Zadoozy, a national ecommerce company on a mission to save busy, health-conscious consumers time, money and frustration by offering only the best products that promote a healthy, clean home, today announced that it has moved into a new warehouse/showroom in Vernon Hills, Illinois. The new showroom and warehouse will allow Zadoozy to house both its sales and administrative offices along with its warehouse and shipping department under one roof.
The new address is 1000 Butterfield Road, Suite 1029, Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Zadoozy, a take on the slang term 'doozy,' meaning something that is extraordinary, has tested hundreds of products and offers only those that have passed their toughest tests—like IQAir air purifiers, Miele vacuum cleaners and Ladybug vapor steam cleaners.
“Zadoozy will help health-conscious consumers across the nation who don’t have the time to comparison shop for themselves,” says a company spokesperson. “Thanks to a talented team of Web designers, architects and engineers, we’ve assembled the best of the best in one secure, easy to use destination.”
Zadoozy is so confident that shoppers you will love their products that they offer a 90-day, no questions asked, money back promise.
2011年9月12日星期一
2011年9月8日星期四
Ecomajik Corporation to Offer Air Purifiers to Texas Wildfire Victims
Locally based Ecomajik Corporation announced today it will try to do it's part to help neighbors dealing with smoke damage and health concerns after the wildfires across the Austin, Texas area. The company distributes Air Purifiers with technology designed for NASA for use in the Space Shuttle. These air purifiers have long been used by the Red Cross and were employed by the Defense Department to clean the air in the Pentagon after the 911 attack.
Ecomajik will provide air purifiers to residents on a loan basis without charge. Additionally if residents are interested in purchasing units they have established a special program to help fire victims.
"My husband and I survived the wildfires in San Diego several years back. We know what challenges families have to deal with, even when your home makes it through the crisis untouched. Sometimes smoke damage can linger for weeks or months and is very unhealthy for inhabitants. Our Air Purifiers eliminate smoke and mitigate smoke damage from fires killing all odors and removing contaminants from the air." noted Susan Braun Ecomajik Corporation President. "Breathing this contaminated air can be very hazardous to your health, especially if your are an "at risk" individual." she added.
Residents in Bastrop, Moonglow, Steiner Ranch, Pedernales, Union Chapel, Luther Hill, and surrounding areas qualify for the free loan of equipment while supplies last. The air purifiers remove all contaminants from the air in homes and sanitize exposed surfaces as well. About the size of a bookshelf speaker they can clean a home up to 3,000 sq feet.
Ecomajik will provide air purifiers to residents on a loan basis without charge. Additionally if residents are interested in purchasing units they have established a special program to help fire victims.
"My husband and I survived the wildfires in San Diego several years back. We know what challenges families have to deal with, even when your home makes it through the crisis untouched. Sometimes smoke damage can linger for weeks or months and is very unhealthy for inhabitants. Our Air Purifiers eliminate smoke and mitigate smoke damage from fires killing all odors and removing contaminants from the air." noted Susan Braun Ecomajik Corporation President. "Breathing this contaminated air can be very hazardous to your health, especially if your are an "at risk" individual." she added.
Residents in Bastrop, Moonglow, Steiner Ranch, Pedernales, Union Chapel, Luther Hill, and surrounding areas qualify for the free loan of equipment while supplies last. The air purifiers remove all contaminants from the air in homes and sanitize exposed surfaces as well. About the size of a bookshelf speaker they can clean a home up to 3,000 sq feet.
2011年9月7日星期三
Ecomajik Corporation To Offer Air Purifiers to Texas Wildfire Victims
Locally based Ecomajik Corporation announced today it will try to do it's part to help neighbors dealing with smoke damage and health concerns after the wildfires across the Austin, Texas area. The company distributes Air Purifiers with technology designed for NASA for use in the Space Shuttle. These air purifiers have long been used by the Red Cross and were employed by the Defense Department to clean the air in the Pentagon after the 911 attack.
Ecomajik will provide air purifiers to residents on a loan basis without charge. Additionally if residents are interested in purchasing units they have established a special program to help fire victims.
"My husband and I survived the wildfires in San Diego several years back. We know what challenges families have to deal with, even when your home makes it through the crisis untouched. Sometimes smoke damage can linger for weeks or months and is very unhealthy for inhabitants. Our Air Purifiers eliminate smoke and mitigate smoke damage from fires killing all odors and removing contaminants from the air." noted Susan Braun Ecomajik Corporation President. "Breathing this contaminated air can be very hazardous to your health, especially if your are an "at risk" individual." she added.
Residents in Bastrop, Moonglow, Steiner Ranch, Pedernales, Union Chapel, Luther Hill, and surrounding areas qualify for the free loan of equipment while supplies last. The air purifiers remove all contaminants from the air in homes and sanitize exposed surfaces as well. About the size of a bookshelf speaker they can clean a home up to 3,000 sq feet.
Ecomajik will provide air purifiers to residents on a loan basis without charge. Additionally if residents are interested in purchasing units they have established a special program to help fire victims.
"My husband and I survived the wildfires in San Diego several years back. We know what challenges families have to deal with, even when your home makes it through the crisis untouched. Sometimes smoke damage can linger for weeks or months and is very unhealthy for inhabitants. Our Air Purifiers eliminate smoke and mitigate smoke damage from fires killing all odors and removing contaminants from the air." noted Susan Braun Ecomajik Corporation President. "Breathing this contaminated air can be very hazardous to your health, especially if your are an "at risk" individual." she added.
Residents in Bastrop, Moonglow, Steiner Ranch, Pedernales, Union Chapel, Luther Hill, and surrounding areas qualify for the free loan of equipment while supplies last. The air purifiers remove all contaminants from the air in homes and sanitize exposed surfaces as well. About the size of a bookshelf speaker they can clean a home up to 3,000 sq feet.
2011年9月6日星期二
Centennial College celebrates completion of Progress Avenue campus in Toronto
A building designed to meet the needs of an expanding student population in the digital age has opened at Centennial College’s flagship campus on Progress Avenue.
Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects and constructed by EllisDon, the 103,500-square-foot library and academic facility combines a wide range of learning and study spaces.
Included are 22 classrooms, a 200-seat auditorium, double-height library, learning labs, academic offices and a light-filled atrium that serves as a central meeting point on campus.
A four-storey biofilter living wall is the centerpiece of the atrium and acts as a natural air purifier for the building.
Diamond and Schmitt pioneered the commercial application of this technology developed by Nedlaw Living Walls as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainable design solutions.
LEED Gold is being targeted for the building, constructed at a cost of just over $34 million.
“The design of this building is welcoming, inspirational and suffused with natural light,” said Donald Schmitt, a principal with Diamond and Schmitt Architects.
The project was undertaken by a team that included structural engineers Blackwell Bowick Partnership Ltd., mechanical engineers Crossey Engineering Ltd. and electrical engineers Mulvey and Banani International Ltd. A striking combination of brick, copper and composite wood is featured on the exterior cladding.
A sequence of glazed vertical bays on the north façade extends across the roof line to harvest daylight that reaches deep into the core to expose 75 per cent of the floor plate to natural light.
Responsive to new and adaptive ways of learning, the building provides more than 250 study, research and collaborative work spaces for students with an array of technologies available, including workstations, media-viewing carrels for small groups, technology studios that match the presentation capabilities of classrooms, video conferencing and wireless network access throughout.
“Just as building technology and materials have changed, so too have our expectations of a college library,” said Centennial College president Ann Buller.
“Students today are much more apt to study in groups; they access resource materials with wireless devices; and expect to gather rare archival information within seconds, not working days. For all these reasons, Centennial’s new library plays a pivotal role in providing a supportive learning environment.”
Classrooms on the first and second floors accommodate 1,900 students in traditional and theatre-style room configurations.
The auditorium, atrium, a café and gallery are also located on the ground floor. The third floor houses the library, special collections, archives, library offices and a variety of study spaces, including labs for individual and group study.
Additional meeting rooms, silent study areas and offices for Centennial’s senior administrators comprise the top floor.
All spaces in the building overlook the four-storey atrium in the centre of the building accessed by circular corridors.
Along with the biowall, other sustainable features include a rainwater-collection system for reuse in washrooms and a green roof on the auditorium.
Designed by Diamond and Schmitt Architects and constructed by EllisDon, the 103,500-square-foot library and academic facility combines a wide range of learning and study spaces.
Included are 22 classrooms, a 200-seat auditorium, double-height library, learning labs, academic offices and a light-filled atrium that serves as a central meeting point on campus.
A four-storey biofilter living wall is the centerpiece of the atrium and acts as a natural air purifier for the building.
Diamond and Schmitt pioneered the commercial application of this technology developed by Nedlaw Living Walls as part of an ongoing commitment to sustainable design solutions.
LEED Gold is being targeted for the building, constructed at a cost of just over $34 million.
“The design of this building is welcoming, inspirational and suffused with natural light,” said Donald Schmitt, a principal with Diamond and Schmitt Architects.
The project was undertaken by a team that included structural engineers Blackwell Bowick Partnership Ltd., mechanical engineers Crossey Engineering Ltd. and electrical engineers Mulvey and Banani International Ltd. A striking combination of brick, copper and composite wood is featured on the exterior cladding.
A sequence of glazed vertical bays on the north façade extends across the roof line to harvest daylight that reaches deep into the core to expose 75 per cent of the floor plate to natural light.
Responsive to new and adaptive ways of learning, the building provides more than 250 study, research and collaborative work spaces for students with an array of technologies available, including workstations, media-viewing carrels for small groups, technology studios that match the presentation capabilities of classrooms, video conferencing and wireless network access throughout.
“Just as building technology and materials have changed, so too have our expectations of a college library,” said Centennial College president Ann Buller.
“Students today are much more apt to study in groups; they access resource materials with wireless devices; and expect to gather rare archival information within seconds, not working days. For all these reasons, Centennial’s new library plays a pivotal role in providing a supportive learning environment.”
Classrooms on the first and second floors accommodate 1,900 students in traditional and theatre-style room configurations.
The auditorium, atrium, a café and gallery are also located on the ground floor. The third floor houses the library, special collections, archives, library offices and a variety of study spaces, including labs for individual and group study.
Additional meeting rooms, silent study areas and offices for Centennial’s senior administrators comprise the top floor.
All spaces in the building overlook the four-storey atrium in the centre of the building accessed by circular corridors.
Along with the biowall, other sustainable features include a rainwater-collection system for reuse in washrooms and a green roof on the auditorium.
2011年9月5日星期一
Demand green features from your builder
When you buy a new house, before it’s built, you get to choose from the variety of styles and floor plans the builder offers, as well as options and upgrades on details and finishes. Depending on the builder, sometimes the options and choices of upgrades are very limited. Most times, those options are limited to finishes. Rarely do they offer green upgrades, or upgrades on what matters most: what’s behind the walls.
A lot of builders and building companies have model homes, or even a design centre you can visit to help you decide on the finishes and upgrades you might want to add. What’s on display is always finishes. It’s never the insulation, the drywall or tile underlayment. You’ll never see air purifiers on display or added as an extra appliance.
Energy Star appliances are standard now with new homes, and they are built to minimum code standards with regard to construction, building envelope, insulation.
But what about green upgrades?
Some leading green builders offer features such as solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot-water pre-heating rough-ins for those who want that option. And lots are coming on board with low/no VOC paints, and maybe some bamboo flooring. But that’s about it, I’m sad to say.
That’s all driven by consumer demand. Builders will build what sells, so it’s up to you to demand upgrades that will really increase the value of your home.
What do homebuyers think is important when they invest in their new homes?
Everyone is concerned about indoor air quality, and the effects of mould and allergens on their families’ health. But how many people are even aware of the upgrades they can have that will improve that indoor air quality? The type of insulation you choose, the type of cabinets and flooring, all contribute to the indoor air quality. What about adding an air-purifying system or premium HEPA filtration to your HVAC?
Some people will advise you to choose your upgrades based on future resale of your home. That’s fine, but who’s to say a brushed nickel faucet will still be fashionable when your home goes on the market? Will cherry cabinets be in, or will painted wood? Is your money better spent on a granite countertop or on a properly insulated basement and attic?
A finished basement is a popular one. But for me, this is one of the real traps of a “builder upgrade.” Guaranteed: If you opt for this upgrade, you will have a basement finished to minimum code. That’s all that’s required. And that will be a complete waste of your money — in either a short time or a slightly longer time — when you need to tear everything out because it’s tainted with mould.
Conventional wisdom says that spending your upgrade money on kitchen and bathrooms will repay you. But I say that every penny you invest in an upgrade that improves your home’s efficiency will repay you, too.
I say, when your budget is limited — and whose isn’t? — spend your upgrade money on the places you can’t get to later: behind the walls. You can always upgrade a standard finish to something pricier later, if you want to. But you can’t easily change your insulation or the underlayment beneath your tiles or replace your standard drywall with mould-resistant.
A lot of builders and building companies have model homes, or even a design centre you can visit to help you decide on the finishes and upgrades you might want to add. What’s on display is always finishes. It’s never the insulation, the drywall or tile underlayment. You’ll never see air purifiers on display or added as an extra appliance.
Energy Star appliances are standard now with new homes, and they are built to minimum code standards with regard to construction, building envelope, insulation.
But what about green upgrades?
Some leading green builders offer features such as solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot-water pre-heating rough-ins for those who want that option. And lots are coming on board with low/no VOC paints, and maybe some bamboo flooring. But that’s about it, I’m sad to say.
That’s all driven by consumer demand. Builders will build what sells, so it’s up to you to demand upgrades that will really increase the value of your home.
What do homebuyers think is important when they invest in their new homes?
Everyone is concerned about indoor air quality, and the effects of mould and allergens on their families’ health. But how many people are even aware of the upgrades they can have that will improve that indoor air quality? The type of insulation you choose, the type of cabinets and flooring, all contribute to the indoor air quality. What about adding an air-purifying system or premium HEPA filtration to your HVAC?
Some people will advise you to choose your upgrades based on future resale of your home. That’s fine, but who’s to say a brushed nickel faucet will still be fashionable when your home goes on the market? Will cherry cabinets be in, or will painted wood? Is your money better spent on a granite countertop or on a properly insulated basement and attic?
A finished basement is a popular one. But for me, this is one of the real traps of a “builder upgrade.” Guaranteed: If you opt for this upgrade, you will have a basement finished to minimum code. That’s all that’s required. And that will be a complete waste of your money — in either a short time or a slightly longer time — when you need to tear everything out because it’s tainted with mould.
Conventional wisdom says that spending your upgrade money on kitchen and bathrooms will repay you. But I say that every penny you invest in an upgrade that improves your home’s efficiency will repay you, too.
I say, when your budget is limited — and whose isn’t? — spend your upgrade money on the places you can’t get to later: behind the walls. You can always upgrade a standard finish to something pricier later, if you want to. But you can’t easily change your insulation or the underlayment beneath your tiles or replace your standard drywall with mould-resistant.
2011年9月4日星期日
NASA ponders ways to grow a garden on Mars mission
We've all tried the packets of freeze-dried "astronaut food" at one point or another, so it's not surprising to find out that those packets — and even the more modern types of space food — probably won't be enough to keep space travelers sated and healthy on a multi-year journey. With NASA planning a mission to Mars that could take five years or more to arrive at the Red Planet, the question facing researchers now is: how do we feed them?
According to NASA, one solution might be a vegetable garden or some other type of self-replenishing food supply that would reduce the amount of food that needs to be on the spacecraft at launch.
"[The amount of food required to keep astronauts fed] is a clear impediment to a lot of mission scenarios," said Maya R. Cooper, a senior research scientist in NASA's Space Food Systems Laboratory, during a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society. "We need new approaches."
Currently, astronauts require around 3.8 pounds of food per day for missions into space and aboard the International Space Station. That means a five-year mission to Mars and back would need almost 7,000 pounds of food for each astronaut.
A garden aboard the spacecraft could eliminate some of that food burden, though — and it's one of the potential solutions being explored. Not only would a "kitchen garden" provide healthy food for the astronauts, but it would also serve as an air purifier of sorts, converting the astronauts' exhaled carbon dioxide to oxygen.
"Right now, we are looking at the possibility of implementing a bioregenerative system that would involve growing crops in space and possibly shipping some bulk commodities to a Mars habitat as well," explained Cooper. "This scenario involves much more food processing and meal preparation than the current food system developed for the space shuttles and the International Space Station."
While that's all well and good, we're a bit surprised that NASA hasn't considered another option: Twinkies. Lightweight, invulnerable to decay, and delicious, they could very well be the perfect third option for keeping astronauts fueled on their way to Mars.
So, think about it, NASA: Twinkies. Consider it a freebie from your friends here.
According to NASA, one solution might be a vegetable garden or some other type of self-replenishing food supply that would reduce the amount of food that needs to be on the spacecraft at launch.
"[The amount of food required to keep astronauts fed] is a clear impediment to a lot of mission scenarios," said Maya R. Cooper, a senior research scientist in NASA's Space Food Systems Laboratory, during a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society. "We need new approaches."
Currently, astronauts require around 3.8 pounds of food per day for missions into space and aboard the International Space Station. That means a five-year mission to Mars and back would need almost 7,000 pounds of food for each astronaut.
A garden aboard the spacecraft could eliminate some of that food burden, though — and it's one of the potential solutions being explored. Not only would a "kitchen garden" provide healthy food for the astronauts, but it would also serve as an air purifier of sorts, converting the astronauts' exhaled carbon dioxide to oxygen.
"Right now, we are looking at the possibility of implementing a bioregenerative system that would involve growing crops in space and possibly shipping some bulk commodities to a Mars habitat as well," explained Cooper. "This scenario involves much more food processing and meal preparation than the current food system developed for the space shuttles and the International Space Station."
While that's all well and good, we're a bit surprised that NASA hasn't considered another option: Twinkies. Lightweight, invulnerable to decay, and delicious, they could very well be the perfect third option for keeping astronauts fueled on their way to Mars.
So, think about it, NASA: Twinkies. Consider it a freebie from your friends here.
2011年9月1日星期四
Consider green options
When you buy a new house, before it's built, you get to choose from the variety of styles and floor plans the builder offers, as well as options and upgrades on details and finishes. Depending on the builder, sometimes the options and choices of upgrades are very limited. Most times, those options are limited to finishes. Rarely do they offer green upgrades, or upgrades on what matters most: what's behind the walls.
A lot of builders and building companies have model homes, or even a design centre you can visit to help you decide on the finishes and upgrades you might want to add. What's on display is always finishes. It's never the insulation, the drywall or tile underlayment. You'll never see air purifiers on display or added as an extra appliance.
Energy Star appliances are standard now with new homes, and they are built to minimum code standards with regard to construction, building envelope, insulation.
But what about green upgrades?
Some leading green builders offer features such as solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot-water pre-heating rough-ins for those who want that option. And lots are coming on board with low/no VOC paints, and maybe some bamboo flooring. But that's about it, I'm sad to say.
That's all driven by consumer demand. Builders will build what sells, so it's up to you to demand upgrades that will really increase the value of your home.
What do homebuyers think is important when they invest in their new homes?
Everyone is concerned about indoor air quality, and the effects of mould and allergens on their families' health. But how many people are even aware of the upgrades they can have that will improve that indoor air quality? The type of insulation you choose, the type of cabinets and flooring, all contribute to the indoor air quality. What about adding an air-purifying system or premium HEPA filtration to your HVAC?
Some people will advise you to choose your upgrades based on future resale of your home. That's fine, but who's to say a brushed nickel faucet will still be fashionable when your home goes on the market? Will cherry cabinets be in, or will painted wood? Is your money better spent on a granite countertop or on a properly insulated basement and attic?
A finished basement is a popular one. But for me, this is one of the real traps of a 'builder upgrade.' Guaranteed: If you opt for this upgrade, you will have a basement finished to minimum code. That's all that's required. And that will be a complete waste of your money - in either a short time or a slightly longer time - when you need to tear everything out because it's tainted with mould.
Conventional wisdom says that spending your upgrade money on kitchen and bathrooms will repay you. But I say that every penny you invest in an upgrade that improves your home's efficiency will repay you, too.
I say, when your budget is limited - and whose isn't? - spend your upgrade money on the places you can't get to later: behind the walls. You can always upgrade a standard finish to something pricier later, if you want to. But you can't easily change your insulation or the underlayment beneath your tiles or replace your standard drywall with mould-resistant.
The consumer decisions always seem to be: Do you want the premium kitchen cabinets or the standard? Do you want a granite countertop or laminate? What kind of tile do you want in the bathroom?
A lot of builders and building companies have model homes, or even a design centre you can visit to help you decide on the finishes and upgrades you might want to add. What's on display is always finishes. It's never the insulation, the drywall or tile underlayment. You'll never see air purifiers on display or added as an extra appliance.
Energy Star appliances are standard now with new homes, and they are built to minimum code standards with regard to construction, building envelope, insulation.
But what about green upgrades?
Some leading green builders offer features such as solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot-water pre-heating rough-ins for those who want that option. And lots are coming on board with low/no VOC paints, and maybe some bamboo flooring. But that's about it, I'm sad to say.
That's all driven by consumer demand. Builders will build what sells, so it's up to you to demand upgrades that will really increase the value of your home.
What do homebuyers think is important when they invest in their new homes?
Everyone is concerned about indoor air quality, and the effects of mould and allergens on their families' health. But how many people are even aware of the upgrades they can have that will improve that indoor air quality? The type of insulation you choose, the type of cabinets and flooring, all contribute to the indoor air quality. What about adding an air-purifying system or premium HEPA filtration to your HVAC?
Some people will advise you to choose your upgrades based on future resale of your home. That's fine, but who's to say a brushed nickel faucet will still be fashionable when your home goes on the market? Will cherry cabinets be in, or will painted wood? Is your money better spent on a granite countertop or on a properly insulated basement and attic?
A finished basement is a popular one. But for me, this is one of the real traps of a 'builder upgrade.' Guaranteed: If you opt for this upgrade, you will have a basement finished to minimum code. That's all that's required. And that will be a complete waste of your money - in either a short time or a slightly longer time - when you need to tear everything out because it's tainted with mould.
Conventional wisdom says that spending your upgrade money on kitchen and bathrooms will repay you. But I say that every penny you invest in an upgrade that improves your home's efficiency will repay you, too.
I say, when your budget is limited - and whose isn't? - spend your upgrade money on the places you can't get to later: behind the walls. You can always upgrade a standard finish to something pricier later, if you want to. But you can't easily change your insulation or the underlayment beneath your tiles or replace your standard drywall with mould-resistant.
The consumer decisions always seem to be: Do you want the premium kitchen cabinets or the standard? Do you want a granite countertop or laminate? What kind of tile do you want in the bathroom?
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