The following are the most-requested products of 2008. Previously featured in a 2008 issue of ED+C, these products received the most reader inquiries.

1 Skin-Integrated Solar System

San Francisco — Suntech’s MSK Design Line of building integrated photovoltaic products can be used to create visually stunning building designs and deliver cost-effective, sustainable solar energy to the tenants, the company reports. Suntech’s MSK Design modules are not add-ons, but are a part of the building’s skin, offering shading, weatherproofing, thermal and acoustic protection. A remote display unit enables building users to see, in real time, how much energy is being produced and how much carbon is being saved. www.suntech-power.com.

Suntech Power   |   Reader Service No. 206

2 Certified Insulation

Rogers, Ark. — BioBased 1701s Insulation is the first spray polyurethane foam insulation to meet GREENGUARD Certification guidelines for indoor air quality, according to the company. BioBased Insulation’s soy-based, water-blown, closed cell insulation product earned both the GREENGUARD Certification and the GREENGUARD Certification for Children & Schools. www.biobased.net.

BioBased   |   Reader Service No. 207

3 Bamboo Ceiling Tiles

Minneapolis — BIOLINE Wood Ceiling Tiles, from pinta acoustic, inc., are available in natural and caramel finishes, perforated or unperforated. The Solid-Finish tiles are made from a real wood veneer with a recycled (70 percent, by weight), renewable content, according to the company. The tiles’ standard finish is UV-cured with a waterborne finish and UV blockers for color stability. The tiles feature no added urea-formaldehyde in the core and are Class 1 fire-rated. BIOLINE tiles feature a self-centering revealed edge, and fit conventional grid systems. www.pinta-acoustic.com/bamboo.

Pinta Acoustic, Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 208

4 Efficient “Indoor Sunshine”

Jackson, Mich. — Patented EverLast lighting technology from Full Spectrum Solutions is essentially a fluorescent lamp without electrodes. With the absence of electrodes, the lamp relies on the fundamental principles of gas discharge and electromagnetic induction to produce light. With a lifespan of as many as 100,000 hours, this system can last longer than 100 incandescent, five HID, or five typical fluorescent lamp changes. EverLast induction fixtures provide light with a more natural, high color rendition and a dimmable option, the company reports. www.fullspectrumsolutions.com.

Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 209

5 Cement-Bonded Wood Fiber ICF

Hamilton, Ont. — The Durisol Wall Form System is the only reinforced insulated concrete form that does not use foam or polystyrene, the company reports, and is made from Durisol — a proprietary cement-bonded wood fiber material. Durisol wood concrete insulated forms are ideal for below- and above-grade building construction for many commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural building designs. www.durisolbuild.com.

Durisol Building Systems   |   Reader Service No. 210

6 Interior Movable Walls

Solon, Ohio — Environmental Wall Systems, LLC’s IrisWall is a full-height movable wall system that features eco-benefits including SCS-certified recycled content, 100 percent reusability, and a full range of environmentally preferable finishes, the company reports. IrisWall, designed for private offices and conference rooms, does not penetrate the building interior and is designed for ease of relocation. The IrisWall system includes a full range of solid panels featuring a carcinogen-free insulation material, custom recycled glass panel options, FSC-certified doors, and modular electrical. www.ewswalls.com.

Environmental Walls Systems, LLC   |   Reader Service No. 211

7 High-Performance Wall System

Moon Township, Pa. — The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) wall system combines the strength and performance of cold-formed steel framing with the superior insulation properties of expanded polystyrene (EPS) using the exclusive Plastbau manufacturing process. All steel used in the accel-E S.T.E.P. system is galvanized to industry standards to prevent rust. According to the company, this technology virtually eliminates the transfer of temperature from one side of the framing component to the other side. The result is a thermally efficient, high-performance building technology that is strong, lightweight, energy efficient and economical.

Accelerated Building Technologies   |   Reader Service No. 212

8 Recycled Glass Tile

Ashland, Ore. — Hakatai Enterprises, importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, has improved and expanded its Ashland series, the company reports. The new Ashland-e series is comprised of between 30 and 70 percent recycled glass from bottles and/or other waste glass. In addition to the new content, Hakatai has added new colors, sizes and finishes. www.hakatai.com.

Hakati Enterprises, Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 213

9 Solar Module

Burnaby, B.C. — Day4 Energy Inc.’s Day4 48 MC modules have been ranked within the top five percent of the most efficient crystalline silicon products that qualify for the California Solar Initiative rebate program, the company reports. In order to qualify for California’s solar rebate program, the CEC requires independent testing by PVUSA to assign a Practical Test Condition (PTC) rating which in turn determines the level of rebate for installers and customers. The Day4 48 MC solar module is based on the company’s proprietary Day4 Electrode technology, an approach to module construction that directly replaces the decades-old soldering connection methods to improve module efficiency, decrease costs and enable continued innovation in solar technology development. www.day4energy.com.

Day4 Energy Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 214

10 Light Commercial Solar Inverters

Grass Valley, Calif. — The Sunny Boy 3000US and 4000US are the first of the new “US” series of Sunny Boy string inverters from SMA America. They have been updated with SMA America’s most advanced technology and are designed specifically to meet the new IEEE 1547 requirements. The company reports that the units’ compact design makes them ideal for light commercial or residential use and the integrated DC disconnect makes installation more cost-effective. They are field configurable for positive ground systems making them more versatile. www.sma-america.com.

SMA America   |   Reader Service No. 215

11 Indoor/Outdoor White LED

Burgaw, N.C. — Diskuss is the newest addition to Chloride’s solid state lighting family. Diskuss is designed with both a slim wall mount profile and numerous available finishes that will reportedly fit any architectural space, indoors and out. Illumination is accomplished with high-output, long-lasting, energy-efficient, white LEDs with a custom reflector for optimum light output. The housing is constructed of durable die-cast aluminum with a polycarbonate lens and is fully gasketed. Diskuss is UL wet location listed. www.chloridesys.com.

Chloride   |   Reader Service No. 216

12 Recycled Partitions

Menomonee Falls, Wis. — Bradmar solid plastic restroom partitions from Bradley are now available made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE), the company reports. Colors for the partitions are offered in Moss, Toffee, Beige and Charcoal Gray. www.bradleycorp.com.

Bradley Corp.   |   Reader Service No. 217

13 Solar Water Heating System

West Hatfield, Mass. — Stiebel Eltron manufactures components and thermal solar systems for domestic hot water, consisting basically of a well-insulated storage tank with heat exchanger(s) and flat plate collector panel(s). The company reports that its system is an economical and reliable solar domestic hot water (DHW) system for commercial and residential applications. www.stiebel-eltron-USA.com.

Stiebel Eltron, Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 218

14 100,000-Hour T5 Lamp

Los Angeles — Kumho Electric’s Sequoia is a new series of T5 fluorescent lamps that reportedly last more than four times as long as other T5s. Kumho attributes Sequoia’s longevity to a patented cathode design the company first developed for use in top-of-the-line backlight display panels. Sequoia T5 lamps are capable of instantaneous restart. Sequoia has a color rendering index (CRI) greater than 82 and a lumen maintenance with light output dropping by only 5 percent at 30,000 hours and less than 8 percent at 100,000 hours. www.kumhoelectric.com.

Kumho Electric   |   Reader Service No. 219

15 Thermal Sliding Glass Door

Monett, Mo. — EFCO Corporation’s 5XPT Thermal High Performance Sliding Glass Door is designed for use in high-rise condominiums and hotels, the company reports. The 5XPT incorporates the EFCO E-Strut thermal barrier, which is designed to enhance energy savings and condensation resistance. It also accommodates glazing up to 1 5/16”.  The system is designed to use impact-rated glass products — while multiple glazing options add design flexibility. www.efcocorp.com.

EFCO Corporation   |   Reader Service No. 220

16 Solar Shading Fabrics

Poway, Calif. — GlacierScreen Solar Shading Fabrics from Hunter Douglas Contract help preserve indoor air quality by eliminating nearly all odors due to off-gassing, the company reports. GlacierScreen fabrics have been certified to meet the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 for the assessment of harmful substances in textiles and certification as a low-emissions product for indoor air quality is pending. In addition, GlacierScreen fabrics pass the NFPA 701 standard for small-scale flammability and offer proven sterilization against bacteria, fungi and viruses. Silver nano sterilization is verified for anti-microbial performance. www.hunterdouglascontract.com.

Hunter Douglas Contract   |   Reader Service No. 221

17 Single-Coat, Sprayable Plaster

Albuquerque — ENJARRE (pronounced n-har-ray) from American Clay Enterprises, LLC, is a single-coat plaster directed at the commercial and multi-unit residential markets. Sprayed on, ENJARRE contains zero VOCs, is a hard, durable, mold-resistant, non-toxic, reimulsifiable plaster finish — with no inherent waste on-site — that comes pre-tinted, with eight colors initially available, the company reports. The plaster can be applied to multiple substrates, cover CMU blocks in one pass, and typically lasts for the life of the walls.  www.americanclay.com.

American Clay Enterprises, LLC   |   Reader Service No. 222

18 Thermally Efficient Wall Framing

Northborough, Mass. — Aspen Aerogels’ Spaceloft Insul-Cap is a nanotechnology-based aerogel insulation product that adds R-value to wood- and steel-frame buildings. Spaceloft Insul-Cap is made of a 3/8”-thick strip of flexible aerogel blanket. The strips are applied onto a building’s framing, inside or outside, prior to sheathing. This eliminates thermal bridging, in which heat travels through the framing, resulting in heating or cooling loss and can add up to an R4.0 to standard wall framing, the company reports. www.aerogel.com.

Aspen Aerogels   |   Reader Service No. 223

19 BIPV Installation Option

Deland, Fla. — MeTecno USA’s METENERGY is a building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) option for MeTecno USA’s metal roof systems. According to the company, METENERGY — developed in conjunction with United Solar Ovonic, LLC — combines United Solar’s thin-film photovoltaic product, the UNI-SOLAR brand, and MeTecno USA’s insulated and single-element roof systems. As a metal roof system, METENERGY integrates the UNI-SOLAR photovoltaic modules within the flat surface between the ribs. The modules are then interconnected in order to yield the desired power and voltage values. www.metecnousa.com.

MeTechno USA   |   Reader Service No. 224

20 Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating

Langley, B.C. — Envirocoatings has created a cost-effective thermal barrier that is durable and friendly to the environment utilizing its proprietary formula Cerylium, to create a Ceramic InsulCoat for exterior walls and roofs. InsulCoat can be tinted any color for exterior walls. www.envirocoatings.com.

Envirocoatings, Inc.   |   Reader Service No. 225