Buildings Buzz - Feb 29th, 2024
 
 
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February 29, 2024
What defines a net zero building? The White House and U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a national definition, along with three principles and guidelines on how buildings can achieve this status.
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The 5900 is a fail-safe designed to stop facility flooding caused by auxiliary drains that break due to freezing, accidents, or vandalism. They allow facilities to recover faster with less expense. The 5900 is available on select COLLECTANDRAIN models.

The AEC industry is at the forefront of a technological revolution that will redefine how we design, build and experience the built environment. Learn more.
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Analytics-driven facility management is rising as new and increasing pressures drive technology adoption. Top facilities teams can respond smarter, not harder, to these pressures.
Learn how Women in Fenestration—a network launched by the National Fenestration Rating Council—is helping the building industry cultivate a more inclusive culture and a stronger future.
Laboratories need to facilitate discovery while protecting users’ safety, efficiency and comfort. Take these design considerations into account to create a successful lab space.
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Achieve lighting flexibility at any angle with this hub, which enables creative layouts with up to five branches. The system is suspended from the ceiling by a single cable and line voltage power drop, which powers all fixtures connected to the hub.
This statement-making seating collection is playful, but substantive. It adapts to spaces that range from casual to sophisticated. Choose from guest or settee models with a tapered wood frame and comfortable cushions.
This porcelain tile collection evokes the history of Belgium and is inspired by Belgian limestone. Its European sensibility features white veining, coal lines and even visible fossils. Contemporary color and sizing modernize the old-school styling.
This versatile chair is ideal for outdoor dining, gathering or multipurpose spaces. It’s simple and stylish, with a breezy design that’s light, yet robust. It can withstand stacking and repeated reconfiguration with ease.