Environmental Design & Construction articles from April 2006

Environmental Design & Construction archives from April 2006

"Green" paper in all sorts of colors.(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... For the past nine years, ED+C has tried to demonstrate our commitment and dedication to the environment by printing the magazine on certified paper with some recycled content with soy ink. But in this issue, you will feel, and see, a change--we...

ASHRAE, USGBC, IESNA partner on green standard.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC); the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) announced that the three...

Industry leaders elected to SBIC Board of Directors.(Sustainable Buildings Industry Council)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) announced the election of its new Board of Directors for the 2005-06 term. The following members have been elected to a three year term: Gregg Ander, chief architect for...

LEED for retail pilot now accepting projects.
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Application Guide for Retail (LEED-NC AGR) is now accepting projects for the pilot program. The pilot test of the LEED-NC AGR is intended to gather market feedback on the...

Blakely Hall first to receive U.S. Green Globes rating.(NEWSLINE)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Issaquah, Wash. -- As the first building certified under the Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system, the two-story, 7,000-square-foot Blakely Hall community center achieved two Green Globes by incorporating a variety of green...

Sustainable design toolkit tailored to healthcare industry.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Austin, Texas -- The Green Guide for Health Care (GGHC) is a quantifiable sustainable design toolkit integrating enhanced environmental and health principles and practices into the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of...

Online resource guides building professionals through green building process.(www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... New York -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has launched a new website, www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen, that provides comprehensive information for building professionals on how to create high-performance, energy-efficient, healthy...

Center to develop healthcare design learning tools and certification program.(facility tour tool)(design certification and assessment program)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Concord, Calif. -- The Center for Health Design (CHD) has received grant support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (www.rwjf.org) to develop tools and resources to help healthcare executives and design professionals better understand and...

'Environment of Care' concepts accepted for AIA healthcare guidelines chapter.(American Institute of Architects)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Concord, Calif. -- The Health Guidelines Review Committee (HGRC) for the 2006 Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities accepted the concepts for the "Environment of Care" chapter submitted by The Center for Health...

New environmental test facility helps manufacturers improve indoor air quality.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Atlanta -- A new environmental test facility at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is helping manufacturers of furnishings, paints and building materials meet increasingly strict regulations on the chemical emissions that can impact...

Office building receives Oregon's first LEED-EB Gold rating.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Portland, Ore. -- Portland-based TVA Architects Inc.'s (www.tvapdx.com) design of the Nike Ken Griffey, Jr. office building has earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings Gold certification (LEED-EB). The...

First program to take mold risk out of new building construction.(Green Guard)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Orlando -- GREENGUARD Environmental Institute's (GEI) GREENGUARD Mold Protection Program ensures that buildings use industries' best practices for safeguarding against the damage and resulting losses caused by mold. The program is based on...

Schwarzenegger administration unveils "Green California" website.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Sacramento, Calif. -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration unveiled a sweeping new "Green California" website, www.green.ca.gov, based on his vision of an energy efficient and environmentally friendly California. The new website...

Eight communities selected for assistance program to promote sustainability.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design has selected New Orleans; Syracuse, N.Y.; Longview, Wash.; Guemes Island, Wash.; Lawrence, Kan.; Northeast Michigan; Northern Nevada; and...

Energy-efficient, environmentally safe buildings win EPA recognition.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- ENERGY STAR status was conferred on more than 2,500 office buildings, schools, hospitals, and public buildings for superior energy and environmental performance in 2005 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The...

Second hospital in nation receives LEED certification.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Farmington hills, Mich. -- Trinity Design (www.trinitydes.com), a healthcare planning, architectural and interior design firm, announced that their 172,000-square-foot, $46,000,000 Lacks Cancer Center project received Leadership in Energy and...

Engineering Platinum LEED on a budget.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Portland, Ore. -- The 16-story, 400,000-square-foot Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Health and Healing in Portland is on track to achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum upon its completion in...

ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize sustainable design.(NEWSLINE)
April 1, 2006... Atlanta -- Three projects--a circus big top, a school using 80 percent less energy than typical, and a Chicago sustainability education center--received first-place American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers...

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 1, 2006... In the March issue of ED+C, OneSource's Web site was incorrectly listed in the article "Happier, Healthier, Higher Achieving Students." The correct Web address for One-Source is www.one-source.com. We apologize for this error.

Air purifier captures and kills airborne germs and allergens.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 1 Indianapolis -- Carrier Corp.'s (www.carrier.com) new Infinity Air Purifier--compatible with any HVAC system--captures and kills airborne allergens, bacteria, molds and viruses, combining superior filtration efficiency with pathogen-killing...

Reflective insulation boosts energy efficiency.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 2 Auburndale, Fla. -- Fi-Foil (www.fifoil.com) reflective insulation may qualify for potential Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Core & Shell (LEED-CS) Green Building Rating System credits for speculative commercial,...

Antimicrobial flooring meets ASTM G 21 standards.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 3 Tuscumbia, Ala. -- FLEXCO (www.flexcofloors.com), a manufacturer of rubber, vinyl and ESD control commercial flooring, offers FlexSafe antimicrobial flooring, a natural protection system against germs, in a broad range of products. FlexSafe...

Modular carpets designed for healthcare applications.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 4 LaGrange, Ga. -- Milliken Carpet (www.millikencarpet.com/healthcare) and healthcare designer HDR have launched Sense, a modular carpet collection for healthcare and healing environments that enhances durability, stain and soil resistance and...

Recycling program accepts vinyl wallcovering.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 5 Louisville, Ky. -- Versa Wallcovering's (www.versawallcovering.com) Second-Look Retrieval Program is a comprehensive, post-consumer vinyl wallcovering recycling program that makes it possible to extend the wallcovering lifecycle even further...

Woven textiles pioneered for contract seating, design applications.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 6 Grand Rapids, Mich. -- Studio Z's (www.studioztextiles.com) patent-pending Jacqform woven technology is now available to designers and manufacturers for contract seating and furniture applications. Jacqform is a pioneering process that takes...

Bamboo ply clock incorporates sustainable elements into design.(NEW + NOTABLE)
April 1, 2006... 7 Chicago -- The SquareDaisy Clock from Normal (www.normalstuff.net) is made from sustainably harvested carbonized bamboo ply with a formaldehyde-free, low VOC satin finish, the company says, developing on a simple design that displays the...

Blue-collar green; Atlantic Station: leading from the top for a bottoms-up result.
April 1, 2006... Two years ago, Congress was in the midst of trying to pass a major energy bill. During the ensuing debate, an obscure tax provision that provided incentives for the inclusion of sustainable and energy-efficient building technologies in new...

Healthcare pioneer shows it can be done: Washington's Providence Health System is demonstrating that LEED is compatible with healthcare design and construction.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
April 1, 2006... Although sustainable design and construction principles have been embraced by many government, institutional, commercial and residential owners, those in the healthcare sector generally have been reluctant to pursue certification under the U.S....

24/7 green: the City of Austin far southeast EMS station #28 earns the first Gold LEED Rating in Texas.(Emergency Medical Services)
April 1, 2006... A stand-alone station for the City of Austin's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was designed to perform as a 24/7-response facility with an active truck bay and communication area, while also serving as a "home away from home" for the...

Environmental sensitivity in children's healthcare: the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is designed to promote healing and contribute to the welfare of the patients, family and community.(Company overview)
April 1, 2006... Sustainable design provides clean and efficient environments that promote healing: attributes that are nowhere more important than at a pediatric hospital. Recognizing this, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children's Hospital...

A century of environmental leadership; Exclusive plant tour: the Milliken Carpet facility in LaGrange, Ga., demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to sustainable design practices and products.
April 1, 2006... Milliken Carpet has demonstrated environmental stewardship in their manufacturing, corporate mission and environmental footprint on the community. Bill Gregory, director of sustainable strategies for Milliken Carpet, offered me an exclusive...

2nd annual Green Design Solutions conference.(Calendar)
April 1, 2006... TOPICS * MIXED-USE PROJECTS * CONSTRUCTION * SCHOOLS * FINANCE ... AND MUCH MORE! May 2-4, 2006 Atlanta Green Design Solutions is an educational conference for the green building professional. Our 2006...

Healthy IAQ, healthy patients: natural ventilation systems, Kaiser Permanente help produce green opportunities in healthcare facilities design.(Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., indoor air quality)
April 1, 2006... Healthcare facilities are one of the most difficult of building types to "green" for a number of reasons. First, they are probably regulated more heavily that any other building type. Second (and the obvious reason for the regulation), they...

First, do no harm: examining sustainability in healthcare.(STUDIO)(Cover story)
April 1, 2006... By using sustainable practices and products, hospitals can apply the fundamental axiom of healthcare, "First, do no harm." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Several forces are converging to promote the use of sustainable design practices and...

Green buildings and iPods.(STUDIO)
April 1, 2006... You might wonder, what is Yudelson up to now? What do $300 consumer products have to do with $10 million green buildings [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) average cost]? Hang on a minute: it has been more than four years now...

Hot topic: cool roofing.(Editorial)
April 1, 2006... Welcome to the fourth annual Cool Roofing special section, a joint effort between Environmental Design + Construction and Roofing Contractor magazines. In this edition, you will find valuable information including case studies on green building...

It takes more than reflectivity to be cool: when it comes to cool roofing, Texas A & M thinks chemistry.(COOL ROOFING 2006)(Texas A and M University)
April 1, 2006... The main campus of Texas A & M University boasts more than 7 million square feet of spray-applied polyurethane foam (SPF) roofing, and almost no other system has been installed at the campus for more than 30 years. Why? Proven energy...

A bright future: solar cell technology continues to advance.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
April 1, 2006... In the past few decades, solar cell technology has evolved from powering calculators to powering emergency road signs, parking lot lights and satellites to providing all of the electrical power for houses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This...

Greening a university's roof: University of Wisconsin educates itself on the benefits of a green roof.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
April 1, 2006... When the University of Wisconsin considered installing a green roof, university officials realized they needed some basic education on the topic. Their inquiries helped the university more thoroughly understand green roofing systems and their...

LEED and metal roofing: products and coatings can help buildings meet program requirements.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design )
April 1, 2006... Metal roofs have long been popular with architects for their dramatic appearance and long-term performance characteristics, particularly their low maintenance costs and durability. With the concept of sustainability now being widely embraced by...

Heavenly white roof lifts spirits: reflective roof coating reduces energy consumption and extends the life of Evangel University's roof.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
April 1, 2006... The roof on the Evangel University Ashcroft Activities Center has survived the grueling elements of Ozarks mountain weather for more than 30 years. With the hope of preserving the roof for another 30 years, the University turned to Henry...

At home with cool-colored roofs: cool roof materials in darker colors appeal to homeowners.(COOL ROOFING 2006)
April 1, 2006... Cool roofs cut cooling loads by up to 20 percent through the use of reflective materials that limit solar heat gain. A conventional cool roof features light-colored surfaces--shades that commercial facilities with flat or low-sloped roofs find...

Met-Tile cool roofing meets energy star requirements.(Product + Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2006... Met-Tile's new cool roof line comes in 10 designer colors that meet--and in some cases greatly exceed--ENERGY STAR requirements. Met-Tile combines the popular look of tile with the light weight of metal. It carries a 230-plus wind rating and...

Cool roof modified bitumen roofing membrane.(Product + Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2006... Polyglass introduces its revolutionary cool roof modified bitumen self-adhered roofing membrane, Polykool. This patent-pending APP or SBS based self-adhesive roofing membrane offers high reflectivity and emissive properties with the use of a...

Solarshield reflective roofing granules.(Product + Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2006... ISP Mineral Products introduces SolarShield reflective granules. Produced using a patent-pending manufacturing process, ISP SolarShield reflective roofing granules meet and exceed the EPA's ENERGY STAR steep-sloped roofing initial reflectivity...

High-performance roof board.(Product + Literature Showcase)
April 1, 2006... USG's SECUROCK Brand Roof Board is a new roof cover board option for low-slope commercial roofing applications. The product's advanced fiber-reinforced technology provides superior performance and installation benefits, installed over the roof...

Actions speak louder than words: 2005 World Sustainable Building Conference in Tokyo calls for "bridging the gaps".(STUDIO)
April 1, 2006... GLOBAL ACTION FOR SUSTAINABILITY The concept of Sustainable Development was first brought to the forefront during the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. Despite increased awareness about the limits of global resources and the...

Winners named in NAHB Green Building Awards.(National Association of Home Builders)(National Green Building Awards)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Albuquerque, N.M. -- The National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) National Green Building Awards were presented during the NAHB 8th Annual National Green Building Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. on Sunday, March 12, 2006. Winners and their...

Environmental building show brings green building into the mainstream.(NEWSLINE at home)
April 1, 2006... Santa Barbara, Calif. -- 'Building Green' is a new home improvement program about "building gorgeous homes that are healthier, more energy efficient and better for the environment." The new television series, coming to PBS this spring, spends...

Energy Efficient Mortgages in high demand.(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Jessup, Md. -- The Green Building Institute is helping to meet the growing market demand for Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) by offering sessions of the of Home Energy Rating System (HERS) training course. Homes certified by HERS use...

First homebuilding company to win Governor's Economic and Environmental Leadership Award.(NEWSLINE at home)
April 1, 2006... Sacramento, Calif. -- Pardee Homes (www.Pardeehomes.com) is California's first homebuilding company to earn the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA); the State of California's highest and most prestigious environmental...

Study explores impact of ZEH in reducing future U.S. energy consumption.(Zero Energy Home )(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Upper Marlboro, Md. -- The NAHB Research Center, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) newly published study, The Potential Impact of ZEH, was developed through a collaborative effort by the NAHB Research Center, the...

Affordable, green living provided for 44 families.(NEWSLINE at home)
April 1, 2006... Portland, Ore. -- Clara Vista Townhomes, which consists of 44 green affordable homes--34 three-bedroom and 10 four-bedroom town-homes housed in seven two and three-story buildings--will serve households that earn less than 60 percent of the...

EVHA gold awarded for Zero Energy Home.(EnergyValue Housing Award)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Mission Viejo, Calif. -- AndersonSargent Custom Builder of Waxahachie, Texas, won the 2006 Gold EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) in the Custom Home, Hot Climate category for its four-bedroom, 3,800-square-foot home Zero-Energy Home (ZEH). ...

Green rewards for green built homes.(Home Savings Bank's incentives for green homes financed)(Brief article)
April 1, 2006... Madison, Wis. -- As a follow-up to their Greener Choices Checking program, Home Savings Bank has become one of the first lenders in the nation to offer incentives to finance green certified homes and remodeling projects. Beginning immediately,...

Tour green model homes in the nation's capital.(NEWSLINE at home)
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The growing mandate for green design in home building is explored comprehensively for the first time by the National Building Museum (www.nbm.org) in "The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design,"...

Homeowners, homebuilders energy credit guidance.
April 1, 2006... Washington, D.C. -- The Treasury Department and the IRS have issued guidance (Notice 2006-26) on the certification that homeowners may rely on when they claim credits for purchases that make their homes more efficient, as well as guidance...

Solar powered Attic Fan.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Phoenix -- Natural Light's Solar Attic Fan (SAF/www.solaratticfan.com) is a simple and environmentally sensible solution that can protect your home and save you money by reducing the load on the cooling system, the company claims. Powered...

Website addresses available tax credits for energy-efficient products.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Atlanta -- In a continuous effort to educate consumers on year-round energy conservation, gas appliance manufacturer Rinnai Corporation (www.foreverhotwater.com) has launched a website, www.tanklesstaxcredit.com, which serves as an online...

Concrete Countertops for kitchen & bath.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Berkeley, Calif. -- Cheng Concrete Countertops' (www.concreteexchange.com) full line of resources aids in the design and build of unique kitchen and bath countertops. The custom-home and commercial-product design firm developed by Fu-Tung...

Compact gray water pumping system.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Edison, N.J. -- The SANIVITE gray water pumping system from SFA Saniflo Inc. (www.saniflo.com) is small enough to fit inside a kitchen cabinet or under a sink, yet powerful enough to handle discharged wastewater from a variety of plumbing...

Tubular skylight with zero-to-90 degree extension tubes.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Vista, Calif. -- Solatube International Inc. (www.solatube.com), a manufacturer of tubular skylights, has introduced a new zero-to-90 degree extension tube with the company's proprietary Spectralight Infinity tubing material that allows...

Smoke-free wood-fired furnaces.(NEW + NOTABLE at home)
April 1, 2006... Bellevue, Wash. -- Washington-based Greenwood Technologies' (www.greenwoodfurnace.com) series of indoor-safe, smokeless, energy efficient wood-burning furnaces are capable of capturing 85 percent of the energy released by wood without...

A truly natural environment: the unique Island Dolphin Care facility in Florida features environmentally friendly, safe floors from nora rubber flooring.(product profile)
April 1, 2006... Island Dolphin Care, Inc. (IDC), a not-for-profit organization, provides dolphin-assisted therapy to critically ill, disabled and special needs children. Located in Key Largo, Fla., the organization was created by Deena Hoagland after...

XL Panel for large-scale ceilings.(PRODUCT FOCUS: CEILINGS)
April 1, 2006... Norcross, Ga. -- Hunter Douglas Contract Ceilings' (www.hunterdouglascontract.com/ceilings) XL Panel (XL = extra large) is designed specifically for spaces such as airports, convention and transportation centers, sports arenas and educational...

Acoustic products help attain focus-friendly environment.(PRODUCT FOCUS: CEILINGS)
April 1, 2006... Minneapolis -- SONEXvalueline Panels from illbruck acoustic, inc. (www.illbruckacoustic.com) provide excellent acoustical control across all frequencies, with noise reduction coefficients (NRCs) ranging from 0.75 to 1.05, illbruck reports, and...

Ceiling Systems catalog, increased emphasis on green environments.(PRODUCT FOCUS: CEILINGS)
April 1, 2006... Lancaster, Pa. -- Totaling 260 pages, the 2006 Ceiling Systems catalog from Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (www.armstrong.com/ceilings) features expanded sections on "Acoustical Design," focusing on acoustical performance factors; "Green...

Glueless laminate Ceiling Planks.(PRODUCT FOCUS: CEILINGS)
April 1, 2006... Central Valley, N.Y. -- BHK of America's (www.bhkmodernaceilings.com) Moderna Logo Ceiling Planks offer the beautiful look and warmth of wood, and are simple to install with a specially designed patented clip system, the company reports. ...

Soy-based foam insulation increases IAQ reduces utility bills.(PRODUCT FOCUS: INSULATION)
April 1, 2006... Rogers, Ark. -- BioBased Systems' (www.biobased.net) BioBased 501 is a 0.5 lb. open-cell polyurethane foam insulation that is derived from soy oil, uses water blown technology and emits no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), CFCs (Chloroflouro...

Fiber Glass Insulation helps prevent mold and mildew, allows moisture to escape.(PRODUCT FOCUS: INSULATION)
April 1, 2006... Valley Forge, Penn. -- DryRight Fiber Glass Insulation by CertainTeed Corporation (www.certainteed.com) is a combination of fiber glass insulation faced with breathable MemBrain film to help control moisture within wall cavities, the company...

Insulation helps reduce energy loss, mold buildup in residential and commercial properties.(PRODUCT FOCUS: INSULATION)
April 1, 2006... Jamestown, N.D. -- The EnergyBlock (www.energyblock.com) is a simple, inexpensive block of foam insulation, specifically molded to fit perfectly around standard electrical boxes, resulting in a near-perfect seal around and behind every...

Soft foam insulation system.(PRODUCT FOCUS: INSULATION)
April 1, 2006... Mississauga, Ontario -- Icynene (www.icynene.com) is a 100 percent water-blown, soft foam insulation and air barrier that minimizes air leakage and delivers energy cost savings of up to 50 percent, while creating a healthier indoor environment,...

Touch-free faucet technology.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Menomonee Falls, Wis. -- Bradley Corp.'s (www.bradleycorp.com) Aerada 1200 Series CS faucet uses capacitive sensing technology to create an omni-directional detection zone that surrounds the entire spout, ensuring activation the first time and...

Faucet deploys patented RF technology for wireless electronic operation.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Franklin Park, Ill. -- The Optima Plus ERF Series sensor-operated faucet from Sloan Valve Company (www.sloanvalve.com) uses patented RF technology that provides a wireless link between the spout and the battery-powered control module. The...

Water conserving toilet options for high-usage applications.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Kohler, Wis. -- Incorporating the latest in pressure vessel technology, Highline Pressure Lite toilets from Kohler Co. (www.kohler.com) are specifically engineered to deliver one-flush, no-plug performance in commercial facilities and homes...

Vitreous China waterless urinal.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Vista, Calif. -- Waterless No-Flush Urinals' (www.waterless.com) Sierra model is the first vitreous china No-Flush urinal with a full integral 2" ceramic drain line in the United States, the company reports. Made of vitreous china, it is...

ADEX Platinum design Award winning waterfree urinals.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Grand Rapids, Mich. -- Falcon Waterfree Technologies' (www.falconwaterfree.com) new F4000 and F5000 waterfree urinals have been recognized with a 2006 ADEX Platinum Award in the Commercial Bath category. According to Falcon, the vitreous china...

Single-supply model added to Metering Faucet line.(PRODUCT FOCUS: PLUMBING FIXTURES)
April 1, 2006... Des Plaines, Ill. -- Chicago Faucet Company's (www.chicagofaucets.com) new single-supply, non-mixing design 3400 Metering Faucet includes an adjustable cycle time, allowing the installer to customize the faucet to specific site conditions, and...