Luminaires

Acuity Brands Inc. has expanded its LED indoor ambient lighting portfolio with the launch of the Lithonia Lighting STLED luminaire. The lumniaire features improved efficacy and delivers solid performance, design and user simplicity, according to the company. Its luminaire design complements other LED architectural lighting products from Acuity Brands. The embedded controls in the luminaire allows for continuous system performance monitoring for constant lumen maintenance and promoting simple "plug-and-play" network.

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Productivity-Inspiring Ceiling Panels

Ecophon Gedina E ceiling panels from CertainTeed Corporation are designed to aid student concentration levels and productivity in the classroom. The panels are manufactured from high-density fiberglass, resisting mold and mildew growth as well as material sag, according to the company. With post-recycled content of 70 percent and a noise reduction level of 0.85, Ecophon Gedina ceilings contribute to acoustical performance. Each panel features trim and reveal edges to accommodate standard 9/16” and 15/16” suspension systems and durable painted edges that resist chipping.

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Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera

The Cannon VB-C60 camera system is used to monitor a variety of settings, from small retail shops to large facilities, both indoor and outdoor. In addition to its 40x optical-zoom capability, the genuine Cannon lens in the VB-C60 IP camera also provides a horizontal field of view up to 56 degrees. Featuring wide panning ranges of up to 170 degrees, the unit is ideal for observing a large area when using a single installation. Equipped with high-sensitivity progressive-scan CCD, the camera delivers valid image quality, even in limited-light situations, according to the company.

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Thermal Performance Window-Wall

Major Industries recently unveiled Clima-Tite™ Window-Wall, a pultruded fiberglass framed daylighting system that provides a unique combination of light and ventilation control plus superior thermal performance.

Integrated composite windows features stainless steel hinges and white bronze locking hardware for long-term performance, and numerous glazing options are available including single, double and triple-glazed glass, and low-E coatings.

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Linda Young

The Clark County School District Board of Trustees elected Linda Young to serve as president, leading the board in improving student achievement. Representing District C, Young has been an employee of the Clark County School District for over 32 years. Her educational career spans in the Ohio, Colorado, and Nevada regions.

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On-Campus Housing Debuts at East-West University

CHICAGO — A groundbreaking ceremony took place in downtown Chicago for East-West University’s new 165,000-square-foot Student Life Center, which will offer students an option of on-campus housing for the first time in the history of the university.

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Trends in Campus Architecture and Planning

On Nov. 16-18, 2011, Trespa hosted the Cutting-Edge Campuses program at its Design Centre in lower Manhattan, bringing together leading architects responsible for shaping the landscape of colleges and universities across the United States to explore ideas regarding 21st century planning, design and programming.

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