Architectural Products Update

 
Wood Casement Window

Marvin Windows and Doors has introduced the Wood Ultimate Casement window to its Ultimate Casement and Awning Collection. A simulated check rail and a tall bottom rail mimic the look of a double-hung window, while low-E II insulating glass with argon provides energy-efficient performance. The window is available in sizes as large as 40 inches wide by 92 inches tall (102 by 234 centimeters) and 36 by 96 inches (91 by 244 centimeters). It has a commercial rating (CW), design pressure rating of 50, can hold a 150-pound (68-kilogram) sash, and features commercial-grade hardware and a folding handle. A special wash mode allows access to both sides of the glass from indoors.

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Recycled-Content Countertop

Eco™ by Cosentino is a new countertop and surfacing material composed of 75 percent recycled material and 25 percent natural material, such as stone scrap, bonded together with a resin containing corn oil. The recycled raw materials include salvaged mirrors, window and bottle glass, porcelain from sinks, and crystallized ashes from industrial furnaces. The hard, durable countertop is nonporous, does not require sealers, and performs well against staining, scratching, and scorching. It is available in standard tile sizes or jumbo slabs of 63 by 128 inches (160 by 325 centimeters). Available in ten colors, and in polished or matte Leather Texture finishes. GreenGuard certified for low chemical emissions. Can contribute to LEED points.

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Fixture for Task Lighting and General Illumination

Delray Lighting's Kone Series light fixtures offer general upper-zone illumination while providing task lighting below. These energy-efficient fixtures accommodate single 26-watt, 32-watt, or 42-watt compact fluorescent lamps, and may be used in pendant or surface-mounted applications. The pendants are suspended on aircraft and electrical cables that can be field-adjusted to accommodate any ceiling height or incline. The fixtures are approximately 12 inches (30 centimeters) wide and 15 inches (38 centimeters) tall, and are supplied with .95-power-factor electronic ballasts. Available in clear matte and opal finishes, with dimming and emergency battery-pack options available for the pendant version.

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Low-E Windows

Simonton Windows® offers the energy-efficient, spectrally selective LoĒ³-366 glass as an upgrade option on many of the company's products. The 12-layer formula, which includes three layers of silver applied through sputter coating technology, provides superior thermal performance with a balance of solar control and high visibility. The glass blocks up to 95 percent of UV rays, and reduces heat gain by up to 64 percent compared to ordinary glass. The visible light transmittance is 66 percent, and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) is .27. The glass is manufactured by Cardinal Glass Industries.

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Realistic Artificial Trees

Steel Art Trees™ from NatureMaker® are carefully designed and crafted to emulate live trees. A synthesis of art and engineering, each artificial tree is built on a steel framework, then individually hand-sculpted and hand-painted to suggest realistic bark. Available in a wide variety of "species," from baobab and cypress to aspen and maple. The configuration is designed as a function of ceiling height, desired canopy coverage, and tree location, whether freestanding, column-wrapped, or wall-mounted. Suggested as an interior feature in hotels, resorts, museums, libraries, zoos, commercial buildings, atriums, public art projects, theme parks and entertainment destinations, trade show exhibits, and luxury homes.

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