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LED for Retail

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If you’re curious about retail applications for LEDs, Commercial Construction Magazine’s recent article about Starbucks renovating its flagship store in the heart of New York City’s Times Square Theater District may be a good case study. It shows how one mega retailer is using solid state lighting to achieve aesthetic as well as energy conservation goals. S[...]

The Importance of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 conference

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With over 300 state and local chapters across the US, the AIA has long served as the voice of the architecture profession. The AIA sets the standards for contract documents, provides web-based resources, serves as advocates for the profession and every year produces a conference attended by thousands of architects and designers. Architects come seeking insig[...]

What to Look For at Greenbuild 2010

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The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo-- taking place November 16-19, 2010--is the world’s largest expo dedicated to green building. Each year thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together for a  few days to take part in networking events, green building tours, educational sessions, listen to renowned speakers and to se[...]

LEED Gold-Designed Green Restaurant

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Green Furnishings Abound at the Washington D.C.- based Founding Farmers Restaurant Founding Farmers is the first LEED Gold-designed and Certified Green Restaurant to open in the United States Capital, located just two blocks from the White House. This restaurant gives new meaning to eco-friendly eating with sustainable agriculture at the heart of its menu t[...]