Thursday, March 18, 2010

Carnegie








cradle to cradle Silver Level Certifacation
Green Spec Listed

This is a great website to find a very large variety of sustainable fabrics.

Carnegie Fabrics
http://samples.carnegiefabrics.com/carnegiesfa.nsf/sample_order_main?openframese

Accolade 5


Accolade 5
A-Lighting
http://www.alights.com/products_accolade_5.html


Recessed, Linear lighting.
multi-optic direct
wet location specification available.
IESNA award winning optics
good design award
ducts report award
best of year award
ADEX award

Arris 5



Arris 5 lighting
A-Lighting
http://www.alights.com/gallery_arris_5.html

This is an architectural cove mount light that come in 3" 5" or 6" wide reflection.

It says it should always be hidden in a cove. Comes in an off white powder finish.

A + Class Plank


Standard Lighting system, suspended floursecent lights that can also be directed upward for better lighting distrubution.
  • A+CLASS™ energy management system compatible
  • A+CLASS™ GEN/ A/V Lighting compatible
  • LEED for Schools and CHPS compatible
  • Crisp shape with clean, elegant lines
  • Direct/Indirect lighting elements
  • 2" Low Profile
  • Up to 3T8, T5 or T5HO lamps in cross section
  • Heavy 20-gauge steel body
  • Optional housing patterns available–perforated, slotted, or patterned strips on either side of shielding for added visual interest
  • RAL colors available
  • A+CLASS™ system includes lighting controls, switches, and low voltage wiring
  • A+CLASS™ system is UL Listed to UL 916 , Standard for Energy Management Equipment.
http://www.aleralighting.com/products/apcs_plk/

ALERA LIGHTING

Thursday, March 11, 2010

EcoTerr Tiles

Eco-Terr
Coverings Etc.
coveringsetc.com

Eco-Terr are tiles that are great for commercial buildings like hospitals, schools, offices, etc. It contains high quality stone and cement.

Benefits

  • Tiles are perfectly rectified on all 4 sides and edges are seamed (chamfered)

  • Tiles are calibrated.

  • Highly resistant to UV rays, light, compression and atmospheric agents.

  • Ideal for indoor or outdoor.

  • Is made of completely natural and eco-compatible elements.

  • Fireproof.

  • Easy to install and maintain.


    LEED points not mentioned online.

Bio-glass

Bio-Glass Malachite
Covering Etc.
Coveringsetc.com

100% recyclable products. This is used for countertops and bathroom applications. A green product. LEED points accreditied with use of this product.

Origins 501 Confetti

Origins 501 Confetti
Yemm and Hart
yemmhart.com

100% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyethylene

"It achieves its punch by acknowledging its origins which are colorful post-consumer detergent bottles. The material elevates recycling to a new art form. Unlike plastic laminate products whose printed patterns are repeated, the randomness of this material’s color at the surface is real and unique. The penetration of colors all the way through the material offer design and fabrication advantages. It is a completely safe, non-toxic material that causes no harm to the environment during its manufacture or use and it helps to minimize waste."

It can be used in countertops, showers, bathroom walls, etc. It is a plastic material that comes in tons of colors and textures. One of my favorite materials found. Has a modern, contemporary art look to it.