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A special e-newsletter dedicated to the latest green products and services for education institutions.
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Innovation, AERCO's newest line of premium water heaters features a tankless design, advanced condensing/modulating technology, 20:1 turndown, a scale-resistant heat exchanger, +/-4 degree temperature control and up to 99 percent efficiency. With its advanced design, reliability and longevity, Innovation delivers performance and economic advantages to any system.
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Gathering LEED points through daylighting can greatly impact any school project. Kalwall's highly insulating, diffuse-light transmitting, replacement windows, translucent skylights and wall systems are uniquely suited to achieve the desired results. The use of Kalwall can contribute up to 42 credits under v3 2009 in the categories of Sustainable Sites, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation & Design.
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School districts now can take advantage of the new SunSource Commercial Energy System from Lennox and realize tremendous efficiency increases. A new option for Energence rooftop units, the SunSource system converts solar energy to supply power to HVAC units and reduce annual energy costs.
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Have You Entered Your Projects in the 2011 Educational Interiors Showcase?
There is still time to enter American School & University's 21st annual competition honoring education interiors excellence. With AS&U's Educational Interiors Showcase, you gain national exposure for you and your project. This year, every entrant is also invited to contribute information and a photo showing a green design strategy from one of their recent projects for a special Green Design Strategies for Interiors editorial section that will be printed in the Educational Interiors Showcase issue.
Don't miss this chance to be featured in the August 2011 issue of American School & University and on AS&U's SchoolDesigns.com site.
Click here to e-mail Molly Roudebush or call her at (913) 967-1959. Or click here for more information about the Educational Interiors Showcase. |
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Genius walls by KI unite aesthetic flexibility with practical utility. The result is environments that are visually inspiring and seamlessly functional. Although Genius walls exist to enhance indoor environments, they are made using sustainable materials and processes. Consisting of up to 70 percent recycled aluminum pre-manufacturing, the walls are 98 percent recyclable post-consumer and 99 percent reusable. Genius also is GREENGUARD Certified for Children & Schools.
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From the stops to the aerator, schools can count on Chicago Faucets to provide durable, high-performance plumbing fixtures for your entire facility. The company offers the broadest product selection in the industry, backed by the strongest warranties and unparalleled customer support. For a free copy of the "Education Solutions" brochure, visit the website.
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A "New for 2011" single-loop bike rack from DuMor has a unique, contemporary look with a leaf-like design inspired by nature. Constructed of all steel, it is available in any of the company's standard powdercoat colors.
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Big Ass Fans keep fresh air moving while sinking high energy bills. Provide an indoor pool or athletics facility with a much-needed dose of BIG circulation courtesy of Big Ass Fans. Learn how schools can substantially reduce year-round energy costs in a variety of academic and athletic facilities by visiting the website.
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Acorn Aqua's model ABC2500B embodies equal access. The two-level fountain meets both adult and child ADA requirements. The freeze-resistant valve system allows for use year-round, and the 11-gauge, green powder-coated, galvanized steel construction provides superior environmental protection. Standard with a forged brass bubbler, scratch-resistant finish, and heavy-duty access door and bottom plate, it's also highly vandal resistant.
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For 45 years, Hertz Furniture has supplied schools with top quality furniture and superior service. Come see over 1,000 Certified Green Products, many guaranteed for 25 years or more. Hertz Furniture also offers a free project planning and design service and the best warranties in the industry.
Call (888) 259-9356 or visit the website.
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Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, the Strive collection by KI embodies simplicity. Its clean, elegant form flexes with non-mechanical back slats, and its simple design blends with a wide variety of architectural styles. Strive's signature flex back encourages movement, relaxation and enhanced circulation. Ecologically aware, Strive features readily available, recyclable materials and a small number of components in its construction. Plus, Strive is 100 percent recyclable.
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Major Industries has been designing and manufacturing energy-saving daylighting solutions for more than three decades. The Guardian 275 translucent panel skylights and curtainwall eliminate glare and hot spots and make for a more comfortable learning environment. The Translucent Adapter Panel system allows for easy retrofit into existing curtainwall framing.
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Cub Cadet Commercial TANK S LP offers fuel efficiency, groundbreaking Synchro Steer technology, featuring a steering wheel instead of lap bars, and is designed for increased stability on slopes and hillsides. It reduces emissions, fuel costs and requires less engine maintenance thanks to its clean LP fuel source. The TANK S LP also meets all current EPA and CARB emissions standards.
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Support a growing economy, protect the environment and support social responsibility. Quality branded and environmentally preferable green cleaning, biobased and organic products from Spartan Chemical Company help schools create clean, safe and healthy environments in their facilities. Contact a local Spartan Authorized Distributor to learn more about these sustainable product lines.
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Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. provides responsive contracting services that support large facilities and infrastructures by managing construction projects focused on renovation, rehabilitation and repair work. In addition to being a pioneer and expert in Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs, Centennial provides solutions that are integrated with a customer's needs, budgets and operations.
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