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Aquatron Systems Achieve Living Building Challenge Standards In New York City
PITTSTOWN, N.J. – Rosie’s Natural Way, the North American distributor of the Aquatron, has installed the composting toilet system in the Bright N’ Green Apartments.
The six-unit complex is the first Living Building Challenge residence in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Aquatron is a Swedish composting toilet system. The Bright N’ Green Apartments installed a single Aquatron unit that will support the activity from 12 toilets.
The separator component of the Aquatron uses no electrical or moving parts to separate liquid from solid waste. The separation process is used for optimal composting conditions. The solid waste generated by the residents will be composted using worms. The worms produce a casing that will then fertilize the apartment’s rooftop gardens. The repurposing of the waste lightens impact on the already strained New York City sewage systems.
“At Bright N’ Green we hope to represent a true paradigm shift in the way new residential buildings will be constructed worldwide,” said Scarano Architects, the design firm of the new complex.
Rosie’s Natural Way is currently developing a proprietary BioFilter that will filter liquid waste to drinking water quality. The water can also be recycled into the home’s water fixtures. The BioFilter is the final component for creating an independent sewage system. Residential homes and facilities will no longer rely on sewage systems and will consume less freshwater.
Boiler Plate: Rosie’s Natural Way is a sustainable solutions company turning waste into a valuable resource. Founded in 2011, by Stubby Warmbold, the company sells two tried-and-true Swedish sustainable systems—the Dubbletten, a urine-diverting toilet and the Aquatron, a composting toilet system. Both systems are of high-end and sophisticated quality. The Dubbletten contains urine for liquid fertilizer while using 80 percent less water than a regular toilet. The Aquatron Compost System operates with no electrical or mechanical components to separate liquids from solids for optimum composting conditions. Both the Dubbletten and Aquatron can be used to achieve LEED and Living Building Challenge Standards.
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BioFilter- a system that is fed water from appliance and building drains, and filters out bacteria, particulate matter and nutrients through natural filtration materials i.e. sand, peat moss, plants, rocks.
Living Building Challenge- a standard set forth by the International Living Building Institute to qualify a building as having high-level sustainable components as they relate to water, energy, building materials, maintenance, aesthetics and social Justice
LEED- a standard set forth by the US Green Building Council to qualify the efficiency and environmental standards of a building through energy, building materials, etc.
Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, announced its 2014 No Lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new No Lead item numbers quickly and easily. Look for this No Lead marking for all Sioux Chief No Lead products “The No Lead product list is a simple and convenient Read more
Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, announced its 2014 No Lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new No Lead item numbers quickly and easily.
Look for this No Lead marking
for all Sioux Chief No Lead products
“The No Lead product list is a simple and convenient way to see Sioux Chief plumbing products which have transitioned to No Lead materials as a result of the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act or Federal Public Law 111-380,” said Rex Baer, Vice President of Product Development at Sioux Chief.
Sioux Chief created a new landing page NoLeadTransition.com, to host the online reference list for all potable water products (drinking water pipes, pipe fittings, and plumbing fixtures).
“The one-stop directory to all new No Lead products makes it easy for contractors and wholesalers to find what they need now,” Baer said. “And they can rely on getting a Sioux Chief product with the same American made quality.”
Sioux Chief products are sold through wholesale plumbing distributors nationwide.
via Sioux Chief Announces 2014 No Lead Product List | Sioux Chief Blog.
Taco Releases FuelMizer™ Boiler Reset Control Taco’s FuelMizer™ outdoor reset switching relay is a microprocessor-based control designed to regulate the supply water temperature of a single boiler, based on the outdoor temperature. With reduced supply water temperatures, substantial energy savings are achieved. The FuelMizer is a boiler reset control and switching relay in one unit Read more
Taco Releases FuelMizer™ Boiler Reset Control
Taco’s FuelMizer™ outdoor reset switching relay is a microprocessor-based control designed to regulate the supply water temperature of a single boiler, based on the outdoor temperature. With reduced supply water temperatures, substantial energy savings are achieved.
The FuelMizer is a boiler reset control and switching relay in one unit. FuelMizer is ideal for retrofits but may also be used for new installations.
Including functions such as automatic reset, ratio calculation, warm weather shut-down, minimum boiler temperature settings and boiler differential settings, the FuelMizer’s control monitors both boiler and outdoor sensors. It is capable of controlling a system or zone valve circulator, as well as over-riding outdoor resets when a DHW tank calls for heat.
The FuelMizer is easy to install and set. Contractor friendly with logical layouts and intuitive, easily customized controls, the FuelMizer will not affect the boiler’s warranty. It includes front-mounted LED lights that provide full diagnostic information.
Typical energy savings are about 14%, though some customers have experienced up to 30% reductions in energy used once the FuelMizer is installed. More information about the FuelMizer, downloaded a PDF at: www.taco-hvac.com/fuelmizer.
via Taco-Hvac: Taco Releases FuelMizer™ Boiler Reset Control.
Re-Engineered BB8-16 Offers Enhanced Design and Reduced Labor Costs HIGHLAND, Ill. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that its B-Line division has re-engineered its BB8-16 box mounting bracket to further improve speed of installation based on feedback from end users. Ideal for pre-fab applications, the BB8-16 offers increased rigidity, compatibility with B-Line Division’s Rapid Read more
Re-Engineered BB8-16 Offers Enhanced Design and Reduced Labor Costs
HIGHLAND, Ill. … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that its B-Line division has re-engineered its BB8-16 box mounting bracket to further improve speed of installation based on feedback from end users. Ideal for pre-fab applications, the BB8-16 offers increased rigidity, compatibility with B-Line Division’s Rapid RingTM Self-Adjusting Pre- Fab Ring and a variety of features to help ensure consistent installation.
“Our newest product is designed to support the needs of contractors looking for a bracket with the versatility to handle a wide range of installation requirements,” said James Anderson, product line manager, Eaton’s B–Line division. “By designing a product with increased rigidity that is also compatible with our revolutionary Rapid Ring system, contractors can reduce installation time and help improve their bottom line.”
Suited for conventional new construction, the new BB8-16 bracket is designed to take the guesswork out of installation by utilizing a pre-measured floor stand to ensure products are consistently mounted at a height of 18 inches. This unique feature allows for a reduction in installation time and added jobsite cost savings.
New BB8-16 box mounting brackets are compatible with 4 inch and 4 11/16 inch boxes, as well as one- and two-gang standard adjustable mudrings. Products can be assembled with an integral cable containment component to meet National Electric Code (NEC) 300.4D requirements and are Underwriter Laboratory (UL) listed in both the U.S. and Canada.
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For more information on the B-Line division’s BB8-16 box mounting bracket, visit
www.cooperbline.com/BB816.
Eaton’s B-Line division offers a broad range of support systems, seismic bracing solutions, electrical enclosures and wireways designed to save time and lower total installed cost. The B-Line business serves customers in the commercial construction, oil and gas, mining, solar, communications and data centers, and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012 revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has approximately 102,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
VERGE L-SERIES LAVATORY SYSTEM EARNS PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD Nov 19, 2013 Bradley has won a 2013 Product Innovation Award (PIA) presented by Architectural Products magazine for its new and beautifully streamlined Verge L-Series Lavatory System designed for the most upscale and refined commercial restroom applications. Distinguished by its minimalist aesthetics and clean lines, the Verge L-Series features Read more
VERGE L-SERIES LAVATORY SYSTEM EARNS PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
Nov 19, 2013
Bradley has won a 2013 Product Innovation Award (PIA) presented by Architectural Products magazine for its new and beautifully streamlined Verge L-Series Lavatory System designed for the most upscale and refined commercial restroom applications.
Distinguished by its minimalist aesthetics and clean lines, the Verge L-Series features an attractive, molded and completely seamless basin made from Bradley’s durable and sustainable Evero Natural Quartz surface. The classic design of the basin, complemented by modern curves and lines, evokes a sense of timeless elegance and distinction. Verge L-Series is also one of the first hand washing basins to meet enhanced reach requirements. The shorter distance from basin edge to faucet provides an easier reach for hand washing.
The Verge L-Series scored high in the Restroom Products & Fixtures Category with the panel of nearly 50 independent industry professionals representing the architectural community who selected the most outstanding and innovative product solutions used in commercial buildings and institutions.
Verge adds minimalistic elegance and sustainable durability
The Verge L-Series is the champion of Bradley’s growing portfolio of decorative commercial plumbing fixtures. In addition to its sleek and elegant aesthetics, the L-Series delivers uncompromising durability and performance.
The unique basin shape effortlessly funnels water to the drain, minimizing standing water. The L-Series also features an optional 0.38 GPM water-conserving faucet, and comes with an attractive textured stainless steel trap cover to conceal plumbing elements.
The elongated basin is made of Bradley’s exclusive Evero Natural Quartz Material, a resilient natural composite material that is easily molded into seamless shapes. Evero fuses the elegance of quartz, the luminance of exotic materials, the eco-friendliness of a bio-based resin, and the low- maintenance
qualities of a durable composite material. GREENGUARD-Certified as a low-emitting material, Evero’s
considerable recycled content is ideal for sustainable high-end applications, as it contributes to LEED points.
Verge L-Series is ideal for every day usage in light to medium-traffic applications while being extremely easy to install, clean and maintain. The fixture creates a stunningly distinctive restroom space in the most upscale establishments including contemporary office buildings, hotel lobbies and hospitality areas, fine art establishments, retail and restaurant environments, spa resorts, and more.
“It is a great honor to receive the Product Innovation Award for the Verge L-Series,” said Jon Dommisse, director of global marketing and strategic development for Bradley. “We have received extremely positive feedback on our entire line of Verge Lavatory System models. The streamlined yet classic look of the L-Series elevates minimalistic elegance in upscale commercial restrooms to an even higher level, while the durability and low-maintenance qualities complete the package.”
2013 Product Innovation Award (PIA)
The third annual PIA program recognizes product ingenuity in the built environment, including product attributes, qualities, design, functionality and/or performance that go beyond the standard. Product evaluation is performed by a panel of judges who are experts in the field of architecture and specifying products.
“Building on the success of last year’s program, our third edition of the awards proves commercial building manufacturers are committed to, and are working arduously toward, delivering more sustainable products, as well as products that deliver better performance, life and affordability,” said Jim Crockett, editorial director, Architectural Products Magazine.
The PIA program represents a mechanism to impartially review products, Crockett continued, and highlight the items that this industry peer group has found innovative and worth investigating.
A complete listing of 2013 PIA winners is listed at www.arch-products.com.
via VERGE L-SERIES LAVATORY SYSTEM EARNS PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD – Bradley Corporation.