Renovations/Retrofits

DART’s Historic Structural Renovation

June 1, 2013
Structural solutions help an early 20th century maintenance facility in Dallas become a LEED Platinum police headquarters.
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On a Pursuit for Reuse

June 1, 2013
Under a new city green building standard in Baltimore, the largest stone mill in Maryland was reborn and achieved LEED Silver certification.
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A Win-Win Situation

Excellence in Design Commercial Renovation Winner
June 1, 2013
An updated real estate headquarters in Plainview, N.Y., creates a workspace for its employees with an emphasis on using green building technology.
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Healthcare Solutions in Brief

May 7, 2013
Two healthcare facilities emphasize individual ways of making sustainability and efficiency a priority for the community.
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Energy-Efficient Building Retrofits: Show Me the Money?

May 7, 2013
Deep energy savings are possible with building retrofits; what’s lacking are models for financing.
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LED Lighting the Way

A Smithsonian exhibit and design specialist shares his thoughts on lighting in a museum environment.
April 2, 2013
A Smithsonian exhibit and design specialist shares his thoughts on lighting in a museum environment.
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Daylight and a Learning-Friendly Environment

A bright, sunshiny day can uplift any mood.
February 28, 2013
More daylight in classrooms can have a positive impact on students.
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Updating for Efficiency

Geothermal heat pump system helps Sonoma County Water Agency achieve sustainability goals in an HVAC retrofit project.
January 4, 2013

 With a mission of effectively managing water resources through environmental stewardship, technical innovation and responsible fiscal management, California’s Sonoma County Water Agency (“The Water Agency”) is a custodian of sustainable, ecologically sound practices across all areas of its business.  


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Environmentally Friendly Senior Living

Uplifting more than spirits, a Pasadena community offers green living at an affordable price.
December 3, 2012

The leaders of Pasadena are addressing affordable housing and homelessness issues in its communities, and the production and preservation of affordable housing is one important solution. 


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Excellence in Design Awards

Not Over the Hill

A Civil War hospital in the U.S. capital is rejuvenated as a community center and wins an EID award.
November 5, 2012

Opened at the end of the Civil War in 1866, the Old Naval Hospital served as a 50-bed hospital for seaman, later as a hospital corps training school and then as a home for elderly soldiers and sailors. 


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As the membership balloting commences, EDC and Brad Pease of Paladino and Company discuss some of the changes in LEED v4 and what to expect.
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EDC Magazine

June 2013 Cover

2013 June

With the June Issue, EDC is taking steps toward embracing product transparency and make sure its readers have the resources to ensure dedication to sustainable design and LEED.
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The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability

In The Integrative Design Guide to Green Building: Redefining the Practice of Sustainability, 7group's principals and integrative design pioneer Bill Reed introduce design and construction professionals to the concepts of whole building design and whole systems.

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Green Product Buzz Guide

Green Product Buzz GuideEDC's Green Product Buzz Guides bring you the latest in green building products and services from companies exhibiting at trade shows, including Greenbuild, the AIA Expo, Coverings, Surfaces and more.

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EDC CrosswordWelcome to EDC's crossword puzzle. This puzzle was created specifically for the green building industry by Myles Mellor; all the clues and answers relate to industry terms. Click to view the interactive version of the puzzle that appeared in print. Or if you prefer,  you'll find a PDF link to this month's puzzle and solution.