Products

Outsulation X by Dryvit is a high-performance, air- and water-resistive exterior cladding system that yields a 39 percent greater energy efficiency and 36 percent better impact resistance when compared with similar expanded polystyrene-based systems. Outsulation X provides architects with a single-source solution for the air- and water-resistive barrier, exterior continuous insulation (CI) and finished appearance of the exterior wall. It incorporates 2 inches of Dow Xnergy rigid insulation and is suitable for both new construction and renovation projects.

The award-winning Helen Lamp by Lunera delivers 900 lumens of usable light in four different color temperatures to fit a variety of learning needs and educational spaces. Designed for long lighting run times, the instant-on Helen Lamps improve the interior lighting environment, reduced energy usage and support school sustainability efforts. Available in a choice of three configurations — horizontal, vertical or vertical long — the Helen Lamp lasts at least five times longer than the CFLs they render obsolete.

National Office Furniture, a unit of Kimball International Inc., has introduced the Essay line of student-inspired seating. Essay is the product of a partnership between National Office Furniture and Purdue University Industrial Design student Sasha Mahan-Rudolph, winner of a design competition hosted annually for Purdue students by the company. Essay’s unique design details and functional elements make it simple yet highly functional.

HEMCO’s Classroom Demonstration Hood is ideal for classroom experiments and demonstrations due to its viewing visibility from all four sides. An instructor can perform a science demonstration while the class can gather around and safely observe. The hood can also be used as an individual student workstation or vented storage enclosure. A hinged viewing window or optional horizontal sliding glass panels allow for easy access and user safety. An integral exhaust blower safely exhausts fumes and odors. A vapor-proof light is factory installed.

Polaris offers 20-kilowatt, 25-kilowatt, 39.9-kilowatt, 50-kilowatt and 100-kilowatt horizontal axis and upwind wind turbines for use in schools, universities and other institutions. Rugged yet lightweight, Polaris turbines are manufactured in Lakewood, N.J., and can be configured to fit an array of applications. They currently offer the industry’s top power-to-weight ratio with an intentionally simple turbine design that can stand up to extreme temperatures.

Wausau’s SuperWall SSG, a four-sided, silicone-glazed curtainwall and window wall system, is both easy to fabricate and easy to install. SuperWall can help create a dramatic building entrance, modern reflective facade, or a transparent glass envelope perfect for low-rise university and K-12 facilities. Wausau offers four different frame depths to efficiently address almost any span or load requirement and all components are internally consistent and interchangeable. Grid frames are factory-fabricated and shipped knock-down for field assembly.

Interna-Rail by Hollaender is a sleek, sophisticated architectural handrail system that offers strength, durability and corrosion resistance in any environment. Interna-Rail is an in-line, fitting-based system designed to combine the clean look of welded rail with all the benefits of mechanical system fittings, and can be used to make two- or three-line railings. Interna-Rail systems can be designed to meet any building code and have been used in a variety of architectural, educational, public works and stadium applications.

LaMar Lighting Company has introduced the Atria Series of premium-grade pendant lighting fixtures. Atria luminaires provide direct/indirect lighting with maximum uplight and controlled downlight for balanced illumination. Suspended mount as individual units or in continuous rows, the Atria Series is well suited for offices, educational facilities and similar spaces. The versatile product is available in a two-lamp configuration designed for either T5 or T8 lamps or in LED using modular LED light engines.

For schools and universities aiming to conserve water resources, Moen’s new M•Power Sensor-Operated Faucets reliably start and stop the flow of water, translating into water savings when compared to manual lavatory faucets. The faucets’ heavy-duty, all-metal construction, vandal-resistant features and chrome finish are backed by a best-in-class five-year warranty. They also feature a sentinel flow option to purge the waterway 24 hours from last use and a cleaning mode that enables temporary sensor deactivation for cleaning and maintenance.

Folding Glass Walls by NanaWall can help create dynamic learning spaces while still offering all the comfort and protection of a fixed solid wall. Single or double swing doors can be designed within a NanaWall Folding system for easy everyday access when desired. NanaWall products are NFRC rated and certified for true energy efficiency in all climates, and have endured the latest AAMA testing standards for air, water, structural, and forced entry. NanaWall products also carry a 10-year warranty on all rollers and insulated glass seal failure.