Guiding the Way USGBC to Publish Green Retail Guide Designed to Help Tenants, Developers and Landlords Find Common Ground.
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by Mark Peternell
Different Times…Different Results Sault
Ste. Marie, Ontario,
Canada’s Algoma University
has a reputation for being green. When it first moved to make the switch to
green cleaning products ten years ago, the results were less than stellar. But
the lessons learned from the previous attempts helped to make the current
transition a success, and the university is now reducing its environmental
impact at no additional cost. Comments (0)
by Rod Westwood
Looking Beyond the Facility Much of the sustainability of the LEED-CS
Gold Comcast
Center, the tallest building in Philadelphia and the 15th largest in the U.S., focused
on the building itself. But by looking past the building itself and into the
broader infrastructure, the developers were able to make the building more
sustainable. Comments (0)
Eco-Friendly Woven Floor Coverings
Bolon has launched its Botanic Collection, a new line
of eco-friendly woven floor coverings that features colors and patterns inspired
by nature. Comments (0)
Ballasts Capable of Dimming T5 Linear Lamps
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc. has announced the
expansion of its Hi-lume 3D line with the introduction of multi-voltage
ballasts capable of dimming T5 linear fluorescent lamps to 1 percent. Comments (0)
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Energy Savings at the Click of a Button
This
program allows you to calculate your savings as well as the ongoing payback you
will receive by purchasing and installing a Mars Air Curtain in your facility. Comments (0)
A Higher Standard The 81-year-old The Christman Building in downtown Lansing, Mich., is a study in contrasts — a structure whose owners have meticulously preserved its past while introducing sustainable technology that will ensure its future.
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by Scott AlwineLEED AP
Wired for Sustainability In the past, there has often been a disconnect between the initial design plans of a building and the implementation, particularly where floor systems were concerned.
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