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Buildings on Ice: Making the Case for Thermal Energy Storage

The idea of using ice to cool buildings isn’t new; it was done generations ago by cutting blocks of ice from lakes and ponds during the winter in northern climates and storing that ice in insulated buildings, packed in sawdust, for use in the summer. Read full article...

Convia’s Energy-Management Platform

Convia’s system consists mainly of Wiremold’s “Convia-enabled” modular wiring platform and components along with Convia’s control technology. Read full article...

The Level on BIFMA’s Furniture Certification

A new certification for sustainable furniture from the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA), called “level,” is taking off fast. Read full article...

Green Schools May Get a Boost in 2009

In May 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act. Read full article...


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The architects of the College of Law sought to create a green building that echoed the architectural style of the rest of the campus, as seen in this photo.Editors' Pick:

University of Denver College of Law, Denver, CO


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