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Ivalo Lighting introduces Silvus, a modular LED lighting-fixture family designed by Roger Duffy, FAIA, and his design studio at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Silvus evokes the qualities of light filtered through a forest canopy. The diaphanous lens, clusters of light points, branching stainless-steel support, and carved interior surfaces combine to create a laminar effect. Digitally controlled LED lamps are available in white, red, green, blue, mixed-color, or the digital "millions of colors" option. These modular units may be used alone or in a group or field pattern (pictured). Each unit measures 24 x 13 x 6.25 inches (61 x 33 x 15.9 centimeters). For interior and exterior applications. |
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ShowHouse® by Moen® has introduced Destiny™ — a sleek, hands-free bathroom faucet for the home. The simply-styled spout produces a sheeting flow of water when its infrared sensors detect motion. Because it runs only when needed, the Destiny faucet conserves water. The touchless activation also limits the spread of germs. Destiny meets ADA requirements for accessibility. Complementary chrome-finish bath accessories are available. |
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The accel-E™ Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) Wall System combines cold-formed steel framing and expandable polystyrene into prefabricated structural insulating panels. The proprietary production technology creates a single, easily installed system to replace traditional framing, insulation, and sheathing components. The system improves building energy efficiency and the panels are recyclable, contributing points toward LEED certification. The materials are resistant to fire, mold, mildew, and termites. Panels are prefabricated for each project's specifications. Available in a variety of thicknesses, in widths ranging from 5.5 to 8 inches (14 to 20.3 centimeters), and in heights up to 48 feet (14.6 meters). From Accelerated™ Building Technologies, LLC, a company formed by Dietrich Metal Framing and NOVA Chemicals. |
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Wire-mesh fabrics from Cascade Coil Drapery, Inc. provide interesting visual texture in a wide range of architectural and interior design applications. The metal drapery is permeable to air, light, and sound, while providing a distinct sense of space separation for store displays, restaurant dividers, or light security functions, discretely maintaining space divisions without compromising sightlines. The round-weave wire fabrics can also be used on walls and ceilings for unique sculptural and lighting effects. Cascade Coil's products use standard drapery hardware. Outdoor applications include outdoor sculptures, decorative metal cladding, and semipermeable shading. Also available for fireplace screens and wildlife enclosures. |
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