The Mohawk Group introduces its new generation of 100 percent non-PVC thermoplastic contract modular carpeting. The patent-pending Encycle modular carpet backing system is designed with three thermoplastic layers and zero water-based components, enabling it to be completely recycled back into new Encycle backing through thermal re-activation without separating face fibers from backing layers.
Sage Electrochromics Inc. manufactures electronically tintable glass products designed help reduce energy bills by controlling solar heat gain and increase worker productivity by allowing additional daylighting, minimizing glare, and enhancing occupant comfort. The company’s products have been integrated into a variety of buildings, including commercial facilities and schools.
The Ghost Artist carpet line from Milliken draws inspirations from architectural designs that use grid overlays, curvilinear components and geometry to create striking changes to boxy profiles. The carbon-neutral product comes with an optional bio-based backing and adhesive-free installation to prevent off-gassing. It also meets several environmental certification standards.
Wausau Window and Wall Systems manufacturers Clear Story sunshades and interior light shelves. The company’s sunshades intercept unwanted solar heat gain before it can impact a building’s HVAC systems. They can also economize natural light by redirecting it inside the building. Products may be specified with high-recycled content.
After 18 years of business in Australia, Polyfab recently opened a sales and warehousing center in Southern California. The company provides fabric for tension-membrane structures that can help buildings save energy by minimizing heat gain. The company’s products meet fire standards, and installations are completed by independent fabricators.
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The new F7000 waterfree urinal by Falcon Waterfree Technologies features a bowl design that prevents splashes and comes with a messaging area that can be used to describe water-conservation measures or for advertising space. The urinal qualifies for LEED and Green Globe points.
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Tubelite Inc. recently introduced MaxBlock Sunshades to reduce solar heat gain by shading vision glass areas while allowing natural daylighting. Use of the sunshades can help lower building cooling costs and energy use attributed to air-conditioning. The sunshades are designed for use with Tubelite 200 Series and 400 Series curtainwalls and are available in a variety of styles. Finishes are available to match or contrast with the company’s curtainwall framing.
Freudenberg Building Systems Inc. introduces noraplan environcare 3.0mm for educational facilities. It absorbs sound, contributing to improved classroom acoustics, and provides a soft underfoot for teachers who are on their feet all day. The flooring is slip- and wear-resistant and can withstand heavy traffic and indentations from classroom furniture.
KI’s Genius architectural walls are designed to offer a balance of aesthetic appeal, functional flexibility, acoustic privacy and environmental integrity. Manufactured using more than 70 percent recycled aluminum, Genius walls are 99 percent reusable and 96 percent recyclable. Genius walls are approved by the Greenguard Environmental Institute.
With a thickness of 3.5 inches and 22-gauge steel shells, Genius walls provide a sound transmission rating of 48. Increased functionality and VOC emissions reductions can be achieved by varying paint selection.
The Iguana modular classroom from Modtech is a relocatable classroom that features environmentally friendly materials. It features formaldehyde-free batt insulation, high-recycled content metal framing and wall coverings, agrifiber composite-paneled casework, acoustic ceiling tiles with 25 percent recycled content, and a daylight control sensor.
