The Secret to Eliminating Wasted Energy: Plug Load Control

The Sunnyvale, California-based building automation company Enlighted developed this colorful infographic to help expose plug load issues in even the most sustainable buildings. Check out how much a building's energy use can be attributed to something as small in size as a plug.  

INK Collection by Arborite

The second edition of Arborite’s INK series of designer laminates features eight new patterns created by graphic designer Giona Maiarelli and interior designer/illustrator Marina Sagona. Pattern inspirations range from natural sources like constellations, wood, and Ginkgo leaves, to unexpected ones, like donuts and bagels. Arborite has acquired the technology to produce the designs in-house, which… Continue reading INK Collection by Arborite

3D-Printed Faucets from DXV by American Standard

Using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) technology and selective laser sintering, American Standard has launched the first commercially available 3D-printed faucets. Created out of a high strength metal alloy, the faucets feature intricate structures of concealed waterways that converge at the top shortly before reaching the aerator, creating the illusion of water emerging magically from the spout.… Continue reading 3D-Printed Faucets from DXV by American Standard