Product News & Reviews

Magnetic-Bearing Chillers: Cooling without Friction

Magnetic-bearing chillers provide energy-efficient, quiet, and nearly maintenance-free operation.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2013

Heat-Pump Clothes Dryers Really Work, Study Confirms

The technology, prevalent in Europe, could be adapted for super-sized American laundry loads.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2013

CAFboard Compressed-Straw Panel Is Back

Using American-made waste straw for wallboard, insulation, and acoustic applications, Stramit USA has brought back CAFboard.
Environmental Building News—May 1, 2013

Agepan: A Vapor-Permeable, Wood-Based Insulation Board

Builders are turning to an insulating sheathing imported from Europe to make walls that won’t rot.
Environmental Building News—April 1, 2013

Self-Cleaning Buildings, Brought to You by Smog-Eating Technology

New architectural panels and roof tiles break down smog, but the real reason to install them is that they stay clean.
Environmental Building News—April 1, 2013

Large-Format Porcelain Panels: Thin Is Beautiful

Porcelain panels provide durability in large, flexible panels that can be used for exterior cladding or interior walls, countertops, or other solid surfaces.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2013

Energy Benefits of Temperfect Chair Take Backseat to Comfort

Like being in the hot seat? This office chair provides comfort with less energy than a space heater.
Environmental Building News—March 1, 2013

BioBarrier Offers New Approach to Treating Wastewater Onsite

BioBarrier MBR creates high-quality effluent from wastewater that can be reused in non-potable applications.
Environmental Building News—February 1, 2013

Sika: Submetering Water at the Fixture Level

New fixture-level water meters could be an affordable retrofit for gathering data on building-wide water consumption.
Environmental Building News—February 1, 2013

Template-Assisted Crystallization: Scale Prevention Without Salt

Template Assisted Crystallization, a physical water treatment alternative to water softeners, prevents scale while avoiding major environmental drawbacks.
Environmental Building News—January 1, 2013
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