NAHB is again sponsoring the international Solar Decathlon this fall.
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2009 challenges 20 university teams from the United States, Canada, Germany and Spain to design and exhibit solar-powered, energy-efficient homes.
Student teams design, build, test and then ship the homes to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The teams take a week to rebuild their houses as a solar village and open their homes to the visiting public Oct. 9-18.
The Solar Decathlon attracts thousands of people who come to see the latest creations from some of the world’s most elite universities. The competition demonstrates innovative clean-energy technology, shows consumers the potential of solar-powered living and develops a well-trained workforce of engineers, architects and entrepreneurs uniquely prepared for green jobs.
Teams compete against one another in 10 contests, which test the homes’ energy efficiency and ability to produce electricity and hot water from solar panels to perform all the functions of home — from turning on the lights to cooking, washing clothes and dishes, powering home electronics and maintaining a comfortable temperature.
Each team’s home will also be judged on its architecture, livability and marketability. The teams must provide documentation about their home's design and communicate information on their home to the public.
Judging criteria include:
Architecture — 100 points
Market Viability — 100 points
Engineering — 100 points
Lighting Design — 75 points
Communications — 75 points
Comfort Zone — 100 points
Hot Water — 100 points
Appliances — 100 points
Home Entertainment — 100 points
Net Metering — 150 points
Net Metering has been added to this year’s contest to determine how close the competition entries come to qualifying as a zero- or net-zero energy house.
Out of 1,000 possible points, the team with the most combined points at the end of the competition wins.
NAHB will provide educational sessions on the use of the National Green Building Standard and also sponsor a lunch for the student participants.
For additional information and a complete list of sponsors, visit www.solardecathlon.org.

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Flooring Destin is launched to promote tile flooring Northwest Florida

G& L Marble announces the release of new Destin marketing campaign and website

Destin, Florida Feb16, 2009- G&L Marble, a Georgia based supplier, quarrier and distributor of natural stone tiles and slabs announced today the launching of “Flooring Destin” marketing campaign. G&L Marble is a privately owned operation located in Winston, Georgia and currently has 90,000 square feet of warehouse space that stocks granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate and onyx that is imported from all over the globe.

The Flooring Destin campaign will be a multimedia operation that will include ad placements in various media supported with online promotions including blogs, articles and other online strategies.

The website, www.flooringdestin.com will be an interactive web portal that will make it easy for consumers and businesses to learn about the many options available for granite and natural stone flooring in Destin, Pensacola and Northwest Florida. The site will inform and promote the ever-changing colors, finishes, and sizes of tile available. The site will link directly to the G&L Marble inventory at GLMarble.com where visitors can search the actual company database. The site will also focus on promoting the wide variety flooring offered will give their home unique qualities. The campaign will show how granite is quarried directly from the earth and how its extreme hardness and mirror like finish make it ideal for floors.

The site and campaign will be will be managed by Panorama Press, marketing firm specializing in strategy, sponsorships and web development. "The primary objective of the Flooring Destin campaign is to inform the public and business in Destin, Pensacola and the Florida panhandle that the showroom is stocked with flooring including travertine, slate, limestone, marble and granite.” said Manuel Enrique Lopez “QuiQue” spokesman for Panorama Press (Marketing Atlanta). “We want them to know that the showroom also has on display a large variety of tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces for floors, walls, for any existing or on-going commercial or residential project.”

In addition to the Winston distribution facilities, G&L has 8 showrooms located in: Atlanta and Alpharetta, GA, Destin and Jacksonville, FL, High Point and Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL, Knoxville, TN and Savannah, GA.

G&L Marble owns and operates nine granite quarries in Namibia, Africa, along with a processing factory in South Africa. The quarries produce approximately 25 color selections that are processed into slabs and tiles at various factories and distributed throughout the United States, South Africa, and Europe.

G & L Marble showroom in Destin is located in 217 Serenoa Road, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459. For additional information, go to www.granitedestin.com , email info@granitedestin.com or call 912-754-4100. ###

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Pacific Scientific Atlanta services servo and stepper systems through out Georgia

Automation specialist offers help for aging Pacific Scientific motion control

Atlanta, Georgia. Feb16-Dynamic Solutions, an Atlanta based automation and motion control company, has added a division named Pacific Scientific Atlanta to specialize in the sales and repair of Pacific Scientific servo and stepper systems throughout metro Atlanta and Georgia. Since 1994, the company has been serving clients by offering and servicing an extensive line of Pacific Scientific automation and motion control products including controllers, drivers and motors to businesses of all sizes.

Dynamic Solutions is known for having a full line of affordable operator interfaces to connect to most controls including Windows interfaces using Visual Basic, Wonderware and other packages. The company is able to sense nearly any material or target with a complete line of sensors. Devices are able to be connected with hardwiring, SERCOS, Devicenet or Profibus.

“Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions provides amplifiers motors and controllers for servo and stepper systems. Many of these systems are still in operation after 15 years or more! As these products age, some components are becoming more and more difficult to support and service. Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions was created to make available several avenues for expert support for these products.” said David Dollar, President of Dynamic Solutions.

The products range from the SC700/900 servo controls to R,F,S and PMA series servo motors as well as 5600/6400 step drives and E series motors.

“We have repair capabilities for many of these controls and motors, as well as a stock of spare parts. By working with these products since their infancy, we can provide comparable replacement solutions for obsolete products. We also provide turn key solutions for retrofits if the need arises.” continued Dollar. “The bottom line is that we can provide solutions to keep your equipment running efficiently."

The website, www.PacificScientificAtlanta.com is an interactive web portal that will make it easy for institutions and businesses to learn about the many options available for Pacific Scientific, automation and motion control devices in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. The site will inform, and promote the technology and options available. The “Pacific Scientific Atlanta” wesite will be promotes with ad placements in various media supported with online promotions including blogs, articles and other online strategies. The company will partner with online properties such as Home Partners Atlanta and Panorama Press ( Marketing Atlanta ) to market Pacific Scientific sales and services.

Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions is located 4791 Gresham Cir, SW, Lilburn GA 30047. For more information call (770)-736-2700, email pacificscientificatlanta.com or go to www.pacificscientificatlanta.com

Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions

4791 Gresham Cir, SW, Lilburn
GA 30047
Tel : (770)-736-2700 Fax : (770)-736-1997 Email : info@pacificscientificatlanta.com

Pacific Scientific Atlanta is Launched by Dynamic Solutions, INC

Atlanta based automation specialist release marketing campaign and Website

Atlanta, Georgia. Jan 25-Dynamic Solutions Incorporated, an Atlanta based automation and motion control company, today announced the release of the “Pacific Scientific Atlanta” marketing campaign and website. The company has been serving Atlanta and all of Georgia by offering and servicing an extensive line of Pacific Scientific automation and motion control products including controllers, drivers and motors to businesses of all sizes.

Pacific Scientific Atlanta is known for having a full line of affordable operator interfaces to connect to most controls including Windows interfaces using Visual Basic, Wonderware and other packages.

Pacific Scientific Atlanta is able to sense nearly any material or target with a complete line of sensors. Devices are able to be connected with hardwiring, SERCOS, Devicenet or Profibus.

The “Pacific Scientific Atlanta” campaign will be a multimedia operation that will include ad placements in various media supported with online promotions including blogs, articles and other online strategies. The company will partner with online properties such as Home Partners Atlanta, Panorama Press to market Pacific Scientific sales and services.

The website, www.PacificScientificAtlanta.com will be an interactive web portal that will make it easy for institutions and businesses to learn about the many options available for Pacific Scientific, automation and motion control devices in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. The site will inform and promote the technology and options available. The site will link directly to the Dynamic Solutions website at AutomationinMotion.com where visitors can search the actual company database. The site will also focus on promoting how the wide range of Pacific Scientific products sold by Dynamic Solutions will make available many options and solutions for a company’s Pacific Scientific and automation needs.

The site and campaign will be will be managed by Panorama Press, a marketing firm specializing in strategy, sponsorships and web development. “The primary objective of the ‘Pacific Scientific Atlanta’ campaign is to let businesses know in Atlanta and throughout Georgia that Dynamic Solutions is able to provide both sales and service for Pacific Scientific Products.” said Manuel Enrique Lopez “QuiQue” spokesman for Panorama Press. “Although, Dynamic Solutions is known for having a wide a variety of Pacific Scientific products, the unsurpassed service is crucial to its success. Whether its moving a wide conveyor belt or the smallest parts assembly, Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions has a motor/drive combination to fit any need. Additionally, precision servo or common inverter applications can all be covered by their line of gear heads.”

Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions is located 4791 Gresham Cir, SW, Lilburn GA 30047. For more information call (770)-736-2700 or go to www.pacificscientificatlanta.com

Pacific Scientific Atlanta by Dynamic Solutions

Granite Countertop Atlanta introduces a Quartz Countertop

Marble Supplier announces the release of Masada Stone in Atlanta and Alpharetta Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia Feb 15, 2009- Granite Countertop Atlanta by G & L Marble, a Georgia based supplier, quarrier and distributor of natural stone tiles and slabs announced today the introduction of the Masada Stone quartz surface. Masada Stone is a quartz surface that blends the durability and stain resistant qualities of granite with the uniform appearance of an engineered quartz surface.

Granite Countertop Atlanta by G & L Marble is a privately owned operation located in Winston, Georgia and currently has 90,000 square feet of warehouse space that stocks granite, marble, limestone, travertine, slate and onyx that is imported from all over the globe. With the focus on service and selection, Granite Countertop Atlanta by G & L Marble is known for delivering fine natural stone for granite kitchen counters throughout Atlanta, Alpharetta and Georgia with hundreds of varieties of granites in stock.

Masada Stone offers 12 color options including a brilliant, pure white that is not often found in natural stone. The Masada Stone palette replicates the neutral tones of natural limestones and marbles with the practicality of a quartz surface. Masada Stone is very versatile and can be used most areas that require aesthetics and uniformity.

Showrooms are located in Midtown Atlanta and Alpharetta. The showrooms are stocked with thousands of slabs on display that can be viewed and immediately reserved by the customer for purchase by the fabricator of their choice. In addition to kitchen counters, Granite Countertop Atlanta showrooms also have on display a large variety of tiles, mosaics, and trim pieces for floors, walls, or to simply compliment any existing or on-going project.

The website, www.granitecountertopatlanta.com is an interactive web portal that makes it easy for consumers and businesses to learn about the many options available for quartz countertops in Atlanta, Alpharetta and through out Georgia. The site is designed inform and promote the ever-changing colors, finishes, and sizes of Masada quartz surfaces available. The site will also focus on promoting to Georgians how the 12 color options offered will give their kitchens and bathrooms unique qualities. The campaign will show Masada Stone properties including its extreme hardness and mirror like finish make it ideal for countertops.

In addition to the Winston distribution facilities, G&L has 8 showrooms located in: Atlanta and Alpharetta, GA, Destin and Jacksonville, FL, High Point and Raleigh, NC, Birmingham, AL. and Knoxville, TN. G & L Marble showroom in Atlanta is located in midtown Atlanta at 129 Armour Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30324. The Alphartetta showroom is located at 8186 Industrial Place, Alpharetta, Georgia 30004. For additional information, go to www.granitecountertopatlanta.com , email info@granitecountertopatlanta.com or call 404-261-7444.