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A guide to energy-efficient illumination.
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The Gottfried home in Oakland, Calif., earned Platinum with 106.5 out of a possible 136 points in the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes program.
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The California Green Builder-certified homes exceed the state's stringent Title 24 energy requirements by at least 15%.
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New toilet standards ensure water savings does not come at the expense of a confident flush.
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The Light is a Queen collection combines elements of traditional Italian craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic, according to the company.Designed by Jean-Francois Crochet, the Tresor metal suspension lamp is made from 3,900 minted coins. The coins are individually hand-welded and finished with...
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Everlume Light Fixtures by Progress Lighting
Everlume light fixtures use a high-output, warm white LED source that works with standard off-the-shelf dimmers. The bell-shaped mini-pendant features painted tortoise glass and a brushed nickel finish. The fixtures use between 2 and 15 watts, emit little heat, and have a lifespan of more than 30...
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The North Carolina house, part of a pilot program, will save more than 10,000 gallons a year.
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Aqus Greywater System uses bath sink drain water for toilet flushing.
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Water-conserving bath fixtures enter the mainstream as the EPA’s WaterSense standards take effect.
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Everyone is preoccupied with oil shortages these days. But the building industry's eyes are already on the next scarce natural resource: water. While the U.S. population nearly doubled between 1950 and 2000, the demand for water more than tripled, putting pressure on both water supplies and an...