March 2008

Learning to Live on Alternative Energy
Three landmark projects show us how to integrate renewable-energy strategies into architecture, without compromising design.

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February 2008

Looking Back and Moving Forward
Postoccupancy evaluations offer a systematic process for assessing completed projects, pointing the way to better-performing buildings.

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January 2008

The Case For Commissioning
Long considered a requirement of high-performance building, two recent projects present new angles on commissioning.

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January 2008

Precious Water: Sustainable Indoor Water Systems
New techniques and technologies—including bathroom and lavatory fixtures—help boost full-building “water efficiency.”
Educational Advertising Section Provided by TOTO and Zurn Engineered Water Solutions

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January 2008

Architecture, Hot and Cold
The collaboration between two Australian firms on Melbourne's new Council House 2 shows off the design possibilities for building-integrated HVAC.

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January 2008

Managing Client Expectations to Reduce Professional Liability Risk
Educational Advertising Section Provided by the Design Professional group of the XL Insurance companies

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January 2008

Sunpower for School Kids
A PV system can supply some of the energy your school needs, but may be even better as a teacher of physics, energy, and sustainability concepts.

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December 2007

Thin Brick and Thin-Cut Stone Take on Full-Dimension Masonry Products
Educational Advertising Section Provided by Robinson Brick

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December 2007

Building Even Better Concrete
Manufacturers, scientists, and designers strive to reduce a vital material's environmental footprint while exploiting its many beneficial qualities

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December 2007

American Hardwoods for High-Traffic Areas
Educational Advertising Section Provided by The Hardwood Council

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December 2007

Choosing an Office Chair: An Informed Decision for Comfort and Health
Educational Advertising Section Provided by Humanscale

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December 2007

Architectural Zinc: From Gray to Green
Educational Advertising Section Provided by RHEINZINK America, Inc.

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December 2007

Door Hardware Comes of Age
Educational Advertising Section Provided by Rocky Mountain Hardware

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December 2007

Horizontal Sliding Fire Doors: Code-Compliant Design for Wide-Span Opening Protectives
Educational Advertising Section Provided by Won-Door Products

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December 2007

Match Game: Specifying the Right Projection Screen for the Presentation Space
Educational Advertising Section Provided by Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc.

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