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Indoor Garden, IBN Institute

Bringing Nature Indoors: The Myths and Realities of Plants in Buildings

According to some accounts, indoor plants can solve almost any problem, from air quality to occupant stress levels. But do those claims hold up?
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The Omega Center for Sustainable Living

Sealed Blinds from Unicel Offer Flexibility, Low Maintenance

Placement of blinds can be a dilemma—should they go on the inside or the outside of a window? The best place to put them, some argue, is within the glazing, where they are potentially maintenance-free, protected from dirt and possible damage. Read full article...


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The Lewis Center is visible in this photograph beyond the constructed wetland. The main atrium is located in the taller, left-hand section. The greenhouse and Living Machine are housed in the right-hand, glassed-in section. The auditorium is located behind the greenhouse.Editors' Pick:

Oberlin College Lewis Center, Oberlin, OH


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Foam-in-Place Polyurethane Insulation
Sprayed polyurethane foam offers several advantages over other forms of insulation, including R-value and airtightness. Installation, R-value, and ozone safety vary with the type of foam used.

Green Building Products
The 3rd edition of Green Building Products lists over 1,600 green products.
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