| February 2010 ♦ Vol. 8 Issue 2 |
LEED on a Budget
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Nearly everyone has heard about LEED, the USGBC’s voluntary rating system for green building design, construction, and operation. Numerous government entities, private developers, and building owners are attracted to the fact that achieving LEED guidelines can result in better building performance, healthier spaces for occupants, less environmental impacts, and a competitive edge in today’s market. |
Cree LRP-38: The LED replacement for halogen PAR-38s
Available in volume, the energy-efficient Cree LRP-38 has a power input of only 12 Watts and contains no mercury. The Cree LRP-38’s low heat, low UV, and exceptional color quality—a CRI of 92 @ 2700K—is designed to replace 50W–90W halogen PAR-38s in retail and display settings and last 50,000 hours in open track fixtures.
To learn more, visit www.CreeLEDLighting.com.
MESAs don’t require landlord capital or increase operating expenses, they don’t use cost recoveries, and they provide benefit without financial risk.
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As building owners shift their resources from new construction to upgrading existing buildings, lighting will be a target for energy-efficiency improvements because they’re profitable.
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Evaluate opportunities for low-cost energy-efficiency improvements that can help you control costs in a down economy.
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Stone Forest's Moso Bamboo sink elevates green to its full potential and is durable, water resistant, and stunning.
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Alera Lighting’s A+CLASS is a single-source classroom lighting system designed to offer energy savings and control strategies that align well to sustainable endeavors.
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Ecophon Master Solo S suspended ceiling panels from CertainTeed feature a 75-percent recycled content, Class-A sound absorption, and painted edges for an aesthetically appealing appearance from every angle.
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Tried and True – The Art of Simple Solutions and Integrated Design
Alternatives in Green Building Frameworks
Clearing Up LEED Misperceptions
Schools Offer Lessons in Building/User Interface
Foreign Exchange
Life-Cycle Cost Assessment as a Tool for Retrofits
Commercial Interiors: Shifting Corporate Awareness to Deliver Positive Impacts for Occupants
Proper Training: A Trademark of Sustainable Facilities
A Wake-Up Call for Healthy IAQ
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