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A special e-newsletter dedicated to the latest green products and services for education institutions.
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AERCO's Innovation water heaters are now available in three sizes (600, 800 and 1,060 MBH). Innovation is ideal whether updating an older school building or building from the ground up; incorporating the new AERCO Innovation Water Heater is the perfect choice for lowering operating costs and creating a healthier learning environment. With its tight temperature control, high efficiency, reliability and longevity, it is a unique and advanced design.
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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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MBCI supplied the LokSeam SSR system metal roof for Daybreak Elementary School in Utah. LokSeam, a snap-together system, features a 1 3/4-inch-high vertical leg, which creates very interesting shadow lines along the length of the building. The energy efficiency and the recycled content of the metal walls and roof helped the project attain a LEED silver rating.
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Torsion Air seating from KI is the essence of cool, contemporary, conforming comfort. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti, this fresh interpretation of classic Torsion combines a breathable mesh that conforms to a back and a patented torsion flex mechanism. The result is seating with a lighter visual impression, breathability and exceptional comfort.
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Consolideck products from Prosoco for high-performance concrete floors give schools options for beautiful, sustainable, low-maintenance flooring that lasts. Turn concrete floors new or old into gleaming, gem-like, yet slip-resistant surfaces--even concrete currently topped by other coverings. The Consolideck system includes advanced concrete hardener/densifiers, water-based stains, and a super-thin protective coating that never needs stripping. And Consolideck products meet the nation's toughest standards for indoor air quality.
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Include Your Project in the 2012 Calendar of Industry Events
American School & University is making plans for the 2012 Calendar of Industry Events, with a limited number of months still available. This is a budget-friendly marketing opportunity for your school or university project. The Calendar will be featured on SchoolDesigns.com and ASUmag.com to view and print throughout 2012.
Sponsorship includes your project featured on a month of the calendar, your logo and project photo in the December 2011 issue of the magazine, a sponsor email announcing the calendar and a custom email just for your project. Plus, your project will be added permanently to the SchoolDesigns.com gallery free of charge with a month as the Featured Project on the home page.
Reserve one of the remaining spots today by emailing Molly Roudebush or calling her at 913.967.1959. Materials due Oct. 28. |
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Sika Sarnafil's EcoSmart Roof ensures an Earth-friendly future for education facilities while protecting budgets. The energy-efficient Sarnafil roof membrane is long-lasting and can be recycled at the end of its service life. Styrofoam-brand insulation from Dow Building Solutions features a 50-year reuse warranty. This combination results in one of the most ecologically responsible roofing systems available. Learn more with a free Guide to Sustainable Roofing by clicking below.
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Set new standards of cleaning and sustainability with the versatile T5 scrubber, enhanced by Tennant innovative scrubbing technologies like ec-H2O. ec-H2O technology electrically converts water into an effective cleaning solution that cleans better, saves money, improves safety and reduces environmental impact compared with daily floor cleaning chemicals.
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Get off the grid with Marathon's Green Built line of 100 percent solar-powered waste compactors, or choose hybrid-solar units that can connect to the power grid as a backup. With the same compaction forces as standard compactors, these eco-friendly units may help schools qualify for grants and funding from sustainability programs and also can favorably impact LEED certification applications. Call (800)633-8974 or click on the link below.
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Designed to meet the rigorous demands of food-service applications, 90 Series Pre-Rinse Valves from Chicago Faucets help conserve water and save money, with an efficient, yet powerful, 1.0 GPM flow rate. Compared with standard pre-rinse sprays, the 90 Series can help reduce water usage and utility expenses.
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The ProTeam ProForce 1500XP HEPA provides exceptional cleaning in a high-filtration upright to improve reach, durability and indoor air quality. A high-performance dual motor system and 15-inch powerhead maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Replaceable HEPA exhaust filter cartridges help this upright achieve particulate extraction of 99.97 percent down to 0.3 microns.
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Made in the USA and GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified, Mity-Lite ABS, Al-13 Aluminum, Madera Laminate & Reveal Linen-less Tables contribute to LEED credits and help facilities achieve conservation objectives through utilization of recycled material and increased options for linen-less events. All Mity-Lite multi-function tables are durable, lightweight, backed by an unbeatable warranty and world-class customer support. Call (800)909-7952 or click the link below.
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Delivering some of the most efficient, cost-effective HVAC solutions in the market, Lennox is a bright spot for schools across the county. With the SunSource Commercial Energy System, schools can use a renewable energy source to provide heating and cooling while reducing their energy costs. The SunSource Commercial Energy System can increase effective efficiency levels to 34 SEER and beyond.
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