalina Uponor’s Radiant Ready 30E is a complete radiant mechanical room designed in a compact preassembled panel. Suited for remodels, retrofits, and new construction, the panel can be hung on a wall and connects the tubing, thermostat, and electrical power. Radiant Ready 30E includes a 30,000-Btu-per-hour electric boiler, an engineered plastic heating manifold, a pump, an expansion tank, a pressure-relief valve, isolation valves, a thermostat, and an air vent. All components are prewired into the unit. It is designed to cover up to 2,000 square feet for radiant floor heating and 4,000 square feet of radiant floor warming. uponor-usa.com • Circle 460

Systems

Polaris 3D from Encelium is a Web-based 3D software application

Carlisle HVAC’s Inspection, Sealing, and Advanced Cleaning Robotic System (ISAAC) makes cleaning and

Slimdri from World Dryer is a surface-mounted, ADA-compliant

that allows users to analyze and update a facility’s lighting systems. The software offers users a 360-degree, multiﬂoor view, allowing faster

sealing otherwise inaccessible ductwork possible, improving indoor

wide, and 4" deep and offers ease of installation, weighing 9 lbs.

and easier access to a desired control zone by eliminating the need

air quality and decreasing heating and cooling costs. Designed to

Slimdri is 40% faster and 25% more energy efﬁcient than competing

to navigate through single ﬂoors. Polaris 3D permits access via a

be used with the company’s Hardcast RE-500 Robotic Delivered

surface-mounted hand dryers. Its SteriTouch antimicrobial technology

Web browser without software installation. Colorized thermographics

Insulation Encapsulant and RS-100 Interior Water Based Duct Sealant,

helps to prevent bacteria buildup, and its universal voltage is

represent system parameters for lighting status, power consumption,

the system is part of a package that aids in duct-system inspection

adaptable to all electrical supplies. Slimdri is available in multiple

light levels, occupancy and shedding status, and comparative energy

and maintenance. ISAAC is equipped with an integrated digital video

materials and ﬁnishes, including an aluminum body covered in white,

trends. Drag-and-drop functionality allows users to group ﬂoors,

recorder which, when paired with the appropriate software, allows for

brushed-, or polished-chrome, and a cast-iron body encased in

rooms, or desks into zones that can be controlled as a unit.

better documentation and simpler checks. carlislehvac.com/isaac •

white porcelain. worlddryer.com • Circle 463

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hand dryer. With a compact design, the hand dryer is 11" high, 12"

The Environmental Passive Integrated Chamber

BrightShelf by Hunter Douglas uses patented technology to

Kolbe’s Folding Door Systems’ panels fold back against each

(EPIC) system from Firestone Building Products is designed to collect,

improve daylighting with a proprietary light shelf. BrightShelf’s ogee

other to create an opening up to 45' wide. With a maximum of eight

ﬁlter, retain, and distribute water below ground. Combining passive

curve is designed to work with natural rhythms, catching light at

panels per side, the folding doors have an optional 4 5/8" bottom rail to

subsurface irrigation, water storage, and ﬁltration, EPIC uses capillary

different points as the sun angle changes throughout the year,

accommodate LoE2-270 glass and provide better views when the

rise and gravity and is suited to handle stormwater from roads, roofs,

allowing the system to capture greater amounts of light for broader

doors are closed. A proprietary thermal weep improves the door’s

and other hardscapes. The system recycles graywater on site for

periods of time than other ﬂat light shelves. Made from 100%

energy efﬁciency, and optional features include concealed hardware

subsurface irrigation, minimizing the amount of pollutants entering

recyclable material, BrightShelf's curved proﬁle also helps diffuse

and mortised hinges. Three conﬁgurations are available: In the ﬁrst, all

groundwater and eliminating the need for open retention ponds. It

light farther into a room for less glare and more ambient light and

panels fold to one side; in the second, panels split and fold on one

irrigates with 50% to 85% less potable water than traditional overhead

evenly lit spaces. hunterdouglas.com • Circle 465

side of the opening. A ﬂoating option allows panels to be folded to

irrigation systems. www.firestonebpco.com • Circle 464

either side. kolbe-kolbe.com • Circle 466

Chicago Faucets has added the Self Sustaining Power System (SSPS), an energy-efﬁcient turbine power option, to its line

The Series 3000 collection of smart meters from Leviton

The WM28 from Doug Mockett & Co. is a cost-effective wire-

Manufacturing Co. has been enhanced with better measurement

management system. Able to be used individually or in groups, WM28

of electronic faucets. SSPS creates and stores power every time water

functionality, greater communication capabilities, and new indicators

units can form a path for routing and organizing wires after a user

is used by employing a six-pole magnet and a dual-inductor rotor

to ensure proper installation and accurate data collection. The meters

presses down on either side to insert the cabling. WM28 units can be

turbine. The energy is stored in a rechargeable storage device that

now measure kilowatt-hours, demand, instantaneous power, volts,

mounted with double-sided tape or screwed into place and are made

mounts under a sink and can be attached to a wall. The system comes

amps, and watts, and are equipped with an isolated pulse-output

with more than 25% post-industrial recycled content. Each unit

with a backup battery and voltage regulator for smart power selection;

channel and a RS-485 serial port for easy system interface. Designed

measures 2" long by 1 7/8" wide and 15/16" high and comes in a black

an advanced electronic system regulates supply between primary and

to complement the company’s energy-management control products,

ﬁnish. mockett.com • Circle 469

backup power sources. SPSS installs on deck-mount or wall-mount

the Series 3000 meters are suited to commercial, institutional,

ﬁttings. chicagofaucets.com • Circle 467

industrial, and government applications. leviton.com • Circle 468

Ns2u, a building energy-management system from NS Tech.,

The PV Solar Shutter from Plug ’n Save Energy Products is

Tate Access Floor’s In-Floor Active Chilled Beams offer

integrates hardware and software to enable users to access and

a custom-designed, power-producing window shutter that allows

the benefits of an underfloor air distribution with the efficiency of

control electronic sensors, devices, and machines over multiple

homeowners to create their own energy on a smaller scale. Set in

water-based heating and cooling. Water pipes pass chilled or hot

industry protocols. The system is available for buildings of all sizes

louvers, photovoltaic cells collect power from the sun and, using grid-

water through a heat exchanger, or beam, which then delivers

and designed to provide a return on investment in two years or fewer.

tie inverter technology, channel it directly into a building’s electrical

heated or cooled air to a space. Because it runs under the ﬂoor,

Built on a real-time Java platform, it is composed of two parts:

system. The shutters are portable and install in the same way as a

this system avoids potential complications from overhead chilled

hardware with three options, each providing a different level of

conventional window covering. They are suited for retroﬁts and

beams, including leaking water lines and latent loads producing

storage, and a browser-based GUI, which is Java enabled, Web

buildings otherwise unable to support solar power, including condos,

condensation. In-Floor Active Chilled Beams need fewer visible

based, and designed to allow users to control any device remotely.

apartments, and ofﬁce buildings. plugnsaveenergyproducts.com •

diffusers in the perimeter zone, and instead use segmented or

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continuous linear grills. tateaccessfloors.com • Circle 472

Systems

Atlas Rooﬁng Corp.’s Techni-Flo is an engineered ventilation

The NeoSwitch from Cooper Industries is a lighting control that

Noritz America Corp.’s NRC 98, part of the company’s EcoTough

system for steep-sloped roofs. The component system is designed

combines a wall switch, a motion sensor, a daylight sensor, and an

Series of gas-ﬁred condensing tankless water heaters for residential

to ensure consistent intake and exhaust airﬂow under a commercial

EcoMeter indicator light to maximize energy savings. NeoSwitch can

applications, has an energy factor of 0.93, as well as the ability to

roof covering. It is made up of three components (Techni-Flo RV,

control up to two circuits from one wall switch, equipping a space to

create longer vent runs with PVC instead of stainless steel. Offering a

CrossVent, and Techni-Flo EV) and works with shingle or standing-

provide bilevel switching. When paired with an occupancy sensor,

maximum input of 180,000 Btu per hour, the water heater comes in

seam roofs. Techni-Flo helps prevent mold, ice dams, attic heat

the wall switch can be programmed to turn only one of the two circuits

two-pipe, direct-vent, and outdoor models, and features a high-

buildup, and shingle failure. It supports a larger net free area than

on in response to occupancy; the second circuit can be turned on

efﬁciency, low-nitrogen oxide Ecoburner with nitrogen oxide emissions

comparable ventilation systems, and, when used with the company’s

manually at the wall switch. The sensor can be integrated into an

at 20 parts per million. A PVC adapter built into the water heater ﬂue

Ventilated Roof System Calculator, it provides balanced, consistent

HVAC system, saving both lighting, heating, and cooling energy.

is capable of handling either a 3" vent run or, if used with an increaser

ventilation. atlasroofing.com • Circle 473

coopercontrol.com • Circle 474

ﬁtting, a 4" run. noritz.com • Circle 475

Simpson Strong-Tie Co.’s Strong Frame is an ordinary moment

Crestron Electronics’ GLPAC-DIMFLV Integrated Lighting

Fulham has expanded its line of solid-state Pony Halogen

frame that offers the same beneﬁts of a one-story frame but can span

Systems is a stand-alone controller for classrooms, conference

Electronic Transformers to include 150W, 300W linear, and

up to 35' high within a 2' by 6' wall space. Accommodating openings

rooms, and ofﬁces and connects to keypads and touch panels for

300W circular, in addition to its 60W and 75W models. The 12V,

up to 18' high per story and 24' wide, the two-story ordinary moment

easier integration and a better user experience. GLPAC controls four

50/60-Hz units operate multiple dimming and nondimming MR16s

frame is suited for applications with tall ceilings and expansive

to eight channels of dimmable or switched ﬂuorescent loads. It can

and MR11s to stated wattage, have short-circuit, overload, and

windows, as well as designs with space constraints or load

be tied to a centralized system for facilitywide control, and Ethernet

thermal protections, and use a UR (UL-recognized) component. The

requirements that exceed lateral-force-resisting options in traditional

connectivity enables optional real-time power-consumption tracking

transformers have a 50 C maximum ambient temperature. They

light-frame construction. All of its connections are bolted, and Strong

with Fusion EM energy-management software. The system is suited to

feature an aluminum case and waterproof potting and a high power

Frame has a streamlined anchorage design and comes in hundreds

both new constructions and retroﬁts and automatically shuts off lights

factor with a low total harmonic distortion. fulham.com • Circle 478

of conﬁgurations. strongtie.com/strongframe • Circle 476

and adjusts HVAC in unoccupied areas. creston.com • Circle 477

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating will now incorporate Honeywell’s

Contech Construction Products’ UrbanGreen Rainwater

The Modular Limited Use Limited Application (LULA)

energy-saving RedLink wireless HVAC protocol into its line of split-

Harvesting System harvests rainwater for nonpotable uses,

system from Modular Elevator Manufacturing is a self-contained,

ductless and ducted heat pumps. RedLink’s wall-mounted remote

including irrigation and toilet ﬂushing. The system can be conﬁgured

freestanding unit that can be delivered to a jobsite and installed in

control communicates via radio frequency; controllers can be placed

to meet site-speciﬁc needs, but often includes pretreatment, above-

less than a day. LULA has an integral machine room and is installed

in different rooms without requiring wires to be run through walls.

or belowground cisterns, treatment, disinfection, pumps, and control

in conjunction with the company’s Modular Hoistway. Available in

Back-lit displays allow users to control up to 16 zones. Functions

systems. Sources of water may include rooftop and surface drainage

three sizes, the hoistway can be used for hydraulic or machine-room-

include adjustable fan speed, vane positioning, and zone control.

areas and HVAC condensation. UrbanGreen reduces runoff and

less elevator installations. The elevator and hoistway are available with

mehvac.com • Circle 479

contributes to LEED credits. contech-cpi.com • Circle 480

nonrated or one-hour-rated walls. modularelevator.net • Circle 481

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Systems

A ceiling tile that actively converts man-made formaldehyde and other

Geberit’s UP720 Concealed Tank and Carrier System ﬁts in a

Herman Miller Healthcare’s Compass furniture system has been

aldehyes into an inert substance permanently captured in a ceiling,

standard 2" by 4" wood or steel wall. An actuator allows for tool-free

updated with additional storage and improved lighting capabilities.

Ultima with AirGuard Coating from Armstrong is designed

access for maintenance. The UP729’s dual-ﬂush tank uses 0.8 or 1.6

New lower storage units can be reconﬁgured; lighting capabilities

to improve indoor air quality. Applied to the back of acoustical ceiling

gallons per ﬂush, and the carrier can be adjusted to accommodate

are better suited to the diverse needs of patients; and a new ADA-

tiles, AirGuard removes aldehydes for up to 10 years, and more than

seat heights ranging from 15" to 19". Its steel frame is strong enough

compliant sink option is available. Compass is made with 58%

90% of formaldehyde during its ﬁrst year of use. The coating is

to support up to 880 lbs. The system makes it possible to position

recycled materials and is 99.9% PVC-free and 37% recyclable.

UL-Environment certiﬁed. Ultima ceilings’ performance characteristics

components in any part of a bathroom, while concealing functional

The collection is offered in a wide range of ﬁnishes, including

are unaffected by the AirGuard Coating. armstrong.com • Circle 482

components. geberit.us • Circle 483

customizable options. hermanmiller.com • Circle 484

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CalStar Products’ permeable pavers manage stormwater runoff and are also suitable for vehicular applications. The sustainably manufactured masonry incorporates 40% postindustrial recycled material in the binder and is made with a process that uses 50% to 85% less energy and generates 85% less carbon dioxide as compared to traditional manufacturing. The ASTM C936–compliant permeable pavers are 5" by 10" by 3.2" and feature large lugs, which provide 5.9% open area to accommodate stormwater runoff and to prevent ﬂooding. The pavers are suitable for parking lots, alleys, crosswalks, and plazas. They come in 11 colors and can be packaged for mechanical installation. calstarproducts.com • Circle 490

Outdoor

Acuity Brands has expanded its LED Outdoor View line of

The Parkway Square family of luminaires from Architectural

The Circuit Bench from Forms+Surfaces features FSC Pure

architectural and landscape lighting with three new offerings:

Area Lighting is designed for commercial, municipal, and institutional

reclaimed teak seats and a cast-aluminum frame, and is designed for

Hydrel M9800 Series, Hydrel 8100 Series, and Hydrel 8200 Series. The M9800 Series (shown) is a collection

applications. The collection is available in small or medium housings

both indoor and outdoor uses. Circuit Bench’s recovered teak is from

and includes a coordinating bollard. Parkway Square can be lamped

neglected buildings—which are typically 70 to 90 years old—and its

of 400W in-grade lights, which are designed for ﬂush mounting in soil

with LED, metal halide, induction, or compact ﬂuorescent sources,

frame is corrosion-resistant cast-aluminum with a powdercoat ﬁnish.

or concrete. They are available in monochromatic white and RGB

and four optical systems are available. The hoods come in three

The frame comes standard in 6' lengths and in three colors (aluminum

color-changing LED. The Hydrel 8100 Series and Hydrel 8200 Series

styles (angled, straight, and double) and with ﬁve types of decorative

texture, slate texture, and white texture). A variety of additional colors

are compact, precision luminaires. They provide ﬂexible mounting

screens. aal.net • Circle 492

are optional. The benches can be used as freestanding or surface-

options and a wide range of photometric distributions to create

mounted installations. forms-surfaces.com • Circle 493

landscape lighting. acuitybrands.com • Circle 491

SLM IP66 from BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, has a low-

CP Lighting’s newGrowth line is made up of custom-built outdoor

The Wedge LED from Intense Lighting is available in up- and

proﬁle modular design that offers light-bar scalability and NanoOptic

LED ﬁxtures. The series incorporates low-voltage waterproof LED bar

downlight conﬁgurations. With an IP66 LED lighting engine, Wedge

technology that contributes to improved efﬁciency. Named for its

lights and spots, allowing for the luminaires’ distinctive arboreal

can deliver up to 2,200 lumens with color temperatures that include

ingress protection rating of 66, the luminaire protects against intrusion

design created by Christopher Poehlmann. The LED bars are

3,000 K or 4,000 K. With a MacAdam ellipse tolerance of 2, the

of environmental elements and is suited for all pole and wall-mounted

available in 6" or 12" lengths at 2W per linear foot. Hand fabricated

Wedge LED has a tight color-point conformity, outperforming the

area-lighting applications. The ﬁxtures provide more than 85%

from aluminum, the exterior-grade ﬁxtures can be ordered in any size

ANSI standard. The luminaire is also available in metal halide and

predicted maintenance in 50,000 hours at 25 C. More than 20 optical

from 2' to 8' tall, and the post and path lights may be conﬁgured with

compact ﬂuorescent. It measures 8" by 11" and has an extruded

conﬁgurations are available, and SLM IP66 can accommodate up to

single or multiple illuminated branches. The ﬁxtures are manufactured

aluminum housing with a tempered ﬂat, clear glass lens.

two LED modules each with multiples of 10 LEDs, ranging from 20

from brushed aluminum with powder ﬁnish and are UL listed for wet

intenselighting.com • Circle 496

to 60 LEDs maximum. betaled.com • Circle 494

locations. Each is made to order. cplighting.com • Circle 495

Cooper Lighting’s Invue Vision Flood Luminaire

Spaulding Lighting, a Hubbell Lighting brand, now offers two of its

An outdoor solar LED lighting system, 20/20 from Sol Industries

is now available in LED. The cylindrical ﬁxture for ﬂoodlighting

bollards, Fresno and Tempe (shown), with LED lamp technology.

consists of a luminaire, a light engine, a photovoltaic assembly, and

applications has several optical distributions, including symmetric

Both series feature a rotatable LED assembly that allows for easy

a pole. The commercial-grade 20/20 offers extended battery reserve

round, symmetric rectangular, asymmetric rectangular, and tight-spot

adjustment to deliver both symmetric and asymmetric distributions.

power through poor weather conditions, and it is designed for parking

beam patterns. Its optic module is made of injection-molded

With 40W of power, the solid-state lighting system is suitable for

lots, perimeter security, bike paths, walkways, streets, and roadways.

thermoplastic with a highly reﬂective, metalized specular ﬁnish. The

walkways, courtyards, or low-level pedestrian lighting. The 31W and

The luminaire contributes no carbon dioxide and has precision optics

ﬁxture’s high-output LEDs offer more than 50,000 hours of life at

62W LED systems feature 12 or 24 high-brightness, energy-efﬁcient

that minimize light trespass. An intelligent control allows dimming or

greater than 70% lumen maintenance. Invue’s color temperature is

LEDs, available in two color temperatures (3,500 K and 5,100 K).

programmed run times. The system delivers lighting at a lower cost

4,000 K at 70 CRI. A taper-lock adjustment knuckle offers complete

They have a 50,000-hour lamp life and optional continuous dimming.

than grid-tied alternatives. solarlighting.com • Circle 499

aiming ﬂexibility. cooperindustries.com • Circle 497

spauldinglighting.com • Circle 498

The American Electric Lighting Autobahn Roadway

XQI from Royal Botania is an outdoor dining collection made of solid

- is a cylindrical LED outdoor Visa Lighting’s outdoor wall series, Pla

Luminaire is designed for local, collector, and major roadways;

teak. It includes stackable dining chairs with arms as well as four

wall sconce. The luminaire is available as either a luminous glow or

the ﬁxture delivers up to 12,000 lumens of white light and is a

tables ranging from 32" to 8' in length. XQI is part of the company’s

with multiple distributions and advanced optical systems, including

replacement for 70W to 200W high-pressure sodium or metal halide

Red Label Collection, which uses less material without sacriﬁcing

the Luminous option, which is clear acrylic with an inner shroud

cobrahead roadway luminaires. It has a service life of more than

quality. The dining collection features stainless steel frames with an

designed in ﬂashed white opal glass. Speciﬁers can mix and match

100,000 hours at 40 C and achieves 40% to 50% energy savings

electro-polished or marine-grade ﬁnish that requires minimal

optics to create the desired effect; optics can be speciﬁed either from

compared to traditional roadway lighting. Designed to meet IESNA

maintenance and is rust resistant. During the manufacturing process,

the factory or can be fully interchanged in the ﬁeld. Several sizes are

RP-8, Autobahn minimizes light pollution with highly controlled

all waste materials are separated and recycled, and computer-aided

optics that aim on task and at the roadway, not toward the sky.

CNC systems minimize waste. royalbotania.com • Circle 501

available (including 7" by 18" by 10 1/8" and 8" by 18" by 10 5/8"), and Pla- is suited to façades and entryways. visalighting.com • Circle 502

acuitybrands.com • Circle 500

Outdoor

ThinkFabricate’s Stepping Out Chair coordinates with the

Tersen Ratio PG from Acuity Brands is part of the LED Outdoor

B-K Lighting’s Denali Series Floodlight now uses the

company’s Stepping Up and Stepping Wood Grain indoor chairs.

Park collection. The contemporary luminaire for parking garages is

company’s BKSSL and the Power of “X” by Xicato to produce uniform

The chair measures 36" high by 24" wide by 32" deep with a 17"-high,

designed to meet IESNA RP-20 standards and delivers up to 100

light consistently. The Denali Series is offered in a high lumen

24"-wide, and 24"-deep footsie ottoman. A longer lounging ottoman

lumens per watt. The ﬁxture’s housing serves as an efﬁcient heat sink,

package (up to 2,000 lumens using 15W to 20W drivers) and is

is also available. The chair is made of Richlite endcaps with wood

allowing 25% energy savings compared to competing LED luminaires.

modular and scalable to accommodate future upgrades. The

cladding, with plastic wood, afromosia, or optional FSC-certiﬁed teak.

Both symmetric and asymmetric optical distributions are available.

luminaire is available in three color temperatures, 2,700 K, 3,000 K,

Custom sizes, ﬁnishes, and colors are also available. The chair is

Ratio PG features an uplight option and three phases of protection

and 4,000 K, and has tight color-point conformity with 1x2 MacAdam

fabricated in Brooklyn, N.Y. thinkfabricate.com • Circle 503

against power loss and lightning strikes. acuitybrands.com • Circle 504

ellipse tolerance. bklighting.com • Circle 505

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Materials Text Jennifer Brite Photo Noah Kalina

Wink is a clear ﬁnish that transforms any paintable surface into a write-and-erase board, able to be written on with a dry-erase marker. Wink complements Wolf-Gordon’s Scuffmaster paints and is sold as a kit, made up of a two-part mixture and a recommended Surface Conditioner that covers up to 90 square feet. It has a low-VOC, waterbased formula that is virtually odorless. Possible applications for the whiteboard alternative include classrooms, boardrooms, ofﬁces, and children’s rooms. wolf-gordon.com • Circle 510

Materials

ReMix from 3form is made of fused slices of the company’s Varia

Bona Trafﬁc HD is a two-component commercial waterborne

Pyrolave work surfaces are made of Volvic lava stone —extracted

Ecoresin trim. The decorative panels are made of 77% pre-consumer

ﬁnish for wood ﬂooring that emits 40% fewer VOCs than comparable

from craters in Auvergne, France — which is imbued with colored

recycled content. ReMix panels can be used for vertical applications

products and dries in two to three hours. Twenty-four hours after

enamel before being ﬁred at 1,000 C. Suitable for residential and

(including doors, partitions, and wall features) and ceilings (such as

application, Trafﬁc HD demonstrates greater scratch, scuff, and

commercial kitchens, bathrooms, swimming pools, ﬁreplaces, and

in the company's Shapes series) and can also be speciﬁed in the pre-

chemical resistance than urethane ﬁnishes. The ﬁnish has been

outdoor spaces, the work surfaces can withstand high temperatures,

packaged Ready-to-Go option for walls, suspended forms, lighting

Greenguard Children & Schools certiﬁed. It is available in three

acids, and corrosives. They are available in 16 matte and 16 glossy

elements, and other architectural features. It is less expensive than

ﬁnishes (satin, semigloss, and extra matte) and is clear and

and custom colors and can be sculpted into extra-long lengths without

Varia Ecoresin and is available in ﬁve color themes and two pattern

colorless, which allows the color of stained or natural wood ﬂoors

visible seams. pyrolave.com • Circle 513

directions (parallel and offset). 3-form.com • Circle 511

to stay true and makes touchups easier. mybonahome.com • Circle 512

Color Juice Silicate Concrete Colorant from American

OW-Low Iron is part of Pilkington’s Proﬁlit line of linear glass

Decorative Concrete is a UV-stable pigment coloring system that can

systems. Its low iron content increases visible light transmission (up to

InPro Corp. has added two new textures to its line of rigid sheet wall cladding products—Velvet and Pebblette. Easy to clean and

be applied to existing concrete. It uses 100 particle-size pigments

90% VLT in uninsulated channels) and has less of a green hue than

available in standard colors, Velvet offers a subdued ﬁnish for vertical

(similar to those used in ink-jet printers for high-resolution

standard glass. Consisting of cast-glass channels in an extruded metal

wall cladding. Traditional Pebblette comes standard for IPC rigid sheet

photographs) for even penetration into a slab surface and includes

perimeter frame, OW-Low Iron is suitable for interior and exterior

products, is available in hundreds of colors and patterns, and offers

an integral hardener that bonds pigment to concrete to protect color

applications and comes in lengths up to 23' for vertical or horizontal

abrasion resistance and deﬁned coverage. Both textures come in

and enhance surface durability. Engineered for exterior or interior

installations. Three textures are available (Standard Cast, Wave, and

0.040" and 0.060" in rigid vinyl and G2 Blend made from BioPolyPETG+

concrete, Color Juice is packaged as a concentrate (in 12 translucent

Macro), and additional options include a low-E coating and Nanogel

material, the company’s blend of PETG, biopolymer, and recycled

and 16 pastel colors) and requires little cleanup. It can be used with

aerogel, a lightweight insulation material. tgpamerica.com • Circle 515

content. inprocorp.com • Circle 516

Color Juice exterior or interior sealers. adcsc.com • Circle 514

UltraPly TPO XR Stick from Firestone Building Products is

Wilson Contract has introduced 27 new stone-inspired high-

PPG’s Solarban 72 Starphire low-E glass offers solar control,

a two-part polyurethane adhesive that minimizes VOCs. It can be

pressure laminate designs, including Salentina Grigio (a

high visible light transmittance (VLT), and clarity. Solarban 72

used over many existing substrates, including insulation, concrete,

low-contrast blend of sienna and gray with gold accents); salentina

Starphire offers VLT similar to Solarban 60 Starphire glass with 25%

lightweight concrete, wood, and metal. It is designed for use in

rosso (a low-contrast blend of rust, sienna, and dark brown);

better solar control. Solarban 72 Starphire also has solar control

commercial, new, and re-roof applications with the company’s

Calcutta marble; black alicante (inspired by true black Alicante with

characteristics approximating those of Solarban 70XL but transmits

fully adhered ﬂeeceback UltraPly TPO XR rooﬁng systems. The

white and black veining); white carrara; Venetian ivory; and salentina

11% more light. To maximize clarity, the low-iron glass features

XR Stick can be applied to a substrate in ribbons or beads of

nero (inspired by soapstone, glazed concrete, and tumbled stone).

insulating units with one uncoated Starphire glass lite and one triple-

4", 6", or 12", depending on jobsite requirements. The adhesive is

The company’s laminate is composed of materials from well-

silver coating lite (engineered speciﬁcally for a Starphire substrate).

available in twin cartridges or a 5-gallon bag-in-a-box package.

managed forests and recycled sources; many are FSC and

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Greenguard certiﬁed. wilsonartcontract.com • Circle 518

Pearla is part of Pulp Studios’s Pintura line of color-coated sheet-

Sefar Architecture’s Vision is a metal-coated precision fabric

Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Panels Firecode X from USG

glass products and features a mirrored layer that produces a subtly

interlayer that can be laminated in between sheets of glass or other

is a lightweight type X gypsum panel. Designed for commercial and

reﬂective effect. Available in standard and custom colors, it is suited

transparent materials. Designed for use in building façades, windows,

residential applications, the 5/8" panel for nonrated and 30-minute

to both residential and commercial environments, either as a direct-

and decorative partitions, Vision has a material density of up to 27

ﬁre-rated partitions weighs 15% less than comparable type X boards.

to-wall application or as a back-to-back laminated version for glass

threads per centimeter. The interlayer is printable with UV-stabilized

Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Panels score and snap easily and have

partitioning. Perla is applied to low-iron glass to ensure the desired

inks to produce Pantone colors, patterns, and other design effects in

higher strength-to-weight ratio and better sag resistance than traditional

color is not affected by the otherwise naturally occurring green tint

six density conﬁgurations. Vision improves thermal insulating qualities

gypsum panels with comparable sound performance and impact

of standard glass, making it easier to match colors for future

that reduce solar heat gain while allowing for light transmission, which

resistance. Their lighter weight increases operational efﬁciencies and

replacement or additions. pulpstudio.com • Circle 520

can range from 18% to 60%. sefar.us • Circle 521

allows shipment of more panels per truck, resulting in fewer trips and lower fuel costs. usg.com • Circle 522

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American Hydrotech, Inc.

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American Institute of Architects

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CertainTeed

13, 28

160, 244

www.certainteed.com

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ClarkDietrich

237

www.clarkdietrich.com

Cosella Dorken

219

www.delta-fassades.com

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DBCI

227

www.dbci.com/Arch

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Fiberweb

236

www.typar.com

Forestry Innovation

247

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Hanley Wood University

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229

www.hp.com/go/simplify

Hunter Panels

230

www.hunterxci.com

Icynene

235

www.icynene.com

Intense Lighting

101

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ICC-ES

241

www.icc-es.org

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Invisible Structures, Inc.

www.invisiblestructures.com

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Kingspan

126

www.kingspanpanels.us

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Kolbe Windows & Doors

231

www.kolbe-kolbe.com

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Lumber Liquidators

240

www.lumberliquidators.com

800-HARDWOOD

Metal Construction Assn.

239

www.insulatedmetalpanels.org

Mitsubishi

100

www.mitsubishipro.com

Polyguard

238

www.polyguardproducts.com

PERC

250

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Reward Wall Systems

222

www.RewardWalls.com

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Sika Sarnafil

125

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Sto Industries

243

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Gypsum Five steps in the manufacturing process of gypsum wall board by CertainTeed. Text Katie Gerfen Illustration Jameson Simpson

↑ Calcining and Second Grind Raw gypsum rock is crushed before it arrives at the wall-board plant. Once there, it is heated to 350 F in a process called calcining, which removes 75 percent of the molecularly bonded water. With this water removed, a second grind of the gypsum (which occurs during or after calcining) results in a superﬁne powder called stucco.

↑ Sourcing the Gypsum Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral, and millions of tons of it are mined each year; CertainTeed Corp. alone has six mines in North America. But most wall-board plants built in the past 20 years are located not near mines, but near coal-fired power plants, which provide a ready supply of synthetic gypsum— derived from sulfur dioxide filtered from the power plants’ flue exhaust.

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The slurry-covered face paper goes through a series of conveyors to level the material, and a second layer of paper is applied to the top surface. The material is then pushed through a forming plate that determines the thickness of the ﬁnished gypsum board. This is followed by another trip on a conveyor covered with a forming belt that ensures a smooth surface

↑ Slurry and Placing on Face Paper Stucco is mixed with solid additives such as potash, starch, boric acid, and glass ﬁber (the latter is for ﬁre-rated wall board) and liquid additives such as retarders, foaming agents, silicone, and— most importantly—water, which rehydrates the mixture into a slurry. This slurry is then pumped onto a conveyor belt that is lined with wall-board face paper.

← Cutting and Bundling The dry boards are stacked face to face (in a process called “booking”) to preserve the smoothness of the face paper, and thus the eventual wall surface. The stacked pieces then go through a ﬁnish saw to trim them to the appropriate length, and tape is applied to the edges to seal

for the board’s face. The still-wet contiguous slurry-and-paper sandwich is

the ﬁnished wall board. The boards

cut into nominal lengths before being inverted and fed face-up into a gas-

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