Environmental Design + Construction - October 2008 - (Page 76) PRODUCT FOCUS ENERGY STAR-RATED PRODUCTS SIPS AVAILABLE WITH POLYURETHANE OR EPS FOAM CORES Mansfield, Pa. — The Murus Company’s ENERGY STAR-qualified structural insulated panels (SIPs) with either non-ozone depleting polyurethane or EPS foam cores, the company reports. Both panel types are available in a variety of sizes, thicknesses and application-specific configurations, and SFI- or FSC-certified skins. CFL PROVIDES BRIGHT LIGHT IN A SMALL PACKAGE Danvers, Mass. — OSRAM SYLVANIA’s micromini Twist is the company’s newest addition to its line of DULUX EL compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). The micro-mini Twist compact fluorescent lamps are available in 13-watt, 20-watt and 23-watt models. According to the out all phases of the project life cycle — from conceptual design and construction documentation to coordination and construction. www.bentley.com. BENTLEY SYSTEMS, INC. READER SERVICE NO. 209 SOFTWARE INCREASES EFFICIENCY OF EXISTING HVAC Seattle — Optimum Energy’s optimization software, OptimumHVAC, uses networked building controls and Web-based monitoring to optimize existing systems and control their flow on demand while lowering HVAC energy costs by as much as to 60 percent. The software also reportedly allows customers to get a return on investment in as few as 18 to 36 months, reduce a company’s ecological footprint, enhance tenant comfort year round, improve air quality, and predict and provide maintenance information. www. optimumenergyhvac.com. OPTIMUM ENERGY LLC READER SERVICE NO. 210 Murus SIPs offer system R-values ranging from R-16 to R-45. Murus polyurethane SIPs have a tongue-and-groove edge profile and unique, patented cam-lock connectors. Electrical chases simplify wiring installation. Engineering and drafting services are available, and factory CNC pre-cutting can reduce installation time and minimize panel site scrap and waste disposal. www.murus.com. THE MURUS COMPANY, INC. READER SERVICE NO. 206 company, the mini CFL is designed to replace 60, 75 or 100-watt incandescent lamps and has an average rated lamp life of 12,000 hours. Featuring an ultra-small ¼ inch tube diameter and a compact integral electronic ballast, the micro-mini reportedly has a smaller, shorter stature than typical compact fluorescent lamps. The 13-watt micromini measures 3.7 inches long. Although the micro-mini has a smaller stature, it is still reportedly usable in virtually any lamp fixture, large or small. www.sylvania.com. OSRAM SYLVANIA READER SERVICE NO. 208 COMMERCIAL CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE ON CD Des Plaines, Ill. — Chicago Faucets’ 2008 catalog, featuring the company’s line of commercial products and components, is now available on CD. Like the printed version, this new interactive CD presents the products in six major categories: manual, electronic, food SOFTWARE AND WEB-BASED TOOLS INTEGRATED BIM SOLUTIONS Exton, Pa. — Bentley’s suite of Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications supports the gbXML format for exchanging industry standard information. Practitioners can explore, refine and evaluate the model with multiple “what-if” scenarios. Each discipline-specific application provides an informed work environment to support the design and documentation process through- LED WINS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION Durham, N.C. — The Cree LR24 recessed architectural LED down light has won the top prize at the 2008 Lighting for Tomorrow solid-state lighting (SSL) competition for LED recessed down lights, the company reports. Entrants in this category must meet the U.S. Department of Energy’s solid-state lighting ENERGY STAR criteria. The Cree LR24, a 24-inch square recessed LED light, was honored for superior efficacy in the “Other Applications” category, reserved for general illumination products not covered by ENERGY STAR that exceed device efficacy of 50 lumens per watt. The LR24, targeted for availability this fall, is designed for use in suspended ceilings. www.creells.com. CREE, INC. READER SERVICE NO. 207 WWW.EDCMAG.COM service, laboratory, components and repair parts. The auto-run CD allows users to locate and click through to specific categories and products. An alphanumerical index is also linked to corresponding catalog pages, so specific product information can be quickly located if the user knows the model number. www.chicagofaucets.com. CHICAGO FAUCETS READER SERVICE NO. 211 CADENCE NETWORK HELPS COMPANIES CELEBRATES EARTH DAY EVERY DAY Cincinnati — Cadence Network’s Greenfoot program continues to help national retailers and other U.S. companies track, 76 http://www.bentley.com http://www.optimumenergyhvac.com http://www.optimumenergyhvac.com http://www.sylvania.com http://www.murus.com http://www.chicagofaucets.com http://www.EDCmag.com http://www.creells.com
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.