Architectural Products Update

 
High-End Windows and Doors

Point Five Windows, recently acquired by Kolbe Windows & Doors, offers high-end window and door products for the luxury architectural market. Options include radius, bent, and oversize units, with an array of glazing possibilities. Using virtually any type of wood for construction, the exterior finishes include copper and bronze cladding, with a wide range of factory-applied patinas and matching European-styled hardware. Pictured: wood window clad in copper with matching muntin bars and shutters. Exterior pivot doors, bifold doors, and lift-and-slide doors are also available.

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Solar Water Heating

Velux® America has introduced a residential solar water-heating system to the United States that was previously available only in Europe. Depending on the water volume required, two or three rooftop solar panels will be installed on a home to fill hot water holding tanks of 80 or 120 gallons (about 300 or 450 liters). The use of antifreeze solution makes the system suitable for most colder climates. The solar panels are certified by two independent testing agencies: SRCC (in the U.S.) and Solar Keymark (in Europe).

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Daylighting Pipe

The Apollo Light Pipe from Orion Energy Systems collects and focuses daylight using highly reflective materials and a patented-design geometric dome. The commercial-grade daylighting device can reduce electricity use, especially when combined in an integrated system with high-intensity fluorescent fixtures and lighting controls. Applied in industrial and commercial settings, the three-part energy management system can allow removal of particular lighting zones from the grid for up to ten hours a day.

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Efficient Fireplace Insert

Morsø's new 5660 Std fireplace insert is EPA-approved, fits in most wood-burning masonry fireplaces, and can heat an area of up to 2,000 square feet (190 square meters). Includes a convection system to distribute heat, a non-catalytic combustion system to reduce smoke emissions, and a large combustion chamber. Made of 98-percent recycled cast iron, with a soot-free glass door, hidden door hinges, and a stainless-steel fall-away handle. Available in black. Ten-year limited warranty.

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