Hubbell Lighting Launches National Sustainability Program

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 Hubbell Lighting Launches National Sustainability Program
Crafted to visibly demonstrate how reducing ones lighting energy consumption can be effectively and affordably achieved, the unique program called GreenWise offers decision-makers a wide choice of sustainable lighting solutions that will go right to the bottom line.

 Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Participates in Topping Out Trump International Hotel & Tower
Upon completion in 2009, the new tower will be the tallest residential building in North America, with a 225-room Trump International Hotel, 472 residential units, and 50,000 square feet of retail space.

 Teknion to Partner with Green Solutions
Teknion Corporation recently announced that it has become the first contract furniture manufacturer to partner with Green Solutions, whose unique Revive program connects corporations and their redundant assets with organizations in need.

 Rhode Island School of Design Opens The Chace Center
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect José Rafael Moneo, the five-story, 43,000-square-foot glass and brick structure will significantly increase the exhibition and programming capabilities of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design (The RISD Museum).

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 EnvironDesign Notebook: E+E+E=TBL

By Keri Luly

Many scenarios in our lives have triple bottom line dimensions—we just aren’t accustomed to looking at all three: Equity, Economy, and Environment.

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