- Mar
- 2
Posted on March 2, 2010
Terrific case study on off-grid home up in the chilly world of Northern Wisconsin. One of the major challenges for the project was to power the home’s heating system while using less energy than a 200-Watt light bulb. The system today exceeds this seemingly implausible goal, drawing just one-tenth of that 200-Watt target – 19 watts – thanks to unique Alpha circulator pump by our client Grundfos. The system uses Uponor PEX tubing.
- Mar
- 2
Posted on March 2, 2010
Nice coverage for a new strategic partner as part of the Green Earth PR Network., Flying Camel PR, based in Brantford , Ontario, Canada. Flying Camel has a range of clients but its specialty is in the area of kitchen, bathroom and home design. The company's list of clients includes Liebherr, AEG Electrolux, FABER and Porter Charles to name a few.
- Feb
- 24
Posted on February 24, 2010
Trendir loves the new Jado kitchen faucets, or in their words: "J’adore Jado"
- Feb
- 23
Posted on February 23, 2010
Phc News editor John Mesenbrink was a special guest at the Uponor Grand Opening last week, now reporting on it.
- Feb
- 3
Posted on February 3, 2010
Fair and balanced debate on the home fire sprinkler issue with builders and building science experts. Great quote by Jayson Drake senior product manager, Plumbing and Fire Safety, for Uponor North America: Research makes a compelling argument to mandate fire safety systems in residential building codes...With an industry standard cost of approximately $1.61 per square foot, the investment for homeowners equals that of granite countertops and stainless steel appliances--common upgrades by today's standards. But this upgrade saves lives.
- Feb
- 1
Posted on February 1, 2010
Nice review of the Safety Tubs products introduced at the International Builder's Show last month. Noting that "these tubs don't skimp on the luxuries," the building experts at Charles & Hudseon reccommend checking out Safety Tub "before you start your remodel. They really could be life changing."
- Dec
- 16
Posted on December 16, 2009
Editors at Architectural Record honored the innovative Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater as "the first relatively affordable, integral storage offering from a large national company to enter the North American market. It is also the markets quietest (rated at 49 dB), and has the longest warranty."
- Dec
- 7
Posted on December 7, 2009
Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently announced that it has joined the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech). The announcement follows Rheem’s recent decision to sponsor the Green Mechanical Awards, which “recognize mechanical/plumbing contractors and design/build firms that are creating the most fuel- and cost-efficient systems in residential and commercial applications.” Read more at ContractorMag.com
- Dec
- 2
Posted on December 2, 2009
Don Devine, CEO of American Standard Brands, cites two trends for optimism in building and plumbing products: the echo boom generation, and the age of the US housing stock. He also talks marketing strategy in tough times with Kitchen & Bath Design News editor John Filippelli.
- Nov
- 20
Posted on November 20, 2009
HVAC and plumbing contractors viewed the debut of the Rheem HP-50 water pump water heater. The three-hour workshop was part of a daylong “Pacific Northwest HP-50 Launch Event” on October 28, held for the plumbing trade, regional electric utilities, energy-efficiency organizations and local media.
- Nov
- 20
Posted on November 20, 2009
ED+C and Sustainable Facility magazines have announced the winners of their annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Our clients Uponor and Grundfos won in the Water Conservation and Mechanical categories respectively.
- Nov
- 6
Posted on November 6, 2009
Gray Uhl, director of design from American Standard in New Jersey, says the "great explosion" in color and material has led to wider selection in the area of design. His company, he says, has tended to divide lines in three overall patterns: traditional, contemporary and transitional.
- Nov
- 6
Posted on November 6, 2009
Gray Uhl, Director of Design for American Standard, recently answered a few questions for 'Talking Shop', a new feature at KBCULTURE.
- Nov
- 1
Posted on November 1, 2009
Katie Rotella plumbs the idea of plumbers and brands using social media tools, giving a shout out to the American Standard "Tell us Your Best Toilet Story" contest on Facebook.
- Oct
- 24
Posted on October 24, 2009
The new American Standard Town Square luxury high efficiency toilet received an Editor's Choice nod from Contractor magazine.
