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This page is dedicated to newsworthy articles that will include links to various publications that feature products we represent, industry information and ecological updates that affect the building industry.
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- November 2008 - Translucent Daylighting Systems - Recent Projects In The News: Kalwall is used in a multitude of new projects throughout the world, and many times Kalwall technology and projects are covered by the worldwide press. The following is a sampling of recent features, articles and awards... click here
- October 2008 - Translucent Daylighting Systems - Kalwall Wins With Security And Daylighting: This elegant design by architect Hammond Beeby Rupert Ainge was recognized with an AIA Chicago 2007 Design Excellence Award... click here
- Kalwall + Nanogel Shapes Art and Efficiency at Yale Sculpture Gallery: Traditionally, a solid wall is thought to be the best way to minimize heat loss or gain. But eliminating natural light is of little inspiration to students studying and creating works of art, and even the most efficient windows wouldn't allow Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut, to reach its energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction goals (PDF Images).... read more
- August 2008 - Translucent Daylighting Systems - Recent Projects:
Here is a list of current... click here
- August 2008 - Earning LEED Credits through the use of Translucent Daylighting Systems:
The green concept has been advanced by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a coalition of building industry leaders working to promote environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Light, airy, open environments are the key... more
- July, 2008 - TranZform by Cornell:
 Alder Sales Corporation has been selected to represent the Cornell TranZform accordion door products in the Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada markets. Cornell TranZform is a product that has been developed for dividing space in all commercial, industrial, educational and religious applications. In addition to providing privacy and security separation, Cornell TranZform Sound units offer unparalleled sound control... more
- Skyfold stepped and sloped wall brochure:
Finding the right partition solution for distinctive architectural spaces that feature stepped and sloped floors is now effortless. Thanks to their revolutionary design and unique mechanisms, Skyfold Classic’s stepped and sloped powerlift wall systems are the answer... more
- Daylight Modeling: Daylighting is the art and science of manipulating and managing natural light to minimize the use of carbon emissions and positively affect the performance, mood and well being of occupants of any space... more
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Archive Products In the News:
- July 2008 - Kalwall+ Nanogel Shapes Art, Efficiency, at Yale Sculpture Gallery:
High-performance Kalwall+ Nanogel curtainwall surrounds the tall individual and group studios on the upper levels, a large gallery, and a conference room ideal for lectures and smaller exhibitions, as well as shops and teaching space on the first floor. Workshops allow graduate-level sculpture students to do metal- and woodwork, and cast and finish plastics. The building is a landmark in Yale's green agenda. Designed, says Mordhorst, with an eye toward sustainability, the Yale Sculpture Gallery has earned LEED® Platinum status... more
- May 2008 - Kalwall In The News:
KALWALL CONTRIBUTES TO LEED® PLATINUM FOR HARVARD
A centrally located Kalwall Pyramid Skylight floods a stairway and surrounding areas with balanced, natural daylight in the new Operations Services offices. Bruner/Cott Architects and Planners designed the restoration and reconfiguration of an 1890's coal-fired electricity plant for Harvard University's Blackstone Office... more
- April 2008 - Architecture 2030 E-News Bulletin:
A groundbreaking study released by Architecture 2030 this week shows that an investment of just $21.6 billion towards building energy efficiency would replace 22.3 conventional coal-fired plants, reduce CO2 emissions by 86.7 MMT, save 204 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 10.7 million barrels of oil, save consumers $8.46 billion in energy bills and create 216,000 new jobs... more
- January 2008 - Particle Matters:
This newsletter highlights just a few projects that show how many of us are re-thinking our use of energy so that we can achieve a sustainable future... more
- January 2008 - School Daylighting Looks Up:
Designing and upgrading schools to make maxium use of daylight provides a much improved learning enviroment and can play a major role in earning LEED points... more
- December 2007 - The Power of Green:
In this issue of Nanogel News Online, you’ll learn how schools in the US and The Netherlands are preparing their students for a more energy-efficient future... more
- December 2007 - Daylight Modeling:
Daylight Modeling takes the mystery and surprise out of predicting the impact of daylight on any building space... more
- December 2007 - Architecture 2030 E-News Bulletin:
Congradtulations are in order for all of you who have helped us at Architecture 2030 get our message out. We're looking forward to the challenges and opportunities of the New Year. We want to take this oportunity to thank you for your support... more
- November 2007 - ARCAT specNEWS No.31:
At Greenbuild in Chicago last week, attendance was reported at 22,400 with 9,000 of those as full program registrants. Although spirits were high, the registration staff was overwhelmed with up to 3-hour delays and overbooked conference rooms... more
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- St. Johns done by Pappas Co.:
Pictures of a Modernfold project done by Pappas Company for St. John the Evangelist Church. This is one of many examples of what can be done with a custom Modernfold job... more
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