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ARTICLES

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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Complex System Management

Integrated control systems are the key to managing complex energy-efficient buildings.
April 2, 2013
Managing complex energy-efficient systems is daunting, but doable!
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New Standard for Sustainable Industrial and Institutional Laundry Products

January 24, 2013

A new standard was specifically designed to provide sustainable alternatives for institutional and industrial laundry detergents. 


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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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Artful Sustainability

The relocation of the historic Barnes Museum puts sustainability and American hardwoods on display at the new Barnes Philadelphia Campus.
November 5, 2012

 When the Barnes Foundation and its board of trustees made the decision to relocate to Center City Philadelphia, they knew they wanted a building with a modern architectural design that emphasized the foundation’s environmental mission.  


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Greywater Instead of Holy Water

September 1, 2012

A 100-year-old former church-turned-apartment integrates a water reclamation system to reduce tenant costs.


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Museums Collect Sustainable Strategies

Instituting these modern, green innovations can help preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.
September 1, 2012

 Every art museum requires a significant amount of energy to properly balance environmental conditions for its collection with the comfort of its visitors.  


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Naturally Engaging

A Utah museum’s sustainable design draws upon its natural surroundings to impart knowledge on its visitors.
August 1, 2012

 Located at the University of Utah, the Natural History Museum of Utah has, for more than four decades, connected residents and tourists alike with the natural wonders and native cultures that define Utah.  


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Museum Moves Forward with Sustainability

Museum Moves Forward with Sustainability
May 1, 2012

 Museums typically occupy energy-hungry buildings and have expanding collections, which they aim to keep in tightly controlled environmental conditions. 


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Contemporary Art

One of Austin’s greatest artistic and historical landmarks undergoes a transformation on a nonprofit budget.
May 1, 2012

 Arthouse at the Jones Center, one of Austin’s greatest artistic and historical landmarks, recently underwent a refurbishment, restoration and addition process.  


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 Interview with Glenn Carels, principal with the design firm for California State University, Northridge, (CSUN)'s Student Recreation Center.
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