Buildings consume 40% of our planet’s materials and 30% of its energy. Their construction uses up to three million tonnes of raw materials a year and generates20% of the soild waste stream. If we want to survive our urban future, there is no option but to build in ways which improve the health of ecosystems. Understanding the concept of ecological sustainability and translating it into practice as sustainable development is a key challenge for today’s built environment professionals. The skill and vision of those who shape our cities and homes is vital to achieving sustainable solutions to the many environmental, economic and social problems we face on a local, national and global scale.Peter Graham offers here a holistic view of ecologically sustainable building by drawing on established... Less

Construction: Base Material: Reinforced Thermoplastic PolyesterFace Material: NylonTerminal Screws: #10 BronzeTerminal Clamp: 040" (10) Copper AlloyTerminals 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Contact: 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Shunt: 015" (3) Copper AlloyMounting Strap: 050" (13) Steel (Nickel-Plated)Sel f Ground Clip: Stainless SteelMounting Screw: Plated SteelBack Plate: 040" (10) Plated Copper AlloyTechnical Specs: Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 3500V per UL498Maximum working Voltage: 600V AC or 250V DCCurrent Interupting: Certified for current interrupting at full rated currentTemperatur e rise: Maximum 30 deg C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% rated current for either AC or DC applications per UL498Terminal Identification: (X, Y Z Brass Hot)... Less

Construction: Base Material: Reinforced Thermoplastic PolyesterFace Material: NylonTerminal Screws: #10 BronzeTerminal Clamp: 040" (10) Copper AlloyTerminals 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Contact: 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Shunt: 015" (3) Copper AlloyMounting Strap: 050" (13) Steel (Nickel-Plated)Sel f Ground Clip: Stainless SteelMounting Screw: Plated SteelBack Plate: 040" (10) Plated Copper AlloyTechnical Specs: Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 3500V per UL498Maximum working Voltage: 600V AC or 250V DCCurrent Interupting: Certified for current interrupting at full rated currentTemperatur e rise: Maximum 30 deg C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% rated current for either AC or DC applications per UL498Terminal Identification: (X, Y Z Brass Hot)... Less

Covering the dangerous properties of 1,448 common building materials, this reference guide is similar to VNRs classic Saxs Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, except that the information is tailored specifically to the building industry. This first edition of Building Materials: Dangerous Properties provides users with access to comprehensive health, hazard, and safety data on materials used in waterproofing, insulating, fireproofing, roofing, painting, plastering, building and treating of floors, surface coating, and more. Data is cross-referenced for uses in the building industry and organized according to the Construction Specification Institute's 16 division Master-Format. At a time when building projects are increasingly reviewed by public agencies, whose job it is to... Less

Construction: Base Material: NylonLine Contacts: High Performance BrassGrounding Screws: Combination Brass (Green) #8-32Mounting Screw: Combination Steel Zinc- PlatedTerminal Identification: Brass-Hot; Green-Grounding; Silver- NeutralTerminal Accommodation: #14-#8 AWG Copper Conductor OnlyTechnical Specs: Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 2000V per UL498Maximum Working Voltage: 250V AC or DCCurrent Interrupting: Certified for current interrupting at full rated currentTemperatur e rise: Less than 30 deg C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for either AC or DC applications per UL498Flammibility : UL 94 V2Operating Temperature: Maximum Continuous 60 deg C, Minimum -40 deg C (w/o impact) Standards: NEMA#: 5-50RCSA Standards: Cetrified to CSA... Less

Octagon Style Lost Wax Cast Bronze One-Sided DeadboltEmtek s single-sided deadbolts use traditional American locks complete with a variety of trim styles, handcrafted from authentic materials. The deadbolt is only operable by a thumbturn the interior. Uncompromisingly rugged and beautifully crafted, these locks are suitable for the very finest homes. Emtek s Lost Wax Collection takes its name from the traditional Tuscan method of construction which used lost wax castings. This ancient method captures fine design details while retaining a warm, textured surface after being finished with hand-applied patina. The Lost Wax Collection s latches are heavy-duty die cast construction, with strong internal springs, solid brass nose bolts, and sintered metal cams. A plastic bushing located in the... Less

Construction: Base Material: NylonFace Material: NylonLine Contacts: High Performance BrassClamp Nut: SteelMounting Yoke: Steel, Nickel and Brass Plated 050" (13)Grounding Screws: Combination Brass (Green) #8-32Grounding Clamp Nut: BrassAuto ground clip: High Performance BrassMounting Screw: Combination Steel Zinc- PlatedTerminal Identification: Brass-Hot; Green-Grounding; Silver- NeutralTerminal Accommodation: #14-#10 AWG Copper Conductor OnlyTechnical Specs: Circuit ID: Hot StampDielectric Voltage: Withstands 2000V per UL498Maximum Working Voltage: 250V AC or DCCurrent Interrupting: Certified for current interrupting at full rated currentTemperatur e rise: Less than 30 deg C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles overload at 150% rated current for either AC or DC... Less

#14 Style Lost Wax Cast Bronze Single Cylinder Deadbolt Emtek s single cylinder deadbolts use traditional American locks complete with a variety of trim styles, handcrafted from authentic materials. The deadbolt is operated by a key from the exterior, and a thumbturn from the interior. Uncompromisingly rugged and beautifully crafted, these locks are suitable for the very finest homes. Emtek s Lost Wax Collection takes its name from the traditional Tuscan method of construction which used lost wax castings. This ancient method captures fine design details while retaining a warm, textured surface after being finished with hand-applied patina. The Lost Wax Collection s latches are heavy-duty die cast construction, with strong internal springs, solid brass nose bolts, and sintered metal cams... Less

Construction: Base Material: Reinforced Thermoplastic PolyesterFace Material: NylonTerminal Screws: #10 BronzeTerminal Clamp: 040" (10) Copper AlloyTerminals 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Contact: 040" (10) Copper AlloyGround Shunt: 015" (3) Copper AlloyMounting Strap: 050" (13) Steel (Nickel-Plated)Sel f Ground Clip: Stainless SteelMounting Screw: Plated SteelBack Plate: 040" (10) Plated Copper AlloyTechnical Specs: Dielectric Voltage: Withstands 3500V per UL498Maximum working Voltage: 600V AC or 250V DCCurrent Interupting: Certified for current interrupting at full rated currentTemperatur e rise: Maximum 30 deg C temperature rise at full rated current after 50 cycles of overload at 150% rated current for either AC or DC applications per UL498Terminal Identification: (X, Y Z Brass Hot)... Less

#14 Style Lost Wax Cast Bronze Double Cylinder Deadbolt Emtek s double cylinder deadbolts use traditional American locks complete with a variety of trim styles, handcrafted from authentic materials. The deadbolt is operated by a key from both the exterior and the interior. Uncompromisingly rugged and beautifully crafted, these locks are suitable for the very finest homes. Emtek s Lost Wax Collection takes its name from the traditional Tuscan method of construction which used lost wax castings. This ancient method captures fine design details while retaining a warm, textured surface after being finished with hand-applied patina. The Lost Wax Collection s latches are heavy-duty die cast construction, with strong internal springs, solid brass nose bolts, and sintered metal cams. A plastic... Less