Plumbing

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Joint Piping Solution

March 3, 2013

Zurn Pex introduced hy-PE-RTube, a radiant floor heating solution leveraging Polyethylene of Raised Temperature Resistance (PE-RT) technology from The Dow Chemical Company.


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High-efficiency Toilet

May 7, 2012

 The Allerton bathroom suite now includes high-efficiency toilets (HETs). 


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Electronic Faucets

November 1, 2011

Chicago Faucets’ new Self Sustaining Power System (SSPS) is a new energy-efficient turbine power option for its line of high-performance electronic faucets.


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Rainwater Harvesting Systems

August 1, 2011

 BRAE’s configurable Rainwater Harvesting Systems can reportedly reduce water consumption by up to 65 percent. 


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Dual-Flush Toilet

August 1, 2011

A new line of hands-free, dual-flush toilet valves from American Standard automatically adjusts flush volume.


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High-Efficiency Showerhead

August 1, 2011
The Caroma Flow high-efficiency showerhead includes a precision-engineered nozzle.
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High-Efficiency Toilet

July 5, 2011
The Invisi Series II wall-hung toilet suites hover above the floor, only visibly attaching to a wall. Plumbing is hidden inside the wall with the intention of creating a more spacious and luxurious look for bathrooms.
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Bio-Based Sink

March 29, 2011
Sloan Valve Company’s new Bio-Deck Sinks are sustainably built and operated, according to the company. The Bio-Deck Sinks are made from ground-up corn cobs or other bio-based materials. The sinks come with an undermount porcelain bowl.
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Flush Valve

March 28, 2011
Ultra high-efficiency manual urinal flush valves that reportedly cut water consumption by as much as 87 percent are now available from American Standard.
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Water-Conserving Gel

February 23, 2011
In recent studies, DriWater Inc.’s time-released water gel, DRiWATER Plus with enriched nutrients, enabled plants to establish 69 percent greater root volume while conserving water versus plantings that were hand-watered, the company states.
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EDC Magazine

May 2013

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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC Crossword

EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.