The company becomes a GPC platinum member and will help educate on LED technologies PEACHTREE CITY, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that it has joined the Green Parking Council (GPC) as a platinum-level partner. Working together with the GPC and members, Cooper Lighting will collaborate to develop, implement and accelerate sustainable programs, technologies and standards. In addition, Cooper will assist to educate parking professionals on energy-efficient LED technologies to help transform their facilities into sustainable and environmentally responsible assets. These conversions and new installations can result in energy and maintenance savings of up to 80 percent over traditional HID sources; improved lighting for pedestrians and vehicles; and positive environmental impact. The Green Parking Council is a not-for-profit organization providing leadership and oversight for the green conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets. GPC is dedicated to expanding green parking practices and environmental services through its Certified Green Garage rating system. GPC encourages new, alternative parking practices and exceptional industry transformation through creative thought and ingenuity. By challenging garage owners and managers to collaborate and create open-sourced and sustainable best practices, the parking industry can positively impact the environment.

The inaugural Emerging Designer Competition is the first ever national design competition celebrating the vast design talent among the next generation of designers of all disciplines.This new DX competition is open to all Canadian designers of all disciplines (interior design, architecture, industrial design, fashion, digital media, interactive design and more) who have worked a maximum of five years. The winning designer receives a monetary prize of $10,000, an exclusive opportunity to exhibit their work in an exhibition at the Design Exchange in January 2014, as well as a feature on www.azuremagazine.com. A two tier judging process ensures that submissions will be juried by both design professionals as well as authorities on culture, business and lifestyle. Leading interdisciplinary studio, Bruce Mau Design has joined this initiative as the Creative Partner branding all competition materials - the first DX brand project by the internationally celebrated design firm within their role as the DX agency of record.Further details at: dx.org/rbcemergingdesigner

(Chicago) -- Blending visual sophistication and design simplicity, Chicago Metallic® Corporation’s SpanAir® Torsion Spring Panels are engineered and tested for use in all six seismic design categories (SDCs A-F), as outlined in the International Building Code. The panels integrate seamlessly with factory-slotted suspension grid for efficient and quick installation. Modern, clean lines combine with versatile finish options, high-performance durability and easy point-to-point access in one cost-effective, code-compliant package. Developed for expansive, interior ceiling systems, ideal applications include lobbies, assembly halls, reception areas and corridors. Creating spanning, monolithic ceilings, SpanAir Torsion Spring Panels integrate into and conceal the suspension grid, while easily incorporating air, fire, audio and other services. Made of non-combustible material, SpanAir Torsion Spring Panels have a Class A flame spread rating. Noise Reduction Coefficient up to 0.90 can be achieved with acoustical backing materials and a variety of perforation patterns. A wide range of finishes and a full spectrum of colors are available to match nearly any design palette from classic to contemporary styles. California Building Code calls for positive attachment to the suspension, usually requiring additional fasteners or accessory devices. SpanAir Torsion Spring Panels eliminate the need for additional components, as the positive attachment is inherent to the product. Williams explains, “It’s ready to go out of the box. No special skills or tools are required. The Torsion Spring Panels quickly install into grid-based systems. There are no hidden material or labor costs.” Torsion Spring Panels are constructed of recycled aluminum in a range of standard sizes. Once installed, the plenum may be accessed without disassembling or removing the entire panel. For property managers and maintenance teams, this can mean can fewer trips up and down a ladder and less material handling in the process. Addressing green design goals and daylighting strategies, the coatings used on Torsion Spring Panels maximize light reflectance, requiring fewer light fixtures and helping conserve energy. The metal used in SpanAir Metal Ceiling Systems contains no volatile organic compounds (no VOCs), which mitigates mold and microbial growth. Further enhancing the environmental attributes, the metal may be specified with a high recycled material content and is 100% locally recyclable. The use of environmentally responsible building materials is a critical component of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® certification process. Supporting LEED goals and documentation, Chicago Metallic includes downloadable resources on its website. Assisting with design and installation details, CAD drawings, Google™ SketchUp models and Revit® 3-D models also are on demand at www.chicagometallic.com.

BUDAPEST, March 26, 2013 – GRAPHISOFT announced today important milestones in its support for Open BIM with ArchiCAD having successfully passed both IFC Coordination View 2.0 (Certification 2.0) and the buildingSMART alliance 2013 COBie Challenge. ArchiCAD is now certified for the IFC 2x3 Coordination View Version 2.0 export, making ArchiCAD among the very first to achieve this certification as of 12 March 2013, and is 100% COBie compliant (“buildingSMART alliance January 2013 Challenge”, Washington, DC). The Coordination View was the first Model View Definition developed by buildingSMART International and is currently the most widely implemented view of the IFC scheme. Its main purpose is to allow sharing of building information models among the disciplines of architecture, structural engineering, and building services (mechanical). The COBie specification requires the support of the IFC 2x3 Basic FM Handover View, an extended version of the Coordination View developed by buildingSMART. It defines general requirements for information handover to facility management. Support for COBie is important in the US as well as in the UK and all other English-speaking countries.

THE FIRST GLOBAL EXHIBITION SYSTEM FOR THE NATURAL STONE INDUSTRY IS ITALIAN With SIMEST and SACE, Veronafiere has set up the first global exhibition system in the world bringing businesses in the natural stone sector together, through in Marmomacc Italy and Veronafiere do Brasil in the control room of the two Brazilian reference events for the entire Latin America stone industry. The focus is on the major infrastructural investments ahead of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016. And other sectors are now being considered, from agriculture to renewable energy up food production. Verona, 21 March 2013. The first global exhibition system in the natural stone sector "speaks Italian", thanks to Marmomacc in Italy and the agreement between Veronafiere, Simest and Sace for the South American market, whereby Veronafiere - through Veronafiere do Brasil - takes a seat in the control room of Vitória Stone Fair and Cachoeiro Stone Fair in Espirito Santo State, the two Brazilian reference events for the stone industry as a whole in Latin America. The focus is on the major infrastructural investments ahead of the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016. And other sectors are also now being considered, from agriculture to renewable energy and even food production. "With this initiative, VeronaFiere continues to encourage the development of an industrial policy for the country system whereby exhibitions can be exploited as an international promotional tool for companies and excellence made in Italy. The partnership with Sace and Simest is a concrete and positive example of what it means to work truly at the service of companies," said the President of VeronaFiere, Ettore Riello, during the press conference presenting the Brazil Stone Fairs project held at Veronafiere alongside the CEO & Director General of Veronafiere, Giovanni Mantovani, the CEO of Simest, Massimo D'Aiuto and Simonetta Acri, the Director of Rete Italia-Sace. "VeronaFiere," said CEO & Director General, Giovanni Mantovani, "has always been a pioneer in finalising an international development programme and keeps a consistently close eye on the opportunities offered by new markets and strategic sectors. Currently, Italy is Brazil's second largest trading partner in Europe and eighth in the world. The project presented today is fundamental to our growth and that of our customers, yet its vital strategic importance goes far beyond this, since it opens an operational and distribution platform in Brazil and throughout South America. This outline of this scheme can now be replicated in other sectors and other markets." "Our involvement in this internationalisation project," said Massimo D'Aiuto, CEO of SIMEST, "meets a need to encourage the development of a Country System industrial policy in which exhibitions are a vehicle for international promotion excellence the Made in Italy. Brazil is an important destination for Italian companies and," as D'Aiuto went on, "we have already supported numerous companies in this country, through investments and through funds for export credit and commercial development. Seventy-five equity projects are underway worth over 1 billion euros in total investments, with a commitment by SIMEST and the Venture Capital Fund coming to 146 million euros." "According to the forecasts in SACE's Export Report, the guide to markets with the highest potential we will present at Veronafiere next 8 April, Brazil will be one of the top markets for Italy over the next four years, with expected average annual growth rates of 11.3% for our export," explained Simonetta Acri, Director of SACE–Rete Italia. In order to intercept these opportunities, Veronafiere's presence "in loco" ensures constant and important supervision for Italian excellence that will assist penetration by Italian companies in this strategic business market. The investment by Veronafiere is a concrete example of what we like to call 'system building' and of course found our full support, knowing that today more than ever before the choice of appropriate financial-insurance tools can make all the difference as regards the success of "Made in Italy" world-wide." Brazil is one of the most promising scenarios in sectors linked with the building-construction industry: it is the fifth largest country in the world, the ninth economic power and in coming years will see massive investments in infrastructures, as the host country for football World Cup and the Olympics. The natural stone industry in Brazil. The natural stone industry represents 8% of Brazil's GDP. With over 43,000 tons/year of unprocessed and finished material, Brazil is the third largest exporter of granite. About 50% of national production in Brazil is concentrated in the small Espirito Santo State, which also achieves 65% of exports, with 1.5.40 million tons of blocks and slabs (with 40% of the total number of quarries in Brazil): this region is home to the Vitória Stone Fair and the Cachoeiro Stone Fair. According to Confindustria Marmomacchine data, Brazil is the leading export destination for Made in Italy machinery and equipment with 56.6 million euros in the first 9 months of 2012, up by 43% over 2011. Istat data processed Marmomacc Observatory-Veronafiere also indicate that in 2012, Italy exported worldwide unprocessed, semi-finished and finished stone products worth an overall a value of 1.7 billion euros, up by 9.7% compared to 2011 - with a special emphasis on finished and semi-finished products, totalling 1.4 billion euros (+11% over the previous year).

ECOB Joins Forces with Online Continuing Education Provider AEC Daily in Association with the Institute of Defensive Building Practices VISTA, Calif., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building Products, Inc., (OTCQB: ECOB) announced today that the Company, through its web-based educational platform, has joined forces with AIA accredited online continuing education provider AEC Daily in association with the Institute of Defensive Building Practices (IDBP). The Institute of Defensive Building Practices (IDBP) was created by the President of ECOB to teach Contractors how to raise the bar on U.S. building standards set by the Uniformed Building Code (UBC). IDBP will soon offer courses founded on teaching contractors how to exceed U.S. code minimums established in the housing boom, and driven by the National Home Builders and Supply Chain; both of which are in need of updating. In addition to exceeding the established code minimums, this certification program is certain to help protect consumers and provide a specialization for already licensed professionals involved in residential construction. This program will accomplish this by enhancing the already licensed General Contractor's knowledge-base by providing them with the latest and most up-to-date accredited third-party certifications; with a focus on teaching how to build with 'Safety first' as a goal, 'Defensively' against ever occurring natural disasters, and most importantly in a sustainable 'Cost-effective' manner. AEC Daily provides twenty-four hour access to building product technical information, industry news, educational opportunities, discussion forums and much more. There exists a goal to provide Eco with marketing tools that will deliver the best return on investment using the IDBP combined with AEC Daily's products and services targeted primarily at the millions of architects, specifiers, engineers, interior designers, and construction professionals around the world. AEC Daily has the ability to convert individual organization's classes into continuing education programs that interface with IDBP's distance-learning platform. When coupled together, this program will certify Contractors as DEFENSIVE. More information on AEC Daily can be found at http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/www.aecdaily.com/ Representative of the pull-through created by the Institute of Defensive Building Practices, a truckload of Eco's Red Shield lumber has been ordered by former FDNY Lieutenant John Nolan turned General Contractor for use in the Sandy Rebuild. John Nolan is rallying NY firefighters to show up in support of this product to be used as the product for the rebuild. John Nolan flew to California to meet with Eco at the Fire Training Center in Oceanside, Ca. because he wanted to test it and see it with his own eyes. "The use of technically advanced building materials such as this fire & mold-resistant lumber represents the only safe way to rebuild after Sandy," says John Nolan. It's cost-effective and now showing up in the local supply chain just in time for this rebuild. As demonstrated during the height of the 2012 Super Storm Sandy, one-hundred thirty plus homes burned to the ground in a single night. Nolan and his team want to make sure people are not rebuilding with products that will just hurt them the next time a storm shows up. "The Supply Chain continues to take its shots at Eco as Eco gains acceptance by firefighters from coast to coast. Eco's products are now available in the national supply chain, and are showing up in disaster rebuilds. This is happening around the country mostly in part because the people hurt by these disasters are looking to embrace technology," says Steve Conboy, President/CEO, Eco Building Products, Inc. "My team and I continue to make significant progress in trials and testing, as we prove day in and day out that there does exist cost-effective solutions for light-gauge framing members," added Conboy.

With increased bike rack installations, Oregon is doing it right. Oregon’s state motto is “She flies with her own wings” but with the extent to which cycling has grown in the state, it may as well be “She pedals with her own bike.” Over the last ten years, cycling rates have dramatically increased in Oregon and the increased levels of cyclists have brought with them increased demands on the infrastructure. As well as the construction of cycle lanes and trails, community leaders and business owners have recognized the need for bike parking racks and secure bicycle storage solutions. In fact, cycling has grown to the extent that some forward-thinking Oregon cities have even replaced car parking with bike corrals. Recent improvements to many Oregon cities’ cycling infrastructures have included the additions of: bike corrals, bike lockers, secured hangers, bike bollards and specialty artist designed devices. In special circumstances, cities have even employed temporary secured parking with industrial and hand- made devices. By increasing cyclists’ options for secure bike parking, Oregon is an example of a state that is doing things right. If you would like more information on bike parking in Oregon, please visit the Oregon State Government’s biking resource page. Another resource - ORBike.com - also provides many useful tips and resources for Oregon cyclists. Reliance Foundry is an industry-leading supplier of bike racks, bicycle stands (“bike bollards”) and bike lockers. Working with business owners, campus boards, city planners, architects and designers, Reliance Foundry strives to provide the best in bike parking solutions. Examples of secure bicycle storage solutions by Reliance Foundry can be found in cities across North America. If you would like more information on secure and innovative bike parking, please visit Reliance Foundry’s bike parking web site.

AEC Daily, an e-learning provider for architects, engineers, contractors, specifiers, and other construction professionals, has been approved by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) as a CEU Provider for 2013. ASPE's CEU Provider Program offers continuing education providers the opportunity to issue ASPE continuing education units (CEUs) for their professional development programs. The CEUs issued will be valid toward Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) recertification. By becoming an approved ASPE CEU Provider, AEC Daily enhances its programs’ visibility and desirability among the more than 650 plumbing engineers and designers who hold the CPD designation. AEC Daily, a leader in distance learning, offers more than 280 online courses approved by a multitude of associations and regulatory bodies from all areas of the AEC industry, from specifiers, interior and building designers, landscape architects, and engineers to building managers and constructors. The majority of the courses are free of charge and all courses are available 24/7. “We are thrilled to be able to provide continuing education to the American Society of Plumbing Engineers,” says Ariane Hansen, Director of Education at AEC Daily, “and we look forward to the production of more courses that meet the needs of ASPE members.” Now eligible for ASPE’s CEU Provider Program are two of AEC Daily’s continuing education courses: “Tankless Water Heating Solutions” and “Cost-Effective Energy Savings with Drain Water Heat Recovery.” For more information on ASPE’s CEU Provider Program, visit aspe.org/CEUProviderProgram or contact ASPE’s Education Coordinator Pam Rosenberg at prosenberg@aspe.org or 847-296-0002, ext. 229.

Hosted by the Institute of Defensive Building Practices (IDBP) and the Brick Township, this Town Hall Meeting represents progress in this rebuild; featuring Defensive Building Practices, Cost-Effective Rebuilding Solutions, Defensive Contractor Certification Program, and Consumer Advocacy. Please visit this video link to learn more about the mission of the IDBP as it relates to this rebuild: http://redirect.aecdaily.com/s18122/youtu.be/bWyKt5aZzc8 WHAT: The Institute of Defensive Building Practices www.idbp.org will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting, educational forum including a Q&A session, open to the public. This meeting will feature a presentation given by keynote speaker, Mr. Steve Conboy, President/CEO, Eco Building Products, Inc. WHY: Residents are actively seeking answers and/or clarification about the decisions being made regarding the rebuilding of their homes. Who’s guiding the decision-maker’s thinking as they dictate the solutions being imposed upon the public? Contractors must no longer be allowed to build and rebuild using old school techniques and methodology. The Building Industry must embrace new technology, safe building practices, and innovation supported by accreditation in order to provide consumer safety, property value protection, all of which can be cost-effective so that no single person or family gets left behind. We must SLOW DOWN TO SPEED UP. WHEN: Thursday, March, 21 2013 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. WHERE: Drum Point Elementary School, 41 Drum Point Road, Brick, NJ 08723 The meeting will be held in the school’s Multi-Purpose Room, which is located inside the main entrance of the school, on the left. PRESS CONTACT: Nathaniel Bruce, Executive Assistant, 760.672.7270, nbruce@ecob.net

RSPEC™ Features Facts, Videos, Customized Portfolio for Architects and Specifiers MILTON, Ontario, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ROXUL Inc., North America's leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products, has launched the RSPEC™ online tool to offer architects and specifiers easy access to the information they need to specify insulation in commercial projects. Created based on feedback from architects and specifiers, RSPEC (www.rspec.com) is an all-inclusive, on-line resource of facts, insights, videos and customized information, including: • ROXUL insulation product information • Individual product specifications • ROXUL case studies and project profiles • Continuing education opportunities • Technical information • My Stuff, a user's customized virtual portfolio ROXUL will showcase RSPEC during the 28th annual RCI International Convention and Trade Show, March 16 - 17, in Orlando, in Booth 112-114. A highlight of RSPEC is MyStuff, the only registration required section of the website, which allows users to create their own customized virtual portfolio of information. MyStuff automatically archives and updates technical data sheets, and enables users to save and store information tailored to their particular needs and projects. Also, the specifications section provides ROXUL master specifications and individual product guide specifications for each of its respective commercial insulation products, and is segmented by Canada and U.S. requirements. ROXUL stone wool insulation products serve the commercial, industrial, roofing and residential sectors throughout the North American market.

The purpose of the prize is to promote and highlight high quality architectural realisations completed between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2013. The selection criteria are the following: respect for the environmental and human dimensions, appropriate use of materials and structures, as well as the quality of construction details from the point of view of functionality, sustainability and aesthetics. PARTICIPATION AND CATEGORIES The prize is open to architects worldwide and multidisciplinary teams led by architects. Submissions may be submitted in the following categories: residential, public or private; commercial, public buildings (educational, cultural, religious, sports, leisure, health-care); landscape architecture. Registration and upload of entries takes place simultaneously online. Submission languages are English and Italian. There is no registration fee. PRIZES The Barbara Cappochin Prize, worth 30 000 euros, will be awarded as well as a prize of 5000 euros for a realisation located in the province of Padua and three mentions. Besides, the Giancarlo Ius* Gold Medal will be awarded to the most innovative work in the field of energy saving and renewable energy sources. JURY The international jury is composed of the following architects: Leopoldo Freyrie, President of the C.N.A.P.P.C., Italy; Alberto Cecchetto, Italy; Abe Ryo, Japan; Nikos Fintikakis, Greece UIA Council Member; Francisco Mangado, Spain, Victoria Myers, USA, U.I.A. representative and Nicola Leonardi, Managing Director of the Italian magazine “The Plan”. MAIN DATES Opening date for registration and submission of entries: 9 April 3013 Deadline for registration and submission of entries: 30 June 3013 Jury meeting: 18 – 20 July 2013 Organised by the Barbara Cappochin Foundation and the Order of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists of the Province of Padua the prize is in conformity with the conditions of the UNESCO-UIA regulations for international competitions, and has the support, since 2005, of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and that of the Italian National Council of Architects, Town Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists (CNAPPC).

A Roofing Approved, Walkable Waterproof Membrane and so much more... Duradek is a Complete Waterproofing System With all components for successful installation researched and proven to be compatible with Duradek vinyl membranes. Adhesives - PVC Coated Drain Accessories - Perimeter Treatments Plus—the performance you can count on. Trained and Authorized Installers. 10-year Waterproofing Warranty Duradek’s NEW Ultra Cork Colors Quickly becoming the colors of the season, Duradek Ultra Cork has a blend of rich, deep colors to emulate a natural looking cork pattern for a look that suggests subtle, comfortable luxury. Available in 3 Attractive Shades • Ultra Cork Natural • Ultra Cork Espresso • Ultra Cork Macchiato Durarail's NEW Panorama Post Topless Glass System Add Durarail's powder-coated Panorama Post topless glass railing system and you get a spectacular look on your deck that allows you to enjoy a completely unobstructed view of the beautiful vistas that your deck presents. Plus... Duradek and Durarail products are virtually maintenance free so you can spend more time enjoying your deck and less time laboring on it this spring!

Hampshire, IL – DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS offering a complete line of pool deck products, offers DECK-O-JOINT® as a vinyl expansion joint. DECK-O-JOINT in an attractive and decorative vinyl control joint designed to provide the quality finishing touch to concrete pool decks, patios or wherever else concrete may be used. DECK-O-JOINT is long lasting, trouble free, easy to clean and resists most chemicals. An economical solution, DECK-O-JOINT will not whip or warp and protects against cracking and buckling. It is self-leveling, locks to concrete and adjusts for slab movement. The exclusive channel design of DECK-O-JOINT helps prevents excessive seepage and water damage. In addition, DECK-O-JOINT is available in multiple colors to match concrete in different projects. The colors include: Desert Tan, Stone Gray, Dura-White or Black and Redwood by special order. For more information, contact DECK-O-SEAL, a division of W. R. MEADOWS, INC. by phone: (800) 542-POOL; fax: (847) 214-2268; e-mail: sales@deckoseal.com, or visit www.deckoseal.com.

ECOB's Flagship Product - Eco Red Shield™ - Recognized by Material ConneXion™ for Advanced & Sustainable Material Excellence and Inclusion into their Global Materials Library VISTA, Calif., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building Products, Inc. (OTCQB: ECOB) announced today that the Company's Eco Red Shield ™ protected lumber has been recognized for 'Material Excellence' and selected for inclusion into Material ConneXion's global material library, featuring the largest selection of sustainable materials and the only Cradle to Cradle materials library in the world. ECOB's material submission included physical samples that were sent to every Material ConneXion location worldwide. To learn more about the benefits of building defensively with Eco Red Shield protected lumber, please visit the product's website at: www.ecoredshield.com. To gain access and view Eco Red Shield protected lumber via Material ConneXion's material library, please visit their online platform at: www.materialconnexion.com/Default.aspx.

As you may know, the CAST LED Perimeter Lighting System won nearly every top award in the lighting and security industries in 2012. This was big news! During the past year,numerous facilities from industries including military, oil and gas, hospitality, data centers, and warehouses (the list goes on) have installed or specified this system. Since this approach is new, learning is an essential component to getting professionals on-board with the cost-saving system. Our upcoming in-depth webinar features an in-depth treatment of the science behind the invention. If you have an online venue for this timely announcement - before March 19th - please publish the following with the attached image. March 20th & 21st:Register for an in-depth webinar on Perimeter Lighting using the award-winning CAST LED Perimeter Lighting System. Learn the essentials of perimeter security lighting - how to achieve up to 90% savings in material, labor, and energy; and how to add this service to your existing business. Click here to register.

Designed by Barcelona based Santa & Cole Kalamazoo, MI - February 13, 2013 - Landscape Forms is pleased to announce the introduction of Rama, a striking and versatile pedestrian light from Barcelona based global partner, Santa & Cole. Rama is a “tree of light.” Architectural in form and minimalist in expression, Rama features “branches” stemming from a trunk that support multiple luminaires on a single pole. Designed by Gonzalo Mila, this distinguished element in the Santa & Cole Urban Elements collection is recipient of an ADI-FAD Silver Delta Award from Spain’s Association of Industrial Design. Rama ranges in height from 15 to 26 feet and accommodates up to five luminaires mounted in different directions and at different heights to put light where it’s needed. On pathways, a single luminaire lights the walkway. On streetscapes, two luminaires mounted in opposing positions on the pole overlook the street and light the sidewalk. In very large plazas or parking lots a tall light with five luminaires at spiraling locations along the pole illuminates a wide area. Rama is functional, simple and sustainable. Composed of three basic parts: pole, luminaire and clamp, it is easy to store, transport, install and maintain. Rama provides outstanding light quality with high energy efficiency, long life, and light pollution control that supports dark skies. All aluminum in construction, it is fully recyclable. Landscape Forms offers Rama in LED and Metal Halide versions. The Rama LED extruded aluminum luminaire with handsome clear anodized finish has white (4000°K) LEDs that mimic the color of moonlight to support circadian rhythm and human health. The Rama Metal Halide with painted cast aluminum luminaire is an economical lighting solution that uses metal halide lamps provided by users and offers another Landscape Forms option for lighting outdoor spaces. Landscape Forms is the exclusive distributor of the Santa & Cole Urban Elements collection in the U.S. and Canada.

SageGlass part of Saint-Gobain’s $5+ million (€4+ million) LEED Platinum training center for sustainable building design PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dynamic glass from SAGE is part of a new state-of-the-art Habitat Lab in Corsico (close to Milan), Italy, that showcases how the most advanced building technologies can work in concert to create comfortable, eco-friendly working and living environments. Built by Saint-Gobain, the Habitat Lab is a $5+million (€4+ million) training centre designed to test the energy performance and quality-of-life benefits of new building materials in a real-world environment. The LEED® Platinum-certified facility employs a variety of sustainable building materials as well as passive and active energy technologies to achieve complete energy independence, a low carbon footprint and a healthy built environment. SageGlass® was installed in the south wall of the facility’s conference room to save energy, reduce carbon emissions and improve the comfort of the people inside. SageGlass is electronically tintable dynamic glass that maximises daylight and outdoor views in buildings while controlling glare and heat gain. SageGlass can be controlled manually with wall switches, or automatically through light sensors installed in the windows. “SageGlass is helping us achieve a new reference model for sustainable living through the Habitat Lab,” said Ruggero Ricci-Mingani, technical promotions coordinator at Saint-Gobain. “It allows the Lab to optimise natural light to improve the lives of people who work, learn and live in buildings, without blocking the view to the outdoors. It is one of the most sustainable glazing solutions on the market, saving energy, money and the environment.” Since its launch in October 2012, the Habitat Lab has provided valuable training to more than 1,200 architects and building construction professionals seeking the latest knowledge in sustainable design. The “living laboratory” provides real-time performance information about energy consumption, quality of living environments and CO2 emissions for the building, as well as formaldehyde content in the air, temperature, humidity and other environmental data. In addition to SageGlass dynamic glass, the Habitat Lab includes photovoltaics, sustainable insulation, home automation systems, acoustic panels, transparent ceilings, and low VOC paints and interior materials.

FARMINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otis Elevator Company, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company, is launching a new residential Gen2® elevator that eliminates the need for three phase power, is solar-power capable, and uses battery technology to continue to run when the power goes out. The Gen2 Switch™ elevator will be available globally through Otis operating units in a phased roll-out in developed and emerging markets, including: Europe, India, South East Asia, and Central and South America. The Gen2 Switch elevator builds on the ground-breaking Gen2 product family, the fastest selling product in Otis’ 160-year history, with the added benefits of being simpler to install, more sustainable and safer during power failures or outages. Simpler: All you need is a regular electrical outlet - just plug it in, and the Gen2 Switch elevator has all the power it needs. The elevator operates on single-phase power, making it perfect for retrofits or in new buildings where the elevator would be the only three-phase power installation. Sustainable: Like other Otis Gen2 elevators with Otis’ patented flat-belts and ReGen™ drives, the Gen2 Switch elevator is up to 75 percent more efficient than traditional elevators. In addition, the Gen2 Switch elevator is the first low-power Gen2 system. The system requires 12 times less installed power from the power grid, compared to a standard Gen2 residential elevator. The system’s single phase technology is capable of drawing renewable power from resources such as solar panels or wind turbines. Safer: A battery means convenience without fear. No being stranded in a blackout. No facing flight after flight of stairs with a disability – or a giant load of groceries. Otis Elevator Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and maintainer of people-moving products including elevators, escalators and moving walkways. Founded 160 years ago, Otis employs 60,000 people, offers products and services in more than 200 countries and territories and maintains over 1.7 million elevators and escalators worldwide. United Technologies Corp., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. The company’s businesses include UTC Climate, Controls & Security, which includes Carrier; Pratt & Whitney; Sikorsky and UTC Aerospace Systems.