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The Big Picture

May 22, 2012

You ever hear those stories about someone’s poor un-tech-y parent who finally gets on email?


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Defining a Culture of Sustainability

May 14, 2012

A culture of sustainability refers to the knowledge that there are things we can all do every day to help conserve resources and protect the environment.


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Is Your Story Better Than a Fifth Grader's?

May 07, 2012
While primary school students study the elements of a story, adults sometimes overlook the basics.
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How Can Commercial Buildings Improve Sustainability?

May 01, 2012

BOMA gives five growing trends for improving commercial building sustainability and energy efficiency.


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Mind the Gap

April 24, 2012
Before you've even unpacked the first box, your building could lose all those energy savings so carefully built into its design.
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Streamlining Data Collection

April 11, 2012
Devices such as the iPad allow for professionals to rapidly collect relevant information including photos and audio notes.
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An Aerial View of High Intensity Fluorescents vs. LEDs

April 02, 2012

The days of one-for-one replacement of HID fixtures with HIFs are coming to a close, and in the right applications, LED high bay fixtures have exceeded the capabilities of HIF fixtures.


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Words Matter

March 26, 2012

Two missteps detract making your products or service the preferred choice among your target audiences.


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Layered Conservation

March 22, 2012

Michael Cobb, AIA, at Studio Ecesis contacted me about a project his firm has recently completed. 


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Floor Care 'Curriculum' for Facility Managers

March 22, 2012

Staples Advantage teaches the ABCs of school facility floor care.


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