February 2012 - Page 2 of 3

News

Lennox Solar Unit Designed to Last

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DALLAS — For the 110 years they’ve been around, Lennox has always strived to innovate.

Kicked off with the development of the first riveted steel furnace in 1895, the Dallas-based HVAC manufacturer and distributor continues its innovation goals with the recent announcement of their new solar-powered, renewable energy rooftop unit.

The SunSource commercial energy system rooftop unit requires no changes to a building’s electrical system and the panels do not have to be laid out on any particular grid, according to company officials.

Events

Modular Building Institute Show

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Events

2nd Annual Green Schools National Conference

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People

Mike Tighe

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KBE Building Corporation, a provider of preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting services to educational markets, has promoted Mike Tighe to director of field operations. In his new role, Tighe will be based in the company’s mid-Atlantic office, which is located in Columbia, MD.

Products

Ergonomic sitting with functionality and style!

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Thanks to its double-walled polypropylene shell and a durable cantilever steel frame, the PantoSwing chair caters to the human body’s natural need for movement and active sitting—a prerequisite for superior ergonomics. This lightweight chair comes in a variety of colors, 6 different heights and with unique floor protecting two-component glides.

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Products

Lab and Lecture Table

14 years ago14 years ago1 mins

The groundbreaking design of the Axis series of tables combines lab and lecture into a single, dynamic learning center to make for streamlined use of space and classroom time. Axis is the first lab and student station to incorporate the latest in computer technology. All models accommodate laptops, desktop computers and flat screen monitors. The tabletop’s patented shape provides room for a minimum of four students to work facing the instructor.

News

Rebuilding Joplin After the Storm

14 years ago6 mins

JOPLIN, Mo. — On May 22, 2011, Joplin experienced devastating loss — losing 162 people and nearly 8,000 structures as a result of a powerful tornado ripping through the town of more than 50,000 residents.

Of the buildings destroyed by the tornado — 10 buildings in the Joplin School District were significantly damaged or completely devastated.

Featured Articles

Monarch School Design Helps Students Grow

14 years ago14 years ago8 mins

HOUSTON — A chrysalis is the term of the pupa stage of a butterfly’s life cycle, named for the hard skin developed once the outer layer of skin comes off for the first time.

It is also the name of the new facility at the Monarch School in Houston. Founded in 1997, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing atmosphere and development program for children and young adults with neurological differences.

Featured Articles

3D Lessons Boost Learning Curve

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Spur of the moment field trip to Rome, the Jurassic Period, or the bottom of the ocean?

No problem. With 3D projectors, teachers can take students on learning adventures that case studies show improve student attention rates and academic performance.