Architecture/Green Building Archives - Page 35 of 35

Why Don’t All Folding Basketball Backstops Include Safety Straps?

by Neal Turner | Nov 15, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment

You can’t buy a car without seat belts to protect occupants in case of an accident, so why can you get folding backstops without safety straps to protect against winch or cable failure? The quick answer is the lack of regulatory bodies to mandate this feature for...

GreenScreen Revive: Now Cradle to Cradle Certified

by Jeff Miller | Nov 11, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

Our newest solar control fabric, GreenScreen Revive, has received Cradle to Cradle Silver Certification from MBDC. It’s recycled, recyclable, and PVC-free. Here are several links where you can learn more about it. Webinar: We’ll have a live webinar about...

Putney Field House – Net Zero School

by Chris Broome | Sep 2, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Gym Equipment

Publishers note: This post is being republished to correct a broken link Here’s an interesting article from Athletic Business regarding the Putney School Fieldhouse in Vermont. This project achieved LEED Platinum status, and is the first secondary school building to...

GreenScreen Revive Shade Fabric: How It’s Made

by Chris Broome | Aug 2, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

We’re pleased to offer many environmentally friendly products. The newest addition to our product offering is GreenScreen® Revive shade fabric. The fabric is recycled, recyclable, and PVC free. Repreve® yarn is used to make GreenScreen Revive. The yarn consists of...

Greenest Home in America

by Chris Broome | Jul 18, 2011 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

This video shows Draper Motorized FlexShades at the Jacek Helenowski home in Chicago. This home is LEED Platinum certified and Energy Star rated, with a LEED score of 119, and is a net zero energy home. As you can see in the video, Draper shades are used to help...