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FOR EVERY FLOOR CHALLENGE… PRODUCT FOCUS See us at Greenbuild, Booth#265 make it FAST, STRONG, QUIET and GREEN connection system for the framing components, which provides for crisp corner joints without a visible weld bead. The systems are watertight and the low heat transfer coefficient of steel helps ensure less interior condensation on frames. www.tgpamerica.com. TECHNICAL GLASS PRODUCTS READER SERVICE NO. 191 SOLID ZINC STRIP FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPLICATIONS Waukesha, Wis. — AmeriZinc is solid zinc strip for architectural applications that is pre-treated for immediate aesthetic appeal (available in Glacier Gray and Onyx Black finishes), and features a protective plastisol back-side coating that is thick and durable, according to the company. AmeriZinc has a recycled content of more than 30 percent, has 100 percent end-of-life recyclability and high scrap value. www.amerizinc.com. AMERIZINC, INC. READER SERVICE NO. 192 with Maxxon ® WATER HEATERS HIGH-EFFICIENCY COMMERCIAL BOILER Lebanon, Tenn. — Lochinvar’s KNIGHT XL Commercial Boiler is a modulating/ condensing unit with 94.6 percent thermal efficiency, low NOx emissions and a fully modulating burner with 5:1 turndown, the company reports. The stainless steel burner can fire as low as 20 percent of maximum input and modulates up to 100 percent as demand increases, allowing the boiler to generate the appropriate amount of heat to provide a consistent, stable indoor temperature. The KNIGHT XL is able to adjust its heat output according to demand, keeping fuel use to a minimum. www.lochinvar.com. LOCHINVAR READER SERVICE NO. 194 Underlayments Maxxon Underlayments provide superior performance and make environmental sense. With fast installation and drying time, they also contribute toward earning points for your LEED® accredited projects. • Maxxon Gypsum Underlayments • Level-Right® Self-Leveling Underlayment • Contain recycled materials • Extremely low VOC emissions • The only underlayments with GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality and Children & Schools Certi cations. SOLAR PANEL/TANK WATER HEATING SYSTEM West Hatfield, Mass. — Stiebel Eltron manufactures components and thermal solar systems for domestic hot water, consisting basically of a wellinsulated storage tank with heat exchanger(s) and flat plate collector panel(s). The company reports that its system is an economical and reliable solar domestic hot water (DHW ) system for commercial and residential applications. The solar closed loop system includes flat plate collector panel(s) and mounting hardware, a storage tank with heat exchanger(s), a pump station with expansion tank and various temperature / pressure gauges, pressure relief and check valves, and a controller unit with corresponding sensors. www.stiebel-eltron-USA.com. STIEBEL ELTRON, INC. READER SERVICE NO. 193 and Acousti-Mat. Acousti-Mat® Superior Sound Control Solutions now ns no now also available with 40% pre-consumer recycled content. T H E “G R E E N” F L O O R S P E C I A L I S T S To learn more: 1-800-356-7887 info@maxxon.com • www.MaxxonCorporation.com WWW.EDCMAG.COM Maxxon Underlayments — GREENGUARD Children and SchoolsSM certiﬁed. The GREENGUARD INDOOR AIR QUALITY CERTIFIED® Mark is a registered certiﬁcation mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. The Maxxon Green Mark Maxxon products with this symbol are LEED-compliant and help to contribute valuable points toward LEED-certi ed projects. © 2007 Maxxon® Corporation, all rights reserved. Acousti-Mat is a registered trademark of Maxxon® Corporation, Hamel, MN. 60 READER SERVICE NO. 177 WWW.EDCMAG.COM/WEBCARD 8/21/08 10:23:22 AM EDC09084Maxx.indd 1 http://www.tgpamerica.com http://www.amerizinc.com http://www.lochinvar.com http://www.MaxxonCorporation.com http://www.MaxxonCorporation.com http://www.edcmag.com http://www.stiebel-eltron-USA.com http://www.edcmag.com/webcard

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Environmental Design + Construction - September 2008 Contents Web TOC Editor's Note Newsline New and Notable Announcing the 2008 Excellence in Design Awards Award Winner: Yale Sculpture Building Snapshots: College and Universities Teach Sustainability Color ISH North America Green Continuing Education Special Section: Concrete Product Focus Marketplace and Classifieds Advertiser's Index Underwater Adventures

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