Architectural Products Update

 
Energy-Efficient Omni Block

A patented new product called Omni Block combines the strength, utility, versatility, and ease of concrete with innovative insulation inserts that create considerable energy savings — guaranteed to lower utility bills by at least 30 percent. Unlike other conventional concrete block wall systems, the Omni Block system does not require any sheathing, vapor wrap, siding, furring strips, additional insulation, or drywall. Omni Block is an environmentally friendly building material that is fire-, mold-, pest-, wind-, and noise-resistant. Now available in Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

www.omniblockgroup.com

 
Touchless Dimmer Switch

Anigmo Touchless Dimmer makes traditional switches obsolete by eliminating all visible controls. The patented proximity sensor detects the user's hand through most materials up to 3/4-inch thick. The appearance of the switch is limited only by your imagination. It can virtually disappear within the wall, or stand out like a piece of artwork. Just wave your hand in front of it to turn the lights on or off, or hold for the dimming function. The control unit fits into a standard electrical wall box and is UL approved.

www.anigmo.com

 
Make Quick Work of Brickwork

Carolina Ceramics Brick Company’s KLADbrick combines the look and feel of real brick with precast panels, offering cost efficiencies as well as flexibility of design. KLADbrick is named for its exclusive kerfed, locked, and dovetailed design and uses clay brick soaps set in a precast panel. This system of bonding concrete to the dovetailed brick ensures unrivaled strength and beauty for projects with a repetitive design. KLADbrick panels are assembled off-site in a factory, eliminating the possibility of weather delays while ensuring excellent quality. KLADbrick saves architects and contractors time and money, plus minimal staging areas are required on site.

www.carolinaceramics.com