Friend or Faux?

Gone are the days when synthetic grass sported coarse and crayon-colored green textures. No longer confined to athletic fields, artificial grass can be used anywhere from general landscaping and outdoor patios to rooftops and courtyards. Synthetic grass can reduce your environmental footprint and create unique design opportunities.

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IP Megapixel Cameras and Network Applications

Megapixel IP cameras are best suited to provide coverage of a large area with greater clarity. These cameras range from 1.3 to 16 megapixels and can add an additional layer of defense to a security package.

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Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Energy Use in Commercial Buildings
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that $21 million in technical assistance would be allocated to reduce energy usage in commercial buildings. Click here for complete article…

EPA 40th Anniversary and Accomplishments The Aspen Institute has revealed a list of 10 ways that the EPA has strengthened America over the past 40 years, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the EPA. Click here for complete article…

ASHRAE's New Thermal Comfort Standard
New requirements regarding air speed, analysis, and documentation are included in the latest version of the ASHRAE thermal comfort standard, ASNI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2010, Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy.
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Water Conservation for Your Landscaping
Sustainably maintaining landscaping conserves water and saves money. Click here for complete article …

Landscaping 101
Landscaping isn't merely an amenity; it's quickly becoming an essential.
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Innovative Security Technologies Find out where security and surveillance trends are headed. Click here for complete article …

NanoUltra Glass Stain Remover and Polish by Nanophase Technologies
Eliminate mineral corrosion and restore architectural windows.
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Antimicrobial entryway technology.
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LED fixture designed for technical zones.
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Lighting Controls for Daylit Spaces Provide Tremendous Benefits Brownfield Goes Green Anti-Slip Roof Top Walkway

Extend the life of an asphalt pavement, reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and save petroleum resources.

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Germ-Busting Antimicrobial Surface Treatment
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Mixing it Up
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A Total Transformation
Project Innovations 2010: Welcome the Winners
Budget-Friendly Ways to Address Light Pollution
The Sprinkler System Hall of Shame
Grading Green Results
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December 6, 2010