Source: ARCHITECT Magazine
Publication date: July 15, 2008
By Jennifer Brite
1. Sivoia manual shades
Lutron
lutron.com
- Converts from manual to electronic control at any time
- Suitable for residential or commercial applications
- Manual control can be repositioned on site for bottom, front, or back chain drop
- Manual clutch can be replaced with Sivoia QED roller shading system
- Can be specified with full line of Lutron fabrics
2. Integrated translucent window system
Centria
centria.com
- Developed with Kalwall
- Designed to install with Centria 3-inch Formwall Dimension series panels
- Provides interior lighting with high insulation, shatterproof construction, and low maintenance
- Available in a variety of widths and patterns and more than 60 standard Centria colors, including micas and metallics
3. Precision AirConvey waste- and linen-collection system
Precision AirConvey
airconvey.com
- Computer-driven, pneumatic conveying system for waste and linen collection
- Proprietary control technology directs and monitors loading and transport
- Touchscreen display shows when to load bundles and how long it will take
- Ductwork may lead to a compactor on site or to an outbuilding thousands of feet from origin
4. SimpleComfort Pro thermostats
ICM Controls
icmcontrols.com
- Line of programmable and nonprogrammable thermostats
- Insulation layer seals off wall opening for better accuracy
- Permanent memory without batteries
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