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    Osram Sylvania Border Flex

    A flexible strip of LEDs encased in a waterproof PVC jacket, this lighting option uses less than 10% of the energy consumed by neon.

     
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    Greenwork Babylone pendant fixture

    This pendant globe fixture doubles as a light and an air cleaner and humidified by merging plantings with lighting.

     
  • Grand Function

    The renovation of a historic federal building goes for a groundbreaking net-zero energy goal.

     
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    Beyond the Surface

    Applied films can enhance the performance of windows in retrofits if the proper measures are taken beforehand.

     
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    Aiming High, Looking Low

    New York City's next big urban park may be underground on Manhattan's Lower East Side.

     
  • The curvilinear forms of the roof of the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre  are sheathed in aluminum where not covered by an extensive green roof.

    Natural Symmetry

    Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden's Visitor Centre promotes biodiversity in plant life and building systems

     
  • Natural History Museum of Utah, Location: Salt Lake City UT, Architect: Ennead Architects

    Embracing History

    In a home embedded in the landscape, the Natural History Museum of Utah expands its offerings while minimizing its environmental footprint.

     
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    Schréder Lighting US Piano luminaire

    This outdoor aluminum luminaire employes LEDs and comes in two models and five standard colors.

     
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    Foscarini Anisha LED lamp

    Designed by Spanish studio Lievore Altherr Molina, this ellipsoidal lamp features LEDs and an integrated dimmer touch switch.

     
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    Cerno Arca linear pendant

    The walnut frame of this 49" long linear pendant morphs from solid to open-cage depending on one's sight lines.

     
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    Bega Square Bollard

    Manufactured with marine-grade, copper-free aluminum posts and an anodized aluminum reflector, this bollard uses a 19.6W LED lamp.

     
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    B.Lux Round Glass decorative suspension light fixture

    The luminaire uses 42 LEDs arranged in an interior structure that folds out like an umbrella for installation.

     
  • Nils Kok photographed at Stata Center at MIT, Cambridge, MA

    The Value of Efficiency

    Dutch economist and sustainable-property research expert Nils Kok explains some findings of his research into the market value of green buildings.

     
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    Spell It Out

    A look at the process—and the importance—of the written lighting-controls narrative.

     
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    Put to the Test

    Designed to be tough, the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless highlights the importance of preparing for long-term maintenance and changing occupancy loads.

     
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    Sustainable Stays

    Today's green hotels meet performance goals without compromising the guest experience.

     
  • Community Organizers

    Some thoughts on how our industry addresses the social responsibility leg of sustainability's three-legged stool.

     
  • Standard-Bearer

    Puerto Rico is one of the most environmentally troubled islands in the Caribbean. Can one building change that?

     
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    Help Is on the Way

    IgCC is rolling out and it's going to change the way you work.